Just like the rest of the school districts in Bastrop County, and like many schools across the state, McDade ISD has been closed down since the end of spring break and will remain closed until May 4. However, instruction is continuing remotely, and like many other schools, McDade ISD is continuing to provide meals for its students. According to McDade ISD Superintendent Barbara Marchbanks, the school has been in contact with all students via email and phone several times over the past three weeks. Students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are using Google Classroom, packets and ClassDojo, an education app and ...