May 2022 | Volume 6

Message from the Superintendent

Greetings, Azle ISD Families!


The 2021-2022 school year is quickly coming to a close. The end of the school year is a time of reflection and a source of pride as we celebrate the tremendous achievements of all of our students. I appreciate the successes of our students, staff, and families. Great things are happening in Azle ISD!


A special shout out to the Class of 2022! I am proud of their accomplishments and honored we have had the privilege of educating and serving this outstanding group of young men and women. This class is currently sitting at $3.6 million in scholarship money, with more still coming in. I wish you well as you embark upon the next phase of your journey.


I would also like to recognize our outstanding group of 19 retirees. This group has a combined 420 years of service in Azle ISD and 546 years in education. I am thankful for their service and dedication to Azle ISD, to our students, and to our community. They have definitely touched the lives of not only our students, but also colleagues, and family members during their careers in education. Thank you, retirees!


As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, our priorities will include continuing to meet the various needs of our diverse student population, focusing on employee retention and recruitment so we can keep high-quality staff serving our students, and managing our communities’ fast growth. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and our district, I cannot thank you enough for your continued partnership and support. I hope you and your families have a joyful, rejuvenating, and safe summer.


We are Azle!


Todd Smith

Superintendent

Last Day of School | Early Release Reminder

Wednesday, May 25 is the last day of school and an early release day for students and staff. 


Thursday, May 26 is a teacher workday.


Early Release Times:

  • Pre-K - 11:30 a.m.
  • Elementary (K-6) - 11:45 a.m.
  • Secondary (7-12) - 12:30 p.m.
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Class of 2022 Graduation

Azle High School's Class of 2022 will take the stage on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m.


The commencement ceremony will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center located at 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. 


Visit the Convention Center website for maps and parking information.

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Azle ISD Breaks Ground on Elementary No. 6

District leaders and members of the Azle ISD community met with VLK Architects and BTC Construction on Monday, May 16, to officially break ground on Elementary School No. 6.


This will be the district’s first new (additional) campus since Cross Timbers Elementary and Forte Junior High opened 23 years ago.


The new school will be located on South Stewart Street and FM 730 South and is scheduled to open for students in August of 2023, with a capacity of approximately 600. The campus will have an innovative design similar to Walnut Creek Elementary.


Financing for this campus in the amount of $28,313,301 was approved in the May 2021 Bond Package.


A name will be decided by the district’s naming committee in the coming months. Please send an email to amoore@azleisd.net if you are interested in participating in the naming committee. Visit the district website for construction updates.

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May Board Notes

The Azle ISD Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 16, 2022. Highlights of key agenda items* are listed below. Click on the links to view photos.





  • Hornet Fast Growth Update
  • Current Azle ISD Enrollment - 6,857 (Up 358 students from the first day of school.)


  • Bond/Construction Update
  • Groundbreaking for Elementary #6 was held on May 16.
  • All May 2021 Bond projects are underway.
  • November 2021 Bond projects are in the final planning stages.


  • Donations Accepted
  • Liberty Elementary PTO - $500 to Liberty Elementary
  • Liberty Elementary PTO - $566.80 to Liberty Elementary
  • Eagle Heights PTO - $625 to Eagle Heights Elementary
  • Azle Elementary PTO - $1,500 to Azle Elementary
  • Hornet Football Booster Club- $12,227 to AHS Football Program



*Note: This is only a brief summary of key agenda items and not the official Board Meeting Minutes or complete summary. Official Minutes will be posted in BoardBook online after Board approval.

Athletics News

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Season ticket sales for the 2022 football season will take place online and tickets will be sent by email. Tickets may be printed or presented at the gate on a mobile device.


2021 season ticket holders may renew their tickets for the 2022 season from May 23-June 3. Current ticket holders should watch for an email from Brushfire with renewal instructions.


Current ticket holders may exchange renewed tickets (seat location) on June 6-7. Call the Athletics office at 817-270-1725 to make a seat exchange.


Season tickets will be available for purchase by the public from June 9-July 29.


Gold Card holders will be allowed to present their Gold Card at the gate for free admission.

2022-23 Summer Camps


Azle Athletics is offering a variety of camps for our Hornets this summer!


Visit the Athletics website and click on "Camps" for a list of available camps and to register your student.

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2022-23 Athletic Registration Forms


All student-athletes in grades 7-12 must have the online athletic forms completed and a physical each school year. 


Complete online forms and upload a copy of your athlete's physical in RankOne.

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Share Your News!

We love sharing stories about the amazing things happening in our schools and in the lives of our students, staff members, and alumni!


Please email amoore@azleisd.net with details of your newsworthy activity or event. Be sure to include names, images, and details!

*By submitting your story/photos, you agree to have it published on our district website and/or social media sites.

Upcoming Events

May 25 - Last Day | Early Release for Students and Staff


May 26 - Graduation, Fort Worth Convention Center, 7 p.m.


May 30 - Memorial Day


June 6 - Board Budget Workshop, 5:30 p.m.


June 20 - Hornet Academy Graduation, Azle High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.


June 20 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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