Snyder ISD

In Coach Connell’s 6th grade science class, students explored planets and their internal structure through a hands-on lab. They created their own planets using different colors of Play-Doh, then sliced them open to reveal the layers inside!

A simple visit in Mrs. Ramirez’s class turned into a moment worth highlighting. Snyder Primary School Assistant Principal Andrew McCormick stopped by while students were discussing what they were thankful for. When they asked him the same question, he shared that he is thankful for each of them!

These photos show the impact that simple gratitude and encouraging words can have. We are grateful for our Tiger Family!

Snyder Junior High School donated 728 non-perishable items today to our local food cupboard. Students from NJHS and STUCO coordinated the efforts and helped deliver the items in person, demonstrating what it looks like when leadership and service come together for a good cause.

Pictured are Asher Hernandez, Shylar Robbins, Brody Marquez, and Lake White.

The Snyder High School Speech and Debate team travelled to Amarillo this past weekend to compete at the Canyon Tascosa Swing. Senior Xachariah Johnson placed 1st in Lincoln Douglas Debate with an undefeated 6-0 record. He also advanced to the semifinals in both Impromptu Speaking and Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking. Sophomore Maximilliano Ruiz advanced to the semifinals in Impromptu Speaking. Freshman Andres Ronquillo advanced to the semifinals in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.

Reminder! There is no school for students on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Our staff will be on campus for professional development to sharpen our skills, collaborate, and plan for future learning.

View the full calendar here: www.snyderisd.net/calendar

Thanksgiving Lunch
Monday, November 10
Pre-K, 2nd Grade, and Life Skills
10:45 to 11:30 – Griffith, Carrillo, Carrillo
11:00 to 11:45 – Burleson, Dominguez, Torres
11:15 to 12:00 – Arredondo, Grant, Life Skills
12:00 to 12:45 – Leija, Greene, Herrera
12:15 to 1:00 – Robbins, Cabrera
12:30 to 1:15 – Vera, Malone, H. Martinez

Wednesday, November 12
1st Grade
11:15 to 12:00 – Thamez, Rauch, M. Martinez
11:30 to 12:15 – Ceballos, McGinnis, Hagins
12:00 to 12:45 – Ramirez, Keele

Thursday, November 13
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
10:45 to 11:30 – Gonzales, Worrell, McWilliams
11:00 to 11:45 – Jackson, VanWinkle
11:15 to 12:00 – Brown, Vasquez, Soliz
12:00 to 12:45 – Jiminez, Hernandez, Grierson
12:15 to 1:00 – Minyard, Juarez, Struble
12:30 to 1:15 – Schneider, E. Martinez
12:45 to 1:30 – Porta, Jaimes

Tuesday, November 18
4th Grade
10:50-11:35 - Kraatz, Bloyd, Garcia, N. Juarez
11:40-12:25 - Ritter, Dennis, Hough, Velasquez
12:30-1:15 - Rosas, Drowns, Miller

Wednesday, November 19th
5th Grade
10:50- 11:35 - Beltran, Turner, Browning
11:40-12:25 - Birks, Martinez, Montez
12:30-1:15 - Stevenson, L. Juarez, Stevenson

Thursday, November 20th
6th Grade- 10:50-11:35
8th Grade- 11:45-12:30
7th Grade- 12:40-1:25

Snyder Junior High, it’s time for a friendly competition!

We’re collecting canned food from November 3–19 to support families in our community. Each grade level has a drop-off location:

6th Grade: Mrs. Natividad, Room 221
7th Grade: Mrs. McCormick, Room 100
8th Grade: Mr. Chavez, Room 219

You can also drop off donations during car and bus arrival in the mornings.

The grade level with the most canned food will earn bragging rights and get to choose the pig that Dr. Duncan has to kiss. 🐷 😘

A small act of giving can make a real difference. Thank you for helping us support our community.

Snyder Junior High recognized the students and staff of the second six weeks at the Breakfast of Champions! 6th Grade: Harper Hayes • Vitali Borrego 7th Grade: Morgan Hale • Tyler Smith 8th Grade: Kinsley Sorrells • Asher Hernandez Staff: Mrs. Sonia Zaragoza We are proud of the steady effort, kindness, and leadership you bring to our campus each day.

The Snyder Junior High 7th & 8th-grade Lady Tigers brought energy and heart to this weekend’s scrimmage against Big Spring. The future of Lady Tiger Softball is STRONG!

Thank you to our Snyder High School coaches who have volunteered their time this past month to work with these athletes. The encouragement, the guidance, and the joy shared out on the field have made a difference. They are cheering for you as you continue in league play and, before long, take the field in black and gold at Cates.

🎬🎃✨ 𝐒𝐧𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 : 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 & 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
The Snyder Junior High School National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and Yearbook & Graphic Design courses invite you to our fall festival!
📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Junior High 300 Hallway & Cafetorium

🎥 We’ll be showing a double feature:
The Nightmare Before Christmas
followed by Hocus Pocus!

🎟️ Admission
$5 wristband covers entry to both movies and access to all student-run booths and games
(face painting, coloring, guessing games, and more!)

