For the month of October, Tyler Vernon, of Leon Taylor Middle School was recognized during our School Board Meeting, where he was celebrated for his outstanding efforts. He was also awarded $100 from the Ingleside ISD Education Foundation.
Below is an excerpt from the nomination that was submitted on his behalf.
"Mr. Tyler Vernon has always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, kindness, and courtesy in every interaction my family has had with him. As my sons’ former middle school principal, he consistently treated students, parents, and staff with genuine respect and care.
Even though my sons are now in high school, Tyler still takes the time to check in on them whenever he sees them. Whether we’re at a school event, out in town, or simply crossing paths in the community, he always makes a point to say hello and ask how they’re doing. That speaks volumes about the kind of person he is.
It’s clear that Tyler’s commitment to students extends far beyond the school day or even the years they spend on his campus. He has made a lasting impact on our family through his character, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the people he serves.
Simply put, Tyler Vernon is an outstanding educator, leader, and human being. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the Family Matters Award.”
We encourage you that if you witness an employee who goes above and beyond and demonstrates actions or qualities that are worthy of celebrating, to tell their story and help us recognize them! The nomination form is located on the district website at www.inglesideisd.org ,under the 'About Us' section of the Menu.
Congratulations, Mr. Vernon! We're so happy you're a part of the Family at IISD
Below is an excerpt from the nomination that was submitted on his behalf.
"Mr. Tyler Vernon has always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, kindness, and courtesy in every interaction my family has had with him. As my sons’ former middle school principal, he consistently treated students, parents, and staff with genuine respect and care.
Even though my sons are now in high school, Tyler still takes the time to check in on them whenever he sees them. Whether we’re at a school event, out in town, or simply crossing paths in the community, he always makes a point to say hello and ask how they’re doing. That speaks volumes about the kind of person he is.
It’s clear that Tyler’s commitment to students extends far beyond the school day or even the years they spend on his campus. He has made a lasting impact on our family through his character, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the people he serves.
Simply put, Tyler Vernon is an outstanding educator, leader, and human being. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the Family Matters Award.”
We encourage you that if you witness an employee who goes above and beyond and demonstrates actions or qualities that are worthy of celebrating, to tell their story and help us recognize them! The nomination form is located on the district website at www.inglesideisd.org ,under the 'About Us' section of the Menu.
Congratulations, Mr. Vernon! We're so happy you're a part of the Family at IISD
Thank you, OxyChem Ingleside!
Today, Ingleside ISD was honored to receive just over $70,000 from OxyChem Ingleside to support energy upgrades at Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary and Ingleside Primary School.
We are so grateful for OxyChem’s continued investment in our students, schools and community. From STEM and student programs to school safety and now energy efficiency improvements, your partnership makes a meaningful difference!
Thank you for believing in Ingleside ISD and investing in our students!
Today, Ingleside ISD was honored to receive just over $70,000 from OxyChem Ingleside to support energy upgrades at Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary and Ingleside Primary School.
We are so grateful for OxyChem’s continued investment in our students, schools and community. From STEM and student programs to school safety and now energy efficiency improvements, your partnership makes a meaningful difference!
Thank you for believing in Ingleside ISD and investing in our students!
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who do so much more than teach the game. Our coaches challenge our students to work harder, believe in themselves, lead with character, and never give up.
From the practice field to the classroom and beyond, our coaches make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. They celebrate the wins, teach through the losses, and help our Mustangs become stronger, more confident individuals.
To all of our Ingleside ISD coaches: thank you for your dedication, leadership, time, and Mustang Pride! We are grateful for everything you do for our students and our schools. #MPND
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who do so much more than teach the game. Our coaches challenge our students to work harder, believe in themselves, lead with character, and never give up.
From the practice field to the classroom and beyond, our coaches make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. They celebrate the wins, teach through the losses, and help our Mustangs become stronger, more confident individuals.
To all of our Ingleside ISD coaches: thank you for your dedication, leadership, time, and Mustang Pride! We are grateful for everything you do for our students and our schools. #MPND
Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage, challenge, and believe in our students every single day.
Our teachers do so much more than teach lessons, they build relationships, spark curiosity, create opportunities, and help shape the future of our Mustang Family.
To every teacher in Ingleside ISD: Thank you for the passion, dedication, and heart you bring to your classrooms each day. We are grateful for all that you do for our students and our schools!
Today, we celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage, challenge, and believe in our students every single day.
