Special Programs Special Programs Cayuga ISD offers specialized services to support students who qualify. The programs in place are intended to support and improve learning opportunities for diverse learners and/or students with disabilities in accordance with state, federal, and local policies and procedures. As a result of these efforts, students are able to participate in a broader number of activities and achieve the highest of expectations. Special Programs in Cayuga ISD include: Special Education Dyslexia Section 504 Homebound Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Support Emergent Bilingual Gifted and Talented Homeless/McKinney-Vento Act Becky Thompson Special Program Director bthompson@cayugaisd.com Please click on the buttons below for more information about these programs or scroll further down to find links to informative websites and documents from outside sources. Special Education Section 504 Homebound RtI/MTSS Emergent Bilingual Gifted and Talented Homeless/McKinney-Vento Act Dyslexia Special Education Cayuga ISD participates in the *Anderson County Special Education Cooperative (ACSEC) to provide special education services to students who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). To qualify for services under IDEA, students must first undergo a Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE), a process that involves cognitive and achievement testing administered at the school by an educational diagnostician. School staff are required to monitor the progress of all students and initiate an FIIE when a qualifying condition under IDEA is suspected. However, if a parent suspects his or her child has a disability that impacts the child’s learning, a parent-written request for a Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) to the campus principal, the child’s teacher, or the district special programs coordinator can be made. Once an FIIE is initiated by school personnel or by written request from the parent, the ACSEC is immediately notified and evaluation personnel proceed within *mandated timelines to conduct the FIIE. For more information about special education services in the school setting and to access numerous parent and family resources, visit SPEDTex.org . Homebound In some cases, students suffer from an illness or injury that causes excessive absences. The Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) and Board Policy EEH (LOCAL) provide procedures for facilitating a homebound educational experience in such situations. The parent or guardian of a student who may become confined at home or hospital bedside for a minimum of four weeks as a result of an accident or illness should contact the child’s campus principal and/or the 504 Coordinator to schedule an initial evaluation meeting to determine whether or not homebound services can be considered. Section 504 To qualify for services under Section 504, a student must be determined to: have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or have a record of such an impairment; or be regarded as having such an impairment. Consideration for a Section 504 Plan with accommodations can be initiated by school personnel or by the parent and should be requested in writing to the campus Principal, Counselor, or the Special Programs Coordinator. Once the request is received, a committee meeting, consisting of those who have insight into how the child’s impairment affects him/her in the educational setting, will convene. Based on a review of school and/or medical records and teacher/ parent input, the committee will determine if a plan consisting of accommodations is required in order for the student to access and benefit from learning opportunities commiserate with his/her non-disabled peers. The *504 Guide published on the Texas Education Agency website, is a great resource for more detailed information on Section 504 Services in the school setting. Response to Intervention/ Multi-Tiered System of Support Multi-Tiered System of Supports or MTSS , encompasses support for a child in the classroom and takes into account academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs. Response to Intervention, or RtI , is a tiered process within MTSS , used for the early identification and support of students with academic, behavioral and social emotional needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling students are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning. Progress is closely monitored by a team of educators familiar with the child’s educational experiences, the RtI committee. Decisions about the intensity and duration of interventions are based on individual student’s response to instruction and reviewed through the RtI committee on each campus. For more information about RtI/MTSS, you may contact your campus principal or the district special programs coordinator or visit TEA Response to Intervention Emergent Bilingual Emergent Bilingual (EB) services provide support to students who are identified as English Language Learners based on information provided on the student’s Home Language Survey, which is completed as part of a child's initial school enrollment documentation. More information about EB services including resources for teachers, parents and families of Emergent Bilingual Students, and community partners. can be found at the Emergent Bilingual Student Web Portal Homeless/McKinney-Vento Act The education provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act (incorporated within No Child Left Behind) ensure educational rights and protections for homeless and unaccompanied children/youth.The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children/youth as individuals lacking a fixed, regular, adequate night-time residence, including: children/youth who share housing with others because of loss of housing, economic hardships or a similar reason; live in motels, trailer parks or campgrounds because of lack of alternative adequate accommodations; live in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals children/youth who have primary night-time residence in a place not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodation (e.g., cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations or similar settings) migratory children who live in conditions described above The McKinney-Vento Act specifies and protects the rights of children and youth in homeless situations. Highlights include: Immediate Enrollment: No child will be denied access to school because of their immigration status, temporary living situation, emergency placement by Child Protective Services or similar hardship situation. Transportation: To and from the school of origin if feasible, in the student's best interest and requested by the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth. Services: Students may receive emergency clothing, work uniforms, school supplies, personal hygiene items or other supplies and services needed. Dispute Resolution: If problems arise between the school and parents or between districts, the parent shall be referred to the district's homeless liaison and the student must remain in school. Cayuga ISD Homeless Liaison-Riley Wyatt rwyatt@cayugaisd.com For more information visit the Texas Education Agency’s web page for Homeless Children and Youth Gifted and Talented Students are typically considered, screened and identified for Gifted and Talented during their elementary years. Cayuga Elementary School announces open applications for Gifted and Talented early in the spring of each school year via the CES webpage and facebook page. An applicant who meets certain criteria will undergo screening and testing to determine designation of Gifted and Talented. For more information, contact Tracie Campbell, Principal, Cayuga Elementary School, tcampbell@cayugaisd.com Dyslexia Recently in the State of Texas, the reading impairment known as dyslexia has been recategorized as a qualifying specific learning disability and now falls under IDEA. Therefore, a child who is suspected of having dyslexia (or a related disorder such as dysgraphia) must be referred for a Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) to determine eligibility for special education services. More information about diagnosing and accessing services for dyslexia can be found in The Dyslexia Handbook Forms, Statements and Information Notice of Procedural Safeguards Student Handbook Statement Section 504 Parent's Guide to ARD Process Texas Transition & Employment Guide Special Education Resources 2021-2022 IDEA-B Program Senate Bill 139 Notice for Families - English Senate Bill 139 Notice for Families - Spanish Delayed/Denied Compensatory Services - English Delayed/Denied Compensatory Services - Spanish The Dyslexia Handbook 2024 Update Manual Sobre Dislexia Actualizacion 2024 Dyslexia Handbook FAQs Talking Book Program The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families. Contact information: Phone: 1-855-773-3839 Email: inquire@spedtex.org Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

