A New Year, A New Beginning at Strack!

We are so excited to begin the 2025–26 school year at Strack! Our team has spent the summer learning, planning, and preparing to make this an incredible year for your child, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our Cougars back on campus for the first day of school on Wednesday!

It was so great to see so many of you at Cougar Night—we loved getting the chance to connect with our families and share the excitement for the year ahead. We were especially proud to show off our beautiful new building, which so many people have worked incredibly hard to create for our students. It’s a space we know will inspire learning, growth, and a strong sense of community.

We’re committed to creating a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment where every student can grow academically and personally. We believe in partnering with you to help your child reach their full potential, and we look forward to working together to make that happen.

Thank you in advance for your support—we’re here for you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome all of our Cougars back on the first day of school: Wednesday, August 13, 2025!

Stephanie Gray, Principal

Strack Intermediate School

sgray1@kleinisd.net

Arriving at Strack: What to Know

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13th. Students may ride the bus to school or be dropped off in the front drive of Strack; please be aware that traffic does tend to get backed up, so plan accordingly. On the first day, doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for students to eat breakfast and pick up their schedules. Any student who needs breakfast should go to the cafeteria first before going to their grade-level location for schedule pick-up. First period begins at 8:55 a.m.

First Day Schedule Pick-Up Locations

6th graders will pick up their schedule in the new competition gym, line up by their first period teacher, hear a brief welcome from 6th grade administrator Mr. Kevin Moye, and be walked to class by their teacher.
7th graders will pick up their schedule in the big gym and wait there until instructed to go to first period.
8th graders will pick up their schedule in the cafeteria and remain there until instructed to go to first period.

Bus Transportation Details

Bus route details are available online for students attending their home campus and riding a regular education bus. Use the link below to enter your street address (house number, street name, and zip code) and select a campus or grade level to find your child’s route. Students should arrive at their bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Please note that bus numbers may change, and if you move, you will need to update your address with the campus so transportation records can be updated.

Versatrans e-Link - School/Transportation Search

Student IDs

Students will receive their ID cards along with their schedules on the first day of school. Students are expected to wear their IDs on a lanyard around their neck and keep them visible at all times. IDs can be removed during PE or Athletics,but must be put back on afterward. If a student does not have their ID, they will need to get a temporary one, which will add a $1 fee to their school cash account. If a student loses their ID, they can request a replacement. The new ID will come with a lanyard and sleeve, and a $5 fee will be charged to their school cash account.

Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Please enter the parking lot at Kuykendahl & Elmbrook Drive and make a left turn at the traffic light to access the lot. Follow the green arrows to proceed through the drop-off and pick-up route. Students should only enter or exit vehicles within the designated orange zones. For safety and efficiency, please move as far forward as possible in these zones before loading or unloading your child. The main student entry point is located near the new gym area, close to the front office. When exiting, follow the blue arrows to leave the parking lot smoothly. Thank you for your attention to these procedures to help keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly!

Bus Rider Dismissal

Student can find their bus number, bus stop and scheduled pick up time through the Klein ISD Transportation website. For dismissal, students will remain in their 7th period classroom until their bus arrives and is available to load according to the bus feed displayed in class. Any students still waiting for their bus to arrive after 4:30 will wait in the cafeteria.

Walkers & Bike Riders

Students who walk or bike to and from school should follow all crosswalk and sidewalks until they enter the building. A bike rack will be available near the gym entrance.

Families can pick up student Chromebooks on August 11th (9 AM–Noon) or August 12th (5:00–7:00 PM) at the athletic entrance of Strack (left side of the building). If you are unable to pick up your Chromebook before school starts, don’t worry...we will make sure students have an opportunity to get theirs during the first few days of the school.

Updated Personal Communication Device Procedure for 2025-26

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.

New law for students banning personal communication devices

no phones, smart watches, tablets, earbuds

7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Volleyball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade girls will begin on Thursday, August 14th. Gym doors will open at 6:45 AM, and players should be ready in the gym by 7:00 AM. A current physical must be on file with the coaches in order to participate. Tryouts will continue on August 15th and August 18th. For questions, contact Coach Smith (8th grade) at tsmith10@kleinisd.net or Coach Houghtaling (7th grade) at khoughtaling1@kleinisd.net. We look forward to seeing you there!

7th & 8th Grade Football information

Football practice will begin on Thursday, August 14th. A current physical must be on file with the coaches in order to participate. For more information or questions, please contact Coach Myles at tmyles1@kleinisd.net. Go Cougars!

Tardy Procedures

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)

School Supplies

Here is a basic list of school supplies to help your student start the year prepared. Some teachers may provide specific supply needs during the first few days of school, so you are welcome to wait before purchasing everything. You can use the list below as a general guide.

4 Composition books
2 Packs of notebook paper
4 Spiral notebooks
6 Pocket folders (different colors)
2 Sets of WIRED earbuds
2 Boxes of pencils
1 Pack of map pencils
1 Pack of markers
1 Pack of highlighters (4 pack)
1 Pencil bag
2 Glue sticks
1 Pair of scissors
2 Erasers
4 Expo markers

Lunch Visitors

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

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!

Student Dress Code

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

Free and Reduced Lunch

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.

Family Curriculum Guides

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.

Friendly faces at Strack

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

Mrs. 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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. 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 Peterson Academic Lead Facilitator
832-249-5400
ppeterson1@kleinisd.net

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

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

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