Welcome to this month’s Crandall ISD Newsletter!
Inside, you’ll find key updates and helpful information — including:
- Job Fair & substitute opportunities
- 7-ON-7 Free Football 3-6th grade
- Cosmetology Princess Party
- District Art Show
- Early Childhood Opportunities
- PreK Fun Night Enrollment
- Head Start Information
- Kindergarten Roundup
- Sickness reminders
- Bond 2022 update
- Gun Safety Storage Tips
- And more!
Thank you for staying connected and engaged. Together, WE ARE ONE — celebrating student success, supporting our staff, and strengthening our Pirate community every day.
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We LOVE our jobs — and you will too!
Join the Crandall ISD Job Fair and explore opportunities across our district!
This job fair is for ALL positions, including:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Auxiliary & support staff
• Transportation, Child Nutrition, Clerical, and more
When: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Where: Opal Smith Elementary
3015 Fletcher Road | Crandall, TX 75114
Also... Certified Teacher Interviews (by appointment; you will be contacted when you sign up below)
• 8:00–10:00 a.m.
- Competitive benefits
- Multiple stipends available
- Fast-growing district
- Supportive culture & leadership opportunities
Register now and secure your spot!
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Whether you’re looking for a full-time rhythm or just a few days a week, substituting offers the ultimate work-life balance. Join us for our upcoming training session and find the perfect fit for your skills.
Sub Training Details:
When: Wednesday, March 25th
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Crandall ISD Board Room (400 W. Lewis St. Crandall, TX 75114)
Positions Available:
We aren't just looking for teachers! We have openings for:
Teachers & Aides
Clerical Staff
Cafeteria Support
How to Apply:
Don't wait! Head over to to start your application today. bit.ly/4b4eWqu
Questions? Reach out to jedwards@crandall-isd.net for more info.
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Join us for our 7-on-7 Football Camp at Crandall High School – The Pit!
Dates: March 25, 30 & April 6, 8, 13 (Championship Day!)
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Location: The Pit – Crandall High School
Cost: FREE
Spots guaranteed for the first 100 registered – and they’ll receive a FREE camp t-shirt!
This camp focuses on building strong athletes and strong character through our camp motto:
T – Toughness
H – Honesty
A – Accountability
D – Discipline
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills, compete, and have fun the Pirate way!
Questions? aroberts@crandall-isd.net (972) 427-6125
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Prepare for an afternoon of magic where your little one will be treated like royalty. From royal updos to mini manicures, our cosmetology students are ready to create a fairytale experience.
Event Details:
When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $35 per Princess
Space is limited, so don’t wait for the clock to strike midnight! s
Attire: Wear your finest royal attire!
What’s Included:
Royal Up-Style, Makeup, & Mini Manicure
Photo Booth to capture the magic
Royal Snacks & Surprises
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Join us for the Crandall ISD District Art Show, a celebration of creativity across our district!
- Thursday, March 26
- 6:00–7:00 PM
- Crandall High School Cafeteria (enter through the front doors)
The evening will feature artwork from all 9 campuses, showcasing student talent from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Families and community members are invited to come support our student artists, explore a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums, and enjoy a night dedicated to the arts.
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Early Learning Opportunities in Crandall ISD! spanish flyer: bit.ly/4ur672O
Crandall ISD offers multiple early learning programs to help prepare young learners for school success. If your child will be 4 or 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, now is the time to start planning! See below for more information about each program.
Pre-K (Age 4)
- Full-day district program
- Focus on early academics
- Located at all CISD elementary campuses
- Pre-K Night: April 9, 2026, 5:00–7:30 PM at Opal Smith Elementary
- Online enrollment opens: May 1, 2026
Head Start (Age 4)
- Full-day program in partnership with Region 10
- Education and family support services
- Located at 4 CISD elementary campuses
- Pre-Registration: March 25–26, 2026, CISD Student Services Building, 308 E. Trunk St., Crandall
Kindergarten (Age 5)
- Full-day district program
- Located at all CISD elementary campuses
- Kindergarten Roundup: March 31, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM at your future elementary campus, Online enrollment opens: April 1, 2026
Questions:
CISD Enrollment Office
308 E. Trunk St., Crandall
972-427-6008
enrollment@crandall-isd.net
Both Pre-K and Head Start help prepare students for Kindergarten success!
See below for information about each!
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Crandall ISD families — it’s time for our 4th Annual Pre-Kindergarten Family Fun Night!
Join us for an evening full of excitement at Zelda Zebra’s Zippity Zoo featuring:
- A live Stephen Fite Concert
- Kids can dress up!
