🏫 How are school buildings funded?
Texas school districts do not receive additional state funding for new school construction or major renovations. Instead, these projects are funded through voter-approved bonds, which are repaid over time through a dedicated funding source separate from the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) fund used for teacher salaries and student programs. #BondsBuildSchools
Learn more: https://www.childressisd.net/bond
Texas school districts do not receive additional state funding for new school construction or major renovations. Instead, these projects are funded through voter-approved bonds, which are repaid over time through a dedicated funding source separate from the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) fund used for teacher salaries and student programs. #BondsBuildSchools
Learn more: https://www.childressisd.net/bond
🏫 Childress ISD currently has five portables being used as classrooms and learning spaces, which cost nearly $250,000 each.
A section of Main Street is closed off during the day to allow students to walk safely to the portables. These spaces are less secure than traditional classrooms and take money away from the district’s annual operating fund.
The 2026 Bond could allow the district to begin moving away from the need for portables as student academic space, ultimately leading to their elimination.
Find more information about the 2026 Bond at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
A section of Main Street is closed off during the day to allow students to walk safely to the portables. These spaces are less secure than traditional classrooms and take money away from the district’s annual operating fund.
The 2026 Bond could allow the district to begin moving away from the need for portables as student academic space, ultimately leading to their elimination.
Find more information about the 2026 Bond at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
CJHS Newsletter 9/7 - 9/11
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Pep Rally, HOCO, Sportsmanship, App update and more!
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Pep Rally, HOCO, Sportsmanship, App update and more!
Calendar Reminder--Monday, September 7, is a school holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!
🏠 How could Bond 2026 affect homeowners age 65 and older?
For homeowners age 65 and older and individuals with disabilities who have the appropriate homestead exemption, the proposed bond would not increase their frozen school district tax amount, provided no substantial improvements have been made to the property.
Under current state law, homeowners age 65 and older with a home valued at $200,000 or less who have received the Over-65 Homestead Exemption may owe $0 in school district taxes.
To check your exemption status and current school district tax amount, visit https://www.childresscad.org/ or call 940-937-6062.
For homeowners age 65 and older and individuals with disabilities who have the appropriate homestead exemption, the proposed bond would not increase their frozen school district tax amount, provided no substantial improvements have been made to the property.
Under current state law, homeowners age 65 and older with a home valued at $200,000 or less who have received the Over-65 Homestead Exemption may owe $0 in school district taxes.
To check your exemption status and current school district tax amount, visit https://www.childresscad.org/ or call 940-937-6062.
CJHS Football will Play at Iowa Park tonight! 7th @5:00 and 8th to follow! Thanks for the graphic #cjhsdigitalmedia
Tickets can be purchased at the following link! https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/w-f-george-middle -school/wfgms-football-vs-childress
🏫 Childress Junior High originally opened as the high school in 1926. The building is now 100 years old and has not undergone major renovations in 27 years.
Current conditions at the campus include:
• 25 exterior doors, more than most large high schools in Texas.
• No secure vestibule at the main entrance, allowing visitors direct access into the building.
• Aging infrastructure, including deteriorating interior walls and original clay plumbing that requires ongoing maintenance.
Prop A includes renovations and new construction to create a combined secondary campus with updated classrooms, shared learning spaces, and permanent academic facilities.
Learn more at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
Current conditions at the campus include:
• 25 exterior doors, more than most large high schools in Texas.
• No secure vestibule at the main entrance, allowing visitors direct access into the building.
• Aging infrastructure, including deteriorating interior walls and original clay plumbing that requires ongoing maintenance.
Prop A includes renovations and new construction to create a combined secondary campus with updated classrooms, shared learning spaces, and permanent academic facilities.
Learn more at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
🗳️ Are you registered to vote?
To register to vote or check your voter registration status, visit VoteTexas.gov. The final day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5.
Additional election information is available at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
To register to vote or check your voter registration status, visit VoteTexas.gov. The final day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5.
Additional election information is available at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
🏫 It’s been 23 years since Childress High School underwent major renovations. Take a look at the current conditions and existing facilities across the campus. The building has no vestibule, giving visitors unrestricted access upon entry, and there are plumbing issues in the restrooms of the Ag Building, Home Economics Building and cafeteria.
Prop A includes renovations and new construction to the existing Childress High School to create a combined secondary campus for junior high and high school students.
Learn more about Prop A at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
Prop A includes renovations and new construction to the existing Childress High School to create a combined secondary campus for junior high and high school students.
Learn more about Prop A at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
CJHS Volleyball at Home on Monday 8/31!
