Carlos F. Truan Middle School

💛🖤 ATTENTION, YELLOW JACKET FAMILIES! 🏈

Edcouch-Elsa ISD will have an EARLY RELEASE on Friday, November 13, 2026, as our Yellow Jackets head to Robstown for the football playoffs!

⏰ Early Release Times:

Secondary Schools: 11:30 AM

Elementary Schools: 12:30 PM

All Staff: Dismissed by 3:00 PM

Thank you for your continued support as we cheer on our Yellow Jackets in the playoffs!

🏈💛 GO JACKETS! Y QUE VIVA LA MÁQUINA! 🖤💛

GOLDEN JACKET OF THE MONTH! 🖤💛🏆

🌟 This month's spotlight shines on David Perez from our EEISD Technology Department!

While many were enjoying their weekend, David went above and beyond by coming in to ensure that all EEISD campuses were prepared for this week's benchmark testing.

His dedication, hard work, and willingness to go the extra mile demonstrate the commitment that makes our EEISD team so special.

👏 Thank you, David, for your outstanding service and for always putting our students and staff first! Your efforts behind the scenes do not go unnoticed.

Congratulations on being recognized as our Golden Jacket of the Month! 🏆

💛🖤 Once a Jacket, Always a Jacket!

🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE | Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Edcouch-Elsa ISD is closely monitoring the potential for inclement weather expected October 1st and 2nd and any possible impacts to our schools and district operations.
The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our priority. We encourage our Yellow Jacket community to stay weather aware and continue monitoring our official social media pages for any updates, alerts, or changes.
Please stay safe, Yellow Jacket Nation! 💛🖤

🎉🖤💛 A HISTORIC STINGER CELEBRATION! 💛🖤🎉
Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Victoria Rangel, a first-time TIA recipient, as she receives her very first Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) check! 🐝✨💰
This recognition represents more than a check—it celebrates the dedication, hard work, and positive impact Ms. Rangel makes in the lives of her students each and every day.
Ms. Rangel, congratulations on this incredible professional milestone! Your commitment to excellence is something our entire CFT Stinger family can be proud of. We are honored to celebrate this moment with you and look forward to many more accomplishments ahead! 🏆

Message to EEISD Parents

A Message to Parents

EEISD Confirms All Campuses Are Clear and Secure

CFT Parents: STAAR RLA is scheduled for tomorrow, April 8, 2025. We know every child is well-prepared to take the state mandated exam. Please have your son/daughter get a good night rest. Also ensure that your son/daughter arrives to school by 8:00 a.m. to have breakfast. No backpacks will be allowed. Padres de CFT: El examen STAAR RLA está programado para mañana, 8 de abril de 2025. Sabemos que todos los niños están bien preparados para presentar el examen estatal obligatorio. Por favor, asegúrense de que su hijo/a descanse bien por la noche. También asegúrense de que su hijo/a llegue a la escuela a las 8:00 a. m. para desayunar. No se permiten mochilas.

Attention Parents, Saturday Academy for tomorrow, March 29, 2025 has been CANCELLED due to weather conditions. Thank you for understanding.

CFT Parents: The STAAR state testing is coming up next month. Please ensure your son/daughter attends school regularly to take advantage of the review sessions teachers are delivering. Padres de CFT: El examen estatal STAAR se realizará el próximo mes. Por favor, asegúrense de que su hijo/a asista a la escuela regularmente para aprovechar las sesiones de repaso que imparten los maestros.

CFT Parents: We will be administring state TELPAS testing beginning tomorrow 3/5/25 and 3/6/25. Please ensure that your child arrives to school by 8:00 a.m. Padres de CFT: Estaremos presentando pruebas del estado TELPAS a partir de mañana Marzo 5 y 6. Asegúrese de que su hijo llegue a la escuela a timepo a las 8:00 a. m.