Our teachers do so much more than teach lessons, they build relationships, spark curiosity, create opportunities, and help shape the future of our Mustang Family.
To every teacher in Ingleside ISD: Thank you for the passion, dedication, and heart you bring to your classrooms each day. We are grateful for all that you do for our students and our schools!
Thank You, Kiewit Offshore Services! 💙🌱
A huge Mustang Family thank you to Kiewit Offshore Services for volunteering their time, talent, and expertise to landscape the entire garden box and planting two trees at Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary!
Their hard work is already making a beautiful difference in the appearance of our campus. The team installed drought-resistant plants to help create a beautiful, sustainable space.
We are incredibly grateful for Kiewit Offshore Services’ continued partnership and support of Ingleside ISD schools. Their willingness to lend a helping hand, share their knowledge, and invest their time in our students and campuses truly means so much to our district.
Thank you for helping make GJM even more beautiful! We appreciate you being part of the Mustang Family!
A huge Mustang Family thank you to Kiewit Offshore Services for volunteering their time, talent, and expertise to landscape the entire garden box and planting two trees at Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary!
Their hard work is already making a beautiful difference in the appearance of our campus. The team installed drought-resistant plants to help create a beautiful, sustainable space.
We are incredibly grateful for Kiewit Offshore Services’ continued partnership and support of Ingleside ISD schools. Their willingness to lend a helping hand, share their knowledge, and invest their time in our students and campuses truly means so much to our district.
Thank you for helping make GJM even more beautiful! We appreciate you being part of the Mustang Family!
MUSTANG FAMILY, YOU’RE INVITED! 🤍💙
Join us for the Ingleside ISD Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 7th. Bring the family, show your Mustang Pride, and help us celebrate Homecoming.
📣 Parade Details:
🕕 Start Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Route: The parade will start at N.O. Simmons Park and end at the stadium. Check out the graphic below for the parade route highlighted in dark blue.
🏈 Once the parade reaches the stadium, join us for the Pep Rally, followed immediately by the Burning of the M.
Join us for the Ingleside ISD Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 7th. Bring the family, show your Mustang Pride, and help us celebrate Homecoming.
📣 Parade Details:
🕕 Start Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Route: The parade will start at N.O. Simmons Park and end at the stadium. Check out the graphic below for the parade route highlighted in dark blue.
🏈 Once the parade reaches the stadium, join us for the Pep Rally, followed immediately by the Burning of the M.
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible custodians who work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and visitors.
From early mornings to late evenings, our custodians work hard to ensure our campuses are ready for learning each day. Your dedication, attention to detail, and pride in your work make a difference throughout the Mustang Family!
Thank you for all you do to keep our schools shining and our campuses looking their best. We appreciate you today and every day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible custodians who work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and visitors.
From early mornings to late evenings, our custodians work hard to ensure our campuses are ready for learning each day. Your dedication, attention to detail, and pride in your work make a difference throughout the Mustang Family!
Thank you for all you do to keep our schools shining and our campuses looking their best. We appreciate you today and every day!
October is Principal Appreciation Month!
This October, we celebrate the leaders who inspire our students, support our staff, and help make Ingleside ISD a place where Mustangs thrive!
Please join us in recognizing and thanking our amazing campus principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the Mustang Family:
Dr. Antonio Padilla – Ingleside High School
Mr. Tyler Vernon– Leon Taylor Middle School
Mrs. Monica Waggoner– Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary School
Mr. John D’Orazio– Ingleside Primary School
Your leadership makes a difference every single day! Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, empower our teachers and staff, and lead our campuses with Mustang Pride. We are grateful for all you do!
Happy Principal Appreciation Month!
This October, we celebrate the leaders who inspire our students, support our staff, and help make Ingleside ISD a place where Mustangs thrive!
Please join us in recognizing and thanking our amazing campus principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the Mustang Family:
Dr. Antonio Padilla – Ingleside High School
Mr. Tyler Vernon– Leon Taylor Middle School
Mrs. Monica Waggoner– Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary School
Mr. John D’Orazio– Ingleside Primary School
Your leadership makes a difference every single day! Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, empower our teachers and staff, and lead our campuses with Mustang Pride. We are grateful for all you do!
Happy Principal Appreciation Month!
How Do I Get Notifications With Rooms?
There are three ways to receive notifications in Connect as a parent, through Push Notifications from the App, Email Notifications, and Text Notifications. Users can decide how they would like to be notified, but they do have to manually turn on these notifications in order to receive them.
