Cherokee Independent School District
Home of the Fighting Indians
***JH/HS Camo Pep Rally this week will be at 4:15 pm in the old gym.***
Mini Cheer will have practice this Thursday after school until 5:15 pm to practice for our performance on Sept 24th. If your student did not come in the summer and would like to join us they are welcome to come!!
Last call if you would like to order this shirt $20 each please contact Mrs. Regina Randolph with your size.
This week's football game scheduled for Thursday, August 27th will be the Varsity Indians at Leakey at 7:00pm. JV game cancelled. Pep Rally will take place at 1:30 in the old gym.
Its time to order homecoming mums & garters from Cherokee Floral! Here's the link to the online order form: https://forms.gle/7vdHUb9vWy4iYLsw5 . If you prefer a paper form there are copies in the front office. Please get your orders in by August 31st. Homecoming will be on September 18th.
📚✨ Welcome Back to School! ✨📚
We hope you had a fantastic summer! We are excited to welcome all of our students back for a great year ahead.
🗓 Important Dates:
📌 Monday, August 3, 2026
• Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop-Off – 5:30 PM
• District Parent & Student Meeting (Gym) – 6:00 PM
• Athletic Parent Meeting – 6:30 PM
🎒 First Day of School:
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
⏰ 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
🥞 Breakfast begins at 7:25 AM
📌 Reminder: We WILL have school on Friday, August 7, 2026
We can’t wait to see all of our students back on campus 💙
REMINDER: Registration for new & returning students will be from 3:30pm-5:30pm this afternoon in the cafeteria for PreK-12th grade. Students will also be able to pick up their class schedules. Registration will be completed online through ParentPortal. You can start early from your home by going to our website at www.cherokeeisd.net, click on “Registration and Parent Portal” to begin. Please contact the office at (325) 622-4298 if you have any questions. We would appreciate all parent/guardian and students attendance so schedules and forms that require signatures can be completed then. New students will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate, social security card, and shot records. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminder Mini Cheer Camp starts at 9 am tomorrow for ages 4 and up. Please have your student wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. Go Indians!!
Registration for new & returning students will be from 3:30pm-5:30pm next Thursday 7/23/26 in the cafeteria for PreK-12th grade. Students will also be able to pick up their class schedules. Registration will be completed online through ParentPortal. You can start early from your home by going to our website at www.cherokeeisd.net, click on “Registration and Parent Portal” to begin. Please contact the office at (325) 622-4298 if you have any questions. We would appreciate all parent/guardian and students attendance so schedules and forms that require signatures can be completed then. New students will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate, social security card, and shot records. We look forward to seeing you there!
There will be a mini cheer camp hosted by your Cherokee Cheerleaders on July 21st -23rd from 9-11 am for ages 4 and up. Cost is $30/child and price includes shirt (will arrive prior to first performance), pom poms, craft, and snack. Please RSVP to Regina Randolph. Thank you!
If your student is interested in taking dual credit courses during the 26-27 school year please reach out to Regina Randolph ASAP to ensure all steps are completed for them to be eligible.
Yearbooks have arrived. You may pick up your yearbooks Monday-Thursday 8-3 in the front office.
As a reminder, PreK registration will be this Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration for K-12 will be on Thursday, July 23rd from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: School Office
Please bring the following: Birth Certificate,
Proof of Address, Social Security Card, and Immunization Records
*Must be 4 yrs old by Sept 1, 2026
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: School Office
Please bring the following: Birth Certificate,
Proof of Address, Social Security Card, and Immunization Records
*Must be 4 yrs old by Sept 1, 2026
This Week's Activities:
Mon. (5/11) - Elementary Science fair 2:30 - 3:30 pm in old gym. PTC Mtg @ 4:45 pm
Tues. (5/12) - Ag Banquet @ 6:30 pm at Cherokee Baptist Church
Wed. (5/13) - Elementary Water & Field Day
Thurs. (5/14) - Elementary Awards @ 9:00 am, NHS @ 10:00 am, JH & HS Awards @ 10:15 am **Dismiss at 12:00 pm**
Fri. (5/15) - Graduation @ 7:00 pm in new gym
Sat. (5/16) - State Track Meet
**ALL LUNCH BILLS NEED TO BE PAID BY FRIDAY 5/15**
You are invited to the Elementary Science Fair
Monday, May 11th
2:30-3:30 pm
Old Gym
Monday, May 11th
2:30-3:30 pm
Old Gym
REMINDER: We will be dismissing at 3:30 pm today due to the JH district track meet.
Next Monday, April 6th, we will have early dismissal at 3:30 PM due to the JH district track meet in Zephyr.
America's Service Academies Night
(All Branches - US Army- West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and US Merchant Marine Academy ) U.S. Representative August Pfluger will speak about the process.
When - Tuesday, 3/31/26 Registration at 5:30 pm, Program 6 - 7:30 pm
Where - Llano High School Auditorium, 2509 S State Hwy 16, Llano TX
RSVP - mary.oconnor@mail.house.gov
(All Branches - US Army- West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and US Merchant Marine Academy ) U.S. Representative August Pfluger will speak about the process.
When - Tuesday, 3/31/26 Registration at 5:30 pm, Program 6 - 7:30 pm
Where - Llano High School Auditorium, 2509 S State Hwy 16, Llano TX
RSVP - mary.oconnor@mail.house.gov
Attention parents of current 7th-11th graders: On Tuesday, March 24, we will host our All Things Academic night at 6pm in the cafeteria. This evening will be dedicated to discussing programs we offer as well as establishing our 4 year plans and preparing for the upcoming 26-27 course selection. Our TSTC representative will also be present to provide additional information regarding opportunities through TSTC.
HS cheer tryouts will start at 1:30 pm.
JH cheer tryouts will start at 2:30 pm.
Parents and community members are welcome to attend.
JH cheer tryouts will start at 2:30 pm.
Parents and community members are welcome to attend.
Balfour will be present on campus today at 10 am for any student who is eligible and would like to order a letterman jacket.