Attention Carlos F. Truan Parents: Dress Code is being enforced. 7th grade students must wear gray shirt with jeans. 8th grade students must wear black shirt with jeans . Not Allowed: Crop tops, pajamas, torn jeans, joggers , beanies, & crocs. Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately . Thank you! Atención padres de Carlos F. Truan: Se está haciendo cumplir el código de vestimenta. Los estudiantes de 7mo grado deben usar camisa gris con jeans. Los estudiantes de 8vo grado deben usar camisa negra con jeans. No permitido: blusas cortas, pijamas, jeans rotos, joggers, gorros y sandalias. Por favor asegúrese de que los estudiantes estén vestidos apropiadamente. Gracias

Attention Carlos F. Truan Parents: Dress Code is being enforced. 7th grade students must wear gray shirt with jeans. 8th grade students must wear black shirt with jeans . Not Allowed: Crop tops, pajamas, torn jeans, joggers , beanies, & crocs. Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately . Thank you! Atención padres de Carlos F. Truan: Se está haciendo cumplir el código de vestimenta. Los estudiantes de 7mo grado deben usar camisa gris con jeans. Los estudiantes de 8vo grado deben usar camisa negra con jeans. No permitido: blusas cortas, pijamas, jeans rotos, joggers, gorros y sandalias. Por favor asegúrese de que los estudiantes estén vestidos apropiadamente. Gracias

A big Congratulations goes out to our Carlos Truan 7th and 8th grade "B" Teams on closing out their season with an Undefeated Record and the District Championship!

Attention CFT Parents, Carlos F. Truan Jr. High School will be administering Benchmarks starting tomorrow December 9th through Thursday, December 12th. Please ensure that your child is present every day and on time to take this important assessments. Thank you. Atencion padres de CFT, La escuela secundaria Carlos F. Truan Jr. administrará los puntos de referencia a partir de mañana 9 de diciembre hasta el jueves 12 de diciembre. Asegúrese de que su hijo esté presente todos los días y a tiempo para presentar estas importantes evaluaciónes. Gracias

🎶🎻 Join us for an enchanting evening of music! 🎻🎶 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Building Featuring the incredible talents of EE Mariachi Juvenil Azteca 🎤🎶, showcasing 6th-12th grade mariachi students. Come support our young musicians and celebrate the holiday season with the vibrant sounds of mariachi! 🌟🎺 🎵 See you there! 🎵

🎄✨ Join Us for the Edcouch-Elsa Christmas Parade! 🎶🎺 Get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with us as the Carlos Truan and Edcouch-Elsa Marching Bands fill the streets with festive cheer! 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of music, lights, and holiday fun. Don’t miss out on this magical community event! 🎅🎷

🎶✨ Join Us for a Magical Evening of Music! ✨🎶 🎷 Edcouch-Elsa ISD proudly presents our Winter Band Concert! 🎺 🎼 Featuring performances by: Ybarra Middle School Truan Jr. High Estudiantina Edcouch-Elsa High School Band 📅 Date: December 17th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Let’s come together to celebrate the season with the incredible talent of our students! 🎄🎵 We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉🐷 4th Annual Showmanship Clinic & Toy Drive Success! 🎁✨ The Edcouch-Elsa FFA hosted its 4th Annual Showmanship Clinic on December 3, 2024, and it was a huge success! 🙌 Presented by Mr. Joe Carter, this event brought students together to showcase their hogs and develop their showmanship skills. Buckles were awarded to outstanding participants in four divisions: Seniors, Intermediate, Junior Intermediate, and Junior, including Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Third Overall Showman. 🏆👏 This clinic wasn’t just about showmanship—it also served as our annual toy drive, where participants donated new toys to bring holiday cheer to students in the Edcouch-Elsa School District. 🎄❤️ A big thank you to Mr. JJ Garza, Mr. AJ Garza, and the entire FFA chapter for their hard work in making this event a memorable experience for everyone involved. 💪✨ Thank you to all who participated and supported this event. Together, we’re making a difference—both in the arena and in our community! 💛💙