More homes, more kids in JISD’s future

Jarrell ISD will open its second middle school this fall and a fourth elementary in 2026, but the district is still staring down the barrel of fast enrollment growth.

Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Literally rising from rubble, Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building opened with a celebratory ribbon cutting and community open house on August 21.“This building represents the history of our community and families,” JISD Board president Crystal Phalen said.

Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building. Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable due to age and condition — were piled on the site.

Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building, a replica of the original.Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable — were piled on the site.

Judge temporarily blocks TEA release of district, campus ratings

Texas public school parents must wait a while longer to learn how their children’s schools performed in the Texas Education Agency’s A-F accountability ratings.

Jarrell Community Library set for summer programming

The Jarrell Community Library will have its summer reading program from June 11 to July 26. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Library” where participants will have adventures with reading challenges, crafts, STEM and group activities.

Sun City couple thanks educators with $100 cash gifts

A Teacher Appreciation Week assembly at Jarrell Elementary School turned into a cash bonanza Friday, when Sun Citians Dave and Jill Gaulden presented a $100 bill to each teacher and staff member at the school. “This is a small, small token recognizing the important work you do for students,” Mr.

Jarrell ISD projects double enrollment within five years

With a current enrollment of 3,703 students, Jarrell ISD will likely have more than 6,000 students by the 2028-29 school year. That number could jump to 8,400 by 2033-34.