This newsletter is full of information to help prepare our Hornets for the 2025-2026 school year.
Visit our Back-to-School website for links to the school calendar, supply lists, immunization requirements, transportation information, student nutrition, and more! Also, don't forget to follow your school(s) on social media!
Join us in celebrating the new school year by sharing your first-day pictures with us! Visit the Azle ISD Facebook page on Wednesday, August 13, for a back-to-school post, and share your first-day photos with us in the comments. (By commenting with your photo, you agree to have it published on the district website and/or social media pages.)
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August 13 - First Day of School
Student Nutrition
View meal prices and add funds to your child’s account before the first day! Visit our Student Nutrition website for meal prices.
SchoolCafe provides parents with a secure way to make online meal payments, view balances, review purchase history, and set low-balance notifications.
Free & Reduced Meal applications are also available through SchoolCafe. Families are encouraged to complete the application before school starts.
Contact Azle ISD Student Nutrition at 817-444-5115 with any questions.
Transportation
If your child will be riding the bus to or from school this year, make sure you have registered for transportation.
Download the Traversa My Ride K-12 app to review bus route information. Check the app regularly for changes to student bus routes and turn on notifications for important updates throughout the school year.
Visit the Azle ISD Transportation Website for more information, including the bus rider handbook and more.
Contact the transportation department at 817-444-1322 with any questions.
YMCA After-School Care
The YMCA provides after-school care on all PK-4 elementary campuses on days when students are in school. Care will be provided from school dismissal until 6:30 p.m. The price (per student) is $80 per week for YMCA members or $95 per week for non-YMCA members. Additional information can be found on the district website.
YMCA After-school Programs provide a fun, safe place for kids to learn, grow, and thrive through a range of academic enrichment activities; healthy snacks, arts & crafts, and much more! View details or sign up online.
School Zones
School zones will be active again soon! Help us keep our Hornets safe. Remember to watch for students walking and obey traffic laws when school buses are stopping to load and unload children.
Please be patient as drop-off and pick-up lines are usually longer than normal during the first few days of school.
New Texas Law Prohibits Student Use of Personal Devices
Azle ISD Student Personal Electronic Communication Device Policy
House Bill 1481 was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Abbott as part of a statewide initiative to promote focused learning environments, reduce distractions in classrooms, and limit cyberbullying and social media misuse during school hours. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and requires public school districts across the state to prohibit students from using personal electronic communication devices that can send or receive data on school property during the school day, including during passing periods and at lunch.
All student electronic communication devices must be powered off and securely stored in student backpacks during the entire instructional day. For more details, review the Azle ISD Student Personal Electronic Communication Device Policy on the district website.
Introducing "Rooms" in the Azle ISD App!
This year, we’re adding a new feature called Rooms to the Azle ISD app! This tool moves all two-way parent-teacher conversations and internal departmental conversations into one place. It also enables teachers to share classroom announcements and updates in a way that’s much simpler for everyone to keep up with.
Since Rooms will exist within our district app, it allows us to maintain a cohesive online presence and reinforce our district brand. Learn more about Rooms. Here are just a few Rooms features we think you’re going to love:
Two-way messaging with parents, guardians, students, and staff in a monitored, secure space
Teachers can share classroom announcements, activities, and send reminders about coursework to families
Teachers can upload and store their classroom materials
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Upcoming Events
August 13 - First Day of School
August 25 - Fall Meet the Hornets, 6 PM
August 29 - College Colors Day
September 1 - Student/Staff Holiday
September 2 - Student Holiday/Staff Development
September 8 - AJH & FJH Meet the Teacher; AHS Open House, Club Rush, Senior Summit
Mark Your Calendars!
October 20 - Homecoming Parade
October 24 - Homecoming Game vs Granbury
October 25 - Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Watch for more details on our website and social media pages soon!
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