Temple ISD
Temple ISD is closed today in observance of Labor Day. School will resume at its normal time tomorrow. Please make sure children are at school, on time.
Temple ISD will host a parent night for parents of middle school and high school English Language Learners on Tuesday, September 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Freeman Heights Administrative Offices located at 300 S. 27th Street in Temple. This is a growing population in our district and we will work collaboratively with the counseling department, truancy, PEIMS and C&I to ensure that parents understand the requirements for our district and for graduation. We will begin with a whole group presentation, and then break off into breakout sessions where parents can update their information in Skyward as well as review attendance, grading, and graduation requirements. Light refreshments will be served.
Bonham Middle School
Bonham Middle School will hold an open house on Thursday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by 4600 Midway Drive, meet the teachers, staff and administration, and see everything Bonham Middle School has to offer.
Cater Elementary School
Students at Cater Elementary will join schools across the country to celebrate Patriot Day by participating in a “Freedom Walk” around the neighborhood of our school on Friday. Students are asked to wear red, white, and blue. Students will sing a few patriotic songs, get a walking buddy and an American flag, and then walk around the neighborhood block. Parents are invited to participate. Here is the schedule:
8:00-9:00 Kindergarten & 5th
9:10-10:10 4th & 1st and Steffen’s class
10:20-11:20 3rd & 2nd
Cater has participated in the Freedom Walk every year since 2003.
Kennedy-Powell Elementary School
Kennedy-Powell Elementary School will host two Open House dates the week of September 11. Open House for Kindergarten - 2nd grade will be held on Monday, September 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the KP Cafeteria. Open House for grades 3 - 5 will be held on Thursday, September 14 in the cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For questions, please contact the KP office at 254-215-2000.
One of the recreation centers in Temple recently received around 150 evacuees affected by Hurricane Harvey. This is a great opportunity for KP Stars to help others in need. KP is asking for the following donations:
Kindergarten—toothpaste and/or toothbrushes
1st Grade—travel soap and/or shampoo
2nd Grade—pre-packaged snack food
3rd Grade—wipes and/or diapers
4th Grade—bottled water
5th Grade—travel size Kleenex and/or hand sanitizer
Along with the above mentioned, the evacuees also need towels and blankets. Any donations are appreciated and can be dropped in the collection box in the foyer of the school at 3707 West Nugent in Temple. Collections will be received until Friday. Thanks in advance for your support!
Kennedy-Powell is inviting grandparents to join your grandchildren for lunch the week of September 11.
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple ISD is offering full day pre-kindergarten for four year olds at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy. This is for child who turned four years old before September 1st. For more information and to register call 215-6700 or stop by the school at 1717 East Avenue J in Temple.
Lamar Middle School
Lamar Middle School invites all Bearcat parents to be a part of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Lamar is at its best when the school has a large and active PTO. For information on joining, please visit the Lamar website.
Raye-Allen Elementary School
Raye-Allen Elementary would like to remind parents that Temple ISD will no longer send home printed progress reports and report cards. Report cards and progress reports will be available through Family Access. You will be able to find these documents under the Portfolio tab in Family Access. Don’t have a Family Access account set up yet? Come by the front office and we have laptops set up to help you!
Scott Elementary School
Led by Scott 5th graders, Scotties are taking action to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. We are collecting donations to send to the coast. The collection box is located in our front office at 2301 West Avenue P in Temple. Scott is a Primary Years Programme campus, where all students receive an International Baccalaureate education. An important part of that education is understanding the world around you, and taking action on that understanding. Scottie 5th grade students are very aware of the need created by Hurricane Harvey, and took the lead on doing their part to help fill that need.
Temple High School
All students interested in participating in the Temple de Mariachi group are encouraged to attend an informational session tomorrow from 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the THS Orchestra Room. You don’t have to be familiar with Mariachi music to participate.
The CNA Practicum students will be collecting donations for the Wilson Park and Recreations center which took in 100 elderly people and 50 children due to the flooding in southeast Texas. Donations can be dropped off in the Health Science Lab 620 in the Career Center. Items requested are: Water, food, depends, diapers, blankets, soap, wipes, shampoo, towels, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Wheatley Alternative Education Center will hold an information session and registration for the Temple ISD Adult Education Program on Monday, September 11 beginning at 4 p.m. This is a unique program open to any adult who attended a Temple ISD school or who has a child in a Temple ISD school, and did not graduate from high school. Classes meet on evenings and weekends, and allow the adult to get a Temple High School diploma, not a GED.