You hear it all the time during flu season: wash your hands to prevent the spread of flu. You may have heard advice encouraging you to do the same to stop the spread of COVID-19. But do you know why this simple practice works so effectively? Washing your hands with soap and water breaks up the molecules of the virus and washes them away, preventing the virus from... READ MORE >

2020-2021 FDHS VIRTUAL CHEER TRYOUTS Fort Davis Cheerleading candidates have received an invitation to join the 2020-2021 FD Cheer Tryout google classroom, through their school-issued email. You will be given access to all Virtual cheer tryout updates. For questions, email Coach Ponce at yponce1@fdisd.com READ MORE >

We understand that during this time of your child's home instruction, it can be stressful at times. Below are some recommendations for you to help your child be successful, and to help you lower the stress level: Establish a daily routine that supports your child’s learning. If you can, find a comfortable, quiet space to work. Check your child’s online... READ MORE >

FDISD will be extending our home based instruction through Friday, April 17, due to the new CDC and governmental guidelines released this past weekend. FDISD will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and adjust our instructional plans as necessary. We will continue to follow our published schedules for assignment pick-up and drop-off each Monday for our... READ MORE >

IN FAR WEST TEXAS EVERYONE COUNTSRIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANNOUNCES:Now, more than ever, it is important to be counted in the 2020 CensusFar West Texas (March 27, 2020) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hasresulted in closures of businesses, schools, and restricting the size of gatherings, manyCensus outreach events are now postponed for the... READ MORE >

Remote instruction will continue through Friday, April 3. Dirks-Anderson Elementary Parents/guardians can pick up new assignments and drop off completed assignments at the elementary campus on Monday, March 30. The Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County will distribute food packages in front of the school. To avoid large crowds, we have set the following schedule for... READ MORE >

The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. We, at FDISD, are committed to our students' health and well-being. FDISD has 3 licensed school counselors available to provide counseling services to our students through phone, email, and... READ MORE >

We miss our students! FDISD will have a school staff parade around town Thursday, March 26 beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out of their homes and wave to us. Or, join along the parade route remembering to keep a safe social distance from one another. We will roll out at 6 p.m. from the junior high parking lot and begin at the Fort Davis Estates,... READ MORE >

Remote instruction will continue through Friday, April 3. FDISD parents/guardians can drop off completed assignments and pick up new instructional material at the campuses Monday, March 23. To avoid large crowds, we have set the following schedule for pick up: Elementary material will be issued from the office. PreK- 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten - 9:30 a.m. 1st Grade -... READ MORE >

Face-to-face instruction continues to be cancelled through Friday, April 3. Dirks-Anderson Elementary parents/guardians can drop off completed assignments and pick up new instructional material at the campus Monday, March 23. To avoid large crowds, we have set the following schedule for pick up: Elementary material will be issued from the office. PreK- 9:00 a.m.... READ MORE >

Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 and in compliance with the Governor’s announcement today, Fort Davis ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. We are coordinating with other school districts in the area... READ MORE >

FDISD students who experience technical difficulties with ChromeBook, T-Mobil HotSpot, or accessing online instruction, please email Technology Director Laura Gonzalez at lgonzalez@fdisd.com. All other concerns, email campus principals Allison Scott at ascott@fdisd.com or Luane Porter at slporter@fdisd.com READ MORE >

FDISD students who experience technical difficulties with ChromeBook, T-Mobil HotSpot, or accessing online instruction, please email Technology Director Laura Gonzalez at lgonzalez@fdisd.com. All other concerns, email campus principals Allison Scott at ascott@fdisd.com or Luane Porter at slporter@fdisd.com READ MORE >

Fort Davis ISD continues to actively monitor the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Like you, the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community is very important to us. With information from our local public health officials, FDISD has taken steps within our district to protect against the coronavirus and will not have face-to-face... READ MORE >

Fort Davis ISD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak District Closure The following FAQs are listed below in an effort to provide clarity to everyone during this unprecedented situation. Please note this is a fluid document and updates will be made regularly. Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding as we move... READ MORE >

