-2/2/26: Track try outs begin 

-2/3/26: STAAR Field Test

-2/4/26: Mandatory Parent & Athlete Cheer Try Out Meeting @ 6 PM (Option 2)

-2/6/26: Student Snack Day fundraiser during all student lunches

-2/9-13/26: Mid-Winter Break (No school for students)

-2/19/26: Strack Rededication, Strack Fest, and Open House

-2/20/26: Student Chick-Fil-A lunch fundraiser (Link to order coming soon)

-2/23/26: Cheer Try Out Clinic 4:30-6:30 PM

-2/24/26: Cheer Try Out Clinic 4:30-6:30 PM

-2/25/26: Cheer Try Outs 4:30-8:00 PM

-2/26/26: Cheer Try Outs 4:30-8:00 PM

-4/2/26: Last day to make schedule changes for '26-'27 school year

HomeTown Ticketing | Organization Event

Stay up to date on all Strack Cougar athletic events! Click the link below to view upcoming games, matches, and competitions happening this week and in the weeks ahead. Come out and support our Cougars! 🐾 Calendar linked HERE.

We’re proud to honor Cougars each week who lead with heart and show our RISE values in action. These students embody what it means to be a Strack Cougar—showing Resilience, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Empathy. Way to go, Cougs!

Both Ms. Brittman and Ms. Flaherty teachers were awarded mini grants through the Klein Education Foundation to purchase needed supplies and materials that will enhance learning for their students. Thank you for your dedication to providing the very best for our Cougars! Congratulations and it is so well deserved!

We are proud to recognize our 2025-2026 Staff of the Year at Strack Intermediate: Sarah Duncan (Support Staff), Kat Matthews (Secretary), ShaRhonda Harrison (Educational Assistant), Sonya White (Counselor), Kyle Valdez (Assistant Principal), and Michael Grijalva (Teacher of the Year). These Cougars go above and beyond each day to support our students and strengthen our campus community. We are so grateful for their dedication and heart for Strack! 🐾

Strack is here to support our families. If you are currently experiencing a need for assistance with food, clothing, hygiene items, or household cleaning products, please complete the Strack Family Assistance Form. All information shared will be kept confidential. Our goal is for every Cougar to come to school feeling comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn each day. Complete the Google Form HERE.

Many schools across the state were selected to participate in the STAAR Field test. Our 8th grade students will take the 8th grade Reading Language Arts Field Tests. This consists of 13 questions along with an extended constructed response, or ECR. This will NOT have an impact on their grade, promotion to high school, etc. Students will be able to look up their testing room in their grade level schoology course on Monday. 

Course selection for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! The Strack Counseling Team has shared important information for current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, including course selection forms, deadlines, and upcoming course selection nights. All course selections are due by Friday, January 23, 2026, and families may request changes through April 2, 2026 by contacting their student’s counselor. Please click the link below to review grade-level requirements, access forms, and view event details. Questions? Reach out to your grade-level counselor for support. Course selction information linked HERE.

Congratulations to three of our talented Strack art students who recently participated in the Strack Art Contest! First place was awarded to Kaitlyn S, second place to Gretta GC, and third place to Alivia F. Each of these students showcased creativity and artistic skill, and the winners were excited to receive some awesome new art supplies. We are so proud of your hard work and creativity. Congratulations!

In an effort to keep students in class and learning as much as possible while also maintaining a safe and well-structured campus, Strack will be re-implementing a classroom restroom procedure that has been used successfully at  Strack in the past. During instructional time, students will use an online system called PASS (formerly E-Hall Pass) to leave class for the restroom. This allows us to better track when and how often students are leaving class and helps minimize disruptions to instruction. Students will continue to have unlimited restroom access during passing periods, lunch, and gym/athletic or dress-out periods. Our goal is to keep a thoughtful balance between meeting students’ needs and protecting valuable learning time, while maintaining a safe and disciplined environment for all.

We are excited to welcome our new Strack Nurse, Michelle Johnson. Nurse Johnson joins us with outstanding recommendations and brings experience from both public and private school nursing experience. We are thrilled to have her join our Cougar family!

