Back-to-School 2020-2021 Special Edition | August 2020
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! Included in this back-to-school edition of the Buzz, you will find important information to help you prepare for the first day of classes.

Visit our Back to School website for links to the 2020-2021 school calendar, school supply lists, immunization requirements, student transportation, student nutrition, technology (student devices), registration, and more!

We also invite you to follow the district and our schools on social media to stay connected with the latest news and updates from Azle ISD! View Social Media Directory
SHARE YOUR FIRST DAY PHOTOS WITH US!
Welcome back Hornets! Back to school 2020 may look very different than years past but we are excited and ready to celebrate our students and staff!

To celebrate the start of the new school year, we’re asking parents/guardians to visit the Azle ISD Facebook page on Tuesday, August 18, for a back to school post. Share your first-day pictures with us by commenting with your photo! (By commenting with your photo, you agree to have it published on the district website and/or social media pages.)

#Hornets1stDay #Back2School2020 #AzleISDPlaceToBe

Make sure to like the Facebook page while you’re there to keep up with district news, and check out our Twitter page as well!
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Azle ISD bus routes will be posted on Traversa Ride 360 and can be viewed by visiting the Traversa Ride 360 website or on the Traversa Ride 360 mobile app.

  • Parents will need to register for an account on the website or app and then register all students with their student ID number.
  • After the account has been set up, parents can click on each student’s name and see the bus route information for the student.
VARSITY FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS UPDATE
The UIL has mandated that the capacity at high school stadiums must be limited to 50% during the 2020 season. As a result of the reduction in seating capacity and social distancing requirements, Azle ISD will not issue season tickets for the 2020 football season.

More information regarding ticket sales for parents as well as general admission will be communicated from the Athletics Department as it becomes available.
2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR | SCHOOL TIMES
The Azle ISD Board of Trustees approved an updated 2020-2021 school calendar and extended school times by 10 minutes per day to allow for possible COVID-19 interruptions without students having to make up missed days. The change in school hours also allows the district to separate elementary and secondary bus routes.

Elementary & Intermediate School Hours:
7:45 am - 3:15 pm

Junior High & High School Hours:
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY DEVICE DISTRIBUTION
More than 90% of our students have been issued an iPad or Chromebook for the new school year. Azle ISD's Technology Department will attempt to distribute devices to the remainder of our students next week. If you have not picked up your child’s device, please see the schedule below:

Students that have opted for in-person instruction – Devices will be issued the first week of school. Teachers will facilitate this with the technology department.

Students that have opted for remote learning – Drive-through device pick-up will take place at the Azle ISD Administration Building next week.

  • Monday August 17, from 9-11 am
  • Tuesday, August 18, from 9-11 am
  • Wednesday, August 19, from 9-11 am
STUDENT NUTRITION | SCHOOL MEALS
Online payments can be made to student meal accounts through SchoolCafe, or check payments may be mailed to: Azle ISD Student Nutrition, located at 483 Sandy Beach Road, Suite A. Azle, TX 76020. Nutrition staff will be unable to accept cash payments for meals.

The Student Nutrition department is currently accepting free and reduced meal applications.
VIEW MENUS ONLINE
View student lunch and breakfast menus online through Nutrislice.
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