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Frequently Asked Questions: Back-to-School Edition

When is the first day of school?
School starts on Tuesday, Aug. 13 for all campuses that follow the traditional calendar.

My student attended school in Crowley ISD last year. Do I still need to register them for this school year?
Yes, returning students must register each school year so that we have your most up-to-date information.

When are Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pick Up nights?
Elementary Meet-The-Teacher Night 
Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: All elementary campuses (except David L. Walker Elementary and Meadowcreek Elementary)

6th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 6
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

7th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

8th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 8
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

9th-12th Grade Campuses Open House/Schedule Pick-Up
Date: Thursday, Aug. 8 
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: All high school campuses

Where can I find school bus routes and schedules?
Click here to view transportation information.

What time does school start and end each day?
Elementary School: 7:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
Middle School: 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
High School: 8:35 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Global Prep Academy: 8:35 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Crowley Collegiate Academy: 8:40 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

What after-school programs are available?
Crowley ISD partners with a variety of providers to provide enriching after-school programs.

Do we have to submit school lunch applications every year?
Yes. We encourage all families to submit an application for free and reduced meals.

What is the dress code?
The Crowley ISD dress code is designed to improve safety and security, create a more effective climate for learning and promote school unity and pride.

Are clear backpacks required?
Our clear backpack policy is in effect for students in middle school and high school (grades 6-12). Mesh backpacks are also permitted.

What school supplies does my child need?
Click here to find the school supplies lists.

Where can I find the immunization requirements?
According to the Texas Health and Human Services department, each grade level has different immunization requirements for children. Requirements for school-age children can change yearly. Please ensure your child has the proper immunizations for the upcoming school year.

Can I apply for an in-district transfer for my child to attend a different school in Crowley ISD?
The student transfer window is currently closed and will not reopen for the 2024-25 school year.

Apply for Free/Reduced Meals Benefits

Apply today for Free/Reduced meals!

Children need healthy meals to learn. Crowley ISD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $0.00; lunch costs $2.80 for elementary and $3.05 for secondary. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced-price is $0.00 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. If you received a notification letter that a child is directly certified for free or reduced-price meals, do not complete an application. Let the school know if any children in the household attending school are not listed in the letter.

Complete only one application for all the students in the household and return the completed application to Cindy Santos, 2205 N. Crowley Cleburne Rd Crowley TX, 76036, and 817-297-5940. If you have questions about applying for free or reduced-price meals, contact Cindy Santos at 817-297-5940 or email cindy.santos@crowley.k12.tx.us.

1. Who Can Get Free Meals?

Income—Children can get free or reduced-price meals if a household’s gross income is within the limits described in the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Special Assistance Program Participants—Children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Food Distribution Program for Households on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), are eligible for free meals.
Foster—Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
Head Start or Early Head Start—Children participating in these programs are eligible for free meals.
Homeless, Runaway, and Migrant—Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told about a child’s status as homeless, runaway, or migrant or you feel a child may qualify for one of these programs, please call or email John Hamlett, Home Liaison Jhamlett@crowley.k12.tx.us or Ted Kretchmar, Migrant Coordinator at Ted.Kretchmar@crowley.k12.tx.us.
WIC Recipient—Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

2. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? Talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to Jarvis Walker, P.O. Box 688 Crowley TX 76036.

3. My child’s application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one? Yes. An application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. Send in a new application unless the school has told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.

4. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes. Apply at any time during the school year. A child with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced-price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.

5. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount normally received. If a household member lost a job or had hours/wages reduced, use current income.

6. We are in the military. Do we report our income differently? Basic pay and cash bonuses must be reported as income. Any cash value allowances for off-base housing, food, or clothing or Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance payments count as income. If housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include the housing allowance as income. Any additional combat pay resulting from deployment is excluded from income.

7. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You, your children, or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced-price meals.

8. Will application information be checked? Yes. We may also ask you to send written proof of the reported household income.

9. My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for? To find out how to apply for other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or 2-1-1.

10. Can I apply online? Yes! The online application has the same requirements and will ask you for the same information as the paper application. Visit the Crowley ISD Child Nutrition page to begin or to learn more about the online application process. Contact Cindy Santos at 817-297-5940 or cindy.santos@crowley.k12.tx.us if you have questions about the online application.

Enrollment and Registration Information

Aug. 6-8: Meet The Teacher, Open Houses and Schedule Pickup Events

Elementary Meet-The-Teacher Night
Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: All elementary campuses (except David L. Walker Elementary and Meadowcreek Elementary)

6th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 6
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

7th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

8th Grade Open House/Schedule Pickup Night
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 8
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: All middle school campuses

9th-12th Grade Campuses Open House/Schedule Pick-Up
Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: All high school campuses

Aug. 6-8: Immunization Clinics

Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services will be conducting a vaccination clinic to get your students up to date for the school year.

August 6, 2024, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Crowley High School Fieldhouse

August 7, 2024, 8:30-11 a.m.
Richard Allie Middle School

August 8, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bill R. Johnson CTE Center

Vaccines available: Chicken Pox, DtaP, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HIB, Meningitis (7^th grade & college required), Meningitis B (recommended for college), MMR, Polio, Pneumonia and TDaP

A printed current vaccine record or note from school stating missing vaccines is required. (Electronic proof cannot be accepted. A paper copy must be provided.)
Parent or guardian must be present.
Only students attending the school district that is hosting the clinic, age 3-18, can be seen. This should not replace any well child checkups at the pediatrician.
Older children who resist shots and children with special needs cannot be seen given the nature of this clinic. Please refer to your pediatrician.
This clinic is being offered as a community service event and should not replace a visit to your pediatrician. Staff and supplies are limited, so the clinic may be discontinued if supplies or time runs out. We cannot guarantee that everyone will be seen.
Cash or check only. We will not accept bills over $20. We accept the following forms of payment:

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana & United Health Care PPO plans will be accepted.

**WE CANNOT ACCEPT AETNA & BLUE CROSS GOLD, SILVER, OR BRONZE PLANS OR HMO PLANS WITH ANY INSURANCE COMPANY.**

A paper photo copy of insurance card and driver’s license MUST be provided to receive vaccines at no charge. Electronic copies cannot be accepted.

Medicaid/CHIP

No charge for vaccines. Must provide a paper photo copy of card.

UNINSURED

$10 per vaccine
$40 maximum per child.

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