Stafford Elementary will begin accepting 1st through 6th grade Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program beginning today. The nomination form describes some characteristics of possible gifted students as you consider your nomination. You may also reach out to the GT Coordinator for Stafford Elementary, Elizabeth Jones ( ejones@italyisd.org ).
The nomination form must be turned in to Stafford Elementary no later than February 13, 2025, @ 4:00 PM.
Download fillable form from link below
https://5il.co/3702k
See flyer for change in location for this Friday football game. Italy ISD varsity football game has been moved to Italy ISD.
Italy ISD Fall 2026 Safety Week
Italy ISD will host Fall Safety Week
August 31-Sept. 3, 2026
Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses
through different safety drills.
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
Stafford Yearbook and Fall Picture Day - Thursday, August 27th
The order form is attached, paper copies are being sent home. Extras are in the front entryway at Stafford.
The order form is attached, paper copies are being sent home. Extras are in the front entryway at Stafford.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Monday, 24th
*Dad’s on a Doorstop Begins! You are creating a positive, safe, and encouraging environment for the students before the morning bell! Thank you for volunteering.
*UIL Academic Signups all week - 2nd grade will be in their classrooms and 3rd-6th grades sign-up sheets will be located in the cafeteria.
*”Citizenship” is our virtue of the week. The word Citizenship means habits that help a community, city, state, or country succeed. Think of it like being a part of a big team. You are a valuable member of Stafford Elementary School and you help make our school a better place.
Wednesday, 26th
*Spirit Dress Up Day - Wildcat Hunters – Wear Camouflage!
Thursday, 27th
*Fall Individual/Yearbook Pictures – order form will be posted next week. Only one choice and one price $10 for a digital download!
*STAAR Spring 2025 Growth Incentive Party
*3rd-6th grade students are going to attend Johnny Jones' book signing at Stafford. Mr. Jones will talk about the importance of Kindness as well as discuss his new book "Taytay's Team". He will also sign his book and give a copy to the reading teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to meet an author as well as see the importance of Kindness.
Monday, 24th
*Dad’s on a Doorstop Begins! You are creating a positive, safe, and encouraging environment for the students before the morning bell! Thank you for volunteering.
*UIL Academic Signups all week - 2nd grade will be in their classrooms and 3rd-6th grades sign-up sheets will be located in the cafeteria.
*”Citizenship” is our virtue of the week. The word Citizenship means habits that help a community, city, state, or country succeed. Think of it like being a part of a big team. You are a valuable member of Stafford Elementary School and you help make our school a better place.
Wednesday, 26th
*Spirit Dress Up Day - Wildcat Hunters – Wear Camouflage!
Thursday, 27th
*Fall Individual/Yearbook Pictures – order form will be posted next week. Only one choice and one price $10 for a digital download!
*STAAR Spring 2025 Growth Incentive Party
*3rd-6th grade students are going to attend Johnny Jones' book signing at Stafford. Mr. Jones will talk about the importance of Kindness as well as discuss his new book "Taytay's Team". He will also sign his book and give a copy to the reading teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to meet an author as well as see the importance of Kindness.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Monday, 24th
*Dad’s on a Doorstop Begins! You are creating a positive, safe, and encouraging environment for the students before the morning bell! Thank you for volunteering.
*UIL Academic Signups all week - 2nd grade will be in their classrooms and 3rd-6th grades sign-up sheets will be located in the cafeteria.
*”Citizenship” is our virtue of the week. The word Citizenship means habits that help a community, city, state, or country succeed. Think of it like being a part of a big team. You are a valuable member of Stafford Elementary School and you help make our school a better place.
Thursday, 27th
*Fall Individual/Yearbook Pictures – order form will be posted next week. Only one choice and one price $10 for a digital download!
*Spirit Dress Up Day - Wildcat Hunters – Wear Camouflage!
*STAAR Spring 2025 Growth Incentive Party
*3rd-6th grade students are going to attend Johnny Jones' book signing at Stafford. Mr. Jones will talk about the importance of Kindness as well as discuss his new book "Taytay's Team". He will also sign his book and give a copy to the reading teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to meet an author as well as see the importance of Kindness.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ge0uRSyfQTTsckgM4dVpUqFRDi2F3a6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6a873185
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Monday, 24th
*Dad’s on a Doorstop Begins! You are creating a positive, safe, and encouraging environment for the students before the morning bell! Thank you for volunteering.
*UIL Academic Signups all week - 2nd grade will be in their classrooms and 3rd-6th grades sign-up sheets will be located in the cafeteria.
*”Citizenship” is our virtue of the week. The word Citizenship means habits that help a community, city, state, or country succeed. Think of it like being a part of a big team. You are a valuable member of Stafford Elementary School and you help make our school a better place.
