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The Buffaloes are headed to Area Playoffs in Lamesa.
The Buffaloes will play Ropes on Thursday, Feb. 26, with the game set to start at 6 p.m.
Forsan Independent School District has announced that its Board of Trustees voted at this month’s board meeting to call a bond election for $47 million. The proposed bond reflects the results of a two-year facilities planning and community engagement process. As part of that process, the district convened a Community Facilities Committee composed of parents, district staff, business owners, and community members. Committee members volunteered their time to:
Tour district facilities
• Review financial information
• Evaluate renovation and new construction options
• Prioritize needs based on long-term planning and enrollment considerations
The committee met multiple times over the two years to review district facilities and assess both current and future needs. Their findings and recommendations were presented to the Board of Trustees and played a key role in shaping the bond proposal placed on the ballot.
If approved by voters, the bond proposes to fund the following projects:
New Secondary Additions
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Building
• Academic Building
• New Library
• New Campus Offices
Renovations
• Gym Locker Rooms
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
• Mechanical Systems
District leaders stated that the proposal focuses on facility needs identified through professional assessments, long-range planning, and community feedback.
Important Election Dates
• Early Voting: Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• Election Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Forsan ISD will launch a dedicated bond information website in the coming weeks to provide detailed information about the proposed projects, planning process, and election logistics. To help community members understand how the proposed bond may affect them, the website will include an online projected tax calculator. Homeowners will be able to enter their property value and view a projected tax impact based on the proposed Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate.
This information is being shared to provide factual details about the proposed bond election and the planning process behind it.
For more information, please visit the district website or contact Forsan ISD administration.
Tour district facilities
• Review financial information
• Evaluate renovation and new construction options
• Prioritize needs based on long-term planning and enrollment considerations
The committee met multiple times over the two years to review district facilities and assess both current and future needs. Their findings and recommendations were presented to the Board of Trustees and played a key role in shaping the bond proposal placed on the ballot.
If approved by voters, the bond proposes to fund the following projects:
New Secondary Additions
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Building
• Academic Building
• New Library
• New Campus Offices
Renovations
• Gym Locker Rooms
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
• Mechanical Systems
District leaders stated that the proposal focuses on facility needs identified through professional assessments, long-range planning, and community feedback.
Important Election Dates
• Early Voting: Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• Election Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Forsan ISD will launch a dedicated bond information website in the coming weeks to provide detailed information about the proposed projects, planning process, and election logistics. To help community members understand how the proposed bond may affect them, the website will include an online projected tax calculator. Homeowners will be able to enter their property value and view a projected tax impact based on the proposed Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate.
This information is being shared to provide factual details about the proposed bond election and the planning process behind it.
For more information, please visit the district website or contact Forsan ISD administration.
Forsan Food Pantry will be open Feb. 11
The 4th annual Spaghetti Dinner returns Feb. 19.
This is a great opportunity to support the Yearbook students and enjoy some good food.
Tickets can be purchased from Yearbook students or Ms. Duforat.
Email aduforat@forsan.esc18.net to purchase tickets or for more information.
The Forsan Food Pantry will be open on Jan. 14 from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Those needing to access the Food Pantry will need to enter through H16 Door at the JH/HS.
If you have any questions, contact Kaci Wash 432-457-0091 or by email kwash@forsan.esc10.net.
Those needing to access the Food Pantry will need to enter through H16 Door at the JH/HS.
If you have any questions, contact Kaci Wash 432-457-0091 or by email kwash@forsan.esc10.net.
The Fall Semester will conclude on Dec. 17.
On Dec. 15, 16, & 17 students will have an early release of 12:30 p.m.
Buses will run at this time, each day.
The holiday break will begin on Dec. 18, with students returning to the classroom Jan. 6, 2026.
On Dec. 15, 16, & 17 students will have an early release of 12:30 p.m.
Buses will run at this time, each day.
The holiday break will begin on Dec. 18, with students returning to the classroom Jan. 6, 2026.
Forsan ISD UIL Competitions
The annual Veterans Day fundraiser has begun. If you would like to honor a veteran or would like to donate to support local veterans, reach out to Ms. Duforat at aduforat@forsan.esc18.net.
Donations and names of veterans are being accepted through Nov. 10. A field of flags will be set up in honor of veterans. All names submitted will be dispalyed in the high school hallways during the week of Veterans Day.
