Snyder Junior High School

This weekend, several volunteers from Evergreen - SISD Research and Retail Greenhouse and the Snyder Intermediate School STEAM Team participated in the Keep Snyder Beautiful Fall Sweep cleanup. Evergreen replanted all the pots around the square and at City Hall with fall foliage, while the STEAM Team helped clean up the pocket park and paint around the square. We appreciate the work that all of the volunteers put in to spruce up our community!

Tuesday was junior high night at the Lady Tiger Volleyball game. We can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented student-athletes! Go Tigers!

This afternoon, Snyder Junior High Administration received information about a threat from a student (not associated with Monday’s incident). Students were discussing yesterday’s events, and a student allegedly made a threatening statement. Police responded immediately. The student was searched, and no weapons were found. After questioning, no intent to harm students was discovered. All students are safe, and the issue has been addressed. We ask all parents and guardians to remind their children that comments which may seem like harmless jokes, sarcastic remarks, or statements made out of frustration can trigger serious responses from school officials and law enforcement. Such comments can lead to disciplinary action and even criminal charges. In light of recent events nationwide, both the district and law enforcement maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward threats or any joking about violence. It’s important to have a conversation with your children about the seriousness of making remarks related to violence at school and the potential consequences of such behavior. We are grateful to the student(s) who brought this concern to our attention. If you see or hear anything suspicious or dangerous, please report it immediately to the school administration or contact 911. For non-urgent concerns, you can submit a report using the “See Something, Say Something” form available at www.snyderisd.net/safety. Together, we can continue to foster a safe and supportive learning environment while helping our students grow into responsible future leaders.

UPDATE: 9/10/24, 6:35 AM
Overnight developments brought to the attention of school administration concerning messages shared on TikTok warranted immediate response and additional investigation. This led to a response from the Snyder Police Department and contact with the parent/guardian and student involved.

While we cannot prevent us from discussing the discipline of specific individuals, we want to assure our community that any student found responsible for making threats of violence will face serious consequences in accordance with district policy and applicable law.

Safety remains our top priority, and we will continue to work with law enforcement and take all necessary measures to protect our students and staff. Again, we appreciate the collaboration from our community in reporting any suspicious or concerning behavior. If you witness or hear about suspicious or dangerous behavior, please report it immediately to school administration or call 911. For non-urgent concerns, you can also submit a report using the “See Something, Say Something” form available at www.snyderisd.net/safety.

ORIGINAL POST: Snyder Junior High School administration was alerted to information circulating that a student intended to bring a weapon to the junior high campus. In response, campus administrators, the school counselor, and the Snyder Police Department immediately launched a thorough investigation. After careful review, it was determined that this was not a credible threat. Per our request, there will be an increased police presence on the junior high campus tomorrow as an additional precaution.
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Ensuring the safety of our school community is a shared responsibility. We rely on students, staff, and families to report any potential threats or concerns to the appropriate authorities. We are grateful for the individuals who took swift action by notifying us, which allowed us to promptly address the situation.
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If you witness or hear about suspicious or dangerous behavior, please report it immediately to school administration or call 911. For non-urgent concerns, you can also submit a report using the “See Something, Say Something” form available at www.snyderisd.net/safety. Please report any information related to weapons, threats, fights, drugs, self-harm, suicide, harassment, bullying, or any other concerning behavior, whether shared in person or online.

Last week, Snyder Independent School District National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Advanced Culinary Arts students represented us well (by waiting tables and working in the kitchen) at the Snyder Lions Club 100th Anniversary event. Great job, Tigers! 🙌🏼🖤🌟

Reminder! No school on Friday, August 23rd. Have a safe weekend! View the district calendar here: www.snyderisd.net/calendar

If you are NEW to Snyder ISD, welcome to the Tiger Family! We hope to make the enrollment and registration process as easy as possible. Here are some steps you can take now to get set for the school year.

1️⃣ New Student Enrollment - Open Now!
Students who were not enrolled in a Snyder ISD school at the close of the 23-24 school year are considered new students. You can begin the enrollment process online or visit the school your child will be attending anytime Monday through Thursday between 8 am - 3:30 pm. Please have the necessary paperwork on hand ( www.snyderisd.net/welcome) so we can have a successful enrollment process!

2️⃣ Online Registration Verification for All Students - Opens July 15th
This is required for all students (new and returning) and will open in Skyward on July 15th. We will release more information as the date approaches.

3️⃣ Back to School HQ
For Back to School resources, visit our Back to School HQ! You will find school supply lists, start & release times, dress codes, calendars, and more. www.snyderisd.net/backtoschool.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's campus or email questions@snyderisd.net. Offices are open Monday-Thursday from 7:30am - 4:30 pm during the summer. We will be closed July 3rd - 5th for the holiday.

Go Tigers!

The Lady Tigers Basketball and Snyder Tigers Golf Programs wrapped up their youth camps today. Our coaches and players look forward to these camps each summer – they get to share their love for the sport with young student-athletes!
The future of Tiger Nation is BRIGHT! 🌟 Lady Tiger Softball camp is up next! Don't miss out: www.snyderisd.net/summer

If you are joining us for summer school, please take note of this important information!

