WATCH THIS AREA FOR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LATE BREAKING NEWS!

New teacher orientation - Aug 13th.
All returning teachers report - Aug 14th.

The Cumby Jr. High cheerleaders are putting together a football program for the 2009-2010 school year. They will be sold at the Varsity games as well as the JH games. We expect them to be viewed by many fans and serve as "keepsake" items. The cheerleaders are selling ads to put in the program and would like as many businesses as possible to particpate.

The prices are as follows:
Full page:$125.00
Half Page: $85.00
Quarter page: $50.00
Eighth page:$35.00

These ads can be submitted online by emailing the Jr. High Cheer Coach, Michelle Wisdom at michelle.wisdom@cumbyisd.net or mailed to the Cumby Central Administration Building:
Cumby Jr. High Cheer Ads
303 Sayle Street
Cumby, Texas 75433

You may also purchase your ad from any of the eight JH Cheerleaders
Send your own logo or what you want printed in your ad.
The ads have to be turned in by August 1st so they can be printed and ready for the first ballgame.
Thank you for your support!!

Annual Cumby Cheerleaders Showcase/Auction/BBQ Dinner
July 31st 6:30 pm
Cumby Cafetorium
$7.00 Adults $4.00 Children
We will have discounts for mutiple purchased tickets for couples and/or families.
Thanks for your help!!

The Cumby Athletics department will begin their summer strength and conditioning program starting on Monday, June 15th with two sessions per day at either 9 am to 11 am in the morning or in the evening from 6 pm to 8 pm. All athletes from incoming freshman thru seniors are strongly encouraged to attend. Athletes may only attend one session per day. Strength and conditioning sessions are Monday--Thursday and will run for six weeks with the last day on the fourth Thursday of July on the 23rd.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
SEE YOU IN AUGUST
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Supply lists are posted. Click on the "School Year 09-10 Info" link in the menu on the left of this page.

Cumby ISD will gladly accept your checks to pay any/all fees/charges associated with your child(ren) and their school activities. However, there are a few things you need to know.

Your check must include the following information:
* Drivers License Number.
* Full Name
* Street Address
* Phone Numbers

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize Cumby ISD to use the information from the check to make a one time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. You also authorize Cumby ISD or a thrid party agent acting on behalf of Cumby ISD, to collect a $30.00 fee through ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER from your account if your check is returned unpaid.

Additionally, Cumby ISD will use a third pary collection agency, if necessary, to recover funds for any unpaid check.

Contact Cumby ISD Administration if you have any questions or concerns.

Get a sneak peek at the basic calendar for school year 2009-2010. CLICK HERE to download and/or print your copy.

There are several important changes to the immunization requirements for all students attending Texas public schools in school year 2009-2010. Among some changes for students entering 7th grade is a never before required Meningococcal shot. There are also other new requirements for students entering Kindergarten and 7th grade.

Click Here to view or print a copy of the requirements for all students.
Click Here to view some frequently asked questions and answers.

Students will be required to have ALL immunizations up-to-date to attend school unless parents have filled out the proper paperwork to exempt their students from these requirements.

Contact the school nurse at Cumby Elementary if you have any questions.

Cumby ISD will post any job opening on the Region 8 EASY (Easy Application System) Site. Click the "EASY Online Employment Application" Link in the menu on the left of this page to access all job openings and to submit your application.

The Institute for the Development and Enrichment for Advanced Learners (IDEAL) at Texas Tech University has a number of academic enrichment opportunities for students in grades 4 through 11. There are limited scholarship opportunities for those needing financial assistance. We also can direct parents to other funding sources. Please note, the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented scholarship application is available at www.txgifted.org

Science: It's a Girl Thing
Celebrating 10 years of Promoting Our Future Women Scientist
Session I June 22-25 For Girls entering 5th and 6th grades.
Session II July 20-23 For Girls entering grades 7 and 8th grades.
July 2-23 For Girls entering grades 9th-11th.

Science: It's a Girl Thing is a residential camp for girls. The goals are to provide girls with strong role models and dispel myths and misconceptions about science and careers in science. Campers experience university life, hands-on classes and recreational activities. Some Classes include: food and nutrition, chemistry, environmental toxicology, the biology of disaster relief, engineering, mathematics, and animal science.

Shake Hands With Your Future
Session I June 7-12 Entering grades 8-11.
Session II July 5-10 Entering grades 4-7.

Shake Hands is a summer residential camp for academically talent students. Students experience university life and attend 2 classes. The camp includes field trips and recreational activities.

Run On The Wind
Session I June 7-12 Entering grades 7-11.

This is the inaugural summer for the Run on the Wind: Engineering for a Clean Tomorrow. Students will explore the power of the wind and the means by which we harness it. They will measure the wind, learn the basics of turbine design and test their wind turbine. They will learn what academic skills are necessary to succeed in this important emerging field. Attendance is limited to 45 students. We encourage early registration.

For More Information, brochure or an electronic PDF of the 2009 summer brochures, call IDEAL at 806-742-2420 or email

For details about academic camp content, email Martha Hise, Director.

Mrs. Simmerman has a copy of the brochures if you would like more information.

The Junior and Senior Beta Club at Cumby High School is offering this wonderful cookbook, "Cooking With Beta" to raise funds. They have sold many but still have about 20 left.

You can get your copy of this great cookbook for only $10.00. You'll be supporting a great group of kids at the same time. Contact Sandra Martin to purchase your copy.

Yearbooks for school year 08-09 are now available for pre-order. Click Here to order yours today.

The Baytown Sun Newspaper recently ran an article on coach Rick Frazer and coach Chuck Lawrence. The article was in response to Cumby ISD voting to change the name of our football stadium to the Frazier-Lawrence Stadium. Click Here to read the article.

The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram recently ran an article on Coach Frazier and Lawrence. Click the link to read more on the two coaches and renaming the Cumby Football Field after them.

Target Stores has an opportunity for schools to earn money everytime you shop at Target. To sign up or get more information, go to Target.

Pay for items using the Cumby Online Store. You can use your Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card to purchase cheerleader uniforms, t-shirts, yearbooks, and more.... Click Here to get started.

You can check your children's cafeteria balances and pay online using your Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card. Click the "Cafeteria" button on the left to get started.

Parent use of the electronic grade book has changed. You'll need a "portal ID" to setup your account to access TxConnect Grade Book. Those letters will be mailed out over the next few days. If you haven't received your letter by September 19th, call your campus office and request one.

Once you receive your letter, Click Here to get started. This link will take you to the login page of the Parent Portal.

Click Here for the abbreviated instructions on setting up your account.

Click Here to read, download, or print the full 37 pages of instructions.

Contact Greg Caldwell by email or phone at 903-994-2260 if you need help or have questions.