7th A/8th B 5:00pm
8th A/7th B: 6:00pm
Tickets are purchased online only at the link below or the hometown ticketing app: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/childressisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzEyNg%3D%3D
7th A/8th B 5:00pm
8th A/7th B: 6:00pm
Tickets are purchased online only at the link below or the hometown ticketing app: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/childressisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzEyNg%3D%3D
CJHS Newsletter 8/31 - 9/4
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🏫 The current Childress Junior High School building was originally built in 1926. Since then, the campus has received additions, but no major renovations have been completed in the past 27 years.
Bond 2026 includes renovations and new construction at Childress High School to create a combined secondary campus for junior high and high school students.
👉 Learn more about the proposed projects at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
Bond 2026 includes renovations and new construction at Childress High School to create a combined secondary campus for junior high and high school students.
👉 Learn more about the proposed projects at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
Do your part to help keep all of our Bobcats safe!
Around School Buses
🚌 Slow down when you see a bus — kids can dart into the road unexpectedly
🚦 Be extra alert at railroad crossings, where buses are required to stop
🛑 Know the law: If a bus has flashing red lights on, you MUST stop — no matter which direction you’re driving — unless there’s a physical barrier or median between you. A center turn lane does NOT count as a divider!
The Cost of Not Stopping
💸 First offense for illegally passing a school bus: up to $1,250 in fines
🚫 Repeat offenses: possible license suspension up to 6 months
⚖️ Serious injury caused? That can mean criminal charges
School Zone Reminder
🐢 Obey posted speed limits in school zones — always
Around School Buses
🚌 Slow down when you see a bus — kids can dart into the road unexpectedly
🚦 Be extra alert at railroad crossings, where buses are required to stop
🛑 Know the law: If a bus has flashing red lights on, you MUST stop — no matter which direction you’re driving — unless there’s a physical barrier or median between you. A center turn lane does NOT count as a divider!
The Cost of Not Stopping
💸 First offense for illegally passing a school bus: up to $1,250 in fines
🚫 Repeat offenses: possible license suspension up to 6 months
⚖️ Serious injury caused? That can mean criminal charges
School Zone Reminder
🐢 Obey posted speed limits in school zones — always
Childress ISD is proud to offer HELPme to our students, staff, and community! HELPme is easy to use and provides a wide variety of resources for many things, from anonymous threat or bullying reporting to getting help for eating disorders. It offers a crisis text line, as well!
📚 What is an Attendance Credit Election (ACE)?
Childress ISD has been classified by the Texas Education Agency as a property-wealthy district, which means the district is required to send funds back to the state through recapture.
On the November ballot, voters will also see Proposition D, an Attendance Credit Election (ACE). This state-required, one-time permanent election asks voters to authorize CISD to make its required recapture payments by purchasing attendance credit.
If approved, this would allow Childress ISD to use the method that 100% of Texas school districts currently required to pay recapture use to meet their payment obligations.
🗳️ Explore the facts about Prop D: https://www.childressisd.net/ace
Childress ISD has been classified by the Texas Education Agency as a property-wealthy district, which means the district is required to send funds back to the state through recapture.
On the November ballot, voters will also see Proposition D, an Attendance Credit Election (ACE). This state-required, one-time permanent election asks voters to authorize CISD to make its required recapture payments by purchasing attendance credit.
If approved, this would allow Childress ISD to use the method that 100% of Texas school districts currently required to pay recapture use to meet their payment obligations.
🗳️ Explore the facts about Prop D: https://www.childressisd.net/ace
CJHS Volleyball plays tonight at CHS! A teams only!
Purchase your CJHS Volleyball Tickets online at the link below!
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Purchase your CJHS Volleyball Tickets online at the link below!
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🧾 Get the key facts and figures all in one place with our Childress ISD Election 2026 Push Card.
Learn more at https://www.childressisd.net/election
Learn more at https://www.childressisd.net/election
CJHS Newsletter 8/24-8/28
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💻 Stay informed about the 2026 Childress ISD Election! The official Childress ISD Election webpage is now live and serves as a central source for the latest information and updates.
Visit: https://www.childressisd.net/election
Visit: https://www.childressisd.net/election
Learn more about what is proposed in the 2026 Childress ISD Bond.
🏫 Proposition A: Childress Junior High & High School Secondary Campus
🏫 Proposition B: New Childress Elementary School
🏟️ Proposition C: Field House Renovations & Expansion
Learn more about the proposed projects at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
🏫 Proposition A: Childress Junior High & High School Secondary Campus
🏫 Proposition B: New Childress Elementary School
🏟️ Proposition C: Field House Renovations & Expansion
Learn more about the proposed projects at https://www.childressisd.net/bond