Push Notifications will send an immediate message from the app directly to the user's phone screen. It'll pop up just as a text message would. It'll also create a badge on the app to show the amount of messages that user has waiting for them. When you go into the app, badges will appear next to the unread content.
Email Notifications are sent hourly for unread content. This is to help prevent teacher's inboxes filled with messages from parents and students. Parents have the previous option, and they can receive an email with a daily digest of messages that pertain to their student(s).
Text Notifications are available for parents
Additionally, parents are to turn on notifications in the school app. Teachers and staff are to turn on notifications in the Apptegy profile settings. Those who wear both hats will need to make sure that have notifications turned on in both apps.
Guardian Notifications
Notification Preferences:
All guardians with a valid phone number will automatically be opted in for text notifications for Messages when their account is created. By default Guardians will have the Instant Delivery option enabled but they can change this to Hourly/Daily digest as needed or disable SMS notifications completely in Account Settings.
SMS Notifications
Instant Delivery - Guardians will receive an text notification for each new message that they receive. Each message will contain the name of the staff member who sent the message and a link the guardian can utilize to directly access the related message thread.
Hourly Digest - Guardians will receive 1 text notification at the end of each hour during their preferred time period if they currently have unread messages. Each text will include the total count of unread messages and a link the guardian can utilize to access the My Messages section to view all message threads.
Daily Digest - If enabled, Guardians will receive 1 text notification at the end of the day, based on their specified time, if they currently have unread messages. Each text will include the total count of unread messages and a link the guardian can utilize to access the My Messages section to view all message threads. For Announcements daily digest text messages are disabled by default.
Mustang Family,
We’re excited to invite our community to a special milestone in the 2025 Bond projects at Leon Taylor Middle School! Please join us for our Beam Signing Event as we celebrate the continued progress of the new Leon Taylor Middle School PE Facility.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Leon Taylor Middle School
This special event will give students, staff, families, and community members an opportunity to leave their mark on the building by signing one of the structural beams before it becomes part of the new school.
We look forward to celebrating this exciting moment with our Mustang Family and the Ingleside community!
We’re excited to invite our community to a special milestone in the 2025 Bond projects at Leon Taylor Middle School! Please join us for our Beam Signing Event as we celebrate the continued progress of the new Leon Taylor Middle School PE Facility.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Leon Taylor Middle School
This special event will give students, staff, families, and community members an opportunity to leave their mark on the building by signing one of the structural beams before it becomes part of the new school.
We look forward to celebrating this exciting moment with our Mustang Family and the Ingleside community!
📚💙 Happy National Teacher’s Assistant Day! 💙📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible Teacher’s Assistants who make a difference in our classrooms and across our campuses every day! From supporting teachers to encouraging students, lending a helping hand, and creating meaningful connections, TAs play an important role in student success.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, teachers, and Mustang Family! We appreciate you today and every day! 🐴💙
Today, we celebrate the incredible Teacher’s Assistants who make a difference in our classrooms and across our campuses every day! From supporting teachers to encouraging students, lending a helping hand, and creating meaningful connections, TAs play an important role in student success.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, teachers, and Mustang Family! We appreciate you today and every day! 🐴💙
IHS Track Opening for Community Use!
Beginning Monday, September 21, the Ingleside High School track will be available for community use during designated hours.
🕗 Community Use Hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Please review the following guidelines before visiting:
• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM: Community members MUST sign in and obtain clearance from front office staff prior to accessing the track.
• The track is a student/school-use facility first. School activities and student needs will always take priority.
• Bikes, scooters, e-bikes, and similar devices are not permitted on the track.
• Please help us keep the facility clean and safe by respecting the space and following all posted guidelines.
We are excited to make this resource available to the Mustang Family and our community! 💙🤍
For the month of September, Jolene Hays, of Ingleside Primary School was recognized during our School Board Meeting, where she was celebrated for her outstanding efforts. She was also awarded $100 from the Ingleside ISD Education Foundation.
Below is an excerpt from the nomination that was submitted on her behalf.
"Jolene Hays has been a dedicated member of the Ingleside Primary School family for many years and truly embodies what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.
If you have ever walked the halls of IPS, chances are you have experienced Jolene’s warmth. Whether she knows you or not, she greets everyone with the biggest smile and the sweetest “hello.” She takes tremendous pride in her work, but most of all, she takes pride in the students she serves.
