Petersburg ISD

2023 Football Pap Rally Themes

We are so excited about this upcoming school year! We look forward to seeing each one of you! #GoBuffs

Petersburg ISD Registration Information NEW STUDENT Registration will start on Tuesday, August 1st from 9am-3pm in the Campus Office. Please bring: •Birth Certificate •Shot Record •Social Security Card •Proof of residence •Parents/Guardians Drivers license •Parents/Guardians Proof of income (Pre-K Students only) (This will be for those students that are NEW to our district) Online Registration will be open Tuesday, August 1st for returning students. Everyone is encouraged to register online at this time. (This will be for students who are already attending or have attended PISD)

Petersburg ISD School Supply List for 2023-2024 is now ready! Paper copies can be picked up at Porter Drug on Main Street. Thank you!

Same Heart & Hustle, Different Role Petersburg ISD would like to congratulate Mrs. Noemi Ortiz on her new role as school secretary. Mrs. Ortoz has served Buffalo Nation for the past 14 years. She has served as PreK assistant, PE teacher, and Music teacher. "I have worked as a part of the Buffalo Nation family for 14 years. I have deep roots in our community, My husband, Juan, and I are both PHS alumni. We also have a son, Juan Eduardo, who is a 2020 PHS graduate and twin daughters, Brianna and Kianna, who are seniors this year. It is very exciting for me to start a new opportunity as one of our school secretaries. This is where my heart is and I look forward to continuing to serve Buffalo Nation." ~ Mrs. Ortiz Congratulations, Mrs. Ortiz! We love and appreciate you! Best wishes on a fantastic school year! 🖤💛🏆🖤💛🦬

Petersburg ISD Names New Secondary Principal Buffalo Nation would like to welcome Michelle Stuart as our new secondary principal. Mrs. Stuart comes to us from Levelland ISD where she served faithfully with passion and diligence. With her experience, she brings fresh ideas and a track record of excellence. "Hello, fellow Buffaloes! I am so excited to work with all of you next school year. I am a Lubbock native and Texas Tech graduate. I have been married to my husband, Reagan, for 29 years this summer. We are the proud parents of two adult daughters, Ellen and Emily. I have been in education for most of my life, having taught High School Sciences as well as being an Assistant Principal. I thank Mr. Newberry and the school board for giving me the opportunity to serve our community, students, and teachers. Go Buffs!" ~ Mrs. Stuart Congratulations, Mrs. Stuart! Welcome to Buffalo Nation! We are excited to have you on our team! 💛🖤

Buffalo Nation would like to welcome Evaristo Orozco to our team! Mr. Orozco will be helping out with our school maintenance and grounds. He is a 2006 PHS graduate. Mr. Orozco is married to Minerva Orozco and they have three children attending Petersburg ISD. Aryanna will be a senior, Maximus will be in 8th grade, and Julius will start Junior High as a 6th grader. "I am happy to be here and look forward to the years to come." - Mr. Orozco. One quick drive around the school and you will see the outstanding job Mr. Orozco has been doing this summer. Mr. Orozco, we are glad you are on our Black & Gold team and appreciate all the work you have put in this summer. Welcome to Petersburg ISD!

Congratulations to Nurse Penne, Mr. Lacey, and Mr. Thompson for serving Petersburg ISD for 5 years. We appreciate your love, commitment, and dedication to Buffalo Nation! Thank you all for everything that you do!

💛 10 years of filling in where needed. 🖤 10 years of stepping up and taking the lead. 💛 10 years of putting her whole heart in everything she does at PISD. 🖤 10 years of heart, hustle, and love for the Black & Gold. Congratulations to Christy Griggs on reaching 10 years of service at Buffalo Nation! Ms. Christy dives straight in and makes everything better. Her passion and heart show in everything she does. Thank you, Ms. Griggs, for being such a valuable part of our Petersburg ISD team! We appreciate you! 🖤💛

10 years of service equals lots of students impacted by Miss Samantha Roden. Miss Samantha has blessed Petersburg ISD for the past ten years. She has served as a PreK and Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, PreK3 Teacher, and currently serves as our district's Registrar. Her true example of The Buffalo Way Everyday makes her such a priceless asset to our school and community. Thank you, Miss Samantha, for your heart, hustle and commitment to Buffalo Nation! We appreciate you and are so glad you are on our team!

10 years packed full of heart, hustle, dedication, and excellence! 🖤💛 Congratulations to Mrs. Minerva Orozco on 10 years of The Buffalo Way Everyday! Mrs. Orozco started out as our secondary librarian and has moved into the huge role of overseeing our district technology. Thank you for putting your heart into everything you do for our students, staff, and school! We appreciate your service to the Black and Gold!

💛 30 years of warm and tasty meals 🖤 30 years of different student faces 💛 30 years of heart and dedication Congratulations to Christine Campos for hitting the 30 year mark at Petersburg ISD. Mrs. Campos has served all of those years in our school cafeteria. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! We appreciate your commitment to Buffalo Nation!

On May 19th, several employees were honored for their years of service to Petersburg ISD. Leading the stampede at 35 years is Mrs. Dianne Taylor. She has served as computer aide, secondary librarian, and secondary secretary. Mrs. Taylor's kind, patient heart, diligence, and commitment to our school, students and staff are all greatly appreciated. Mrs. Taylor is also retiring this year. Thank you for your love and dedication to the Black and Gold! We love you!

Spring 2023 STAAR Reporting Timelines

2023 Summer Lunch Menus! May 22nd - June 23rd 11:30-12:30pm Please enter through Front Door Main Entrance Doors #1 into the commons area. No food will be allowed to leave the building.

Happy School Nurse Day to our favorite nurse!!!! Thank you, Nurse Penne, for keeping us well informed, safe, and healthy! We LOVE you!

Petersburg ISD Names New Elementary Principal Buffalo Nation would like to welcome Krista Ellison as our new elementary principal. Ms. Ellison comes to us from Happy ISD where she served faithfully with a heart full of passion for her staff, students and community. She brings new ideas and a track record of excellence with her. "Dear Petersburg Community, Parents, Staff, and Students, My name is Krista Ellison. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you in the role of Elementary Principal for the upcoming school year of 2023-2024! I am a small-town girl from the rural community of Lockney, Texas so I know all too well the many benefits and experiences to be gained from a small school. I have two rambunctious boys, Karson (7) and Kreyton (5) who keep me busy. Between them, we spend much of our time playing golf and baseball, fishing, and getting into mischief. My family and I are very excited to be moving back in this direction. It is already starting to feel like home! In this short time, I’ve already had the opportunity to meet many staff members, students, and community members. I couldn’t be more impressed with the caliber of the people in this community. Petersburg ISD is a school of prominent reputation and I am excited to be a part of that continuous growth and success. I look forward to partnering with you in your child’s educational experience. The highlight of this job is interacting with students and watching them grow beyond their expectations. In the coming months, I look forward to getting to know each of YOU! Thank you for welcoming my family and I! 2023-2024 is going to be an EXCELLENT school year!" Go Buffs!! Krista Ellison Congratulations, Ms. Ellison! Welcome to Buffalo Nation! We are excited to have you on our team! 🖤💛

Happy Lunch Hero Day to the BEST!!! We appreciate you all!!! Thank you for putting your heart into every meal! Buffalo Nation is blessed to have each of you! 🖤💛🖤💛

Way to go, Caylee!!! 💛🖤💛🖤 Caylee Kattner, an 8th grader at Petersburg Junior High, scored a 26 on her very first ACT test. We are so excited and proud of this amazing achievement. The national average for juniors and seniors is a score of 20. A score of 26 will already qualify her for many scholarships and admission to several universities once she is a senior. Caylee, your diligence and excellent work ethic are serving you well. On top of her intelligence and drive, Caylee has a heart of pure GOLD! She is a friend to everyone around her and respectful to peers, staff, and community members. 🏆🏆🔥🔥💛🖤 Congratulations, Caylee! We are super proud of you!

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Samantha Mena!!!🖤💛🖤🔥🔥 Samantha has been awarded the prestigious Lubbock Hispanic Association of Women $2000 Scholarship! This award was based on Samantha's high grade point average, essay, and great character! This scholarship was formed to help young ladies across the region fulfill their dreams of a college education. We appreciate their support of our students. Samantha, you are proof that if you want something, you go get it! We are so proud of you! Best wishes in all you do!