We’re proud to kick off the school year by celebrating some outstanding members of our Priddy ISD family!
Teacher of the Month: Coach Derek Ahearn
Coach Ahearn is our new Athletics Director and Head Football Coach, as well as our middle school science teacher. Over the summer, he went above and beyond—cleaning, welding, and painting the storage shed used for our high jump and pole vault mats, welding shelving under the press box, and rearranging locker rooms to better serve our athletes. He brings passion and enthusiasm to coaching and teaching, and he’s already proven to be an incredible role model for our students. We are lucky to have Coach Ahearn on our team!
High School Student of the Month: Wyatt Frazier
Wyatt is a senior who wears many hats—participating in football, golf, Ag Mech, FFA Leadership and Career Development, and serving as a member of the National Honor Society. He is known for his great manners and positive attitude, making him a joy to be around. Wyatt plans to attend Western Texas College in Snyder to study Farm and Ranch Management. Keep up the amazing work, Wyatt!
Elementary Student of the Month: Camila "Cami" Sanchez
Cami is a 5th grader who was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Ellis. She is a bright light on campus—always polite, helpful to others, and showing excellent attendance. Cami loves playing soccer and is a wonderful example of kindness and responsibility at Priddy Elementary.
Join us in congratulating Coach Ahearn, Wyatt, and Cami for their hard work and dedication. You make us #PriddyProud!
Teacher of the Month: Coach Derek Ahearn
Coach Ahearn is our new Athletics Director and Head Football Coach, as well as our middle school science teacher. Over the summer, he went above and beyond—cleaning, welding, and painting the storage shed used for our high jump and pole vault mats, welding shelving under the press box, and rearranging locker rooms to better serve our athletes. He brings passion and enthusiasm to coaching and teaching, and he’s already proven to be an incredible role model for our students. We are lucky to have Coach Ahearn on our team!
High School Student of the Month: Wyatt Frazier
Wyatt is a senior who wears many hats—participating in football, golf, Ag Mech, FFA Leadership and Career Development, and serving as a member of the National Honor Society. He is known for his great manners and positive attitude, making him a joy to be around. Wyatt plans to attend Western Texas College in Snyder to study Farm and Ranch Management. Keep up the amazing work, Wyatt!
Elementary Student of the Month: Camila "Cami" Sanchez
Cami is a 5th grader who was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Ellis. She is a bright light on campus—always polite, helpful to others, and showing excellent attendance. Cami loves playing soccer and is a wonderful example of kindness and responsibility at Priddy Elementary.
Join us in congratulating Coach Ahearn, Wyatt, and Cami for their hard work and dedication. You make us #PriddyProud!
The 7th graders got to get their hands on some silk flowers today to start learning about floral design!
REMINDER! School gets out at 3:45 P.M. every day this year, even on Fridays.
4th grade is working hard to master their multiplication charts!
More Staff!
Mr. Bingham
Band Teacher
35 Years Teaching Music
5th Year Being a Pirate
Band Teacher
35 Years Teaching Music
5th Year Being a Pirate
2025 Cross Country Schedule
Pirate Nation—our football T-shirt online store is live! 🎉
Place your orders by Sunday, August 24. All proceeds go toward Homecoming festivities—let’s show our spirit and support our students!
Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/priddy_pirate_football/shop/home
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️🏈
First Day Of School!
Our teachers are amazing! Here's to a great school year!
📣 Important Attendance Reminder for Parents & Students!
📚 Priddy ISD Compulsory Attendance Policy & Truancy Prevention
To support student success and meet the 90% attendance requirement, Priddy ISD will enforce the following attendance guidelines for the 2025–2026 school year:
🕒 Documentation Requirement:
Parents/students have 2 school days to provide appropriate documentation to excuse any absence. Daily phone calls will be made to families when students are absent.