To expedite early dismissals, please submit requests on the morning of the day the early dismissal is needed by any of the following methods:

-Submit the request through Skyward

-Send a note with your child to turn into the Attendance Office

-Send your request by email

-Or leave a voicemail message (may be delayed due to office traffic)

Please be sure to include the pickup time and the name of the person picking up the student (if other than yourself), as well as a driver’s license for verification.

Instructions to Submit an Attendance Request through Skyward:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Log In: Access your Skyward Family Access account using your Klein Network credentials.

Go to Attendance: Click on the “Attendance” tile or tab.

Add Request: Select the “Absence Requests” tab and click on “+ Add Absence Request” or “Add Absence Request.”

Enter Dates and Times:

Enter the start and end dates of the absence.

If the absence is for the entire day, check the “All Day” box.

If it’s a partial day, uncheck “All Day” and enter the specific start and end times.

If it’s for early dismissal, use this section to specify the dismissal information.

Select Reason: Choose the appropriate reason from the “Attendance Reason” dropdown menu.

Add Details: Type any additional information in the “Comment” box. If someone will be picking up the student on your behalf, include their name here.

Save: Click the “Save” button to submit the request to the school’s attendance office for review and approval.
You’ll be able to check the status of your request to see the final outcome.

https://www.skyward.com/support/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents/power-up-absence-requests

Please note that parent/guardian emails are not acceptable forms of absence correspondence. Parent/guardian notes must be submitted using the Skyward family access portal or by sending a signed written note within 5 days from the absence.

Doctor notes, however, may be submitted by email, fax, sent to the attendance office within 5 days from the absence.

Cutoff time for early dismissals is 3:25 pm.

Para agilizar las salidas anticipadas, por favor envíen las solicitudes la mañana del día en que se necesite la salida, por cualquiera de los siguientes medios:

-Enviar la solicitud a través de Skyward

-Enviar una nota con su hijo(a) para entregarla en la Oficina de Asistencia

-Enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico

-O dejar un mensaje telefónico (puede haber demoras debido al tráfico en la oficina)

Asegúrese de incluir la hora de recogida y el nombre de la persona que recogerá al estudiante (si no es usted mismo), así como una licencia de conducir para verificación.

Instrucciones para enviar una solicitud de asistencia a través de Skyward: Instrucciones paso a paso

Iniciar sesión: Acceda a su cuenta de Skyward Family Access usando sus credenciales de la Red Klein.

Ir a Asistencia: Haga clic en el recuadro o pestaña “Attendance” (Asistencia).

Agregar Solicitud: Seleccione la pestaña “Absence Requests” (Solicitudes de Ausencia) y haga clic en “+ Add Absence Request” o “Add Absence Request”.

Ingresar Fechas y Horas:

Ingrese las fechas de inicio y fin de la ausencia.

Si la ausencia es todo el día, marque la casilla “All Day” (Todo el día).

Si es parcial, desmarque “All Day” e ingrese las horas de inicio y fin específicas.

Si se trata de una salida anticipada, use esta sección para especificar la información de la salida.

Seleccionar Motivo: Elija el motivo correspondiente en el menú desplegable “Attendance Reason” (Motivo de Asistencia).

Agregar Detalles: Escriba cualquier información adicional en el cuadro de “Comment” (Comentario). Si alguien recogerá al estudiante en su nombre, anote su nombre aquí.

Guardar: Haga clic en el botón “Save” (Guardar) para enviar la solicitud a la oficina de asistencia de la escuela para su revisión y aprobación.
Podrá revisar el estado de su solicitud para ver el resultado final.

https://www.skyward.com/support/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents/power-up-absence-requests

Tenga en cuenta: Los correos electrónicos de los padres o tutores no son formas aceptables de justificar una ausencia. Las notas de los padres o tutores deben enviarse a través del portal Skyward Family Access o mediante una nota escrita y firmada dentro de los 5 días posteriores a la ausencia.

Las notas médicas, sin embargo, pueden enviarse por correo electrónico, fax, o entregarse en la oficina de asistencia dentro de los 5 días posteriores a la ausencia.

La hora límite para salidas anticipadas es a las 3:25 p.m.

Stay connected with Strack PTO! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @strackpto for the most up-to-date information on events, news, and ways to get involved.

