Axtell ISD

10/08/2026

Exploring Art Beyond the Classroom!🎨✨️

Our student artists have been getting out into the community to experience art firsthand!

September: The AP Art (APR) class took a trip to the Fort Worth Cultural District, diving into a world of diverse artistic styles, techniques, and historical periods across several world-class museums.🏛️

October: Art II and Art III students visited the Art Center Waco to explore three inspiring exhibits on display, highlights of which included iconic, featured works in the Cameron Exhibit!🖼️

10/08/2026

💥Mark your calendars and get your wardrobe ready for Elementary Red Ribbon Week!💥

10/07/2026

Axtell High School is looking for a new HS Registrar and Attendance Clerk!

Contact AHS Principal, BR Dieterich, and [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.

10/07/2026

🍭How SWEET it is to be a Longhorn!🍬🤘🏻

Mark your calendars now so that you don't miss out on any of next week's Homecoming activities!

1️⃣First Up- Saturday, October 10: The Axtell PTO Presents- The High School Homecoming Dance! This dance is for high school students only and will be held in the Old Gym from 8:00-10:00pm! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door!
🌟Contact the Axtell PTO for more HOCO Dance and Ticket Information

2️⃣Monday, October 12 Kicks Off Homecoming Week and our Jr. High and High School Homecoming Dress-Up Days Begin! Please remember, the Homecoming dress-up days on the attached graphic are for JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Elementary has other fun dress-up activities throughout the year that are exclusively theirs...sorry kiddos, these 4 days are only for the junior high and high schoolers! 🙂

3️⃣Wednesday, October 14- FUN for the whole family at the Homecoming Parade and Community-Wide Pep Rally! Parade line up begins at 5:45pm in the elementary parking lot! Parade begins at 6:30pm and will follow the same route as previous years. Immediately following the parade, we will have our Community-Wide Homecoming Pep Rally in the Field House Parking Lot! TEN food trucks have verbally committed to be at this event, so bring the fam, bring your lawn chairs, and bring your appetites!
🌟Contact Eva Klanika if you are interested in having a float or being a part of the parade!

🏈Friday, October 16- 7:00pm at Ellison Field, the Axtell Longhorns take on the Itasca Wampus Cats! Come wearing your best RED & WHITE spirit attire and be ready to show everyone how SWEET it is to be a Longhorn as we cheer on our #3 ranked Axtell Longhorns!🤘🏻

10/07/2026

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT ’26 IS ON! 👻
The rumors are true: the Axtell MS/HS Student Council is bringing back our favorite Halloween tradition! Bring your kiddos in their coolest costumes for an awesome evening of community fun.

🗓️ WHEN: Thursday, October 29th | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 WHERE: High School Parking Lot ("Horseshoe")

🚗 WANT TO HELP? WE NEED SWEET RIDES & SWEETS!
Sign up your vehicle to hand out treats or donate candy by emailing Mr. Burks at [email protected] or talking to any Student Council member.

☕🐔 CANDY DONATION DRIVE & GIFT CARD RAFFLE 🎁
The Candy Donation Drive is happening NOW! You have TWO chances to win a gift card to 7-Brew Coffee or Chick-Fil-A!
Bring a bag (or several) of individually wrapped candy to either of these home games to enter:
🏐 Volleyball Game: Tuesday, Oct. 20th
🏈 Football Game: Thursday, Oct. 22nd

All donations go directly toward our Trunk or Treat candy distribution. Let's make this Halloween one to remember! 🤘

10/06/2026

⭐️Axtell MS/HS 6th–8th grade families — Washington, D.C. trip information came home this week!

Join us to learn about the trip, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.

⭐️Parent Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th | 6:00–6:30 PM

⭐️Location: Axtell MS/HS

⭐️RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/61965076771?rsvp_id=61965076771
Families who attend receive $500 off each traveler!

For more details, contact Ms. Enders at [email protected]

10/06/2026

📢Family Literacy Night Alert!

Join us this Wednesday, October 7 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for a special Book Fair Family Night!

Parents and grandparents are invited to come shop for great new books and enjoy a cookie.

See you at Axtell Elementary!📚️🍪✨️

10/06/2026

A huge thank you to Andrea Sams from Tarleton State University for visiting our Instructional Practices class! 🎓💜
She walked our aspiring teachers through Tarleton’s education pathway and answered questions about scholarship opportunities, tuition, course offerings, and campus life. Our students loved learning about the next steps on their journey to the classroom!

10/06/2026

✨ AXTELL HOMECOMING DANCE 2026 IS HERE! ✨

Get ready to dance the night away! The Homecoming Dance is happening THIS Saturday, October 10th, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You definitely don't want to miss out—grab your friends, dress to impress, and come make some unforgettable memories! 🕺💃

🎥 CHECK THIS OUT: Before the big night, make sure to watch the official Homecoming Dance commercial!

Concept & Creation: Axtell Student Council (StuCo)
Filming & Editing: Axtell High Digital Media Program

Show some love to our talented StuCo and Digital Media crew by giving it a watch below! 👇

See you all on Saturday! 🎉🙌

Created by the Axtell STUCO. Filmed and edited by the Axtell High ...

10/05/2026

🍋AHHA Needs Your Help!

Contact Mrs Amaro for more info on how to donate to their amazing cause! 🤘🏼