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Volume 3, Issue 5 - 10/10/25
Volume 3, Issue 5 - 10/10/25
Greetings Bulldogs! Happy Friday.
Reminder: School Holidays Coming Next Week:
PSAT Testing at the High School Next Week:
(Save the date) TREE Foundation Community Event
The entire community is invited AND encouraged to attend this FREE event at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall before the 10/24 TISD football game. We will be sharing the State of the District and information about the newly established TREE Foundation.
📆 Friday, October 24, 2025
🕟 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Thorndale Fireman’s Hall | 340 E. Moerbe St., Thorndale, TX
Thorndale Education Foundation - (TREE):
Check out the foundation's official website for more information: Tree Foundation
Thorndale Community Involvement Committee
We had an awesome group of parents and community members join us on Wednesday to get a behind-the-scenes look at all things Thorndale ISD. We had the opportunity to put on our Thorndale hard hats and tour the new high school construction site with work happening all around us. Then we toured the rest of the district to discuss phase 2 projects, and even dream up some ideas for “what may be next!”. The group ended back at central office to discuss our strategic plan, how to stay involved, and a recent financial report with exciting information… more to come on that!
National Principals’ Month:
I may be biased, because I used to be principal, but it is one of, if not the, hardest jobs in education. That is because as a principal, you have to be everything to everyone. You work to meet the needs of students, staff, parents, community members, and much more! They are often put in positions where there is not right answer, no way to make everyone happy, and often asked to do more with less.
The three principals in Thorndale are incredibly devoted to this difficult task and spend countless hours, both seen and unseen, committed to Thorndale’s success.
Custodian Appreciation Day:
“Great schools are built on the hard work of those who care for them.”
Please join us in saying a HUGE thank you to our amazing custodial staff! Thorndale ISD is fortunate to have six of the very best, working diligently each day to keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone.
- Dallas Griffith
- Rafaela Rodriguez
- Cruz Stewart
- Jennifer Holmes
- Cathy Stracener
- Dennis Butler
FFA:
Thorndale FFA Greenhands attended the Area XII Greenhand Leadership Conference on Saturday, October 4th. These students participated in workshops to learn more about the FFA program that is just beginning for them. Great job kids!
Congratulations to Thorndale FFA member Riley Clinard on her achievement at the State Fair of Texas. Riley earned Reserve Breed Champion with her Duroc gilt. She also had a successful day in the ring with her cross and york gilts as well.
The TISD FFA will be busy at the upcoming Rockdale Fair. Here is the schedule of events:
Volleyball:
High School
- The Lady Dogs beat Holland in 3 on Saturday, October 4th. Both JV Marron and JV Gold also won!
- Varsity beat Milano in 3 matches on Tuesday, October 7th.
Junior High
- All 3 teams were victorious against Granger on 10/9/25!
Cross Country:
High School
- DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! -The Lady Dogs do it again with a 3-peat District Championship, and the Bulldogs go back-to-back District Champs!
- Lady Dogs Top Finishers:
- Raven – District Champion
- Skielee – 2nd
- Nadia – 3rd
- Cheyenne – 7th
- Bulldogs Top Finishers:
- Jamie – District Champion
- Jose – 4th
- Tayden – 6th
- Andres – 8th
- JV Top Finisher:
- Lukas – 2nd
- Lady Dogs Top Finishers:
Junior High
- The Lady Dogs brought home 2nd place overall, and the Bulldogs finished 4th!
- Top Lady Dog Finishers:
- Krystal – 3rd
- Mallory – 6th
- Bridget – 8th
- Top Bulldog Finisher:
- Drew – 2nd
- Top Lady Dog Finishers:
Football:
Friday Night Football
Thorndale had a Bye last week and is ready to challenge Mason here in Thorndale tonight!
Thursday Night Football
- The seventh and eighth-grade Bulldogs fought hard but came up short against Mason on 10/9/25:
- 7th Grade: 28–40
- 8th Grade: 14–34
- The JV Bulldogs battled it out and came home with a 32–30 win!
TISD Staff Shoutouts!
Previous Bulldog Bulletin’s - Superintendent’s Blogs:
In case you missed out on the 24-25 Superintendent’s blog and want to look back at any issue, here is where you can find them:
Thursday Night Football
- The seventh and eighth-grade Bulldogs fought hard but came up short against Mason on 10/9/25:
- 7th Grade: 28–40
- 8th Grade: 14–34
- The JV Bulldogs battled it out and came home with a 32–30 win!
TISD Staff Shoutouts!
Previous Bulldog Bulletin’s - Superintendent’s Blogs:
In case you missed out on the 24-25 Superintendent’s blog and want to look back at any issue, here is where you can find them: Thorndale ISD website
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Most sincerely,
Zack Kleypas
Superintendent
Thorndale ISD
#TISDStrivingForExcellence
“Keep improving, always, in all ways.”
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Most sincerely,
Zack Kleypas
Superintendent
Thorndale ISD
#TISDStrivingForExcellence
“Keep improving, always, in all ways.”