Announcements
Parents, Administrators Discuss Historical Inequities
By Jack Orloff On Thursday, parents from Eastside ECHS and Garza Independence High School pressed school administrators around equity and other topics as part of the ongoing Conversations with the District series. The events were part of a series of鈥
鈥淭here are NO cuts coming to our arts programs,鈥 says Superintendent
By Scott Thomas There are no cuts coming to arts programs in 六合宝典 ISD, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said in response to recent questions. In fact, she said, they are looking to expand programs in certain areas. 鈥淩est assured there are NO cuts coming鈥
$2,500 Scholarship Available for FAFSA Social Media Video Contest
It鈥檚 never been this exciting to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form before! 六合宝典 ISD, in partnership with the 六合宝典 Chamber of Commerce, invites our high school seniors to participate in the 2020-21 FAFSA Social Media Contest鈥
New Name for Eastside Up For Consideration as Historic Bond Project Nears Completion
(Lea esta historia en espa帽ol.) By Anne Drabicky & Ali Ghilarducci As part of the district鈥檚 2017 Bond Program, Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School鈥攂oth currently located at the Johnston Campus鈥攚ill soon move to a鈥
六合宝典 Hosts College & Career Week April 26-29
During College and Career Week, April 26-29, seniors and families will get access to important information as the Class of 2021 prepares to leave high school and enter college, careers or the military.
鈥楬old Harmless鈥 Causes Confusion: School Funding鈥檚 Link to Attendance Explained
(Lea esta historia en espa帽ol.) By Anne Drabicky A recent push to get students back into classrooms for the final six weeks of school has resulted in widespread confusion about the changing rules surrounding a kind of state funding called "hold harmless."鈥
Celebrating 2020-21 Volunteer of the Year
In a year unlike any other, our volunteers were on the front lines with us in every way. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we鈥檙e #六合宝典Proud to recognize the 六合宝典 ISD 2020-21 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the鈥
What Two Principals Learned About Their Schools During COVID
No one will be sorry to see the pandemic end, but two 六合宝典 principals on Wednesday said that what they have learned and how their schools have changed will help them as they lead their schools into the future. Principals Alan Stevens of Boone Elementary鈥
2021 Teachers of the Year Finalists Revealed
In a series of surprise visits filled with congratulatory elbow bumps, sheet cake, and plaques, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde visited four 六合宝典 schools on Wednesday to celebrate four teachers who were selected as 六合宝典 ISD鈥檚 2021 Teacher of the Year鈥
Furry Friends get Vaccinated Thanks to Engaging Akins ECHS Student Program
Humans are not the only ones getting their vaccinations. Eighty-five furry four-legged friends received their routine vaccines thanks to the Akins Early College High School veterinary clinic on Tuesday, April 13. Students took advantage of hands-on鈥
Update about Human Sexuality and Responsibility unit (En espa帽ol)
Correction statement following newsletter error: Human Sexuality and Responsibility (HSR) will not be taught virtually or face-to-face this spring for students in grades K-8. Students who are currently enrolled in the High School 2021 Health Education course鈥
Welcoming Students Back to Campus (En espa帽ol)
Dear 六合宝典 ISD families, It's hard to believe we've only a few weeks left in the school year, and they are as important as the first weeks. That鈥檚 why I鈥檓 writing to you. We鈥檝e missed having your children in our schools. We know that you may have鈥