Chireno ISD

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: It was a great day on the running trail as Garrett Sanford finished 2nd place and Dal Pinner finished 14th in the junior high division of the West Sabine cross country meet held this afternoon. In the high school division, senior Brett Rushing finished the three and a half mile run in 14th place. Congratulations to all of our runners as they competed on a wet and slick course and represented our school well.

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9/14/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that one of our students in the 1st grade and one in 5th grade have tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

Chireno Elementary will host a Grandparent's Day celebration on September 17, 2021 at 9:30. This campus visit is limited to the gym. We STRONGLY encourage all visitors to wear a mask as there has been an increase in COVID cases in our area. We look forward to seeing you all there!

9/9/21- Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that one of our secondary students tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Geoff Gregory, Secondary Principal

Junior Class Parents! We will be hosting a parent meeting this coming Monday, September 13th at 6pm in the Cafeteria. Junior Class Fundraising and Counselor Information will be on the agenda.

9/9/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that one student in 1st grade, one in 2nd grade, one in 3rd grade, one in 5th grade, and one in 6th grade has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Our junior high basketball teams are back in action this evening at home against Big Sandy! The Lady Owls will tip off at 5:00 and the boys will play immediately afterward. We hope you will make plans to join us!

9/8/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed we had a secondary student and a secondary staff member test positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Geoff Gregory, Secondary Principal

9/7/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that two of our students in the 4th grade and four students in the 5th grade have tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

Friendly Reminder from Chireno ISD: The district will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.

9/2/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed one of our secondary staff has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Geoff Gregory, Secondary Principal

9/02/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that one of our students in 8th grade has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Geoff Gregory, Secondary Principal

9/2/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed one of our elementary staff has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

9/01/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that one of our students in the 5th and 6th grade cohorts has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

8/31/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed that two of our students in the 4th grade have tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

8/30/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed one of our secondary students tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Geoff Gregory, Secondary Principal

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Congratulations to both of our junior high teams for great showings this past weekend in the Broaddus Tournament. The boys brought home the tournament championship! For immediate release: Tomorrow night's junior high basketball games at Douglass have been cancelled out of an abundance of safety precautions for both schools. Our teams are still scheduled to host Big Sandy next Thursday, Sept. 9 beginning at 5:00 pm.

8/30/2021 Parents and Staff, Chireno ISD was informed one of our students in the 4th grade has tested positive for COVID-19. TEA and CDC guidance does not require those who have been in contact to quarantine. All Chireno employees and students are instructed to continue to follow CDC and TEA guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing. Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms. Chireno ISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. Sincerely, Larry Cupit, Elementary Principal

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Fresh off a great start to the 2021 season, our boys' and girls' teams will compete in the Broaddus Junior High Basketball Tournament, which kicks off this evening and will run through Saturday. Both squads will face Douglass this afternoon with the girls tipping off at 4:00; the boys are scheduled to get underway at 5:15. Our Lady Owls will be back in action tomorrow afternoon with a 4:00 tilt against Big Sandy; our boys will play at 5:15, also against Big Sandy. On Saturday, both teams will square off against Broaddus; the girls play at 12:30 pm, the boys at 1:45 pm. It's a big weekend for our junior high teams!