Month: September 2021
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD is featuring stories that highlight different aspects of Hispanic culture. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ High School assistant principal Juan Negrete is extremely excited about National Hispanic Heritage Month. Negrete moved to the U.S. when he was just 14 years old, after being born and raised in the tiny…
Duff Elementary physical education teacher Matt Bostick isn’t above props, and he proves that with his latest Workout Wednesday exercise plan. To start the second six weeks, Bostick wants everyone to get a soccer ball or any other ball and incorporate that into the exercise routine. In his Soccer Ball Workout, Bostick has four exercises…
The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD is hiring special education teaching assistants! Join one of the most successful school districts in the Metroplex with a team motivated to succeed! You’ll enjoy a rewarding position helping special education teachers and students along with good benefits and training for the job. Teaching Assistants in the Special Education department help students…
Xello, the online program that helps ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD students prepare for college and career, is back for the 2021-22 school year and bigger than ever. Instead of having one Student Access Day like the district had last year, the district will have a pair of Xello Access Days this Thursday, Sept. 30, and Friday, Oct.…
It has been said that to become an expert, a person must practice their craft for approximately 10,000 hours. While some may learn a bit faster and some may take a bit longer, this number seems to be the average and equated to about 90 minutes a day for 20 years. Consider how routine this…
Ashworth Elementary celebrated International Day of Peace alongside members of the south ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community with decorative pinwheels and performances on the front lawn. The United Nations and countries around the world observe the day annually on Sept. 21 to encourage peace and non-violence. Pinwheels for Peace was started in 2005 by two Florida art teachers…
It’s Tabata time for Workout Wednesday with Duff Elementary teacher Matt Bostick. And, no, Tabata isn’t a synonym for pain. It’s just a lot of high-intensity workout in a short amount of time. Luckily for our virtual learners, Bostick is here to demonstrate the correct way to get a lot of workout done in a…
As soon as Monica C. walked through the doors of Lamar High School’s cafeteria this past Saturday afternoon, she was greeted with applause. After all, only an hour earlier, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and Lamar principal Andy Hagman had stopped by her apartment. Joining the men were school board member Aaron Reich and…
 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD is featuring stories that highlight different aspects of Hispanic culture. Wimbish World Language Academy knows there is no better way to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month than with a festive celebration for students, parents and staff. Hispanic Heritage Month aims to recognize the history,…
Apparently, the strenuous circuit workout Duff Elementary physical education teacher Matt Bostick went through last week didn’t wear him out because he’s back for more. Workout Wednesday, which is designed for the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD virtual learners, is back again this week with Bostick focusing on everyone’s favorite exercise – cardio workouts. Bostick, who has become…