Back to School for Freestone County Schools Beginning Monday

School begins next week on Monday, August 7th for students at Dew ISD, and on Thursday, August 10th at Wortham ISD.

All other schools in Freestone County have opted to begin classes the following week on Wednesday, August 16th.

Here is a rundown of need-to-know dates in August, as well as contact information for each campus.

DEW ISD

–Office | 606 CR 481, Teague | 903-389-2828 | dewisd.org

Superintendent – Darrell Evans

Librarian – Elizabeth Jernigan

Meet the Teacher will be held this Thursday, August 3rd at Dew ISD from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

First Day of School for Pre-K to 8th Grade students will be on Monday, August 7th. First holiday will be Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

This year marks the beginning of the four-day week schedule.

WORTHAM ISD

–Administration Office | 201 S. 4th Street | 254-765-3095 | worthamisd.org

Superintendent – Melissa Bosley

Admin. Asst. – Sherry Shivers

Meet the Teacher for all grades will be held on Monday, August 7th from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Also on August 7th will be the annual Back to School Bash beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Wortham High School Gym. Come out and meet the Fall athletes and get into the Bulldog Spirit.

First Day of School for Pre-K to 12th Grade students will be on Thursday, August 10th.

First holiday will be Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. There will be an Early Release Day on Monday, September 25th to make time for Parent Conferences.

–Elementary | 202 S. 4th Street (next to playground) | 254-765-3080

DeAnna Whaley – Principal

Krystal Duke – Counselor (Pre-K-5th)

Orientation for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7th.

Bell Schedule for Elementary school is 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

–Middle School | 200 (B) S. 5th Street | 254-765-3523

Amanda Calame – Principal

Orientation for 6th Graders will be held Friday, August 4th beginning 6:00 p.m. at the Cafe. These students will receive their schedules during this event.

Bell Schedule for Middle School is 7:50 a.m. to 3:38 p.m. 4th/5th grade students dismiss at 3:30 p.m. (side door at the ramp) and 6th thru 8th grade students dismiss at 3:38 p.m. (front doors).

–High School | 109 S. 5th Street | 254-765-3094

David Hayes – Principal

Come out to the annual Back to School Bash on Monday, August 7th to meet this year’s Fall Athletes. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym. Go, Bulldogs!

Bell Schedule for High School is 7:50 a.m. to 3:38 p.m.

FAIRFIELD ISD

–Administration Office | 615 Post Oak | 903-389-2532 | fairfieldisd.net

Superintendent – Dr. Jason Adams

Asst. Superintendent – Mickie Jackson

Receptionist – Mary Ann Masiel

Fairfield ISD Police Chief – Billy Barlow; Officers: Markeisha Cox, Gary Gipson, Shaquera Means

Students, parents and sports fans are invited to Meet the Eagles on Tuesday, August 15th at the Johnson Activity Center immediately following the Varsity Volleyball game, set to begin at 6:00 p.m. Go, Eagles!

First Day of School will be Wednesday, August 16th for Fairfield students. First holiday will be Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

–Elementary | 330 W. Main | 903-389-2148

Kelly Walters – Principal

Angela Russel – Asst. Principal

Wendy Zachry – Counselor

Kendal Utley – Secretary

Glisa DeFrance – Secretary

Brandy McMillian – PEIMS

Amanda Thomspon – Nurse

Markeisha Cox – FISD Police

Brittnie Garcia – Aide

Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 14th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elementary campus.

Come meet your child’s teacher and bring in their school supplies to make the first day of school easier.

–Intermediate | 605 N. Fairway | 903-389-7095

Shetonia Scires – Principal

Dee Ferguson – Asst. Principal

Courtney Burgess – Counselor

Teresa Minze – Library

Fernanda Keres – Secretary

Amanda McBean – Secretary

Patti Taylor – PEIMS

Jana Paul – Nurse

Meet the Teacher Open House will be held Monday, August 14th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Intermediate campus.

Come meet your teachers and see your classroom. Kona Ice will be on site to provide a cool refreshment.

–Junior High | 701 Post Oak | 903-389-4210

Cari Martin – Principal

Alexa Alderson – Asst. Principal

Kendal Utley – Secretary

Allyson Romine – Counselor

Billee Sell – PEIMS Secretary

Avery Scott – Nurse

Brittnie Garcia – Aide

Orientation for 6th Graders will be held Thursday, August 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Junior High campus. Make plans to stay the whole time to learn about the campus, meet the teachers, and grab a burger.