Phone : 903-928-2294 17750 N. US Hwy 287 Tennessee Colony, TX 75861 Welcome to Cayuga High School Phone : 903-928-2294 Fax : 903-928-2646 Zach Williams Principal zwilliams@cayugaisd.com Leticia Bird High School Secretary lbird@cayugaisd.com "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu High School Links Bell Schedule High School Handbook 25-26 Student Code of Conduct 25-26 Campus Improvement Plan 25-26 Student Registration Endorsement and CTE Student Technology AUP Cell Phone Policy Overview of School Discipline in Texas Parental Rights and Options Information College Testing STARR Scores Lookup Texas Academic Performance Report Federal Report Card TEA School Report Card Report Bullying Non Discrimination Statement Dual Credit Partnership Agreement Prom and Formal Dress Attire Info Conduct on School Premises Meet Your Teachers and Staff Corey Brown Ag Science cbrown@cayugaisd.com Jennifer Joslin Band - Director jjoslin@cayugaisd.com Danielle Boxie Dual Credit dboxie@cayugaisd.com Amber Fox English afox@cayugaisd.com Kayleigh Bryant History kaybryant@cayugaisd.com Emily Wilburn Life Skills ewilburn@cayugaisd.com Christine Drinkard Mathmatics cdrinkard@cayugaisd.com Cody Smith Science cbsmith@cayugaisd.com Ricky Brooks Special Education rbrooks@cayugaisd.com Karrie Cox Ag Science kcox@cayugaisd.com Nicklaus Powell Band - Assistant Director npowell@cayugaisd.com Kyle Wilkins Life Skills/ PE kwilkins@cayugaisd.com Nicholas Acker Criminal Justice nacker@cayugaisd.com Kristopher Bryant History kbryant@cayugaisd.com Jamie Ward Life Skills jward@cayugaisd.com Kristin Mills Medical and Health Science kmills@cayugaisd.com David Moreno Spanish dmoreno@cayugaisd.com Jeannette Shead Inclusion jshead@cayugaisd.com Megan Fitzgerald Art / Yearbook mfitzgerald@cayugaisd.com Erika Goolsby CTE egoolsby@cayugaisd.com Kaylee Singleton English ksingleton@cayugaisd.com Craig Brown History ccbrown@cayugaisd.com Tony Humphreys Library thumphreys@cayugaisd.com Shawnta Knox Mathmatics sknox@cayugaisd.com Lynn Wicker Science lwicker@cayugaisd.com Tami Conrad Special Education tconrad@cayugaisd.com Taylor Beall Inclusion / PE tbeall@cayugaisd.com Wildcat Weekly Connections 25-26 We are now in that stretch where every day matters, with only a handful of weeks left before EOCs, so let’s be intentional with our time, focused in our instruction, and purposeful in making sure our students are truly prepared for what’s coming, and let’s make it a great week. Zach Williams Wildcat Weekly Connections 25-26 Spring is definitely in full motion as so many activities are happening at the same time. Zach Williams Wildcat Weekly Connections 25-26 Zach Williams Wildcat Weekly Connections 25-26 The goal is not perfection. The goal is adaptability. Zach Williams Wildcat Weekly Connections 25-26 Sometimes fail simply because we don’t take the time to set ourselves up correctly. Zach Williams CHS News