- Fun activities for the whole family
- District information
- Immunization clinic available from 4:00–7:30 PM (no registration required)
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Opal Smith Elementary
3015 Fletcher Rd.
Crandall, TX 75114
For incoming & current Pre-K students
And don’t forget — Pre-K online enrollment begins May 1, 2026!
We can’t wait to see our littlest Pirates and their families for a night of fun, music, and celebration! This is a free event!
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Crandall ISD partners with Region 10 to offer Head Start for children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Head Start is a wonderful program where children and parents learn together while building early learning skills for school success.
Pre-Registration Dates:
March 25, 2026
• 8:00–11:00 AM
• 2:00–7:00 PM
March 26, 2026
• 8:00–11:00 AM
• 1:00–3:00 PM
Location:
CISD Student Services Building
308 E. Trunk St.
Crandall, TX 75114
Families should bring all required documents, including:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Up-to-date immunization record
- Proof of income
- Proof of address
- Medicaid/CHIP or insurance card (if applicable)
Head Start also serves children with disabilities, foster children, and families experiencing homelessness.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact:
Esperanza Neira – 972-348-6878
Silvia Flores – 972-348-6912
Give your child a Head Start on learning!
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Saddle Up, Future Pirates!
Crandall ISD is ready to welcome our 2026–2027 Kindergarten class!
Join us for Kindergarten Round-Up at your future elementary school and learn everything you need to start your child’s school journey with confidence.
When: March 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: Dietz • Martin • Noble-Reed • Opal Smith • Walker • Wilson
Not sure which school your child will attend?
Questions:
972-427-6008
enrollment@crandall-isd.net
We can’t wait to meet our newest Pirates!
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We have seen an increase in illnesses across our schools in the past few weeks. With many families traveling and spending time together over Spring Break, we ask for your help in keeping our students and staff healthy.
Although our campuses work hard to reduce the spread of illness, parent cooperation is essential to keeping sickness to a minimum in our schools.
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
• Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child has had a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea the evening before, overnight, or the morning of school, they must remain home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
• Please remind your child to cough or sneeze into their sleeve instead of covering with their hands.
• Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent illness. Encourage your child to wash their hands after using the restroom, before eating, and anytime their hands are visibly dirty.
• If your child is diagnosed with an illness by a physician, please notify the school office or campus clinic so we can monitor illness trends.
Thank you for helping keep our Pirates healthy and ready to learn!
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Please note:
- This land was purchased with Bond 2022 voter approved items and funds.
- Bond money cannot be used on teacher or staff salaries.
- CISD is a fast-growth district and will need this land for future growth.
- At this time, this land is marked for CISD future sites, depending on what the need is.
Crandall ISD continues to responsibly invest 2022 Bond funds in projects that fulfill the commitments made to voters during the bond election.
One such investment is the Prairie Chapel Road property, which consists of approximately 133 acres located north of U.S. Highway 175, east of FM 148 North, and south of Prairie Chapel Road in the unofficial community known as Crandall Hills.
This property was purchased for future school sites as part of the district’s long-range planning for continued growth. At this time, no specific campus or facility use has been determined. Securing land in advance allows the district to plan proactively, manage future costs, and remain flexible as enrollment trends and community needs evolve.
The images below illustrate the property’s location and its proximity to existing CISD campuses and surrounding development.
Crandall ISD remains committed to transparent stewardship of bond funds and to making thoughtful, future-focused decisions that support students, staff, and the Crandall community.
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Texas law requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The information below will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.
It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:
- Failed to secure the firearm; or
- Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access
- The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).
- Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.
Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.
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Crandall ISD is more than a school district — it is a community of people who care deeply about our students and one another. We come from different backgrounds, families, and experiences, but we share ONE purpose: helping kids succeed.
Every day, across every campus, our teachers, staff, parents, and community partners pour their hearts into supporting our students. When we lift each other up, we become stronger together. When we unite around our children, we build something powerful.
We are One Community.
One Purpose.
One Pirate Nation.
And our students are counting on ALL of us.
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Children need healthy meals to learn. Crandall ISD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $2.25; lunch costs PreK-5th grade is $3.50, and 6-12th grade is $3.75. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-meal prices. Reduced-price is free for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. Contact amitchell@crandall-isd.net for questions.
Remember to (re)apply for free or reduced school meals for the
2025-2026 school year online.
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Crandall ISD is introducing Let’s Connect—an interactive customer service platform designed to provide official feedback for our CISD community.
With Let’s Connect, anyone can submit a question, idea, concern, or compliment any time of day—or night—and receive a timely response from a CISD staff member. Let’s Connect will make sure your questions get the correct answers.
So, rather than rely on social media for questions and answers, Let’s Connect instead.
A connection with any of our departments is just a click away. To start your conversation, simply complete the form below.
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