💰 Extras for Purchase
• Lotería – $2 per board
• Candy Apple Bar – $2 per apple
• Concession Stand – most items $1–$2
• Yearbook & Class T-Shirt Sales – prices vary

📚 Scholastic Book Fair
Open in the back hallway between the gyms and cafetorium.
All proceeds directly support NJHS, STUCO, and Yearbook/Graphic Design student programs and activities.
Bring your family, enjoy the movies, and celebrate fall with us! 🍁💛🖤

The Culture Committee brought a little seasonal fun to Snyder Intermediate this week. Staff picked a ghost for a mystery prize, and everyone joined in a schoolwide guessing game to see who could figure out how many M&Ms were in the jar. Our teacher winner received an HTeaO gift card. Our student winner earned the jar of M&Ms and a $10 cafeteria “gift card.” Just a simple way to share a smile and add a bit of sweetness to the day.

We love seeing student artwork brighten the hallways at Snyder Primary School. Mrs. Young creates a space where our young artists learn, explore, and have fun while growing their creativity.

Since 2016, Snyder ISD’s total tax rate has decreased by $0.42, from $1.16 in 2016 to $0.74 in 2025, representing about a 36% reduction over this period.
Current Rates
M&O: $0.6822
I&S: $0.0603
Total: $0.7425
Proposed Rate (if the 2025 Bond passes)
M&O: $0.6822
I&S: $0.35
Total: $1.03
Changes in school funding are largely due to state-mandated tax compression, which reduced local control over the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate. The state now sets this rate for every district through a formula based on several factors, weighted most heavily on average daily attendance (ADA) and the district’s tax base.
Even if the proposed bond passes, Snyder ISD’s total tax rate would still remain lower than it was between 1991 and 2018, when it ranged anywhere from from $1.11 to $1.61.
Learn more: www.snyderisd.net/bond
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Bar Chart Details:
Tax Rate by Year
2016: M&O $1.04 | I&S $0.12 | Total $1.16
2017: M&O $1.04 | I&S $0.12 | Total $1.16
2018: M&O $1.04 | I&S $0.08 | Total $1.12
2019: M&O $0.97 | I&S $0.06 | Total $1.03
2020: M&O $0.96 | I&S $0.06 | Total $1.02
2021: M&O $0.96 | I&S $0.06 | Total $1.02
2022: M&O $0.86 | I&S $0.06 | Total $0.92
2023: M&O $0.70 | I&S $0.06 | Total $0.76
2024: M&O $0.68 | I&S $0.06 | Total $0.74
2025: M&O $0.68 | I&S $0.06 | Total $0.74
Even if the proposed bond passes, Snyder ISD’s total tax rate would still remain lower than it was between 1991 and 2018, when it ranged anywhere from $1.11 to $1.61.

Did you know Snyder ISD has refinanced both the 2005 bond and 2014 bond elections twice? The process is similar to refinancing a mortgage. In times of lower interest rate environments, there are opportunities to lower the interest expense related to the original bonds. Below is a detail of the savings each bond has realized through the refinancing process. Taxpayers will pay 41% and 44% less in interest than the original bond issues for 2005 and 2014, respectively, through refinancing.

Should the 2025 bond election be successful, the district will pursue opportunities to refinance the 2025 bond as well. SISD plans to issue bonds over three years to lessen interest expense. Snyder ISD is committed to the financial stewardship of taxpayer dollars. It is our goal to make financial decisions that benefit our students and community.

Did you know Snyder ISD is a recapture district? Under Texas school finance law, a district’s operating revenue entitlement is based on student enrollment and local tax effort. When a district’s property tax base generates more revenue than the state formula allows, the “excess” must be returned to the state, a process known as recapture. Since 2005, Snyder ISD has paid back over $120 million in recapture funds.

However, bond dollars are not subject to recapture. Revenue from bond taxes is not included in the state’s funding formulas. That means 100% of bond dollars stay local, supporting facilities and infrastructure right here in our community.

This afternoon, Mayor Ducheneaux presented a proclamation declaring October 15th as White Cane Safety Day in Snyder. The proclamation was given to fourth-grade student Kerstin Culwell at the beginning of the City Council meeting.

Kerstin, her family, and her teachers are helping bring awareness to accessibility and visual impairment. Their efforts remind us that inclusion and understanding matter every day, not just on special occasions. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, tools like the white cane represent independence, safety, and confidence as they navigate their world. Recognizing this helps build a community where everyone is empowered.

We invite everyone to join us for the White Cane Celebration Walk on Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Snyder Intermediate School. Wear red, black, and white, the colors of the white cane, and help celebrate awareness, accessibility, and the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.

This past Saturday, the Snyder High School Speech and Debate team travelled to Abilene to compete at the Abilene High Key City Classic. Senior Xachariah Johnson placed first in Lincoln-Douglas Debate with an undefeated record. Xachariah has now gone undefeated at back-to-back tournaments. He has also qualified to compete at this year's Texas Forensics Association State Meet, scheduled for March. The team will compete again on October 11 at Monterey High School in Lubbock.

We are proud of all of our competitors. They represented Snyder well at this most recent tournament!

Sub with Us!
Want to make a difference in the classroom while earning extra income? Snyder ISD is looking for substitute teachers to join our team.

✨ Pay Rates:
$110 per day for degreed/certified substitutes
$90 per day for non-degreed substitutes

✨ Long-Term Assignments (20+ consecutive days in the same classroom):
$135 per day for degreed/certified substitutes
$110 per day for non-degreed substitutes

Substitutes are an important part of our schools, helping keep learning on track when teachers are out. Whether you have a degree or not, we’d love to have you in Tiger Nation!

📅 Apply today and start making an impact.