WELCOME

We want to thank you for visiting our district website. We hope this will be a great place to find information, resources, and give you a sense of what it is like to be a part of the Ferris ISD family.

We are honored you have entrusted us with your children's educational development. If there is anything we can do to support you, please let us know.

OUR MISSION

Ferris ISD is proud to be a partner with the City of Ferris in securing a brighter future for our community. We understand the vital role education plays in the strength and vitality of our country; and we are committed to providing our young people with educational and extra-curricular opportunities that will foster their growth and development. From the classroom to the gridiron and from the band hall to the ag farm, our Yellowjackets are sharpening their skills to compete on a world stage.

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    • NEWS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
    12/16/2020
    District Christmas Card Contest winners announced
    Congratulations to our 2020 contest's award recipients!
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    09/16/2020
    What Happens When There's a Positive Case?
    In this video, Superintendent Hartman details the district's handling of a positive COVID case on a campus.
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    09/04/2020
    A Message from the Superintendent
    Please watch this video in which Superintendent Hartman describes the response protocols the District has put in place to ensure a safe and healthy return to school.
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    08/06/2020
    Ferris ISD Parent Virtual Town Hall
    For those that were unable to attend Tuesday night's virtual town hall meeting, a recording has been made available via the district's YouTube channel.
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    08/05/2020
    COVID Response Guideline Manual
    As a school district, Ferris Independent School District looks forward to welcoming students back to school on August 12, 2020. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our district will continue to provide excellent education to our students, which will include both in-person and digital/online/remote learning environments. As the public health crisis continues, we have been planning for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year with a focus on the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, visitors, and community.
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    08/03/2020
    2020-21 Device Distribution
    Please see the embedded document for pickup dates and times.
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    07/27/2020
    Lee Longino Elementary School Dedication
    Congratulations to Board Secretary Mr. Lee Longino on being honored for his 4 decades of service to Ferris ISD.
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    07/22/2020
    Ferris ISD's Response to Coronavirus
    Last night the Board of Trustees received updated return to school recommendations necessitated by current public health guidance from state, regional, and county officials. These recommendations are based on the current infection rates and community spread of COVID-19 in our community, Ellis County and the greater DFW area.
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    THANK YOU!

    Thank you for being a part of our school district. We look forward to another great year and hope nothing but the best for you and your family during this school year. Please help us, as a community, to strive to be the best in all we do. Parents and students must be active members of a school district to make it a success. We want to be the best and we want you to help us be the best. Through our combined efforts we will help ensure that your child is ready for college and the work force.

    Partnerships help bring about change and progress. We hope that you, your teacher, your school, and our entire school district can work together to make our students well-rounded, productive citizens. Our staff looks forward to a great year working with you for your child's success!

    Sincerely,

    The Ferris ISD Leadership Team

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    SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

    We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment. Students in Ferris ISD need to know that they are loved, valued, and appreciated by district leadership and our support team. Being able to talk directly with the students and hear their first-hand perspective is one of the very best parts of my job.

    James Hartman