Snyder Intermediate School

This afternoon, Mayor Ducheneaux presented a proclamation declaring October 15th as White Cane Safety Day in Snyder. The proclamation was given to fourth-grade student Kerstin Culwell at the beginning of the City Council meeting.

Kerstin, her family, and her teachers are helping bring awareness to accessibility and visual impairment. Their efforts remind us that inclusion and understanding matter every day, not just on special occasions. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, tools like the white cane represent independence, safety, and confidence as they navigate their world. Recognizing this helps build a community where everyone is empowered.

We invite everyone to join us for the White Cane Celebration Walk on Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Snyder Intermediate School. Wear red, black, and white, the colors of the white cane, and help celebrate awareness, accessibility, and the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.

💛📣 Mini Cheer Camp Families! 📣🖤

If your child participated in Mini Cheer Camp this summer, here are the details of the upcoming performance.

Because halftime is only 15 minutes and both the visitor and home bands will be playing, our Mini Cheer Camp performance will be during pre-game activities!

✨ Here’s what you need to know:
Mini cheer campers will wear their Mini Cheer Camp shirt for the performance.
Please have your child behind the bleachers, under the student section at 6:10 PM to line up.

We will perform at 6:30 PM, and it’s going to be amazing! 💫
After the performance, you will retrieve your child at the gate closest to the concession stand once we exit the field.

We will have a rehearsal on Thursday, September 4th, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the stadium. If you didn't pick up your ​shirt at camp, we will have it for you at the rehearsal.

We can’t wait to see our mini cheerleaders shine on the field! 💛🖤

Snyder ISD campuses will be closed on Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st for Labor Day weekend.

Enjoy the extra time with family and friends!
📅 Check out the full school calendar here: www.snyderisd.net/calendar

Returning families, registration is still open. If you haven't completed registration, please log in to Skyward and complete the steps as soon as possible. www.snyderisd.net/skyward

📌 New Student Enrollment Pause
To finalize class rosters and attendance, we’ve temporarily paused new student enrollment.

🗓 New student enrollment will reopen on Wednesday, August 13th.

✅ You can still complete enrollment forms online, but they won’t be processed until Wednesday. Students cannot start school until their enrollment is finalized. Learn more: www.snyderisd.net/register

If you have questions about enrollment applications submitted before today, we are processing those. Please contact us; we're here to help!

📞 Snyder Primary: 325-574-8600
📞 Snyder Intermediate: 325-574-8650
📞 Snyder Junior High: 325-574-8700
📞 Snyder High School: 325-574-8800

We can't wait to welcome your student to Snyder ISD!

We’re proud to highlight the recent Snyder Tiger Youth Football Camp! Thanks to the parents, coaches, and players who came together to create an unforgettable experience for our young athletes. From drills and teamwork to snow cones and water sprays, it was a fun and memorable few days.

Special thanks to Flamingo Pinks for the Camper of the Day snow cone cards and to the Snyder Fire Department for helping the kids beat the heat. Great things are happening in Snyder, and it’s all because of the strong support from our community. View hundreds of photos here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564077300908

Today marked the kickoff of our TEA-approved Mentor Program! We’re proud to be one of the few districts in the state not only selected for this grant, but also locally approved to manage and implement the program.

Day one of training for our mentors is in the books, and we’re excited to welcome our mentees and new teachers tomorrow at New Teacher Orientation. It’s going to be a great year of growth, support, and connection!

It’s time to wrap up registration and pick up your Fast Pass!

🟡 Why get a Fast Pass?
Skip the lines at Tiger Takeoff and get ahead for the 2025–2026 school year by taking care of the essentials now.
We introduced Fast Passes at the high school last year and they were a hit—now they’re available districtwide!

✅ Fast Pass Requirements
If you’ve completed the three required steps below, you’re eligible to grab your Fast Pass during campus office hours!

1️⃣ Online Registration Complete
Log in at: www.snyderisd.net/skyward
If you completed registration before Monday, July 21, you’ll need to log back in and finish two short forms (Student Code of Conduct and Attendance).

➡️ Registration is not complete until all forms are submitted.
⏱ Estimated time: 2–3 minutes per student
New to Snyder ISD? Select “New Student Online Enrollment”
Returning student? Select “Full Registration for the 25–26 School Year”
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

2️⃣ Free & Reduced Lunch Form Submitted
Now 100% online for increased security and confidentiality!

