Jarrell ISD

A rendering of Jarrell ISD’s next campus, Atlas Ranch Elementary School, expected to open in 2028. The school is designed by the Huckabee architectural firm.

A rendering of Jarrell ISD’s next campus, Atlas Ranch Elementary School, expected to open in 2028. The school is designed by the Huckabee architectural firm.

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Jarrell ISD to add Atlas Ranch as fifth elementary campus in 2028

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Jarrell ISD has received a 13.69-acre donation of land for a future elementary school to be named Atlas Ranch. It is expected to open in 2028.The school will be located in the Atlas Ranch subdivision on County Road 344.
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

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Jarrell ISD will link past and future during 110th birthday celebration August 10

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 7, 2026
Jarrell ISD will honor its past — and celebrate its future — August 10 when the district marks its 110th birthday and cuts the ribbon of its new Paw Prints Early Childhood Center.The celebration will kick-off at 7 p.m. at JISD’s 1916 Building, 504 North 5th Street.

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Jarrell ISD names new principal for Igo Elementary School

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Leslie Vazquez as the new principal of Igo Elementary School. The board made its decision at a special meeting on July 13.Ms. Vazquez joins Jarrell ISD from Del Valle ISD, where she served in several leadership roles, including principal.
This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

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High school STAAR scores improve for Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 high school STAAR test results June 10, and both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs are riding high.In the tests’ “Meets Standard and Above” performance category, GISD improved in every test.
Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

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Jarrell ISD cuts ribbon on new school

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
With a snip of the scissors, kids, parents and educators celebrated the opening of Jarrell ISD’s new Berry Creek Elementary School Monday, June 8. Members of the new school community flowed inside after the ribbon cutting with “oohs” and “aahs” over the new campus in Berry Creek Highlands.
Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

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Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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 board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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.
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