Face-to-face instruction has been cancelled for the week of March 16-20. Parents/guardians can pick up school-issued laptops and instructional material at the campuses Monday, March 16. To avoid large crowds, we have set the following schedule for pick up: Elementary material will be issued from the office. PreK- 9:00 a.m.; Kindergarten - 9:30 a.m. 1st Grade - 10... READ MORE >

Face-to-face instruction has been cancelled for the week of March 16-20. Parents/guardians can pick up school-issued laptops and instructional material at the campuses Monday, March 16. To avoid large crowds, we have set the following schedule for pick up: Elementary material will be issued from the elementary office. PreK- 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten - 9:30... READ MORE >

UIL activities are canceled through March 29th.Cheer clinics and tryouts have been postponed until further notice.Spanish Club activities, including the performance in San Antonio, have been cancelled.Updates and/or reschedules will be provided at a later date. READ MORE >

FDISD is continuing to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 in the Big Bend area. There are no confirmed cases in our region or within the district’s boundaries; however, there are at least 3 people in the tri-county area being tested currently. In an effort to be proactive, we will cancel face-to-face instruction through next Friday, March 20th. We will be... READ MORE >

The Coronavirus is dominating our attention right now, but we also have an extremely important government activity taking place this year.....our 2020 Census. Please select the link below to see more.https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCENSUS/bulletins/27fc026 READ MORE >

Fort Davis ISD is monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, closely. We expect more guidance and information from the Texas Education Agency on Friday, Mar 13. We will adjust our schedules and classes as necessary to minimize any exposure to this virus, as we have the various flu viruses in the past. We will communicate any changes via our parent alert... READ MORE >

House Bill 3, referred to as HB3, made some dramatic changes to public school finance after the last legislative session. Fort Davis ISD had been considered a “rich” district by the Texas Education Agency for several years, and HB3 did not change that. HB3 did, however, create a new election requirement for FDISD. The State (through TEA) gives annual funds to... READ MORE >

I have several concerns regarding public education finance. The last legislative session gave radical Republicans, like Dan Patrick, their campaign sound bites....but no one seems to be reading the "rest of the story," as Paul Harvey would say. The political environment at both the national and state levels seems to have made common sense and middle-of-the-road... READ MORE >

Check out the latest volume on Parent and Family engagement.https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi.3_newsletter%20-%20Copy READ MORE >

Tonight's district games scheduled in Sierra Blanca have been postponed due to possible adverse weather. This is the new game information. On Friday, February 7, JV Boys will play at 5:00pm, Varsity girls will play at 6:00pm, and Varsity boys will play at 7:30pm in Sierra Blanca. Dell City forfeited our home game that was scheduled for this Friday, Feb. 7. Go Indians! READ MORE >

Tonight's district games scheduled in Sierra Blanca have been postponed due to possible adverse weather. The new game info will be posted as soon as possible. READ MORE >

Fort Davis Junior-Senior High School will conduct parent-child reunification drills on Wednesday, January 29th in order to practice what to do in case of an emergency. These drills will help prepare you and your child to act quickly as well as to reduce fear and anxiety should an emergency occur. You are an important part of the Fort Davis ISD Emergency Operation... READ MORE >

Check out the latest volume on Parent and Family Engagement!https://www.esc16.net/page/tit... READ MORE >

Please note the following game time changes for this week:Event: FootballDate: September 27Location: HomeNew time: JH @ 5:00pm; HS @ 7:00pm (1st Responder Recognition will begin at 6:30pm on the football field) Event: VolleyballDate: September 28Location: Wink New time: JV @ 4:00pm; V @ 5:00pm Go Indians! READ MORE >

The JV and V volleyball game times for this Saturday, September 28th have changed to 4:00pm and 5:00pm. It is an away game in Wink as originally scheduled. Go Indians!Go Indians! READ MORE >