Jolene has an incredible ability to connect with children and make them feel safe, loved, and heard. She is truly a “child whisperer.” No matter what a student may be going through, she makes sure they know they are valued and loved—not only by her, but by the entire IPS family.
You always know when Jolene is nearby because you can hear her joyful laugh throughout the halls, whether she is laughing with a student or visiting with a teacher. She has a special way of making everyone around her feel like family.
After all these years, Jolene continues to show up with the same passion, dedication, and love for our students. She is an outstanding paraprofessional, an incredible role model, and someone who has given so much to IPS and Ingleside ISD.
Jolene Hays is truly deserving of the Family Matters Award and represents the very best of what it means to make our schools feel like family.”
We encourage you that if you witness an employee who goes above and beyond and demonstrates actions or qualities that are worthy of celebrating, to tell their story and help us recognize them! The nomination form is located on the district website at www.inglesideisd.org ,under the 'About Us' section of the Menu.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hays! We're so happy you're a part of the Family at IISD.
Below is an excerpt from the nomination that was submitted on her behalf.
"Jolene Hays has been a dedicated member of the Ingleside Primary School family for many years and truly embodies what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.
If you have ever walked the halls of IPS, chances are you have experienced Jolene’s warmth. Whether she knows you or not, she greets everyone with the biggest smile and the sweetest “hello.” She takes tremendous pride in her work, but most of all, she takes pride in the students she serves.
Jolene has an incredible ability to connect with children and make them feel safe, loved, and heard. She is truly a “child whisperer.” No matter what a student may be going through, she makes sure they know they are valued and loved—not only by her, but by the entire IPS family.
You always know when Jolene is nearby because you can hear her joyful laugh throughout the halls, whether she is laughing with a student or visiting with a teacher. She has a special way of making everyone around her feel like family.
After all these years, Jolene continues to show up with the same passion, dedication, and love for our students. She is an outstanding paraprofessional, an incredible role model, and someone who has given so much to IPS and Ingleside ISD.
Jolene Hays is truly deserving of the Family Matters Award and represents the very best of what it means to make our schools feel like family.”
We encourage you that if you witness an employee who goes above and beyond and demonstrates actions or qualities that are worthy of celebrating, to tell their story and help us recognize them! The nomination form is located on the district website at www.inglesideisd.org ,under the 'About Us' section of the Menu.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hays! We're so happy you're a part of the Family at IISD.
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the technology team behind the scenes who keep our district connected, secure, and running smoothly every day!
From troubleshooting a classroom issue to keeping our networks, devices, systems, and cybersecurity operating at their best, our IT team plays an essential role in supporting every student, teacher, and staff member across Ingleside ISD.
We appreciate your expertise, patience, problem-solving, and dedication to the Mustang Family!
From troubleshooting a classroom issue to keeping our networks, devices, systems, and cybersecurity operating at their best, our IT team plays an essential role in supporting every student, teacher, and staff member across Ingleside ISD.
We appreciate your expertise, patience, problem-solving, and dedication to the Mustang Family!
As we cheer on our Mustangs at home, please remember our Home Football Game Procedures are in place to help keep Mustang Stadium safe and enjoyable for everyone! Go Mustangs! 🐴💙
Ingleside ISD is aware of the current water boil notice and is working diligently to secure an adequate supply of water to support school operations tomorrow (9/2/26).
As an added precaution, we ask that families who are able, to send their child to school with one bottle of drinking water tomorrow. This will help supplement the water supply available on our campuses.
We appreciate our families’ patience and cooperation as we navigate this together. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates to students, staff, and families as more information becomes available.
Important Dismissal Update – GJM Elementary
GJM Elementary will dismiss at 3:00 p.m. today due to a water issue affecting the campus.
Bus riders: Students who normally ride the bus will be transported home on their regular bus route.
Parent pickup: If you are able to pick up your child, please plan to do so at dismissal.
Unable to pick up: Students whose parents are unable to pick them up will remain at GJM Elementary and will be supervised by staff until their regular dismissal arrangements can be made.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address this issue. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
Ingleside High School and Leon Taylor Middle School will dismiss students at 2:15 p.m. today due to a water issue affecting those two campuses.
All other campuses (IPS and GJM) will operate on their regular schedules.
For students at Ingleside High School and Leon Taylor Middle School:
-Students who ride the bus will be transported home on their regular bus routes
-Parents/guardians who are able to pick up their students may do so at dismissal.