Open House for 7th & 8th Grade students will be held on Monday, August 14th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. This is a ‘come and go’ event.

Schedules will be available for pick-up the events above. They will also be available on the student portal beginning on Monday, August 7th.

A hard copy of student schedules may be picked up on Monday, August 7th between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 9th between 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Hard copies may be picked up at the times listed above ONLY. No tours will be given at these pick-up times.

A few reminders:

–All 7th grade students must be up to date on required vaccinations. A copy of their shot record is needed before August 16th.

–All students must be registered in parent portal.

–All 7th grade students participating in athletics are required to have a physical.

–High School | 631 Post Oak | 903-389-4177

Sonya Gibson – Principal

Rick Frauenberger – Asst. Principal

Kathy Gourlay – Secretary

Cindy Kirgan – Counselor

Jennifer Chavers – Counselor

Tammy Gawryszewski – Library Media Specialist

Stefanie Faughn – PEIMS

Dena McQuinn – PEIMS

Avery Scott – Nurse

Freshmen Orientation will be held Monday, August 14th from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield HS Auditorium. Pick up schedule and eat some pizza. Parents of freshmen students are invited to join for a brief meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Following the meeting, students will be able to meet their teachers.

Meet the Teacher will be held August 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the high school campus. This is a ‘come and go’ event.

Schedules will be available Monday, August 7th for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Schedules for 9th graders will be available during Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 14th.

Meet the Eagles will be held on Tuesday, August 15th at the Johnson Activity Center immediately following the Varsity Volleyball game (starting at 6:00 p.m.). Students, parents and high school sports fans are encouraged to cheer on this year’s Fall athletes.

TEAGUE ISD

–Administration Office | 420 N. 10th Ave | 254-739-1300 | teagueisd.org

Superintendent – Chris Skinner

Admin. Assist. – Cheryl Tucker

Meet the Lions Community Pep Rally will be held on Sunday, August 13th beginning 8:00 p.m. at Lions Stadium. Come out and support this year’s Fall Athletes, Cheer Squad, and Marching Band.

All Teague students, grades Pre-K thru 12th, are encouraged to attend.

Teague gear will be available for purchase during this event.

First Day of School will be Wednesday, August 16th for Teague students. First holiday will be Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

–Elementary | 400 N. 10th Ave | 254-739-1350

Crystal Adams – Principal

Holly Chambers – Asst. Principal

Stacee West –Asst. Principal

Teri Knight – Counselor

Keesha Mathis – Secretary

Kella Redic, RN – Nurse

Meet the Teacher on Sunday, August 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary campus.

Online registration is to be completed through Skyward by Tuesday, August 1st.

Teacher will call to introduce themselves on Wednesday, August 9th.

Pre-K and Kindergarten will have individual appointments on Friday, August 11th and Sunday, August 13th.

Title 1 Meeting and Meet the Principals will be held Sunday, August 13th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary campus.

School hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast is FREE to all students from 7:15 to 7:40 a.m.

–Junior High | 420 Loop 255 | 254-739-1450

Josh Ingram – Principal

Richard Gunnels – Dean of Students

Wayne Williams – At Risk Coordinator

Anna Pruett – Secretary

Beckly Hullum – Instructional Secretary

Amy Curry – Receptionist

Melissa Smith – Counselor

Paulette Graham – Nurse

Orientation for 5th Graders will be held Sunday, August 13th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Junior High campus.

Meet the Teacher will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14th, also at the Junior High campus.

–High School | 420 Loop 255 | 254-739-1500

Monte Shields – Principal

Scott Eastland – Dean of Students

Crista Payne – Counselor

Linday Neill – Counselor

Julie Bowers – PEIMS Secretary

Luz Alvarado – Admin. Asst.

Maria Bailon – Receptionist

THS Fish Camp will be held Monday, August 14th beginning 1:30 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria.

Also on August 14th, Meet the Teacher will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the High School campus.

–Teague Lion Academy | 254-739-1440

Virginia Self – Principal

Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 14th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Lion Academy campus.

Also, stay tuned for details about a Community Open House to be held in early September.

Teague Lion Academy is an alternative to traditional high school. Offers online curriculum with virtual teachers, with a modified school day to meet the needs of students with various needs.