📅 Unexcused Absence Consequences (Per Semester):
1st – 2nd Unexcused Absence: 1 day of detention
3rd Unexcused Absence: Notification letter + 1 day of detention
4th Unexcused Absence: 1 day of detention
5th Unexcused Absence: Notification letter + ISS or Friday School
6th – 7th Unexcused Absence: ISS or Friday School
8th – 9th Unexcused Absence: Friday School
10th Unexcused Absence: Truancy filed with the court
🚫 Missed Friday School = No Extra-Curriculars
Students who do not attend assigned Friday School will be ineligible to participate or attend any school extra-curricular activities or events until it is completed. Additional Friday Schools may be assigned at the discretion of administration.
📝 Absence Notes Policy:
Priddy ISD will accept up to 3 parent notes per semester for illness.
After 3, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
2 partial-day absences = 1 full-day absence
❗Unexcused Absences Include:
Oversleeping
Alarm failure
Missing the bus
Car trouble
Family vacations
Absence without a valid parent/doctor note
✅ Excused Absences Include:
Medical appointments (with documentation)
Court appearances
Religious observances
Military-related absences
Approved extracurriculars
College visits (approved)
Let’s work together to ensure our students are on track and ready to succeed! 💪
If you have questions, please contact the school office.
📚 Priddy ISD Compulsory Attendance Policy & Truancy Prevention
To support student success and meet the 90% attendance requirement, Priddy ISD will enforce the following attendance guidelines for the 2025–2026 school year:
🕒 Documentation Requirement:
Parents/students have 2 school days to provide appropriate documentation to excuse any absence. Daily phone calls will be made to families when students are absent.
📅 Unexcused Absence Consequences (Per Semester):
1st – 2nd Unexcused Absence: 1 day of detention
3rd Unexcused Absence: Notification letter + 1 day of detention
4th Unexcused Absence: 1 day of detention
5th Unexcused Absence: Notification letter + ISS or Friday School
6th – 7th Unexcused Absence: ISS or Friday School
8th – 9th Unexcused Absence: Friday School
10th Unexcused Absence: Truancy filed with the court
🚫 Missed Friday School = No Extra-Curriculars
Students who do not attend assigned Friday School will be ineligible to participate or attend any school extra-curricular activities or events until it is completed. Additional Friday Schools may be assigned at the discretion of administration.
📝 Absence Notes Policy:
Priddy ISD will accept up to 3 parent notes per semester for illness.
After 3, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
2 partial-day absences = 1 full-day absence
❗Unexcused Absences Include:
Oversleeping
Alarm failure
Missing the bus
Car trouble
Family vacations
Absence without a valid parent/doctor note
✅ Excused Absences Include:
Medical appointments (with documentation)
Court appearances
Religious observances
Military-related absences
Approved extracurriculars
College visits (approved)
Let’s work together to ensure our students are on track and ready to succeed! 💪
If you have questions, please contact the school office.
Reminder for Parents!
We will open the doors for breakfast at 7:10 AM. The first bell rings at 7:45 AM, and school officially starts at 7:50 AM.
If your child would like to enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast, please make sure they arrive early. 🍎🥣
Thank you for helping us start the day right! 🌞📚
We will open the doors for breakfast at 7:10 AM. The first bell rings at 7:45 AM, and school officially starts at 7:50 AM.
If your child would like to enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast, please make sure they arrive early. 🍎🥣
Thank you for helping us start the day right! 🌞📚
Meet the Pirates!
Tonight’s Meet the Teacher event was a huge success! Thank you, parents, for coming out and showing your support. We can’t wait to kick off the school year tomorrow—get a good night’s rest! Go Pirates!
Tonight’s Meet the Teacher event was a huge success! Thank you, parents, for coming out and showing your support. We can’t wait to kick off the school year tomorrow—get a good night’s rest! Go Pirates!
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Welcome Back PIRATES!!!!!
Hello from your NHS Advisor! Join us for our first meeting of the year.
Attention Priddy ISD Parents and Students!
Pictures from todays scavenger hunt! 🏴☠️
