Year: 2023
Pre-K launches students on their educational journey Today was the very first day of school ever for bunches of 3- and 4-year-olds in the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD. It was probably a little hard for them – and their parents – to head off to pre-K for the first time. But they’re going to love it. And…
Tips to make it a great day School starts tomorrow!  Here are five tips to help you and your kids have a great first day back at school in the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD.  Get a Head Start Back to school eve is just as important as the first day of school. Take some time to…
Among top 5% of visual arts programs As a district that believes every child deserves a well-rounded education embedded in the arts, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD has earned the 2023 Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award. The honor goes to districts that are among the top 5% of visual arts programs in the state. It…
Pre-K and kindergarten teachers unite ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten teachers are ready to rock and roll. With the start of the new school year just days away, they gathered together this week for a conference full of professional learning and motivation to ensure a great beginning to the new school year. But this conference…
Be prepared for the first day Sending your littlest learner to the first day of school is a milestone like no other. Whether it’s their first day in pre-K or they’re starting kindergarten, sending your baby off can seem scary and unpredictable. But you and your child are in good hands in the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD.…
Kickoff prepares kids for start of school ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s annual Back to School Kickoff has grown considerably over the years. How much? When the doors opened at 8 a.m. on Aug. 5, many families waiting to snag backpacks, get haircuts and learn about other school-related necessities were already lined up and stretching around a corner…
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s health sciences career pathway just became much more interesting thanks to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. The JET Grant The JET program provides grants to purchase and install equipment necessary for the development of career and technical education (CTE) courses or programs that lead to a license, certificate or…
Career Exploration Camp a big hit Career Exploration Camp was the place to be for incoming ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD junior high students as the camp gave students hands-on experience in career paths such as culinary arts, interior design, arts, construction and much more. The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD career and technical education department (CTE) partnered with the guidance…
School librarians are librarians all year long – even during the summer. That’s certainly true of Williams Elementary librarian Amy Haynes. She’s been Williams’ librarian for 13 years and is always trying to get her students to read – even on Saturdays in July. In fact, on four Saturdays last month, Haynes set up a…
Board hears update on TEA accountability changes ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 3, 2023 – the first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year – is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. This is an exciting and busy time of year. With the first day of school –…