Quinlan ISD

06/02/2026

Prize & Game Winners - Big THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!
The excitement peaked during the custom dress-up games and prize distributions organized by Tiffony Chapman and Kathy Goleman at the 2026 QISD End of Year Celebration. Thanks to our amazing local businesses and sponsors, dozens of staffers went home with incredible baskets, gift cards, and experiences!

The grand finale ended on a high note with QISD Admin Cash Prizes and two $250 Walmart Grand Finale Gift Cards sponsored by Gentry Financial Group's Clint Thurman and AFLAC's Doug Talmage.

🙏 A Very Special Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! We are deeply grateful to:

American National Bank of Texas (Starbucks & Dairy Queen Gift Cards)
Bill Slaughter Insurance (Dress-Up Games Prize Sponsor)
Brookshire’s (Two $25 Gift Cards)
Christy Briggs Custom T’s (Dress-Up Games Shirt Sponsor)
Gentry Financial Group Clint Thurman ($250 Walmart Grand Finale Gift Card)
D. Earls Tax Service (Two Gift Baskets)
Deja Brew (Two $25 Gift Cards)
AFLAC's Doug Talmage ($250 Walmart Grand Finale Gift Card)
Duck Cove Marina & Quack Shack (Two 2-Night Cabin Stays with Free Meals)
Fireman’s Pest Control (Five Gift Baskets)
Hometown Hype & Mallory Stevens (Panther Gift Basket)
Hunt County Kids, Inc. (Gift Basket)
Kathy Goleman, Tiffony Chapman & Walmart (QISD Gift Baskets)
Lake Area Shared Ministry (Gift Basket)
Paula Reeves Family (Summer Fun Basket)
Quinlan Family Dentistry (Teeth Whitening Kit & Electric Toothbrush Packages)
Rusty Case & the Quinlan Walmart (Perfect Attendance Sponsors)
Splash Kingdom (Family of 4 Waterpark Pass)
Sweetwater Grill (Retiree Sponsor & Multiple $25 Gift Cards)
The Tadlock Family ($50 Academy Gift Card)
Whataburger (Yeti Cup & Gift Card Prize Pack)
QISD Administration (Grand Finale Cash Prizes)

QISD took a moment to honor and recognize Rusty Case for his years of service to the QISD Board of Trustees and always showing up to our events as much as possible. He will continue to serve the QISD Education Foundation as president for as long as possible. Thank you, Rusty!

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, milestone markers, and retirees, and prize winners. Summer is HERE!

06/02/2026

🏀 UPDATE: Quinlan Boys Basketball Camp Registration! 🏀
Hey Panther Parents! We have some exciting updates from Coach Williams regarding the upcoming Boys Basketball Summer Camp (June 22nd–June 25th). Email him at [email protected] with all of your questions!

If you missed the initial May deadline, you are in luck! We are extending registration with a few important updates:

Extended Registration: We will now accept walk-up sign-ups all the way up until Day 1 of camp (June 22nd)!

👕 T-Shirt Deadline: To guarantee your camper gets a camp t-shirt, you must turn in your registration and payment by THIS THURSDAY, June 4, 2026.

🍿 Concessions Available: We will have a concession stand open during camp! Feel free to send your kids with some extra cash if they'd like to buy snacks or drinks.

📋 Quick Recap:
K–5th Grade Camp: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Quinlan Ford High School

Get Form Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13QB6vA_llbWnryGogqKGaBMvDW3W94n0/view?usp=sharing

6th–9th Grade Camp: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Quinlan Ford High School

Get Form Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKrugeQ4uja0X4C0O5MFj41fkb_yqhCK/view?usp=sharing

Cost: $65 (Cash or Check)

How to Register: Turn in completed forms and payment to Coach Williams, Coach Chambers, or the athletic office.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Williams at [email protected]. Let’s get ready for a great week of hoops! 🐾🏀

06/02/2026

Topping Off a Year of Immense Giving - QISD Staff Gives Back BIG!

QISD staff generosity is immense in the sheer impact of our district’s collective giving. Thanks to payroll deductions and community initiatives, QISD raised an incredible $40,346.00 this past school year—marking an incredible increase of over $3,000 from last year! Superintendent Irvin proudly presented checks to the following organizations at Friday's EOY Celebration:
Lake Area Shared Ministries (Presented to Dian Wright): $4,580.00
Hunt County Kids, Inc. (Presented to Vonda Jack): $4,580.00
QISD Clothe-the-Kids (Presented to Counselors): $7,186.00
QISD Foundation (Payroll deduction): $24,000.00

06/02/2026

🏆 A Huge Round of Applause for Our Phenomenal QISD Staff! 🐾💙

We are bursting with Panther Pride Galore some more! We also celebrated our amazing team members who go above and beyond every single day. From personal wellness milestones to curriculum excellence and community impact, these educators and staff members show exactly what makes Quinlan ISD a family.

Join us in celebrating this year's honorees:

🏅 Weight Loss Challenge Awards: A massive shoutout to everyone who crushed their wellness goals! Thank you to our dedicated QISD Nurses for presenting these awards and cheering on our healthy habits.

📚 Distinguished Professional Development Awards: Innovation starts with our leaders. Congratulations to our Curriculum Award winners from Cannon, Butler, TMS, and FHS! Presented proudly by Mrs. Paniter and Mrs. Lafferty.

⭐ Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Awards: Recognizing excellence in the classroom! These educators are making a profound impact on student growth. Presented by Kathleen Witte.

🤝 Family and Community Volunteer Awards: It takes a village, and our volunteers show up bar none. Thank you to those who give their time so generously to support our students. Presented by Kathleen Witte.

Take a look through the photos below to see the smiling faces of the people who make QISD the best place to call home! 👇📸 Leave them some love in the comments!

06/02/2026

🎖️ Service Milestones & Attendance Awards Service Milestones
This year, we honored a staggering number of employees reaching major career milestones.

5 Years: Angela Barton, Madison Black, Lashai Cagle, Aaron Carroll, Zachery Chambers, Genessis Chavez, Brandy Christian, Brandy Cockrum, Ava Duncan, Ariel Forsyth, Eva Garza, Jason Heidel, Anna Jackson, Kolbi Juarez, Courtney Mabe, Zachary Magee, Regina Marshall, Rita Miller, Mario Moran, Jordyn Oswalt, Morgan Painter, Mary Patterson, Zachary Reville, Diana Sanchez, Cheryl Shepperd, Mallory Stevens, Vickie Thomason, Angela Vaughan, Danielle Weise, Jessica Wilbanks, Tracie Williams.

10 Years: Denise Adkison, Charles Anderson, Diana Bernal, Robert Buckles, Sylvia Bustillos, Juana Cortez, Rosamond Doiron, Stephanie Evans, Maegan Gibson, Virginia Howard, Holly Hurley, Christina Iserman, Mike McMinn, Jennifer Rickman, Kelli Rose, Chris Townsend, Steve Walden, Kaden Wallace, Jason Wallen, Stacey Wallen.

15 Years of Service: Eric Bain, Timothy Rogers, Tommy Underwood, Heather Wise, Justin Rickman.

20 Years: Ruthie Mowell, Nelda Reynolds, Brandi Rouser, Jerri Elliott.

25 Years: Raenell Sneed, Michael Tull.

30 Years: Katherine Bone, Laura Childress, Lisa Melton, Tanya Overstreet, Catalina Velasquez, Sandy Dickerson.

🍎 Happy Retirement!
Each retiree received a special $25 gift certificate courtesy of Sweetwater Grill:
TMS: Stacey Walthall, Buddy Doiron
Cannon: Sandy Dickerson, Vickie Thomason, Angie Vaughan
Butler: Cindy Donahue, Lauren Kiser
FHS: Stepheanie Lewis
QISD: Steve Walden

🏫 Perfect Attendance Champions - Each one received a $20 Walmart Gift Card from Quinlan Walmart and Rusty Case:
Cannon Elementary: Lori Chaney, Kelly Dudley
Butler Intermediate: Ashley Gardner
Thompson Middle School: Catherine Bentley, Matthew Brennan, Timothy Rogers
Ford High School: Christopher Chase, Melissa Clark, Anna Jackson, Anthony Wright
Food Service: Julia McClanahan, Taylor Poole
Maintenance: John Conaway
Custodial: Maria Reyes Salmeron

Superintendent Irvin and Courtney Painter presented the grand Campus Attendance Award Banner to this year's winning school, A. E. Butler Intermediate School.

06/02/2026

Panther Pride: Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 EOY Celebration!

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Quinlan ISD family gathered at the WH Ford High School Auditorium for our annual End-of-Year (EOY) Celebration. It was a morning filled with laughter, nostalgic decade dress-up outfits, delicious breakfast from Sweetwater Grill, and incredible prizes. Most importantly, it was a time to look back on a phenomenal school year, and celebrate the dedicated staff members who make QISD the heartbeat of our community.

Superintendent Jeff Irvin kicked off the morning by welcoming everyone to the FHS Auditorium, setting a tone of deep gratitude. The district also paused for a special In Memoriam presentation, beautifully honoring the beloved staff members we lost this year: Richard Marshall, Michelle Trosper, and Tony Moore.

