Chireno ISD

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Good luck to Barrett Bennefield as he represents Chireno High School High Bass Club at the 2021 Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School National Championship this weekend at Chickamauga Lake in Dayton, Tennessee. Barrett ranks as one of the best in the nation in his age group and is certainly deserving of the opportunity to compete for a national championship. Good luck, Barrett!

Chireno ISD has a position open for a full time Para-Professional/Instructional Aide. If you would like to apply for this position, please contact superintendent Michael Skinner at michael.skinner@chirenoisd.org or call (936)362-2132 to inquire about this opportunity!

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Happy Monday! We have a few reminders for our student athletes. This is a reminder that athletic physicals will be conducted tomorrow in the gym beginning at 8:30 am for incoming 7th, 9th, 11th grade athletes as well as those who did not participate in athletics last year. Athletes, please bring the physical examination form with you filled out in the proper sections. This form can be found in a black container in the bench next to the front high school entrance. Next, there will be no boys' basketball workout sessions scheduled for this week due to a scheduling conflict. And finally, temperatures are forecasts to be in the high 90s this week. If you are planning to be outside for extended periods of time working, playing, or training, please take every precaution to hydrate regularly, plan to cool off often, and avoid long periods of sun exposure if at all possible. Summer is heating up...let's be safe in the sun!

Chireno Elementary would like to welcome Jennifer Morton to our teaching family. She will be teaching 4th grade Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies. Welcome to the Owl Family! "Hello! My name is Jennifer Morton and I will be the 4th grade ELAR teacher at Chireno Elementary. I am excited to be an owl and meet all of my students! I have been teaching for 16 years after graduating from SFASU. I am married and have 2 sons. My hobbies are spending time with my family and pets, reading, and being outdoors. I am looking forward to a great year and adventures in learning with my students!"

Chireno Elementary is pleased to welcome Anissa Smith to our faculty family. She will be teaching Dyslexia and Reading Intervention. We are happy to have her join us. "Hi everyone! I am so excited to be a Chireno Owl! I have been teaching for 26 years. I have taught 3rd grade, 1st grade and recently began teaching Dyslexia/Intervention classes. It is my belief that ALL children CAN learn. Maybe not the same way or at the same time, but learning WILL happen. My husband, Scott, and I have been married for 21 years. We have an amazing daughter, Erica, who will be a Sophomore at Texas A&M in the fall. We live in Chireno where we own and operate Livin’ Large Livestock. #itsagreatdaytobeanOWL"

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Attention all basketball and baseball players! Only two weeks remain with our summer voluntary workout sessions. Workout times: Coach Bleile is working with our baseball players on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:00. Coach Durham is working with our high school ladies on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 11:00-12:30. Junior high girls' sessions are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 1:00-2:30. Coach Cook will be conducting both junior high and high school boys' sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30. Also, this is a reminder that athletic physicals will be conducted next Tuesday, July 27, in our gym beginning at 8:30 am. A portion of the physical examination form must be filled out by the parent and brought with the athlete the morning of physicals. These forms can be found in a container on the bench outside of the front doors of the high school so that parents and students can pick one up at the earliest convenience.

Chireno Elementary would like to welcome Amy Simmons to our campus. She will be teaching 2nd grade Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies. Welcome to Chireno! "Hi! My name is Amy Simmons and I’m super excited to be joining the family at Chireno ISD. I have 22 years of experience with a specialization in Reading. I have been married for 33 years. I have 3 grown children and 2 precious granddaughters with one more on the way! I'm looking forward to beginning a great year as an Owl. "

Chireno Elementary would like to welcome Brittany Ferguson to the Owl Family. She will be teaching 3rd grade Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies. “Hello Chireno Family! My name is Brittany Ferguson. I am SO excited to be joining the Owl Family and teaching 3rd grade Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies! I grew up in Woden and received my bachelor’s degree in education from SFA. This is my 9th year teaching. Over the course of my career, I have taught self-contained 1st grade, departmentalized 1st grade (Math, Science, & Social Studies), and Reading Intervention for grades K-5th. My husband, Caleb and I have been married almost 10 years and have two kiddos, Paisley and Cayson. We live on a small farm in Chireno and raise goats. When we’re not busy chasing kids (both the two-legged and four-legged ones), we enjoy spending time together fishing, gardening, and relaxing around the house. I also love to paint and create wood projects. I am thrilled to be joining Team Chireno and can’t wait to meet and get to know each of you! This is going to be a GREAT year!”

Chireno Elementary would like to welcome Amy Hook to the Chireno Owl family. She will be teaching Kindergarten for us. Welcome to Owl Country! "Hi! I’m Amy Hook and I’m excited to join the Owl family teaching Kindergarten. I’ve been married to my husband for twenty years. We’ve lived in Nacogdoches for nineteen of them. I taught PPCD and Kindergarten in Arlington and Round Rock ISD before staying home to raise our two children. Our daughter is starting her freshman year at A&M this fall. Our son will be a Junior at Nacogdoches High School. I love making things and reading. Crocheting and knitting are my current hobbies. I also have a really cute dog that I love too much. "

Chireno Elementary would like to welcome Candice Smith to our Owl family. Mrs. Smith will be teaching 3rd grade Math. We look forward to a great year. Mrs. Smith says, "Hello, I am Candice Smith and I am so excited to join the Chireno family. I have been teaching for 10 years with the last 4 years being in Nacogdoches at BQJ. My husband and myself just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and we have 2 amazing kids, one is a senior this year and the other will be 6th grader. I love to teach math, fish, and work on our farm. I am looking forward to a wonderful year and can't wait to get to know everyone."