-If a parent/guardian is unable to pick up their student, the student will remain at their respective campus and be supervised by district staff until they can be picked up.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this issue. We will provide further updates if necessary when additional information is available.
All other campuses (IPS and GJM) will operate on their regular schedules.
For students at Ingleside High School and Leon Taylor Middle School:
-Students who ride the bus will be transported home on their regular bus routes
-Parents/guardians who are able to pick up their students may do so at dismissal.
-If a parent/guardian is unable to pick up their student, the student will remain at their respective campus and be supervised by district staff until they can be picked up.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this issue. We will provide further updates if necessary when additional information is available.
Ingleside ISD is aware of water-related issues affecting Ingleside High School and Leon Taylor Middle School. At this time, we have verified that the issue is limited to these two campuses.
Districtwide operations are continuing as usual, and there are currently no changes to the regular school schedule.
District administration and staff are monitoring the situation closely.
If additional information becomes available or conditions change, the district will provide updates through its official communication channels. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our Mustang Family as we continue to monitor the situation.
Districtwide operations are continuing as usual, and there are currently no changes to the regular school schedule.
District administration and staff are monitoring the situation closely.
If additional information becomes available or conditions change, the district will provide updates through its official communication channels. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our Mustang Family as we continue to monitor the situation.
As you may already be aware, the Ingleside City Council has approved a new ordinance regarding scooters and e-bikes. Please see below for the most up-to-date information received from the Ingleside Police Department.
The City of Ingleside has adopted a new ordinance for motor-assisted scooters, bicycles, and electric bicycles to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists. These rules take effect September 3, 2026.
Helmet Required: All riders under 18 years of age must wear a properly fitted and securely fastened helmet when riding on public property.
Children Under 13: Children under 13 may ride on public streets only when accompanied and directly supervised by a parent or legal guardian.
Additional Age & Passenger Restrictions
• Riders under 15 years of age may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle.
• No passenger may ride on a scooter, bicycle, or e-bike unless it was specifically designed and equipped by the manufacturer to carry a passenger.
Sidewalk & Trail Safety
• Maximum speed: 10 MPH
• Yield to pedestrians
• Slow down and provide an audible warning before passing
• Do not block crosswalks
Safe Riding
• Obey all traffic signs and signals
• Do not operate recklessly or unsafely
• Children may not wear earbuds or headphones in both ears while riding.
Night Riding: A white front light and a red rear light or reflector are required when riding after dark.
Not Permitted
• Motor-assisted scooters on streets posted above 35 MPH (except when crossing at an intersection)
• Riding in playgrounds, splash pad areas, athletic fields, or other posted restricted areas
• Pocket bikes and mini motorbikes on public property
Parental Responsibility: Parents, guardians, and persons having legal custody of a child may not knowingly permit a child to violate these regulations. A violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
Penalty: Violations of this ordinance may result in a Class C misdemeanor citation and fine.
For more information, you may read more on the City of Ingleside Code of Ordinances website.
The City of Ingleside has adopted a new ordinance for motor-assisted scooters, bicycles, and electric bicycles to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists. These rules take effect September 3, 2026.
Helmet Required: All riders under 18 years of age must wear a properly fitted and securely fastened helmet when riding on public property.
Children Under 13: Children under 13 may ride on public streets only when accompanied and directly supervised by a parent or legal guardian.
Additional Age & Passenger Restrictions
• Riders under 15 years of age may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle.
• No passenger may ride on a scooter, bicycle, or e-bike unless it was specifically designed and equipped by the manufacturer to carry a passenger.
Sidewalk & Trail Safety
• Maximum speed: 10 MPH
• Yield to pedestrians
• Slow down and provide an audible warning before passing
• Do not block crosswalks
Safe Riding
• Obey all traffic signs and signals
• Do not operate recklessly or unsafely
• Children may not wear earbuds or headphones in both ears while riding.
Night Riding: A white front light and a red rear light or reflector are required when riding after dark.
Not Permitted
• Motor-assisted scooters on streets posted above 35 MPH (except when crossing at an intersection)
• Riding in playgrounds, splash pad areas, athletic fields, or other posted restricted areas
• Pocket bikes and mini motorbikes on public property
Parental Responsibility: Parents, guardians, and persons having legal custody of a child may not knowingly permit a child to violate these regulations. A violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
Penalty: Violations of this ordinance may result in a Class C misdemeanor citation and fine.
For more information, you may read more on the City of Ingleside Code of Ordinances website.