Dates: May 28 - June 27
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Requirements to attend summer school:
Elementary - common assessment data, less than 90% attendance, or teacher recommendation
Junior High - Fail 2 core subjects or less than 90% attendance
High School - Fail core class - credit recovery
Less than 90% attendance

If you did not get a confirmation from the transportation department and your child needs to ride the bus, please make arrangements for the first day of school and call them at 325-574-8950 on Tuesday morning.
Any Snyder ISD student who is required to attend summer school will not be allowed to attend any Snyder ISD sports camps or strength and conditioning programs that interfere with summer school. Strong students make successful athletes!

Tiger Athletes, summer strength and conditioning schedules are live! Don't miss this opportunity to outwork the competition! Don't forget, you must complete your Rank One account to participate. Learn more ➡️ www.snyderisd.net/summer.

If you are joining us for summer school, please take note of this important information!

Dates: May 28 - June 27, 2024
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Requirements to attend summer school:
Elementary - common assessment data/teacher recommendation
Junior High - Fail 2 core subjects
High School - Fail core class - credit recovery
Less than 90% attendance

Any Snyder ISD student who is required to attend summer school will not be allowed to attend any Snyder ISD sports camps or strength and conditioning programs that interfere with summer school. Strong students make successful athletes!

Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌🎉 Snyder Junior High Student Council showed their gratitude to our amazing bus drivers by presenting them with a special token of appreciation - a bus driver keychain! Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you put in every day to safely transport our students. You are appreciated more than you know! ❤️ #BusDriverAppreciationDay #snydertigers

Congratulations to Snyder Junior High teachers and students of six weeks!

Pictured with their certificates are: Ms. Durst, Joshelyn Rios, Asher Dean Hernandez, Jasmine May, Kambree Jones, Tyler Minton, and Ms. Baker

Students were nominated by staff, and staff were selected by students for being examples of the SJH expectations: respectful, responsible, accountable, and kind.

Great job students and staff!
#snydertigers

Snyder Junior High administration was informed that a student may intend to harm other students. Campus administration, the counselor, and the school resource officer began an investigation immediately. All students are safe, and the issue is being addressed.

While privacy laws prohibit us from discussing the discipline of any specific individual, we can assure you that any student found responsible for making threats of violence will face the consequences as allowed by both district policy and law.

We all play an essential role in ensuring school-wide safety. It is the responsibility of students, staff, and families to report any potential threats to the proper authorities. We appreciate the concern and help of the individuals who have taken this responsibility seriously by notifying the appropriate authorities.

🚨 How to report a safety concern:
Please report any information about weapons, threats, fights, drugs, self-harm, suicide, harassment (of any form), bullying, or any other concerning disclosures made to you or posted online.
Urgent Concerns: If you notice any suspicious activity or have safety concerns, report it immediately to the principals or school resource officer or call 911.
Non-urgent Concerns: please use the "See Something, Say Something" form, that can be found at www.snyderisd.net/safety.

In response to valuable feedback from a recent employee recruitment and retention survey, there's an exciting initiative underway at Snyder ISD. We're thrilled to introduce the Employee of the Month Award, allowing students, staff, and the community to recognize exceptional Snyder ISD employees.

Take a moment to reflect on remarkable individuals from any department or campus at Snyder ISD who consistently go above and beyond, making our schools a great place to learn and work.

Employee of the Month nominations are open until Sunday, April 28th, so don't miss the chance to nominate someone deserving. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 30th!

The winner will pick a prize from the Tiger Swag Store (coming soon!). We also welcome prizes from businesses interested in supporting this initiative. If your business would like to participate, please email vmorris@snyderisd.net.

Nominate someone now 👉 bit.ly/snyderisdemployeeofthemonth

On Wednesday afternoon, the Snyder Junior High Band performed at the UIL concert and sight reading evaluation at Abilene Cooper High School. This is the first time in 8 years that the junior high band has been to UIL. They received an excellent rating on stage and a superior rating in the sight reading room. Congratulations to the advanced band students who performed!

ℹ️ Families of 5th-grade students, don't forget about the Parents/Guardian & Student Meeting on Monday night!
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SJH cafetorium
Learn more here: www.snyderisd.net/6thgrade

Don't be alarmed if you see a police presence at Snyder Junior High while students and staff are on spring break. Law enforcement will be on-site to complete a training exercise on Monday, March 18th, and Tuesday, March 19th.

School's out for Spring Break!

Today, staff from Snyder Junior High visited the fifth-grade students at Snyder Intermediate School. The SHS band also performed to give them an idea about some of the exciting elective options available in junior high! Students learned about the courses and electives available in junior high and had the opportunity to ask questions.

🚨 Fifth-grade families, please take note of these important dates:

🗓️ Meeting for Parents and 5th Grade Students
Monday, March 25, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Snyder Junior High School
Join the Snyder Junior High staff to review the electives and courses available next year. We will also answer any questions you may have.

🗓️ Schedule Forms Due: Thursday, April 3, 2024
Form Link: https://5il.co/181qb

🗓️ Schedule Pickup
August 2024. Date and time TBA
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