In light of recent changes within the area, Cherokee ISD will extend Spring Break until Wednesday, 3/18/20. At this time students will be expected to return 3/18/20. Changes will continue to be posted here and on the CISD Facebook page. Teachers will report for duty 3/16/20, at 9:00 am.

Cherokee ISD - Corona Virus Information Please visit the website and click on the "MENU" tab to view information regarding this issue.

TEA Updates on Influenza Virus and COVID19 https://www.cherokeeisd.net/o/cherokee-isd/page/district-wellness--5

PTC is awarding 2 - $500 Grants Teachers and Aides may participate, as long as it benefits the students in a classroom setting. Please submit your proposal to any PTC officer by March 31st. Winners will be announced at the Walk-A-Thon April 21st.

Come cheer on the Lady Indians at the District Play off Basketball Game against Eula on Friday, Feb. 21st at 6 pm at the Coleman High School Gym.

TEA Addresses the Influenza Virus Click the link below to read the letter https://5il.co/ctvv

The state of Texas requires that schools exclude from attendance any students with a fever of 100° or higher. Students may not return to school until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever suppressing medications. This means a student who is sent home from school with a fever may not return to school the following morning. Cherokee ISD is required by state law to follow this rule.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program test is scheduled next Tuesday, 1/28/20, for 10th-12th grade students. This is a FREE career planning tool. For more info go to https://www.asvabprogram.com/.

Chairman Tommy Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/2020 - $2500 - Must be majoring in an energy related field of study. Must be enrolled as a full time (at least 12 hours) college student for the following Fall semester. Must demonstrate leadership abilities and involvement in student and community organizations. Click Here for online application: https://wfacf.academicworks.com/opportunities/606

Cheer sign-ups are underway. A mandatory parent meeting will be held Jan 28th at 6pm in the library. See Mrs. Berrio or Mrs. Beck with questions.

The Federal Report Cards are in for the district. You can click the link(s) below. Visit the school website or TEA for more information. https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/essa-program/Federal_Report_Card

Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships - Deadline 3/2/20. Must apply online. https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/. Must be a member of a Texas Farm Bureau family. To become a member: https://my.texasfarmbureau.org. Click “Create Account" and "Don’t have a Membership".

TESA Vocational Grant - Deadline 3/27/20 For students planning to pursue a vocational/technical course within the State of Texas. Download application: https://texaselks.org/docs/scholarships/Voc%20Grant%20Application%202020.pdf. Applications also available from Mrs. Franco.

Cherokee Gymnasium Ground Breaking Ceremony Today, 12/16, 4:30 pm Community Invited

TESA Essay Contest Scholarship - Deadline 2/21/20. $1000.00, $800.00, and $500.00 awarded for the top three essays. Download application and essay topic here: https://texaselks.org/docs/scholarships/Essay%20Application%202020.pdf. Applications also available from Mrs. Franco.

TESA Teenager of the Year Scholarship - Deadline 2/21/20. Three scholarships $1000.00 to $2500.00 each. https://texaselks.org/docs/scholarships/Teenager%20of%20Year%20Application%202020.pdf Applications are also available from Mrs. Franco.

TESA Four-Year Scholarship - Deadline 2/21/20 Six scholarships to students from Texas. $5,000.00 per award. Must be seeking a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree. https://texaselks.org/docs/scholarships/TESA%20Scholarship%20Application%202020.pdf Copies also available from Mrs. Franco.

ACET Scholarship - Deadline 2/14/20. Twenty $1000 scholarships. The top scoring applicant in the state will also receive the Wade and Sandy Burroughs Scholarship in the amount of $500. Click the following link for details and application: https://www.acetx.org/scholarship

NAFEPA Scholarship – Application Deadline January 10, 2020. Four scholarships, each worth $2500. More details and application may be found here: https://1drv.ms/w/s!ApLnASUd4_FibibG2YBVXWR3J2M?e=0NFS17 https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApLnASUd4_Fib_8UCCXg7MHeuEE?e=agImnM

Capital Farm Credit Scholarship – Application Deadline 3/4/20. Ten $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a degree related to fields in agricultural or natural resources. This is a local scholarship open only to students in a 12 county territory that includes San Saba County. See Mrs. Franco for application.