Please click the link below to read an important update regarding student behavior expectations and fighting. Thank you for your continued support in keeping Strack safe and focused on learning.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18f0Mq3yPahraTo5mv2rw-YBA7gHY6vgB/view?usp=sharing

Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, a new Texas state law (House Bill 1481) prohibits students from using personal communication devices—such as phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and tablets—during the instructional day while on school grounds. Devices must be turned off and stored out of sight in a backpack or bag from the first bell to the end of the school day, including during passing periods, lunch, and recess.

Violations require disciplinary action. Families are encouraged to discuss this law with their children before the first day of school on August 13th. Schools will also review expectations and consequences with students to support a focused and positive learning environment.

As a reminder, in compliance with new Texas law HB 1481, all devices must remain put away during the school day. Repeated offenses will result in escalating consequences:

• 1st Offense – Device turned in to grade-level office, admin conference, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.

• 2nd Offense – Device turned in, consequence may include lunch detention or after-school detention, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.

• 3rd Offense – Device turned in, one day of ISS, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.

• 4th Offense & Beyond – Device turned in, consequence may range from 2 days ISS up to DAEP placement, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.

Thank you for helping us maintain a focused learning environment!

Tardy Procedures (Repeated Info)

Tardies are counted in total, per day, and reset each week. Once a discipline has been assigned it is the student's responsibility to reschedule due to a conflict. If you do not attend and miss your consequence, you may be given ISS immediately. Please see the disciplinary consequences below.

• 1-3: Warning

• 4: Lunch Detention

• 5: One Hour After School Detention

• 6: Two Hours After School Detention

• 7+ ISS (The number of days is determined by AP)

Student Dress Code (Repeated Info)

Strack follows a strict adherence to the Klein ISD Dress Code found in the student handbook.

Free and Reduced Lunch (Repeated Info)

We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced lunch. You may do so by applying electronically at kisd.us/frmealapp to see if your student(s) qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Applications need to be filled out each school year, and we encourage you to fill out this year’s application now. Families will be notified with eligibility results within 10 business days.

Lunch Visitors (Repeated Info)

To help maintain a safe and secure environment, we will not be able to accommodate lunch visitors this school year. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Food Deliveries (Repeated Info)

To maintain a safe and smooth school day, we kindly ask that there are no food deliveries to students. We appreciate your support in helping everyone plan ahead and stay focused on learning!

Family Curriculum Guides

(Repeated Info)

To help our families stay connected to what is going on, we want to share with a link to the KISD Curriculum Guide. This provides and overview of the instruction that students receive as we teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This information includes questions you can ask your child and ways you can support their learning at home. Support at home is a critical piece of our students' success.

Ms. Stephanie Gray Principal of Strack Intermediate 832-249-5400 sgray1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Kat Matthews Principal Secretary 832-249-5400 kmatthews3@kleinisd.net

Mr. Kevin Moye
6th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5413 kmoye1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Carmycia Quinsey
6th Grade Counselor
832-249-5435 cquinsey1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Yesenia Cisneros
6th Grade Secretary
832-249-5450 ycisneros1@kleinisd.net

Mr. Kyle Valdez
7th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5411
kvaldez1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Sonya White
7th Grade Counselor
832-249-5430
swhite4@kleinisd.net

Ms. Betty Pressly-Abbey
7th Grade Secretary
832-249-5416
bpresslyabbey1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Kelsey Marino
8th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5412
kmarino1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Priscilla Hurst
8th Grade Counselor
832-249-5431
phurst1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Elva Escobar
8th Grade Secretary
832-249-5475 eescobar1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Latoshia Young
Attendance Secretary
832-249-5400
lyoung1@kleinisd.net

Mr. Nicholas Rye
Nurse
832-249-5405
nrye1@kleinisd.net

Mr. Tywain Myles
Campus Athletic Coordinator
832-249-5440
tmyles1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Priscila Petersen Academic Lead Facilitator
832-249-5400
ppetersen1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Sarah Duncan ARD Committee Manager 832-249-5424 sduncan1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Crystal Prophet Registrar
832-249-5400
cprophet2@kleinisd.net