Strawn ISD

📚Summer Library Program 6/24 - 26📚 It is the LAST WEEK of Summer Library Program, so all reading logs need to be turned in and prizes picked up! Mrs. Ellis will be drawing for the *CASH* prizes Thursday afternoon. 💰Remember that's $10 for PK-K, $20 for Gr. 1-3, and $50 for Gr. 4-6! Every event students attend earns them a ticket in that drawing, as does every 30 minutes on their reading logs! So it's important that they come and get those logs turned in! Plus, they get a prize from the treasure chest for each 30 minutes they read! 🎁 Tuesday: Story Hour - Insect Sorting and Dirt Cake 9-10am Battle of the Books - Continue Louisiana's Way Home 10 am-12 pm STEAM Labs - Student Choice exploration and Solar Panel anglerfish 1-3 pm Wednesday: Makerspace - BAKERspace! Learn some cooking skills and the science behind it! 9-11am Battle of the Books - Finish Louisiana's Way Home 11am-12pm Detective Directive - A spooky-themed Escape Room with logic puzzles 1-3 pm Thursday: The Dawes Family will be our presenter(s)! 10:00 am Heroes Wanted campaign concludes! 1-3 pm

📚Summer Library Program - June 17th - 19th📚

📚Summer Library Program - June 10th - 12th📚 Thursday will be a Field Trip to the MW Fossil Park for Grades 1 - 6! Students will need to have signed permission forms - forms can be picked up in the library - closed toed shoes, and water bottles. Parents are welcome to join!

‼️BINGO DATE CHANGE‼️ The BINGO Fundraiser for Gordon has been moved to Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30PM! $100 will buy 2 Bingo cards and all night play! (cards can be changed out between games) Single games will be $3-5/card

📚Summer Library Program - May 27th - 29th📚

🌟SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟 Today we are recognizing Kaydee Montgomery and Manuel Rivera! After graduation, Kaydee looks forward to creating a stable and loving foundation for her family and hopes to explore opportunities in work or education. Manuel plans to attend Tarleton State University to study Business. Congratulations, Kaydee and Manuel! #CLASSOF2025 🎓

🌟SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟 Today we are recognizing Milly Hughes and Jesus Maldonado! Milly plans to go to college to throw discus and major in education after graduation, and Jesus plans to go into either the workforce or the military. Congratulations, Milly and Jesus! #CLASSOF2025

📚2025 SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM📚 Strawn ISD is thrilled to announce our 2025 Summer Library Program, made possible by the Shao Foundation! We have an amazing lineup of fun, educational, and FREE activities for students of all ages! 🎉 📅 Program Dates: May 27 – June 26 🔴 Story Hour (PreK & Kindergarten) Tuesdays, 9:00–10:00 AM Explore nature through books, art, and hands-on learning! 📞 Contact Mrs. Ellis for allergies/restrictions. 🔴 Battle of the Books (Grades 4–6) Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00–12:00 Love trivia and reading? Join Coaches Mrs. Milner & Mrs. Ellis! 🔴 STEAM Labs (Grades 1–3) Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 PM Dive into Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math adventures! 🔴 Makerspace (Grades 4 & Up) Wednesdays, 9:00–11:00 AM Create and innovate with new technologies and skills! 🔴 Detective Directive (Grades 3–5) Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 PM Put on your thinking cap and escape the room with teamwork! 🔴 Heroes Wanted (Grades 4–6) Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 PM Team up in a DnD-style adventure to save a lost pet—perfect for beginners! 🎨 Note: Art is messy! Dress for a splash of creativity! 📍 All activities will be held at the Strawn ISD Library. Questions? Contact Mrs. Ellis at: 📞 (254) 672-5776 📧 cassie.ellis@strawnschool.net

🏅ACADEMIC AWARD CEREMONIES🏅 HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS - THURSDAY, 9AM JH AWARDS/8TH GRADE GRADUATION - THURSDAY, 6:30PM ELEMENTARY ACADEMIC AWARDS - FRIDAY, 9AM

🌟SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟 Today we are recognizing Lilliy Hernandez and Kathryn Holder! Lilliy will be attending Cisco College in the fall where she will join the cheer team as Mascot, and Kathryn will be studying biomedical science at Tarleton State University! Congratulations, Lilliy and Kathryn! #CLASSOF2025 🎓

Field Day is TOMORROW! We will have water slides, a red foam pit, and sno-cones for students starting at 9AM. Please send your students with a change of clothes! The red foam may stay on clothes, but will wash out! *first sno-cone is free, students can purchase additional sno-cones*

The Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Strawn ISD to award two outstanding students each six-week period. These students demonstrate academic achievement, perfect attendance, and good citizenship. The Strawn Area Chamber, along with Strawn ISD, is proud to announce the outstanding students for the 6th Six Weeks period: Congratulations, Temperance Taylor and Adyson Stiles! Temperance and Adyson were presented their awards by Chamber Board Member Ashley Mallory. Thank you Mrs. Mallory and the Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce for supporting our students!

🌟SENIOR SPOTLIGHT🌟 Today we are recognizing Natalie Barcenas and Kyanna Bowles! Natalie plans to attend Tarleton State University after graduation to earn an Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Kyanna, this year's Salutatorian, will be attending Weatherford College, plans to complete the one-year LVN program and later become a registered nurse. Congratulations, Natalie and Kyanna! #CLASSOF2025 🎓

Graduation is right around the corner! As the school year comes to an end, we want to recognize our graduating Class of 2025. Each day leading up to graduation on May 23rd, we will be shining a spotlight on two of our seniors. Today, we would like to recognize Gage Adams and Iza Alvarez! Gage plans to attend Tarleton State University after graduation, and Iza will be continuing her studies at Weatherford College! Congratulations, Gage and Iza! #CLASSOF2025 🎓

🧪4TH - 11TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR 🧪 WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 20TH TIME: 12:30PM - 1:30PM WHERE: STRAWN ISD PLAYGROUND PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!

‼️📣WE ARE HIRING📣‼️ Strawn ISD is looking for a Head Girls Basketball Coach and PE Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact Athletic Director, Denise Lee to apply: Denise.lee@strawnschool.net

Thank you to Greyhound Pac-A-Sac for helping us start Teacher Appreciation Week off right with breakfast for all of our staff! We appreciate all you do to support our school!

‼️25-26 RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION‼️ Registration is NOW OPEN for returning students! Letters were sent home this week with online registration instructions. Online registration can be completed through Parent Portal - the link can be found on our website, www.strawnschool.net! For any questions, please call (254) 672-5313

The Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Strawn ISD to award two outstanding students each six-week period. These students demonstrate academic achievement, perfect attendance, and good citizenship. The Strawn Area Chamber, along with Strawn ISD, is proud to announce the outstanding students for the 5th Six Weeks period: Congratulations, Diego Mireles and Cody Miller! Diego and Cody were presented their awards by Chamber Board Member Ashely Mallory. Thank you Mrs. Mallory and the Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce for supporting our students!

🪇CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION🪇 Strawn ISD Spanish Classes will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 5th! Starting at 1pm on the Playground, they will have a free mangonada for every student ($5 for each additional mangonada), music, piñatas and more! Parents are welcome to join the celebration!