🏆 The Pinnacle of Excellence: 2026 District Employees of the Year

🌟 2026 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Lori Chaney (DC Cannon Elementary)

🌟 2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Allison Gordner (Thompson Middle School)

⚙️ 2026 Auxiliary Staff Employee of the Year
Mrs. Julia McClanahan (FHS Cafeteria Manager)

💼 2026 Support Staff Employee of the Year
Tracie Williams (AE Butler Diagnostician)

We also Recognized Our Campus-Level Heroes by having them stand:
DC Cannon Elementary: Sandy Devine (Food Services), Brandy Roton (Secretary), Lori Chaney (Teacher)
AE Butler Intermediate: Gilda Ybarra (Custodial), Tracie Williams (Diagnostician), Karen Cooper (Teacher)
CB Thompson Middle: Donny Hendrickson (Maintenance), Christy Briggs (Secretary), Allison Gordner (Teacher)
WH Ford High School: Julia McClanahan (Food Services), Ruth Mowell (Fine Arts), Brittany Biggie (Teacher)

06/02/2026

All Things Summer (Summer Athletic Workouts/Summer School/Summer Free Meals/Registration) - School Supply Lists - Advocating the Arts in QISD - Employees of the Year Named - MORE! Click on today's Panther E-News to Be Informed!

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06/02/2026

Come find your "home" at Quinlan ISD! 💙🐾

As John Bell beautifully said, "Even on your worst day on the job, you are still some child's best hope." At QISD, we don't just teach—we change lives. We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Panther family. When you work here, you aren't just an employee; you are part of a tight-knit family culture and a school community that shows up for our kids bar none.

On top of making a true difference every day, we take care of our staff! Enjoy some of our incredible district perks:
🗓️ 4-Day School Week (Enjoy 3 Fridays off a month!)
💰 Approved TIA District (Teacher Incentive Allotment)
👶 Low-Cost Employee Childcare
👖 Jeans EVERY day! (Yes, comfort is a benefit here!)
✨ Outstanding benefits & several stipends available.

Ready to find a career where you truly belong? Check out our current job openings and apply today through the TXED Job Network!

➡️ Apply Here: https://app.txedjobnetwork.org/applicants_portal
ℹ️ Learn more about our employee incentives and Human Resources team: https://www.quinlanisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=362018&type=d&pREC_ID=2402663

06/02/2026

💻 Parent Portal Registration for 2026-2027 is officially OPEN!
Parents and guardians, it’s time to beat the summer rush and get ahead of the game! 🚀
🔗 Register Now:
Click here to log in and get started:
👉 https://portals10.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login...
Need Help?
Ford High School: [email protected]
Thompson Middle School: [email protected]
Butler Intermediate School: [email protected]
ECC/Cannon Elementary: [email protected]

💻 Parent Portal Registration for 2026-2027 is officially OPEN!
Parents and guardians, it’s time to beat the summer rush and get ahead of the game! 🚀

🔗 Register Now:
Click here to log in and get started:
👉 https://portals10.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=116908

Need Help?
Ford High School: [email protected]
Thompson Middle School: [email protected]
Butler Intermediate School: [email protected]
ECC/Cannon Elementary: [email protected]

Annual online registration is required for every returning and new student each year. Thanks to our newly streamlined process, completing your paperwork online is faster and easier than ever before. PEIMS Clerks at each campus are available Monday - Thursday through June 11, 2026.

Set your students up for a spectacular year ahead and cross this off your to-do list today!
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✨ Why choose Quinlan ISD?
When you register, you are unlocking incredible opportunities for your student, including:

🎓 Free College & Career Programs

🎭 Stellar, Award-Winning Fine Arts

🏆 Highly Competitive Athletics

💙 A School Community That SHOWS UP!

Got questions? Check your email for full login instructions or visit our website for troubleshooting tips. Let's get ready for an amazing 2026-2027 school year, Panthers!🐾

06/02/2026

☀️ QISD Summer School 2026 Details! ☀️

Parents and guardians, please review these important details and reminders for our upcoming Summer School session happening this June.

📅 Important Dates:

June 8, 2026: First Day of Summer School

July 2, 2026: Last Day of Summer School

🏫 The Basics:

Location: DC Cannon Elementary

Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Forms: Enrollment and transportation forms must be turned in prior to attending.

Attendance: Please remember the 90% attendance rule. Missing 2 days will result in removal from the program.

🍎 Meals & Transportation:

🚫 Breakfast is NOT served. Please ensure your students eat before arriving!

🥪 Lunch is provided daily for all students.

🚌 Bus transportation is available for those who have submitted their transportation forms.

For any questions, please contact our Summer School Principal, Tammy Bryant, at 903-356-1300. Let's make it a great summer of learning, Panthers! 🐾