All money raised from the fundraiser will be donated to the local D.A.V. Chapter 47 to help support local veterans.
Donations and names of veterans are being accepted through Nov. 10. A field of flags will be set up in honor of veterans. All names submitted will be dispalyed in the high school hallways during the week of Veterans Day.
All money raised from the fundraiser will be donated to the local D.A.V. Chapter 47 to help support local veterans.
The November Food Pantry will be held Nov. 12 from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. inside the Forsan JH/HS building.
If you are in need of access to the food pantry, but are unable to attend during the designated times reach out to Kaci Wash at kwash@forsan.esc18.net.
If you are in need of access to the food pantry, but are unable to attend during the designated times reach out to Kaci Wash at kwash@forsan.esc18.net.
The Lady Buffs volleyball team is ready to take on Olton, at Coronado High School.
The match will take place Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
Admission is $5 for and $3 for students.
The match will take place Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
Admission is $5 for and $3 for students.
On Monday, Nov. 3, Forsan ISD will have a Flex Day. Most students will release at 1:30 p.m. Buses will run at this time. Any students needing to stay will need to have transportation arranged.
The October Food Pantry is scheduled for Oct. 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The food pantry is open to the community.
Fall Portrait makeup days for JH/HS, elementary and seniors will be Sept. 24. Elementary will be taking their photos at the beginning of the day and then the photographer will move over to the JH/HS campus. The Senior makeup portraits will wrap up our day. Reach out to Ms. Duforat with any questions, by email at aduforat@forsan.esc18.net.
The next food pantry date has been set - Sept. 17. This is open to all families.
Forsan families will be receiving new consent forms in accordance with SB12. This law requires parents to give permission before students can receive counseling services, access school health-realted services or participate in authorized or sponsorsed student clubs and organizations.
JH/HS students will receive these forms by mail and elementary students will have forms sent home from their teachers, please check folders.
Once you receive the forms, please review, sign and return to your student's campus by Sept. 5, 2025.
If you have any questions, call your student's campus office.
Thank you for your continued support for Forsan ISD.
JH/HS students will receive these forms by mail and elementary students will have forms sent home from their teachers, please check folders.
Once you receive the forms, please review, sign and return to your student's campus by Sept. 5, 2025.
If you have any questions, call your student's campus office.
Thank you for your continued support for Forsan ISD.
*Graphic created by Graphic Design student Owen Merritt
Forsan ISD announces the receipt of the recently released 2025 Academic Accountability ratings from the The Texas Education Agency (TEA). Forsan ISD received an overall B rating - scaled score of 83 - for the district.
The B rating signifies the dedication of students, staff and the community. The 2025 Academic Accountability ratings for Texas public school districts were released on Friday, Aug. 15.
The TEA’s accountability system measures academic performance, student progress, and efforts to close achievement gaps. Ratings are assigned to school districts on a scale of A-F. A “B” rating signifies that the district is meeting high state standards and providing quality educational opportunities to all students.
“The scores are an important indicator of how our students are doing academically, but they are not the end all be all of our student’s success,” Forsan ISD Superintendent Michael Valencia said. “We will dive into the data, find the area of opportunities that will allow us to improve so that we can strive for better.”
The new State Medication Mandate requires a physician's order for prescription medicines and over the counter medicines such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, cold and cough medicine, etc. before they can be administered at school.
Forsan ISD announces new policy regarding personal communication devices, in alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, which requires all school districts to prohibit student use of personal communication devices during the school day.
Effective beginning the first day of school, Aug. 14, students will not be able to use their personal communication devices between the first bell until the last bell (this includes: breakfast, passing periods, break and lunch) of the school day.
This law includes ANY device capable of telecommunications or digital communications. Personal devices include: cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, pagers, gaming devices, personal computers (laptops), etc.
The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.
Forsan ISD will be issuing chromebooks; personal devices are no longer allowed.
Effective beginning the first day of school, Aug. 14, students will not be able to use their personal communication devices between the first bell until the last bell (this includes: breakfast, passing periods, break and lunch) of the school day.
This law includes ANY device capable of telecommunications or digital communications. Personal devices include: cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, pagers, gaming devices, personal computers (laptops), etc.
The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.
Forsan ISD will be issuing chromebooks; personal devices are no longer allowed.
Graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum.