FDISD will recognize and honor our local first responders on Friday, September 27th at 5:30pm on Bart Coan Football Field before the start of our high school football game. Our elementary students will lead us in the National Anthem before the start of the game. Thank you for your service and commitment to our community! READ MORE >

Are you ready for some Indian spirit? It's mini cheer camp time!FDHS Cheer is hosting mini cheer camp, beginning Monday, September 30th at 5:30pm. Participants will perform at the homecoming pep rally and 1st quarter of homecoming football game.Come learn that Indian spirit!Call 432-426-4444 for questions. READ MORE >

Don't miss this opportunity for your young, aspiring volleyball players!FDHS Athletics is hosting a mini volleyball camp for students in grades 3-6. Two more mini camp dates are available on September 25 and October 2.Call 432-426-4444 for questions. READ MORE >

Changes to Volleyball Schedule. Please note the following changes to the 2019 Indian volleyball schedule:All Saturday games will begin at 12:00pm, with JV playing first and then V to follow.9/14--JH will have a tournament in Wink.10/1--JH will have a dual match against Van Horn and Grandfalls-Royalty at 4:00pm.10/22--JH and JV will have dual matches against the... READ MORE >

It's Open House and Meet the Indians at Fort Davis High School on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00pm! We will begin with a brief parent information meeting in the HS auditorium at 6:00pm. Then we will move to the courtyard for the Open House to meet the JH and HS teachers. The Indian Booster Club will be selling $5 hamburger meals! We will end the evening with Meet... READ MORE >

Volleyball has picked up two unscheduled games for today, September 3rd. JV, V volleyball will play at home following the two Balmorhea v. Van Horn games at 4:00pm and 5:00pm. The Indian games may begin before 6:30pm if time allows.Go Indians! READ MORE >

HS football game time has changed for this Friday, September 6th in Loop. The game will begin at 7:00pm.Go Indians! READ MORE >

Athletic Physicals for students in grades 6-12 Any student in grades 6-12 who is interested in participating in sports during the 2019-2020 school year will need to have a current physical on file with the school. Free physicals are scheduled at Dr. Luecke’s office in Fort Davis as follows:Girls July 30 from 8:30am-11:30am Boys July 30 from 2:30pm-4:30pmIt is... READ MORE >

Fort Davis Junior-Senior High School (grades 6-12) will release students early on Friday, May 17 at 3:00pm, after Field Day is finished. READ MORE >

Register now for the Fort Davis Education Foundation FUN RUN, held on July 4! Registrants may enter online (http://permianbasinevents.com/), or by completing the attached registration form and sending to: Fort Davis Education Foundation, PO Box 335, Fort Davis, TX 79734. All proceeds are used to support our classroom grants and higher education scholarships. ... READ MORE >

The most advantageous education bill currently under review in the legislature is House Bill 3. It has been reported that HB3 adds about $7B to public education. HB3 has estimated values published by the comptroller’s office for the school years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021; however, when asked for the spreadsheets and formulas that were used to calculate the funding,... READ MORE >

Interested in downloading an app to report instances of bullying? Visit our "Parent Portal" page to view the instructions for Campus Eye, sponsored by Fort Davis State Bank. Reports can be made anonymously and are only viewed by the campus principals. Contact one of the campus principals for more information. READ MORE >

Fort Davis students scored 1,439 points at last week’s UIL Academic meet in Balmorhea to win the annual competition. Students from Balmorhea, San Vicente, Marfa, Valentine, and Sierra Blanca competed in 17 different contests. “We are so proud of our students and the teachers who work hard for many weeks preparing for the meet. They give up their lunch,... READ MORE >

October 10th at 8:00amFort Davis High School The PSAT/NMSQT is a preliminary test to the SAT, a college entrance exam administered through Collegeboard. The PSAT/NMSQT is also a scholarship and recognition program for students who are in the 11th grade. The PSAT/NMSQT is offered at Fort Davis High School to all 10th and 11th grade students free of charge. Any... READ MORE >

