Homecoming & Friday Night Highlights
What an incredible Homecoming Week! The school spirit was off the charts, and Friday night ended with an exciting Angleton football win! Thank you to all our students, families, and staff who brought the energy and cheered on our team.
What’s Happening Next Week
Monday, October 5
Rancho PTO Meeting: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday, October 7
PALS Meeting: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 8
4th Grade Music Program Doors Open: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
4th Grade Music Program: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday, October 9
Duct Tape Mrs. Gay! 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Save the Date: Fall Break!
No School: October 12 – 16, 2026
Enjoy a restful, safe, and fun Fall Break with your families!
Step Right Up! National School Lunch Week (Oct 5–9)
Get ready for "The Greatest Lunch Show on Earth!" October 5th–9th is National School Lunch Week, and this year’s theme is Cafeteria Circus!
Our amazing Angleton ISD Child Nutrition team has planned a fun, circus-themed menu for the entire week. Our kitchens and serving areas will be fully decorated to bring the circus spirit to life while keeping healthy choices center stage.
Fueled by Love Everyday, Every meal, Every WILDCAT!
Upcoming Events & Fall Fun
Trunk-or-Treat Candy Drive: Race for Ice Cream!
Collection Dates: October 5 – October 27
Calling all Rancho families—the race for ice cream is ON! We are collecting candy donations for our upcoming Indoor Trunk-or-Treat.
The Prize: The classroom that donates the most candy wins an ICE CREAM PARTY!
How to Help: Send sweet treats to school with your student to help their class take the top spot!
Rancho's Uncarved Pumpkin Contest
It’s time to think outside the carving box! Rancho Isabella is hosting an Uncarved Pumpkin Contest. Paint it, dress it up, or accessorize—just remember: NO CARVING! We can't wait to see the incredible creativity our Wildcats bring to school.
Bring Pumpkins Starting: October 26
Voting Day: October 30
Important: Please label your pumpkin with your child's first and last name and grade level!
Leave Your Mark: The Rancho Legacy Book Club
Formerly known as the Birthday Book Club.
Want to celebrate your child in a way that lasts for years to come? Join the Rancho Legacy Book Club and leave a little piece of your Wildcat in our library!
Choose a brand-new book for our library in honor of your child. A special sticker will be placed inside the front cover with your child's name, creating a lasting reminder that they helped grow the Rancho library.
Why Participate?
Celebrate a birthday, a first day at Rancho, a stellar report card, Teacher Appreciation, or simply honor your child "just because"!
Legacy Members Receive:
đź“– A personalized donor sticker placed inside the book
đź“Ł A shout-out on the morning announcements
🎉 An invitation to our End-of-Year Legacy Book Club Bash
How to donate a book and join the Rancho Legacy Book Club:
Pick a book: bit.ly/4saNbV1
Fill out the form: bit.ly/ribookclub
Give a book. Honor a child. Leave a legacy.
PTO Corner & Reminders
Next PTO Meeting: Monday, October 5th at 4:45 PM.
Connect & Volunteer: Visit the Rancho PTO Webpage or email ranchopto100@gmail.com to ask questions or sign up to volunteer.
Birthday Marquee ($10): Display your child's name on the school marquee for their birthday week (or half-birthday for summer dates)! Forms and cash/check payments are due the Monday before their assigned week. Please see PTO webpage for more information and printable forms.
Lost and Found
Online Lost & Found: Missing jackets, water bottles, or gear? Check bit.ly/rancholostandfound to reclaim your child's lost items!