✅ Don’t skip this form, even if you don’t think you’ll qualify. It gives you a 50% discount on tech fees and helps bring additional resources to all Snyder ISD students.
⏱ Estimated time: 5–10 minutes total

To complete the form:
• Go to www.snyderisd.net/skyward
• Select one student from the dropdown (only one form per family)
• Click the Food Service tab
• Select Applications
• Click Add Application

3️⃣ Technology Fee Paid
Pay online at: https://snyderisd.revtrak.net/Student-Meal-Payments/
⏱ Estimated time: 2–5 minutes

💲 Tech Fee Amounts (reduced from last year):
• 1 student: $40 ($20 with discount)
• 2 students: $60 ($30 with discount)
• 3+ students: $70 ($35 with discount)

🚗 SHS Parking Permit (Grades 9–12)
No fee this year, but students must bring a copy of their driver’s license and insurance to receive a permit.

📍 Fast Pass Pickup Schedule
Location: Campus Offices
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wed., July 23 & Thurs., July 24 – (Tech Fee Payments- Credit Card Only)
• Mon., July 28 – Fri., August 1 – (Tech Fee Payments - Cash or Credit Card)

🎪 Back to School Bash
Saturday, July 26
📍 Western Texas College Coliseum
🕗 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

More info about Tiger Takeoff is coming soon, including parking, entry points, and what to expect. Stay tuned!

🐾 Mark your calendar for Tiger Takeoff, an important come-and-go event designed to help you and your student start the school year with confidence! Each campus will host its event on a different night during the first full week of August, making it easy for families with students at multiple campuses to attend.

At Tiger Takeoff, you can:
• Meet your child's teachers (primary & intermediate)
• Pick up class schedules and plan your route around campus (junior high & high school)
• Check in with the school nurse
• Get answers to your back-to-school questions
• Learn how to get involved at your child's school

💻 Computers and staff will be available at each campus to assist families with online registration, technology fees, and completing the Free & Reduced Lunch Form. However, we strongly encourage you to complete these steps at home ahead of time so you can head straight to the exciting parts of the evening!

🎟️ Want to skip the line? Get a Fast Pass!
Fast Passes are back—and now available at every campus! To be eligible, you must:
• Complete online registration
• Submit the Free & Reduced Lunch Form (online this year - details coming soon!)
• Pay technology fees
(Technology fees have been reduced this year, and families receive a 50% discount just for completing the lunch form—regardless of qualification.)
📢 Fast Pass pickup times will be announced soon.

📍 Tiger Takeoff Schedule:
Snyder High School (Grades 9–12)
🗓 Monday, August 4, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Evening sports practices will begin after 7 PM

Snyder Junior High School (Grades 6–8)
🗓 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Snyder Intermediate School (Grades 4–5)
🗓 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Snyder Primary School (Grades PreK–3)
🗓 Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Let’s start the year strong, Tigers! 💛🖤
www.snyderisd.net/backtoschool

Snyder ISD is offering FREE meals for all children 18 and under through June 26 as part of our Summer Feeding Program!

Monday – Thursday only
Enter through the Front Office of Snyder Primary School


Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM


No registration is required, show up and enjoy a healthy meal! All meals must be eaten on-site.

Reminder! There is no school on Friday, April 18th. We hope you have a wonderful weekend with friends and family. We will see everyone back at school on Monday, April 21st!

Snyder Intermediate School will host their 2nd Annual Dodgeball Competition this Friday, March 28th. Guests may join students us during their student's PE time for some competition and laughs! Students will be allowed to invite a guest to play alongside them - or against them! Please sign in at the gym entrance during the student's designated PE time. Not sure what time that is? Check ParentSquare for more informationn PTO will be charging an entry fee of $2 to guests (Intermediate students play for free!). Additionally, students and guests can buy snacks at the concession stand. Just fill out your student permission form that was sent home today or click the link in ParentSquare to register.

🚨🚨Community Alert: First Responder Training Exercises at Snyder High School

Please be advised that Snyder High School will host a law enforcement and first responder safety training on Monday, March 17th, and Tuesday, March 18th and you will notice a large presence of first responders in the area. The training should conclude by 6pm each evening and the main high school building will not be accessible during this time.

⚠️ This is only a training exercise—there is no cause for alarm.

We are proud to support our local first responders by providing a space for this important training. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Students at Snyder Intermediate are shooting for the moon! 🌙✨ Check out these creative and detailed projects explaining the phases of the moon, crafted by our talented students. Hands-on learning makes complex concepts easy to grasp—and fun, too!

#snydertigers #snyderisd

✨ A Peek into Snyder ISD: Celebrating Kindness and Connection in Ms. Bloyd's 4th Grade Classes!

