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AISD Board Approves Future Name of Athens Intermediate

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

The Athens ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night to change the name of Athens Intermediate School to Central Athens Elementary, effective the beginning of next school year. The change is part of the planned elementary campus realignment, which was announced in August for the 2015-2016 school year.

Bel Air and South Athens elementaries have reached capacity, while Athens Intermediate — which currently houses fourth- and fifth-grade — has room to grow. Consequently, Athens Intermediate will become an elementary campus next year, and Bel Air, South Athens and the newly named Central Athens will each house pre-K through fifth grade. Continue reading “AISD Board Approves Future Name of Athens Intermediate”

AHS Teacher Hemann Selected as ‘Educator of Distinction’

Athens High School teacher Jessica Hemann, left, was named an ‘Educator of Distinction’ after being nominated by her former student, Eloisa Peredia. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

Two years ago during an out-of-town UIL meet, Eloisa Peredia sat at a table with her pre-AP chemistry teacher, Jessica Hemann. The two struck up a conversation and, Eloisa recalls, she felt a camaraderie.

“She was the only teacher who understood me,” said Eloisa. “Not only that, but she’s an awesome teacher.”

Skip forward two years. As a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Eloisa received a letter from the society seeking a nomination for an outstanding teacher. Student members have the opportunity to submit the name of an educator who has made “the most significant contribution to their academic career.” Eloisa, now a senior, immediately thought of her favorite teacher. As a result, Ms. Hemann was selected by the honor society in August as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. Continue reading “AHS Teacher Hemann Selected as ‘Educator of Distinction’”

Cross Roads Speech and Debate Team Competes in Tyler

Cross Roads ISD press release

The Cross Roads Speech and Debate team competed at its inaugural tournament of the year and in school history this past Saturday at the John Tyler High School “Angel” Debate Tournament in Tyler. At the tournament, the Cross Roads Debate team finished in 3rd place overall behind 5A Lindale High School and 4A Mabank High School. There were 19 high schools represented at the tournament including Tyler Lee, John Tyler, Lindale, Carthage, Pine Tree, Royse City, etc. Cross Roads High School was the smallest school represented and the only school that was below the 3A classification. Continue reading “Cross Roads Speech and Debate Team Competes in Tyler”

2014 Cross Roads Homecoming Court

Freshmen Duchesses: Grayson Cain and Karah Tredway

Sophomore Duchesses: Jennifer Bradford and Sarah Spivey

Junior Princesses: Rebecca Kramer and Heavenleigh Ysasaga

Homecoming Queen Nominees: Seniors Cayla Penix, Kortney Hazelip, and Avery Newman

Homecoming King Nominees: Seniors Brent Pryor, Trey Hazelip, Justin Duran, and Carson Paroline

Brownsboro ISD is Inviting Folks to Serve on School Health Advisory Committee

Brownsboro ISD is inviting parents or community members to serve as a member of the School Health Advisory Committee for the 2014/2015 school year. Please contact Lori Graham at Brownsboro ISD Administration Office at 903-852-8104 or by email at [email protected] if you are interested. Meeting dates will be October 28, 2014, December 11, 2014, February 11, 2015 and April 7, 2015.

The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for Brownsboro ISD functions in compliance with the Texas Education Code, Section 28.004. The purpose is to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction. The specific duties of SHAC include reviewing and making recommendations related to the Wellness Policy including topics such as health education curriculum and hours of instruction, nutrition and fitness education and strategies for a coordinated school health and safety program.