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: We have scheduled athletic physicals for July 27, at 8:30am in our gym. This is a requirement for all athletes in 7th, 9th, and 11th grades in the 2021-2022 school year. It is also a requirement for any perspective athlete who wishes to participate in a sport this year who didn't participate this past school year. Mrs. Williams will be in contact with any cheerleaders that need to have a physical for this school year as well.

Hello Chireno Owls! My name is Geoff Gregory and I am very proud to be part of the Chireno ISD family as your Secondary Principal! My wife, Bailey and I live in Lufkin and are both very aware of the greatness of Chireno ISD. We are very ready to support the Owls! This will be my 12th year in education, including experience in grades Pre-K to 12th grade. During that time I have worked in roles including administration, instructional technology, and five years as a U.S. History teacher (8th grade). Most recently I was an Assistant Principal at Huntington High School for 3 years. I am a firm proponent of child advocacy and truly enjoy getting the opportunity to work with students as they prepare for the "real world". I believe in helping each child achieve their individual best. Bailey and I love to spend our time together traveling, finding the best places to eat BBQ, trying to keep up with three very energetic kids, and working on renovation projects together. I am so excited to be a part of Chireno ISD and can’t wait to work with the parents, students, and staff as we grow together, always learning! Students, If you are up at the school this summer I would love for you to stop by and say hello! I am up here from around 7:00-5:00pm. Please feel free to stop by and see if I am free. I would love to get to meet you!

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: The Tuesday morning (9:00-10:30) boys' basketball voluntary workout session this week has been moved to Wednesday during the same time slot in order to avoid a scheduling conflict.

Hello Chireno Owl Family! My name is Larry Cupit and I am excited to join the Owl family as the Elementary Principal. My wife, Christie and I live in Etoile. I have been an educator for over 18 years. I began my teaching career at Etoile ISD and have taught almost every age of student from Kindergarten all the way to adults. In addition to Etoile ISD, I have taught at SFA, both in the Elementary Education department and at the Charter School. After serving as an instructional coach in Etoile and Lufkin ISD, I was the campus principal at Corrigan-Camden Elementary. We have two adult children and two awesome grandchildren! In our spare time, Christie and I like to relax at home or take small road trips to historical places. Having grown up in Etoile, I am very familiar with Chireno ISD and look forward to leading the learning at the elementary campus for students, teachers, and staff!

Exciting news for the 2021-2022 school year! *CISD will once again provide the necessary school supplies for all students. Parents should plan to provide a backpack and headphones/ear buds to be used with devices. *All students will be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost to families. This is the result of a meal service waiver available through the USDA. It's a great day to be an Owl!

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Congratulations to the Lady Owls softball team! Our ladies garnered an unprecedented amount of district and all-state accolades as a result of yet another successful run through the regular season and the playoffs. With these awards, the future is bright for Lady Owls softball! District MVP: Morgan Collier Co-Defensive MVP: Alaina Goodwin Co-MVP Catcher: Jessie Durrett Freshman of the Year: Addison Babbs Utility Player MVP: Payton Johnson First Team Outfield: Nelly Vargas First Team Infield: Alana Caskey Second Team Outfield: Halle Emmons, Dacey Coleman Honorable Mention: Morgan Anthony, Eden Morris, Hanna Smith, Kinley Brown TGCA All-State: Nelly Vargas, Morgan Collier, Jessie Durrett, Alaina Goodwin, Addison Babbs

From the Chireno Owls Sports Wire: Voluntary summer workouts for our basketball programs are now underway. Coach Durham is working with our junior high girls on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Our high school girls will begin voluntary workouts next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00-12:30 pm. Coach Mayhugh will be running voluntary basketball workouts from 9:00-10:30 on Tuesdays for junior high and high school boys. All basketball sessions will include both defensive and offensive drills and shooting repetitions. Coach Bleile has also begun morning voluntary workouts for baseball players at the baseball field on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00.

A message to 8th Grade Parents from Mrs. Pinner: https://signup.com/go/CmeyVCE

Kindergarten through 12th grade students NEW to Chireno ISD may request enrollment forms at the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrC1I3I5K_mUd6PHba2Fao5UJjHujciKgwSlmLJNXkgThz3A/viewform

If you have a student living in the CISD school district that will be 4 years old by Sept. 1st, 2021, and would like to enroll them in PK, please complete the form at the link below to get registered: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXnGK4HRyH7IVMOCv6VVnUtcxNJv5tiAOadO3eoNPY8PHv1A/viewform