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
February Menus
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
https://www.italyisd.org/page/food-services
Saturday, 31st
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
***Stafford Elementary Reminders***
Thursday, 29th
*Stafford Spring Picture Day! To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms were sent home and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
Friday, 30th
Italy ISD Students and Staff Attend School
Saturday, 31st
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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.
Thursday, 29th
*Stafford Spring Picture Day! To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms were sent home and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
Friday, 30th
Italy ISD Students and Staff Attend School
Saturday, 31st
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th at Stafford from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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.
SCHOOL WILL RESUME TOMORROW AND FRIDAY!
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW 1/28/26 BE SAFE AND STAY WARM
Italy ISD will be in school Friday, January 30, 2026. Please make plans for all students and staff to be present. Thank you.
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Italy ISD Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make every effort for all students and staff to be present on Friday.
Italy ISD Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
Monday, 26th
*School Board Meeting at 5:30pm at the High School – January is School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Thursday, 29th
*Spring Picture Day! To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms were sent home and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
*Positive Behavior Party
Saturday, 31st
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MPXd4ahVNB5EVw0-lA4r9j_MAtFlE3S/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6973bd11
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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, 26th
*School Board Meeting at 5:30pm at the High School – January is School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Thursday, 29th
*Spring Picture Day! To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms were sent home and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
*Positive Behavior Party
Saturday, 31st
*Gold Medal Saturday Academy for Grades 3rd-6th from 8:30am-12:30pm – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16MPXd4ahVNB5EVw0-lA4r9j_MAtFlE3S/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6973bd11
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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!
Reminder there is school Friday tomorrow 1/23/2026 since we were closed on Monday.
Please see Weather announcement flier.
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 19th
*MLK Holiday – No School for Students and Staff
Wednesday, 21st
*Carter BloodCare Blood Drive 9am-4pm at the High School
*UIL JHS Academic Competition
Thursday, 22nd
*UIL Elementary Academic Competition
Friday, 23rd
*All Students and Staff Attend School
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kxr3d79jqccZk1p0_CxQDJfuIELfJ_Yy/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696913dd
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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!
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 19th
*MLK Holiday – No School for Students and Staff
Wednesday, 21st
*Carter BloodCare Blood Drive 9am-4pm at the High School
*UIL JHS Academic Competition
Thursday, 22nd
*UIL Elementary Academic Competition
Friday, 23rd
*All Students and Staff Attend School
*1st Semester Honor Roll and Attendance Party
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kxr3d79jqccZk1p0_CxQDJfuIELfJ_Yy/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696913dd
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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!
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
Stafford Elementary - Spring Picture Day is on Thursday, January 29th
Individual and Class Pictures
To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms will be sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
Individual and Class Pictures
To order online and choose different background options please go to www.mylifetouch.com using picture day ID: EVTV7SFQG (Class) or EVTBF97PF (individual) Paper order forms will be sent home with students and extras are available at Stafford. If you do not order online, on picture day please send in completed order form with exact cash or checks made payable to Lifetouch. Questions? Please contact customer service at 800-244-4373
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, Jessica Roberts Pleasego to News section on our website to access more information and the forms. www.italyisd.org
Both Schools have water. School will run as usual. Thank you for your patience.
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
As most of you are aware, the city of Italy has been without water most of the day. At this time we do not know whether it will be repaired in time for school tomorrow. We will text you again by 6:00AM to let you know if school is able to be held or will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned. Thank you!
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Stafford Weekly Announcements:
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 12th
*Italy ISD Spring Safety Week – Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
*PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfnH6xm0sa9r9MGiKYFj5pChKHqIwz-j/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696132e8
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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!
School Board Appreciation Month! This month is to recognize the unpaid, dedicated service of school board members who govern local schools and make crucial decisions for student success. We appreciate ALL of you for ALL you do for the students, staff and community!!! President: Allen Richards; Vice President: Dennis Perkins; Secretary: Ashton Russ; Trustee: Parker Reeves; Trustee: Nichole Galvan; Trustee: Clay Major; Trustee: Lee Guidry
Monday, 12th
*Italy ISD Spring Safety Week – Throughout the week, administration will lead campuses through different safety drills. The safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
*PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Stafford Cafeteria.
Video Link from Dr. Bray: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfnH6xm0sa9r9MGiKYFj5pChKHqIwz-j/view?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=696132e8
**Gold Medal Saturday Academy – Partnered with Build Consulting Group!
3rd-6th Grades on Saturday’s from 8:30am-12:30pm at Stafford
January 31st
February 14th and 28th
March 21st
April 4th and 11th
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 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!