Ms. Bloyd, a fourth-grade teacher at Snyder Intermediate School, brings her passion for social-emotional learning and kindness into the classroom every day. As a licensed master social worker and educator, she launched the 4th Grade Kindness Initiative to encourage students to recognize positive behaviors in their peers instead of focusing only on negative ones.

Here's how it works: students and staff nominate classmates exhibiting acts of kindness. Each week, Ms. Bloyd draws one student's name from each class, and if they've maintained good behavior, they receive a Kindness Award certificate and a coupon from the Kindness Book (e.g., a movie during lunch, a hat pass, or sitting with a friend). The best part? The person who nominated them receives a coupon too! Each nomination is proudly displayed on the school's Wall of Kindness, spreading positivity throughout the halls.

This initiative originally started in Ms. Bloyd’s classroom and quickly expanded to include the entire 4th grade—and recently, the first 5th grader was honored as well! Pictured are Dakota Craig (one of last week’s Kindness Award winners) and Ariah Mayes, who nominated her.

Another highlight of Ms. Bloyd’s classroom is the Lunch Bunch, a special weekly gathering where four to six students join her for lunch and treats. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build stronger connections by interacting with classmates they might not usually spend time with. Most importantly, it gives Ms. Bloyd a chance to learn more about her students, their lives, and their families.

Thank you, Ms. Bloyd, for fostering a culture of kindness and community at Snyder Intermediate School!

#snydertigers #snyderisd #kindnesscounts #SEL

Snyder ISD is pleased to announce they have been awarded The Mentor Program Allotment (MPA). This allotment will allow the district to further develop and strengthen its beginning teacher mentoring program, ultimately benefiting students through increased teacher retention and effectiveness. We want to thank Kathy Scott, Director of Student Services, for her diligent work on this grant submission. The MPA is a state initiative designed to help districts build or sustain mentoring programs for new teachers. These programs are grounded in research-based best practices and focus on improving student outcomes by supporting and retaining high-quality educators. Districts participating in the MPA commit to meeting rigorous requirements for mentors, district leaders, and campus leaders involved in the program. The MPA funds can be used for mentor stipends, release time for mentors and mentees, and high-quality mentor training. Snyder ISD recognizes that providing comprehensive support and training for new teachers is a top priority. This MPA award will significantly enhance the district's ability to achieve this goal. The funding will allow Snyder ISD to provide its beginning teachers with the training and resources they need to thrive in the classroom and contribute to student success. The district is committed to fostering a supportive environment where new teachers can grow professionally and develop their skills, ensuring the best possible education for Snyder ISD students. #snyderisd #snydertigers

🔬📐 Snyder ISD Educators Attend Executive Leadership Summit


This morning, Mrs. Stevenson (Junior High Science), Coach Jennings (High School Math), and Superintendent Mr. Rauch attended the Executive Leadership Summit hosted by Region 14 Education Service Center and Texas Instruments.


This summit brought together outstanding educators and leaders to discuss new math and science initiatives and interactive technology. Educators also engaged in hands-on learning with TI calculators, explored Python coding, and worked with Rover robots to discover new ways to bring interactive technology to the classroom.

We appreciate Mrs. Stevenson, Coach Jennings, and Mr. Rauch for representing Snyder ISD and bringing back valuable insights to continue strengthening math and science opportunities for our students! #SnyderISD #SnyderTigers

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
We are proud to recognize our outstanding counseling team who go above and beyond to support, guide, and inspire our students every day. 💛🖤
Please join us in celebrating:
🔸 Abbi Cowley – Snyder Primary School Counselor
🔸 Lacee Wall – Snyder Primary School Counselor
🔸 Bailey Andrews – Snyder Intermediate School Counselor
🔸 Sherry Faulkenbery – Snyder Junior High School Counselor
🔸 Emily Beaver – Snyder High School Counselor
🔸 Wendy Hunter – Snyder High School Teacher / Academic Advisor
Thank you all for the crucial role you play in helping our students thrive. We appreciate you!

🎄✨ Will We See You at the Lighted Christmas Parade? ✨🎄 Snyder ISD is proud to have our incredible students and staff participating in this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade! 🎅🚒 From festive floats to holiday cheer, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season as a community. 📅 Parade Details: 📍 Downtown Snyder 🕕 Parade begins at 6:00 PM 👕 Staff Reminder: If you were among the first 50 to sign up, don’t forget to pick up your sweatshirt between 5:00–5:30 PM (check ParentSquare for details). Be sure to bundle up—it’s going to be a fun and chilly evening! Let’s light up the night and spread some holiday joy together. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