Announcements
LBJ Fire Academy Instructor Named 'Champion of the Year'
The Career and Technology Association of Texas has recognized Danny Wynn as the Area IV Champion of the Year.Wynn has been an instructor at the LBJ High School Fire Academy for nine years and has worked for the ϱ Fire Department since 2001. CTAT…
Board to Determine How to Fill District 7 Trustee Vacancy
The recent death of District 7 Trustee Robert Schneider has triggered inquiries about the resulting responsibilities of the ϱ ISD Board of Trustees. The board will meet Aug. 10 to discuss its options and determine next steps.The board may fill the…
Athletics Director Leal Anderson Earns Regional Recognition
The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association recently presented ϱ ISD Athletics Director Leal Anderson with the Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year award.“I am truly honored and thankful to receive this award,” Anderson said. “I just…
ϱ Trustee Robert Schneider Remembered as Champion for Public Schools
It is with great sadness that ϱ ISD announces the passing of Trustee Robert Schneider, who passed away this morning at his home, surrounded by his family. "Trustee Schneider was a tireless champion of public schools and a stalwart advocate for the…
ϱ Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Aug. 12
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, ϱ ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all…
Something to Sing About: PAC Receives Top Sustainability Rating
ϱ Energy Green Building announced Monday that the ϱ ISD Performing Arts Center has received an AEGB 5-Star Rating. The rating is AEGB's highest honor and is awarded to buildings that show a considerable commitment to sustainable design and…
ϱ High's Sebastian Espinoza One of Five Texas PTA Award Recipients
Texas PTA has named ϱ High School teacher Sebastian Espinoza as Secondary Teacher of the Year. Every year, the association honors five Texas teachers who dedicate their time and service to students while recognizing the mission and purpose of Texas PTA.
White House Honors Rodriguez Elementary School Teacher as 'Champion of Change'
Maria Dominguez, a first-grade bilingual teacher at Rodriguez Elementary School, has been chosen by the White House as a Champion of Change for her efforts helping undocumented ϱ ISD students apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status.
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Yokum, with ϱ Partners in Education
Every year, ϱ Partners in Education trains more than 1,500 community volunteers to be classroom coaches and mentors throughout ϱ ISD.Karen Yokum, an electrical engineer at IBM, has volunteered with APIE as an eighth-grade math classroom coach for…
ϱ ISD, Scouts Partner for STEAM Camp
More than 350 students recently got the chance to spend a week exploring what STEAM can offer—designing toys, taking photos, programming robots and growing plants hydroponically.ϱ ISD partnered with the regional councils of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts…
Reminder: Wear ϱ Badges or Visitors’ Passes
When visiting ϱ schools or administrative offices, please remember that the district requires employee badges or visitors’ passes be worn and visible at all times.Visitors to schools must check in at the front office. Visitors to the Carruth Administration…
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-…