Navarro ISD

Our March through May Panther Progress report is an 80 page showcase of programs and activities working toward the strategic priorities, cornerstones, and objectives within our 5-Year Collaborative Vision. Together, we're growing our students, our district, and our community in Navarro ISD - The Heart of Geronimo. Click here to flip through the digital booklet: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9bf230192d.html

Spring STAAR Scores for 3rd-8th grade are now available for viewing online. As of today, June 16, you can access your child's scores through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) family portal or Ascender Parent Portal.

For your convenience, Navarro ISD has added a Single Sign-On feature to the ASCENDER ParentPortal that allows parents/guardians direct access to their child's state assessment scores with just one click. Read more in ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82567754

Congratulations to our Navarro FFA Shooting Sports team for a phenomenal showing at the Texas State Ag Clays Shoot! Competing against the best of the best from schools all across Texas, our 19-member squad showed incredible grit, skill, and focus. The hard work paid off in a big way for our Panthers! 🏆

"And the Panthers punch it into the end zone for a Daniel Pest Control TOUCHDOWN!" 🏈💥 That's what fans will celebrate and see during Friday Night Lights in our new stadium next season!

Thank you to Daniel Pest Control & Professional Services for stepping up as a Platinum Advertising sponsor. Your generosity brings our mission to life and maximizes opportunities, performance, and engagement for our Panthers.

Interested in partnering with us? Learn how you can get involved here: https://www.navarroisd.us/advertising

💜⛳ Congratulations to Navarro High School graduate Jake Kirk on being named the San Antonio Express-News High School Awards Male Golf Athlete of the Year! 🏆
We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and all that you have accomplished throughout your high school career. Your achievements have set a remarkable standard and continue to inspire future Panthers.
Congratulations, Jake! Your Panther family is incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see what the future holds. 💜🐾 See less

What an incredible week for Navarro FFA at the Texas FFA State Degree Check! Congratulations to Avery Sisak, who has been selected to receive a prestigious $10,000 Richard Wallrath Education Foundation Scholarship. This highly competitive process reviews four years of dedicated FFA participation alongside GPA, class rank, and test scores. Avery will officially accept her scholarship this July at the Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth before heading off to Texas A&M University this fall. Way to go, Avery!

The excitement doesn't stop there for the Sisak family or Navarro FFA! Peyton Sisak has been named a Top 4 State Finalist for the Star Greenhand Agriscience award. She will advance to the state interview process in July and get to walk across the convention stage to be recognized for this outstanding achievement.

Additionally, ten Navarro FFA members earned All-Area Team honors for their hard work during this year’s Career Development Events (CDE) season. Please join us in celebrating all of these amazing students and wishing Peyton the absolute best of luck at state! Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JEixf4Tf6/

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our incredible Superintendent, Dr. Epley! 🎉 As we celebrate her special day, we are also bursting with pride over a trifecta of recent accolades that highlight her visionary leadership and dedication to Navarro ISD.

🎼 TMEA Distinguished Administrator Award
In a surprise presentation, our Fine Arts team honored Dr. Epley with this prestigious award from the Texas Music Educators Association! It recognizes her deep commitment to preserving top-tier music education and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students.

🗳️ Elected to Region 20 Executive RAC
Dr. Epley has been elected by her peers across the region to serve as the At-Large representative on the Region 20 Executive Regional Advisory Council (RAC) of Superintendents for the 2026–2027 school year, helping guide and evaluate vital education services!

🏆 TASB Superintendent of the Year Nominee
The Board of Trustees approved a resolution nominating Dr. Epley for the prestigious Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year award! This honors Texas leaders who exhibit exemplary leadership, dedication to student performance, and strong community involvement.

Thank you, Dr. Epley, for your constant commitment to our students, staff, and community. We hope you have a fantastic birthday! 💜

👀Our Summer Enrichment Guide has been updated with more opportunities to learn and grow! You can also flip through the booklet to find the 2026-27 School Supply Lists 😀
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/c877c028ab.html

Navarro ISD Chief Financial Officer Paul Neuhoff testified Monday, June 1, before the Texas House Committee on Public Education, advocating for Texas school districts facing severe hardships due to increasingly complex state funding calculations and skyrocketing operational costs.

The hearing, chaired by State Rep. Brad Buckley (R-Salado), was called to review the implementation of House Bill 2 (HB 2)—a sweeping public education finance bill passed last year—and its direct impacts on school districts, teacher recruitment, and special education programs.

In his testimony to the committee, Neuhoff praised the creation of the Allotment for Basic Costs (ABC allotment), particularly its structure based on student enrollment rather than attendance, noting that operational costs do not change when attendance fluctuates. However, he stressed that current state funding is vastly falling short of real-world inflation. Click the link to read the full story: https://www.navarroisd.us/11845?articleID=65560

It may be summer, but our Panthers continue to stay involved, make lasting connections, and unforgettable memories through pure hard work and drive! 🍌📣Congratulations to the entire Navarro ISD Cheer Program for bringing home the coveted Spirited Banana award on day one of UCA Cheer Camp, and a special shoutout to squad members who were chosen as UCA All Americans for the 2026-27 season. The week of success was guided by the outstanding leadership and positive energy of Varsity Captains Maddie, Mallory, and Ally, along with JV Captains Mia and Katy, who truly set the standard and represented Navarro Cheer with pride and excellence.

🥁🎷Our Panther Band Student Leadership Team also met for a special workshop to sharpen their skills in communication, teaching, and demeanor in preparation for the upcoming year. 🏀🏐Meanwhile, our athletic camps are already off to an amazing start. High five to our 3rd-6th grade basketball and volleyball Campers of the Day, Julianne Coppedge and Ellie Eagan, as well as our Junior High girls volleyball Campers of the Day, 8th grader Iliana Avalos and 7th grader Claire Cherryhomes. We are so proud of all our students for their commitment to growth and excellence this summer!