Announcements
New COVID-19 testing method allows for safer classrooms
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD could test more students for COVID-19 via a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial. Why it matters: This new approach — called pooled testing — could allow ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD to target campuses where students…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD looking for feedback via pre-K Survey (En Español)
Families can let ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD know what they think about pre-K through a survey. Why it matters: ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is looking to improve the pre-K experience — from enrollment processes to communications and beyond. This survey will give us the data on where we need…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Hosts College Prep Week (En Español)
It's never too early to start thinking about college. That's why ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD will be hosting Go Get It Week starting Monday, Oct. 18, where campuses will engage elementary, middle, and high school students about college awareness. During the week, students…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Police awarded grant to elevate mental health crisis responses
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Police Department was awarded a $248,245 grant from the ​​U.S. Department of Justice to hire its own Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Previews How Data Is Used To Engage Underserved Communities In Long-Range Planning
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD families got a preview on Tuesday of how data is being used for ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD’s long-range planning, which could determine which improvements and new facilities are included in the next bond. “Long-range planning helps us anticipate student…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD AP Test Scores remain consistent despite COVID disruption
The recent release of Advance Placement testing scores revealed that despite COVID-19 disruptions, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD students passed their AP exams at a similar rate to the last two years. The Advanced Placement program is offered in all ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD high…
New tests measure student growth through adaptive technology
At your next parent-teacher conference, you may discuss results from a new test at ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD called the MAP Growth, which is given to students in elementary school. This test is new to many families because it’s only the second year ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD has…
Sadler Means YWLA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with KVUE Meteorologist
KVUE meteorologist Mariel Ruiz said she is passionate about helping young women pursue careers in science, and that’s what led her to talking with students at Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy on September 24, as part of their Hispanic Heritage…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more…
Celebrate your principal on National Principals Month (En español)
Send an e-card to your school principal to show them how much you appreciate them on this National Principals Month.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä.TV Nominated for Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the Second Time in Three Years
ÁùºÏ±¦µä.TV is nominated for a Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the second time in three years. ÁùºÏ±¦µä.TV snagged their nomination for their video Source to School: Inside ÁùºÏ±¦µä Food Services, a behind-the-scenes look at ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD's award-winning food service…
Reading Academies begin as ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD focuses on improving reading
Storytime isn’t a relaxing event in Priscilla Ayala-O’Neal’s bilingual kindergarten class at Odom Elementary School. We caught up with Ms. Ayala-O’Neal when she was reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or in their case, Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres…