At Judson Independent School District, we strive for success. Our vision is to Produce Excellence. At Elolf STEAM Academy, students are learning how to code for the Robotics team. At Kitty Hawk Middle School, the library is equipped with large print books, which assist with decoding, better letter and word recognition, enhanced reading fluency, increased comprehension, and better retention. And at Veterans Memorial High School, athletes made history by advancing to the UIL Boys Basketball Final Four. Across the district, each family member ensures that our students are Producing Excellence.
At Judson Independent School District, we strive for success. Our vision is to Produce Excellence. At Elolf STEAM Academy, students are learning how to code for the Robotics team. At Kitty Hawk Middle School, the library is - At Judson ISD, our mission is for all students to receive a quality education, enabling them to become successful in a global society. It is becoming increasingly important to enable our students to compete in a global economy. As a district, we do this by ensuring we adhere to certain values: our decisions are viewed from a student-first lens, teamwork is how problems are solved, and it is important to hold ourselves accountable. We are results-oriented, using data to guide our instruction and any student-related decisions. As a staff, we value loyalty, integrity, respect, and communication. And in 2022, we passed a $345 million dollar bond to ensure we create safe and secure working environments for our students, teachers, and all staff members.
At Judson ISD, our mission is for all students to receive a quality education, enabling them to become successful in a global society. It is becoming increasingly important to enable our students to compete in a global economy. As a district, we do this by ensuring we adhere to certain values: our decisions are viewed from a student-first lens, teamwork is how problems are solved, and it is important to hold ourselves accountable. We are results-oriented, using data to guide our instruction and any student-related decisions. As a staff, we value loyalty, integrity, respect, and communication. And in 2022, we passed a - As a district, we strive to ensure we meet five goals:
- Focus on giving teachers the training and support they need to master their craft, and provide regular feedback to help them continuously improve.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students, parents, and members of the community.
- Focus on creating a positive culture in all of our schools, ensuring that students and staff feel connected and valued.
- Put systems and supports in place to cultivate leadership behaviors and characteristics not only in our principals and administrators, but in teachers and students as well.
- Strive to consistently model kindness and empathy, both as a staff and when interacting with our families and community.
As a district, we strive to ensure we meet five goals:Teachers
Every year, each Judson ISD campus chooses one educator who epitomizes what being a teacher is all about. They remind us how vital the profession is to the overall function of society. After reviewing the application, Hartman’s Ms. Staci Vargo was honored with one of the District’s Distinguished Educators of the Year and $1,000!
“She is selfless,” Hartman’s Principal Monica Rodriguez said, as she preps the music to play and the confetti to pop when they enter her classroom. “She puts every student first, inside and outside her classroom.” Read more about Ms. Staci Vargo here.
Administration
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Region 20 representatives awarded Assistant Principal Michelle Allen with the association’s Assistant Principal of the Year Award. Allen began her career in 2004, teaching fourth grade. A graduate of the University of North Texas, she continued her career in the Dallas and Houston areas before coming to San Antonio and Judson ISD. She began at Salinas as an RTI Facilitator before advancing to become an Assistant Principal at Masters Elementary, then back to Salinas. Read more about Mrs. Michelle Allen.Professionals
Mrs. Melinda Mireles is now in her 23rd year with Judson ISD and hasn’t looked back. From Adult Protective Services to Child Protective Services, Candlewood Elementary to Wagner High School, her life’s work has been to ensure big and little people are taken care of. Read more about Mrs. Melinda Mireles.Substitutes
Substitute teachers make sure students do not miss a beat when their regular teacher is absent. They are well-rounded educators with vast knowledge and experience from working with students in various grades and classes. Teachers can expect their students to receive high-quality instruction when a substitute is present.Substitutes are also vital in ensuring that the campus runs smoothly with absences occur.Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals play an essential role within school districts. They support teachers, students, the entire staff and campus in many ways. For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials. They provide different kinds of support that help make classrooms more inclusive.Auxiliary
In Judson ISD, it is common to find a staff member who has committed 10, 15, 20, or 30 years serving the district. That’s what makes Judson ISD a special place - recruiting amazing people, and retaining and growing the best.Things have definitely changed since Mrs. Olga Castillo joined Judson ISD 35 years ago: the Berlin Wall was still up, George H.W. Bush was running for President, and Michael Jackson was in the middle of a US tour. Read more about Mrs. Olga Castillo.
Bus Drivers
Judson ISD makes a point to recognize the quality of its employees, and this year, Jeanette Smallwood was named the Bus Assistant of the year. She rides one of their special needs buses and has worked for Judson ISD since 2017. She spent 25 years in a banking career before making the decision to take a position with the district. Staff like Smallwood are important in helping students feel safe and comfortable from the moment that they step foot on the bus to go to school until they get back home. Read more about Ms. Jeanette Smallwood.Police Officers
What began as a simple idea has become a yearly tradition for the Judson Police Department. Every year, with the funds from No Shave November and December, the department adopts a person or a family in need for the holiday season, supplying them with school supplies, gifts, or even paying off some of their bills.“When the community sees what we are doing, we aren’t looking for a pat on the back. We are doing it because that’s who we are - we want them to know we are here for them,” Chief Teresa Ramon said. Read more about the Judson ISD Police Department.
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Region 20 representatives awarded Assistant Principal Michelle Allen with the association’s Assistant Principal of the Year Award. Allen began her career in 2004, teaching fourth grade. A graduate of the University of North Texas, she continued her career in the Dallas and Houston areas before coming to San Antonio and Judson ISD. She began at Salinas as an RTI Facilitator before advancing to become an Assistant Principal at Masters Elementary, then back to Salinas. 
Mrs. Melinda Mireles is now in her 23rd year with Judson ISD and hasn’t looked back. From Adult Protective Services to 
Substitute teachers make sure students do not miss a beat when their regular teacher is absent. They are well-rounded educators with vast knowledge and experience from working with students in various grades and classes. Teachers can expect their students to receive high-quality instruction when a substitute is present.Substitutes are also vital in ensuring that the campus runs smoothly with absences occur.
Paraprofessionals play an essential role within school districts. They support teachers, students, the entire staff and campus in many ways. For instance, a paraprofessional can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials. They provide different kinds of support that help make classrooms more inclusive.
Judson ISD makes a point to recognize the quality of its employees, and this year, Jeanette Smallwood was named the Bus Assistant of the year. She rides one of their special needs buses and has worked for Judson ISD since 2017. She spent 25 years in a banking career before making the decision to take a position with the district. Staff like Smallwood are important in helping students feel safe and comfortable from the moment that they step foot on the bus to go to school until they get back home. 
What began as a simple 