Phone : 903-928-2699 17750 N. US Hwy 287 Tennessee Colony, TX 75861 Welcome to Cayuga Middle School Phone : 903-928-2699 Fax : 903-928-2646 Amy Kelley Principal akelley@cayugaisd.com Amanda Bennett Middle School Secretary abennett@cayugaisd.com "Whatever it takes, our kids are WORTH it!" Middle School Links Bell Schedule Middle School Handbook 25-26 Student Code of Conduct 25-26 Campus Improvement Plan 25-26 Student Registration Endorsement and CTE Student Technology AUP Cell Phone Policy Overview of School Discipline in Texas Parental Rights and Options Information STARR Scores Lookup Texas Academic Performance Report Federal Report Card TEA School Report Card Report Bullying Non Discrimination Statement School Supply List Conduct on School Premises Meet Your Teachers and Staff Corey Brown Ag Science cbrown@cayugaisd.com Nicholaus Powell Band - Assistant Director npowell@cayugaisd.com Christi Baker Language Arts cbaker@cayugaisd.com Lori Higgins Science lhiggins@cayugaisd.com Jennifer Stoddard Special Education jstoddard@cayugaisd.com Loralie Boothby Paraprofessional lboothby@cayugaisd.com Karrie Cox Ag Science kcox@cayugaisd.com Jodi Walthall Language Arts jwalthall@cayugaisd.com Sarah Walker Math swalker@cayugaisd.com Kristen Hargrave Science / Social Studies khargrave@cayugaisd.com Tanya Kennerk Resource tkennerk@cayugaisd.com Samantha Castillo Paraprofessional scastillo@cayugaisd.com Jennifer Joslin Band - Director jjoslin@cayugaisd.com Katie Holmes Language Arts kholmes@cayugaisd.com Jill Hamil Math/Science jhamil@cayugaisd.com Kimberly Hillhouse Social Studies khillhouse@cayugaisd.com Terri Singletary Paraprofessional tsingletary@cayugaisd.com CMS News

Library At Cayuga ISD, the library serves as a vital resource that supports student learning and growth. It provides a welcoming space where students can discover new interests, strengthen reading skills, and access information that enhances classroom instruction. The library encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of reading while also teaching students how to find and use reliable information. By fostering these skills, the library helps prepare students for success both in school and beyond. Library Hours: Elementary Library 8am - 2:30pm Cayuga Memorial Library 7:30am - 3:30pm Laurie Jordan District Librarian Julie Spivey Elementary Library Aide Library Information Library Links Reconsideration of Library Materials SB13 - Student Library Records Donation Of Books Library Links Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide! Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. Teachers use Storyline Online in their classrooms, and doctors and nurses play Storyline Online in children’s hospitals. Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners. Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Senate Bill 13, which went into effect in September 2025, significantly changes how library materials can be formally challenged in Texas public schools. Cayuga ISD Library Materials Challenge Form This form should be used if you are a parent, district employee, or a person residing within the district to submit a written challenge to any library material in the school library catalog. Name Date Email Phone Number Street Address City State Zip Code District / Charter School Campus Select all the following that apply: Parent/guardian of student enrolled in the district District employee District resident Next Download the Reconsideration Form Donation of Books Access to Student Library Records In compliance with SB13, parents can access their own child’s library records. To access your child's records and see a list of the districts currently available books visit: cayugaisd.goalexandria.com l ogin in - your child's library number password - last name for questions or concerns please contact Laurie Jordan ljordan@cayugaisd.com Download the Reconsideration Form

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Registration NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Welcome to the Wildcat Family! Families of students who are new to Cayuga ISD for the 2025-26 school year can enroll their New Student online! CLICK the Parent Portal link above and CLICK Create account. After the account has been created and your email has been verified click ENROLL a NEW Student. RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION Welcome back WILDCATS! Families of returning students to Cayuga ISD for the 2025-26 school year can enroll their student online! CLICK the Parent Portal link above and log into your account. You must be the primary contact in your students account. Then follow on screen prompts. For assistance please contact jlbrown@cayugaisd.com Pre-K Children qualifying for the class must be four years of age by September 1, 2026. Students must be residents of Cayuga I.S.D. As established by the Texas Education Agency, children who qualify for pre-kindergarten services must meet at least one of the following criteria: the child’s parent is an active duty member of the armed forces; or the child’s family is eligible for the federal lunch program; or the child is unable to speak or comprehend the English language; or the child is homeless; or the child is in, or has been in, the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following an adversary hearing. is a child of a Cayuga ISD teacher. Contact Lisa Krumnow for an appointment 903-928-2295 or lkrumnow@cayugaisd.com Additional Registration Forms and Documentation New Student Registration Returning Student Registration Student Transfer Request Affidavit of Residency Grandparent Afterschool Caregiver Authorization Adult Non-Parent Caregiver Authorization Cayuga Elementary Parent and Student Handbook Cayuga Middle and High School Parent and Student Handbook Cayuga Student Code of Conduct Cayuga Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy Cayuga Drug Testing Policy

