Shackelford Elementary - Waxahachie ISD

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Operation First Day of School event will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, and we’re currently looking for community organizations, businesses, and local partners to join us. 🎒✏️

If your business or organization is interested in connecting with families and supporting our students, we’d love to have you! 💚

Interested organizations can register here:
https://wisd.jotform.com/form/vendor-registration-wisd-operation-

To learn more about Operation First Day of School, please visit: https://www.wisd.org/departments/community-outreach/operation-1st-day-of-school

Shackelford is getting a fresh new look in several areas this summer!

We’re excited to see our summer renovations coming together. The progress has been incredible, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Take a look at our beautiful new front sidewalk—it looks amazing! 🤩 And to top it off, our new student cubbies arrived today and are ready to help us start the year organized and prepared.

🌊⚓️ Ahoy, Shackelford Families! ⚓️🌊

Officer Butler is helping us Sail Into Summer and reminding everyone that the adventure doesn’t stop when school is out!

📚 Every book is a new journey.
📝 Keep track of your reading using the Summer Reading Log.
☀️ Just 20 minutes of reading each day can help keep your skills strong and prepare you for an amazing school year ahead.

Whether you’re reading by the pool, on vacation, at the library, or curled up at home, we encourage all of our Sharks to keep turning pages all summer long!

🚢 Set sail on a reading adventure!
📖 Read daily.
⭐ Track your progress.
🎉 Celebrate your accomplishments.

Drop a comment below and tell us what book you’re reading this summer!

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If school supplies are still on your to-do list, now is the time to take care of it. Once the store closes, families will need to shop independently and track down each item on their own.

Ordering today keeps it simple and stress-free.
👉 Order Here:
http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/105145

Even during summer break, our Shackelford teachers are hard at work preparing for an amazing school year ahead! ☀️📚

This summer, teachers have been collaborating, planning, and sharing innovative ideas to ensure our students have the very best learning experiences possible. They are dedicated, passionate, and commited!

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☀️📚 June is here, and the Shackelford Summer Fun Calendar is ready to go!

Be sure to join Officer Butler's Summer Reading Challenge and help your child continue building strong reading habits while having fun along the way. Reading logs can be found in our summer backpacks we sent home.

Check out the June calendar, complete some activities together, and make memories that will last all summer long. We can't wait to hear about all of your adventures when we return in August!

Happy Reading and Happy Summer, Shack Families! 💙⚓

⚽ Looking for a fun summer activity? Check out this great soccer camp opportunity hosted by Waxahachie High School!

Whether your child is new to the game or looking to sharpen their skills, this camp is a fantastic way to stay active, build confidence, and have fun with friends this summer.

📢 Registration is now open! Use the link below to sign up and learn more.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePhEcnlfpVE6grFaj9nkXGYE4-n06d4y2jVdM1S9I_uwLFCw/viewform?usp=dialog

Shackelford Elementary is excited to announce the opening of another Structured Learning Environment (SLE) classroom! We are looking for a passionate and certified Special Education teacher who is ready to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives each and every day.

If you are interested in joining the Shackelford family, please comment below and apply online: https://waxahachie.schoolspring.com/. We would love to connect with educators who are committed to building relationships, supporting student growth, and leading the way for all learners!

A huge shoutout to our incredible Culture Leader, Ms. Sinclair, Ms. Huse, and our amazing Specials & Enrichment Team for organizing such a fun and meaningful staff awards celebration to wrap up the school year!

What made these awards extra special? Each teacher award was nominated and voted on by their students! Seeing our staff recognized through the eyes of the students they impact every day made for such a memorable experience.

It was the perfect way to celebrate an exciting year at Shackelford! We are beyond thankful for every single staff member who helps make our school such a special place. From our teachers and paraprofessionals to our cafeteria staff, custodians, office team, and specials teachers — every person plays an important role in keeping our school running smoothly and ensuring student success remains at the heart of all we do.

Our staff truly is the BEST, and we are so grateful for the dedication, care, and positivity they brought to our students and campus this school year! We hope they have a restful and fun summer. See you in August!