Fort Davis Mini Cheer Camp For ages Pre-K through 5th Grade $30 includes: Wednesday 10/10: 5:30-7PM Practice with Snack Thursday 10/11: 5-8PM Practice with Dinner Friday 10/19: 5-6 PM Refresh Practice before Homecoming Tshirt to wear at Homecoming Performances 1st Quarter of Homecoming Game with Varsity Cheer Optional add on:... READ MORE >

It’s a new school year and time for Read Fort Davis to begin again at Dirks-Anderson Elementary School. The program, modeled on Read Marfa, the successful volunteer program at Marfa Elementary, brings the community, along with new books and materials, into the elementary school to help improve student literacy. A meeting for returning... READ MORE >

2018-19 Fort Davis Junior-Senior High School Junior High School Supply List General Supplies Pencils Pens, black, blue, red Notebook paper Composition book Junior High English (1) 3 ring binder (2) Composition notebook (the one that says Composition Book on the front) Colored pencils ... READ MORE >

Pre - Kindergarten 1 box of 8 washable markers 1 box of crayons 24ct. 1 pair of 5” round scissors 2 plastic folders with pockets 1 spiral notebook (70 pages/wide ruled) 2 boxes of goldfish crackers (11 oz. or more) 2 boxes of baby wipes 1 box of Clorox wipes 1 regular size back pack Kindergarten 1... READ MORE >

May 8, 2018 TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: SUBJECT: Public Comments on Proposed Rulemaking The purpose of this letter is to request that your school district or open-enrollment charter school publish on its website links to TEA's web pages that house proposed rules of the commissioner of education, State Board of Education (SBOE), and State Board for Educator... READ MORE >

Fort Davis ISD is transitioning to a new technology interface system, which includes a new website (same domain name of www.fdisd.com) that will go live soon, a link to this Facebook page, a link to a new Twitter account (@Fort_Davis_ISD), a new smart phone app (Fort Davis ISD) available in both the Apple and Android app stores, and a new alerts notification... READ MORE >

FDHS had a strong showing at the UIL Region 2, Class A meet on Saturday, April 14. Three students medaled: Jama Williamson placed 4th (alternate to state meet) in Editorial Writing; Hayes Marshall was a finalist (top 6) in the Lincoln Douglas Debate; Rebekah Hicks was a finalist (top 6) in Persuasive Speaking, 3rd place winner (advance to state) in Computer... READ MORE >

The One Act Play troupe did their best on Saturday, with three cast member receiving honors, and the play awarded as the area alternate to regional competition in San Angelo. Best Actress-Jodi Pearson; All-Star Cast-Brucks Farrer; Honorable Mention Cast-Jama Williamson. READ MORE >

Way to go Fort Davis FFA! 1st place team-Milk Quality Jake Guthrie, Paul Pittman, and Penn Merrill (high point individual) 2nd place team-Horse Judging Amber Bergmann, Ashley Burkett, Jodi Pearson, and Lariot Urias Next step-Area Competition in Lubbock on April 14. Congratulations Indians! You make us proud. READ MORE >

This was testimony intended for the Texas Commission on Public School Finance. It was not allowed to be read aloud on 3-19-2018. This is primarily, though not exclusively, directed at the members of the senate, the Lt. Gov, and the Gov. I am not here to make nice. I will not share the incredibly wonderful things our kids, staff, and community do, and I am not... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our One Act Play Company...they are advancing to Area! The competition will be on Saturday, March 31 in Midland. They also received several honors tonight: All Star Technical Crew-Jeremy Miles All Star Honorable Mention Cast-Jama Williamson and Jodi Pearson All Star Cast-Brucks Farrer So proud to be an Indian! READ MORE >

Apple recently previewed a new update to its iOS, revealing a significant change foreducation with new features specifically for classroom use, including the ability to set up profilesfor each student that will be available from any school iPad.The update for iOS 9.3 offers multiple new ways to sign into Apple iPads, as well as aneasy way to share devices across... READ MORE >