Campus Elementary County District No.: 001-902-103 Middle School County District No.: 001-902-041 High School County District No.: 001-902-001 CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES Texas Senate Bill 1553 Passed on June 15, 2017 COMMUNITY RELATIONS: CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES Applicability of Criminal Laws The criminal laws of the state apply to the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the board. Education Code 37.101 Trespass A school administrator, school resource officer, or school district peace officer may refuse to allow persons to enter on or may eject a person from property under the district's control if the person refuses to leave peaceably on request and: 1. The person poses a substantial risk of harm to any person; or 2. The person behaves in a manner that is inappropriate for a school setting and: a. The administrator, resource officer, or peace officer issues a verbal warning to the person that the person's behavior is inappropriate and may result in the person's refusal of entry or ejection; and b. The person persists in that behavior. Identification may be required of any person on the property. A district shall maintain a record of each verbal warning issued, including the name of the person to whom the warning was issued and the date of issuance. At the time a person is refused entry to or ejected from a school district's property, the district shall provide to the person written information explaining the appeal process. Click for a Copy ESSA & Participation By Eligible Private Schools CAYUGA ISD’S OFFER OF CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS REGARDING EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT This notice is offered as an outreach effort by Cayuga ISD to comply with relevant provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Act requires public schools receiving ESSA funds to offer equitable programs and services to children attending eligible private, non-profit schools. Examples of ESSA-funded programs include: Title I, Part A Improving Basic Programs Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction Title III, Part A English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement & Academic Achievement Act Title IV, Part A Student Support & Academic Enrichment This correspondence will serve as our school’s invitation to representatives of eligible private, non-profit schools to affirm their interest in participating in such programs and services by engaging in relevant, meaningful consultation with representatives of Cayuga ISD. The goal of consultation between Cayuga ISD and representatives of private, non-profit schools will be to reach agreement on issues related to the provision of equitable and effective programs for all eligible staff members, students and students’ families. Representatives of private, non-profit schools are invited to contact Cayuga ISD’s Director of Special Programs, Ms. Becky Thompson, to affirm their interest in participating in ESSA- funded programs and to schedule an appointment for relevant, meaningful consultation. Contact Information for Cayuga ISD Director of Special Programs: Phone Number = (903) 928-2102, Ext. 034

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Employment Employment opportunities for Cayuga ISD are listed here. We would love to have you join the Wildcat family! For applications and documentation please see the forms section below. Cayuga ISD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Available Positions Administration Administration Support / Secretarial Paraprofessionals Teaching Transportation / Maintenance/Custodial Cafeteria Anderson County Special Education Co-Op Employment Forms Email completed forms to: jgonzales@cayugaisd.com You may mail application and forms to: CAYUGA ISD P. O. BOX 427 CAYUGA, TEXAS 75832 You may deliver forms in person to the Administration office. Employment Application for Professional Personnel Click Here Employment Application for Substitutes Click Here Employment Application for Service and Support Personnel Click Here

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1/5 Year Book Students working on the yearbook develop planning, organization, and teamwork skills which they will use through school, college, and their careers. Time management, prioritizing, reliability, and the responsibility of following through on tasks when others depend on you are some of the other crucial life skills that students learn when working on the school yearbook. Students participating in the development of the yearbook also learn to be accountable to others for completion of their assigned responsibilities. All of these skills are important in order to keep the school yearbook project on track and meet all the deadlines provided by the yearbook publisher. Yearbook class is similar to a business, in that you’re creating and selling a product. This provides an opportunity to learn valuable business skills such as budgeting, promotion, advertising, marketing, customer service and market research. Working on the school yearbook and using yearbook design software, photo-editing programs, and project management software helps students learn various technical skills such as working with computers, photography, journalism, and graphic design. This makes students more valuable candidates for employers, and also may play a vital role in helping them decide what they want to do when they finish their schooling. Megan Fitzgerald Sponsor mfitzgerald@cayugaisd.com Student Recognition Photographs taken by the Yearbook class and Staff are used throughout our district in many ways - social media, the district website, print material and may even be shared by or with other sources like news outlets. Cayuga ISD would like to thank our journalist and photographers that work very hard throughout the year to capture all the special moments that happen here at Cayuga. 2025 - 2026 Yearbook Staff : Laramie Dickson - Editor

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