Thursday, 27th
*Fall Individual/Yearbook Pictures – order form will be posted next week. Only one choice and one price $10 for a digital download!
*Spirit Dress Up Day - Wildcat Hunters – Wear Camouflage!
*STAAR Spring 2025 Growth Incentive Party
*3rd-6th grade students are going to attend Johnny Jones' book signing at Stafford. Mr. Jones will talk about the importance of Kindness as well as discuss his new book "Taytay's Team". He will also sign his book and give a copy to the reading teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to meet an author as well as see the importance of Kindness.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ge0uRSyfQTTsckgM4dVpUqFRDi2F3a6/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6a873185
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR).
*There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in. This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR).
*There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in. This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
GLADIATOR SENIOR NIGHT INFORMATION
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Friday, 14th
*No school for students or staff.
Monday, 17th
*PTO meeting in the cafeteria at 5pm
*School Board meeting at the high school 5:30pm
*“ATTENTION!! Our virtue of the week is the word Attention. Attention means notice taken of someone or something. Paying attention is very important in school. We give attention to others by making eye contact and looking at someone or something. Attention can also be a form of respect.
Wow what an awesome first week!!!! We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our Parents, Students, Community, Family Fellowship Church, Central Baptist Church, Stafford PTO, Italy Ministry Alliance, Hera’s Haven, Rowdy T Burgers, Italy Police Department, State Troopers, Italy ISD Administration, Teachers and all Staff. We hope all of you have a restful and fun weekend!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Friday, 14th
*No school for students or staff.
Monday, 17th
*PTO meeting in the cafeteria at 5pm
*School Board meeting at the high school 5:30pm
*“ATTENTION!! Our virtue of the week is the word Attention. Attention means notice taken of someone or something. Paying attention is very important in school. We give attention to others by making eye contact and looking at someone or something. Attention can also be a form of respect.
Wow what an awesome first week!!!! We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our Parents, Students, Community, Family Fellowship Church, Central Baptist Church, Stafford PTO, Italy Ministry Alliance, Hera’s Haven, Rowdy T Burgers, Italy Police Department, State Troopers, Italy ISD Administration, Teachers and all Staff. We hope all of you have a restful and fun weekend!
Stafford Reminders:
*Stafford School Hours 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Stafford doors open at 7:20 a.m. A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the building by 7:45 a.m. If your student is tardy you must come into the front office and sign them in.
*Morning Tardies/Early Pick-Ups/Absences will be counted throughout the school year, and when a student reaches a certain amount, learning recovery will be required.
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day starting on Monday, August 24th except non-exempt days (i.e. STAAR). There is a designated area to eat with their student, during their lunch period. Parents/Guardians are not allowed to eat lunch with other students or bring food for other students.
*Please bring your driver's license to run through our security system for a printed badge every time for lunch, meetings, etc.
*Please continue to use and display your car tags, as this helps not only with safety but also with identifying students and cars more quickly. Please let us know if you need another car tag for family members who help pick up your student. For parents buckling smaller students in car seats, please use the outside lane and pull off into a parking spot, we will bring your child to you, and you can take your time buckling your student in. (School employees are not legally allowed to buckle students in.) This will allow us to keep our dismissal line flowing and moving. As always school and student safety is our number one priority.
*On school spirit dress up days, please make sure that it is appropriate school attire.
*For the safety of the students, please do not send students to school with glass bottles or containers. To help with water spills please send bottles that the straw flips in and closes all the way.
Please go to www.italyisd.org, select schools, select Stafford Elementary for more helpful information throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook at Italy ISD and Stafford Elementary PTO.
Go Stafford!
Stafford 2026.2027 PreK and Kinder families,
On the first day of school, Tuesday, August 11, we allow you to park and walk your PreK/Kinder student into Stafford, where PreK will gather in the library and Kinder will gather in the Tech Room (Room A137). The general gathering time will be from 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 am. Around 7:55 a.m., PreK and Kinder teachers will collect the students from the designated rooms. Parents will say their goodbyes in the appropriate rooms. Parents will NOT be allowed to walk with students to their classrooms. Parents can stay in the library and tech room to talk to other parents, or they can leave after all the of the students have exited the designated rooms.
If a parent brings an older sibling who is a Stafford student, they should follow the regular arrival procedures, which is waiting in the gym.
On the first day of school, Tuesday, August 11, we allow you to park and walk your PreK/Kinder student into Stafford, where PreK will gather in the library and Kinder will gather in the Tech Room (Room A137). The general gathering time will be from 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 am. Around 7:55 a.m., PreK and Kinder teachers will collect the students from the designated rooms. Parents will say their goodbyes in the appropriate rooms. Parents will NOT be allowed to walk with students to their classrooms. Parents can stay in the library and tech room to talk to other parents, or they can leave after all the of the students have exited the designated rooms.
If a parent brings an older sibling who is a Stafford student, they should follow the regular arrival procedures, which is waiting in the gym.
Senior Sunrise
August Menus
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
Stafford Reminder:
The 2026/2027 school year is back! For August 6th, enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Class lists will be on the walls and tables in the cafeteria. Parents and students will exit through the front doors. All students, new, returning and transfer must be registered online to meet their teacher.***
Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Please try your best to come, during your child’s designated time to meet their teacher.
Prekindergarten-4:30 p.m.
Kindergarten-4:40 p.m.
1st grade-4:50 p.m.
2nd grade-5:00 p.m.
3rd grade-5:10 p.m.
4th grade-5:20 p.m.
5th grade-5:30 p.m.
6th grade-5:40 p.m.
We encourage you to come during your child's designated time slot, however we understand that most families have multiple siblings. The time slots allow for ample parking and protects the safety of our Stafford Families.
You can park in any parking spot, but we have had questions about the reserved spots. The 5 reserved spots during the school year that are painted yellow are reserved for visitors.
The 2026/2027 school year is back! For August 6th, enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Class lists will be on the walls and tables in the cafeteria. Parents and students will exit through the front doors. All students, new, returning and transfer must be registered online to meet their teacher.***
Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Please try your best to come, during your child’s designated time to meet their teacher.
Prekindergarten-4:30 p.m.
Kindergarten-4:40 p.m.
1st grade-4:50 p.m.
2nd grade-5:00 p.m.
3rd grade-5:10 p.m.
4th grade-5:20 p.m.
5th grade-5:30 p.m.
6th grade-5:40 p.m.
We encourage you to come during your child's designated time slot, however we understand that most families have multiple siblings. The time slots allow for ample parking and protects the safety of our Stafford Families.
You can park in any parking spot, but we have had questions about the reserved spots. The 5 reserved spots during the school year that are painted yellow are reserved for visitors.
Italy ISD is Hiring!
To apply or view more detailed information about the position(s) please go to
https://www.region10.org/o/r10esc/page/txed-job-network-overview
Under Applicants select
Search Jobs on TXED Job Network
Select Search Jobs
Key Word Search type Italy ISD
We would love to have you be a part of our team!
To apply or view more detailed information about the position(s) please go to
https://www.region10.org/o/r10esc/page/txed-job-network-overview
Under Applicants select
Search Jobs on TXED Job Network
Select Search Jobs
Key Word Search type Italy ISD
We would love to have you be a part of our team!
Stafford Reminder:
The 2026/2027 school year is back! For August 6th, enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Class lists will be on the walls and tables in the cafeteria. Parents and students will exit through the front doors. All students, new, returning and transfer must be registered online to meet their teacher.***
Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Please try your best to come, during your child’s designated time to meet their teacher.
Prekindergarten-4:30 p.m.
Kindergarten-4:40 p.m.
1st grade-4:50 p.m.
2nd grade-5:00 p.m.
3rd grade-5:10 p.m.
4th grade-5:20 p.m.
5th grade-5:30 p.m.
6th grade-5:40 p.m.
We encourage you to come during your child's designated time slot, however we understand that most families have multiple siblings. The time slots allow for ample parking and protects the safety of our Stafford Families.
You can park in any parking spot, but we have had questions about the reserved spots. The 5 reserved spots during the school year that are painted yellow are reserved for visitors.
The 2026/2027 school year is back! For August 6th, enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Class lists will be on the walls and tables in the cafeteria. Parents and students will exit through the front doors. All students, new, returning and transfer must be registered online to meet their teacher.***
Stafford Meet the Teacher and Bring Supplies:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Please try your best to come, during your child’s designated time to meet their teacher.
Prekindergarten-4:30 p.m.
Kindergarten-4:40 p.m.
1st grade-4:50 p.m.
2nd grade-5:00 p.m.
3rd grade-5:10 p.m.
4th grade-5:20 p.m.
5th grade-5:30 p.m.
6th grade-5:40 p.m.
We encourage you to come during your child's designated time slot, however we understand that most families have multiple siblings. The time slots allow for ample parking and protects the safety of our Stafford Families.
You can park in any parking spot, but we have had questions about the reserved spots. The 5 reserved spots during the school year that are painted yellow are reserved for visitors.
Safety Reminder!
ATTENTION ITALY RESIDENTS:
THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. WE ARE CURRENTLY RESURFACING THE TRACK. IT WILL NOT BE OPENED BACK UP UNTIL MID AUGUST. THANK YOU.
THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. WE ARE CURRENTLY RESURFACING THE TRACK. IT WILL NOT BE OPENED BACK UP UNTIL MID AUGUST. THANK YOU.
Stafford Counselor Corner
Stafford PTO Flyers
Meet the Gladiators Flier Information:
