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WELCOME Inside Frenship is a district publication dedicated to giving you a closer look at Frenship ISD. In the following pages, you will discover how our culture of service - the Frenship Way - is lived out by our students and staff every day.

CONTENTS

Enjoy reading about the ways we stay true to our vision: Seek Perfection, Capture Excellence.

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Get to Know Dr. Michelle McCord

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Frenship Family Ties

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What is Digital Citizenship?

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Homecoming 2018

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From Olympians to Lettermen

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FISD Launches Externship Program

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School Spirit

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Frenship in the Community

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Class of 2018

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Safety Remains Top of Mind for FISD

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FISD Explores STEM through Robotics

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What is Career and Technical Education?

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Bigger than the Game

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Fall Sports Preview

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Tigers on the National Stage

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Empowering the Business Community

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Teachers of the Year

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Frenship ISD by the Numbers

Inside Frenship A publication of the Frenship ISD Public Relations Department 501 7th Street Wolfforth, TX 79382 frenship.net

On the Cover The photo featured on the cover was taken at the GT Leadership Summit last fall. Hosted at Lubbock’s Silent Wings Museum, the summit helps foster leadership and collaborative skills to guide students on a path to future success.

Staff & Contributors

Andy Penney, Director of Public Relations Emily Solis, Communications Manager Kaitlyn Frederick, Communications Specialist

Keith Patrick, Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Laurie Davis, Instructional Technology Coordinator

Curry Photography K’Leigh Sims Photography Penney Photography

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“Every time we open the doors to our schools 10,000 souls walk in. We are given the great privilege to change the course of history by what we instill in them each day.�

Dr. Michelle McCord

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GET TO KNOW DR. MICHELLE MCCORD A behind-the-scenes look at the leader of Frenship ISD

By Emily Solis

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r. Michelle McCord was named Superintendent of Frenship ISD in November of 2015. She began her career as a teacher at Archer City High School in 1989, and after several years in the classroom she transitioned into private counseling. Realizing the impact on clients was the most fulfilling aspect of her profession, Dr. McCord moved back into education.

I sat down with Dr. McCord to hear more about the passion behind what she does for Frenship ISD every day.

Here’s what she had to say.

Why did you choose to go into education?

“Honestly, I didn’t know what I wanted to do as a young adult. It bothered me that both of my sisters knew from an early age what they wanted to do. One desired to be a teacher, the other a nurse and they achieved their career goals. My path led me to a position where I counseled women living in poverty who had their children removed from the home by Child Protective Services. I also counseled the children who had been removed. This was my first indication of what I wanted to make into a career. I like to think I didn’t choose education, but rather education chose me. I could see the poverty cycle in each of my clients and I felt a strong nudge to help. I wanted to make a greater impact and be a person who could use my voice to speak up for people who didn’t seem to be heard.”

What’s your favorite aspect about being the leader of FISD? “My two favorite aspects about Frenship ISD have to be the tradition of excellence and the people. The district is founded on hard work and determination.

Additionally, I have been to several places and believe the people of West Texas have a graciousness and authenticity about them that I haven’t experienced anywhere else.”

Describe your passion and the heart behind what you do every day.

“I believe educators are called to equip every child for the endless opportunities the future holds. It’s a passion, but bigger than that, it’s a calling. If one isn’t called, you probably won’t last long. I’m motivated knowing the future is at stake. Every time we open the doors to our schools 10,000 souls walk in. We are given the great privilege to change the course of history by what we instill in them each day.”

What drives you to advocate for children? Why do you think it’s important?

“We are preparing our students for jobs that don’t exist yet and to be contributors to a global economy. But what we do as educators is only a part of what shapes them. We work in a cooperative spirit with parents and the whole community to prepare students to become responsible citizens with strong character. If you peel back the layers of any successful school district, you find a support system comprised of teachers, parents, business leaders and community members.”

What’s most important to you as the leader of FISD? “It’s important that every child and parent in our district know that regardless of their abilities, challenges or needs, they are valued, loved and cared for by our staff and me. Truly, I pinch myself every single day to make sure I’m not dreaming. I can’t believe my great fortune to serve in this role.”

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WE ARE FRENSHIP NATION Did you know Frenship ISD serves 27 languages through the district’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program? We asked some of the students to tell us how they say “We are Frenship Nation” in their native language.

“Sisi ni Taifa la Frenship” Swahili

“Nous sommes la nation Frenship” French

“Hami phranseli rastra ho” Nepali

“Somos Nación Frenship” Spanish

“Chúng tôi là quốc gia Frenship” Vietnamese

“Anyi bu Mba Ndi Frenship” Igbo

“Biz Frenship Ulusuz” Turkish

“Ham phrenaship raashtr hain” Hindi

“Women shì Frenship Nation” Chinese

Danielle Cherop Kindergarten Westwind Elementary

Bryant Lopez-Rodriguez First Grade Willow Bend Elementary

Irem Belirgen Second Grade Oak Ridge Elementary

Ange Makong Third Grade Legacy Elementary

Jennifer Phan Fourth Grade Crestview Elementary

Yashmit Choudhary Fifth Grade North Ridge Elementary

Ashish Shrestha Seventh Grade Heritage Middle School

Favour Eboh Eighth Grade Terra Vista Middle School

Peixi Jiang Kindergarten #TheFrenshipWayWestwind 5 Elementary

WHAT IS DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP? Teaching our students to be safe and respectful online

By Laurie Davis

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echnology has become a necessary part of our lives.

We find ourselves scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, adding to our story and sharing information with the world. We use smart devices throughout the day for both work and personal things, and we search for information and find it within seconds. However, this new technology comes without a set of instructions or etiquette. How do we teach our students to be safe online?

How do we talk to them about sensitive issues and how do we transition their love of online media into skills for the future?

Today’s students are exposed to more digital technology than we ever could have predicted. They have access to information on every known topic and they have the means to create their own digital content from their smart devices. Kids are considered “digital natives” which means they have always had access to technology. They learned at an early age how to open websites and play games and

students must learn how to become good digital citizens: those who understand the need for safe digital practices, but also understand their impact on creating a safe digital world.

In preparing for our students’ futures, Frenship ISD is excited to announce a digital citizenship program that will help our students navigate the digital landscape. This program will assist our students in acquiring future-ready skills as well as better equip our teachers and parents for digital interactions. Each month, FISD will dedicate classroom time to digital citizenship instruction. Our campus media specialists have created digital citizenship lessons for every grade level that address the needs of each age group as well as the needs of parents and teachers.

Teachers will use lessons and activities to discuss issues like cyberbullying and staying safe online. Each month, information will be sent home to parents via Tuesday folders and Skyward messages; it will also be posted on

Digital citizenship is a concept that teaches our students how to use technology appropriately; similar to teaching kids to be good citizens. we did not have to spend time teaching them. We have forgotten that our kids know how to work technology, but they do not immediately understand how to be safe and secure online. We embrace technology and encourage our students to learn in new ways, but we also want to teach our students how to interact safely online.

For years, we have incorporated good citizenship training in our classrooms. We teach students how to open doors, say “please” and “thank you” and how to respect others. It is now time to take these lessons and extend them into the technological world. Digital citizenship is a concept that teaches our students how to use technology appropriately; similar to teaching kids to be good citizens. Digital citizenship includes learning to navigate and stay safe on the internet as well as how to present themselves online.

It is about teaching our students to collaborate and create a culture of responsibility, and it is a way to prepare our students for the digital culture that lies ahead of them. Our 6

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the Frenship webpage. This will include tips for parents about talking to students as well as information about the upcoming digital citizenship topic students will be studying.

This year, FISD will explore nine topics of digital citizenship and instruct students on the following: 1. Cyberbullying and Digital Drama Students learn how their actions online can hurt others around them. They learn to stand up for what is right and build positive online interactions.

2. Internet Safety Students learn how to use the Internet safely and how to handle scary or dangerous situations.

3. Digital Media Students learn about their responsibilities while online.

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5. Creative Credit and Copyright Students learn about plagiarism, piracy, copyright and fair use. They learn to share information correctly.

6. Information Literacy Students learn to find, evaluate and use online information effectively.

7. Relationships and Communication Students think about their own online interactions and learn to create positive online communities.

8. Privacy and Security Students learn about creating secure passwords and keeping private information offline.

9. Digital Footprint and Reputation Students learn to protect their identities and the identities of those around them.

When we look at the future, we know that smart devices and technology will be a part of it. Our kids need help learning how to find information, evaluate it for truth and share it responsibly. They need to know how to share information while still showing respect. Most of all, they need to know that they can positively impact the world around them through the digital sphere.

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FROM OLYMPIANS TO LETTERMEN

By Kaitlyn Frederick

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n 1865, members of the Harvard basketball team sewed a large “H” on their school uniforms.

The classic look evolved into the modern-day letterman jacket that is awarded to student competitors across the country. This symbol of achievement in sports is still an important part of our culture today.

One hundred fifty-three years later, 11 outstanding athletes set a precedent at Frenship High School for being the first Special Olympic participants in school history to be awarded the coveted jacket. Students were given the leather-armed outerwear for participating in

three years of Special Olympics. The jackets also included patches for participation in extracurricular activities, team logos and more.

On the day athletes received their jackets, the joy in the room was palpable. Parents stood beside their children who beamed in their blue and gold jackets in front of their friends and supporters.

“We’re extremely proud of these athletes,” said Special Olympics coordinator and FHS teacher LaFawnda Kubacak. “Watching them put in so much work and grow as students, athletes and friends is the best part,” said Kubacak. cont. on page 10 >>

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Frenship Special Olympic athletes have the option of participating in four different sports: basketball, bocce, bowling and track and field.

The following athletes were awarded letterman jackets for their efforts this year: Jacob Boley, Jack Carman, Ivan Gonzales, Alex Hinojosa, Ira Kemp, Brandon Lappe, Abraham Lara, Kayla Pippin, Alex Scheef, Riley Shimek and JD Wilson 10

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“I like basketball because we get to work together as a team,” said letterman Ivan Gonzales.

Other students chimed in with descriptions of their medals, favorite sports and always needing to practice.

When asked how her letterman jacket makes her feel, senior Kayla Pippin had one thing to say: “Happy!”

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WHAT’S NEXT?

FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018

Abilene Christian University Academy of Art University Amarillo College Angelo State University Arizona Culinary Institute Austin Community College Brigham Young University Brigham Young University Idaho California Institute of the Arts Career/Work Force Central Baptist College Cisco College Concordia University Eastern New Mexico University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Evangel University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Framingham State University Hardin Simmons University Howard Payne University Johnson and Wales University King University Lamar Community College Lincoln Tech Lindenwood-Belleville University Lubbock Christian University Massage Therapy School Miami Dade College Midland College Midwestern State University Mission Field New Mexico Junior College Northeastern State University Norwich University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University Rhema Bible Training College Rice University San Antonio College South Plains College Stevens-Henager College Sul Ross State University Tarleton State University Texas A&M- Corpus Christi Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Tulsa Community College Tulsa Welding School Tyler Junior College United States Air Force United States Army United States Marine Corps United States Navy Universal Technical Institute University of Hawaii University of Houston University of Miami University of Minnesota University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Santo Tomas University of Southern Indiana University of Tampa University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at San Antonio Virginia College Wade Gordon Academy Wayland Baptist University West Texas A&M University West Virginia University Western College 14 Texas Inside Frenship

CLASS OF 2018

By Andy Penney

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he Frenship Tigers Class of 2018 put a cap (and gown) on 13 years of academic accomplishments, extracurricular successes, merited celebrations and a collection of cherished memories during the class’s graduation ceremony on the evening of Friday, June 1 at Texas Tech University’s United Supermarkets Arena.

The class was comprised of 576 students who were recognized for earning their diploma. The theme of the night reminded graduates that many more successes are ahead of them in the future, and although the successes may not be easy to obtain the opportunities always exist.

“I challenge you to take risks and to fail but to learn from your failures, and let those failures pave the way to your successes in life,” said Greg Hernandez, FHS principal.

Frenship’s 2018 class valedictorian Jacob Evans plans to attend Texas Tech where he will major in kinesiology.

He challenged his fellow graduates to maximize the occasions presented to accomplish great things.

“We have changed a lot over the years, but one thing hasn’t – and that’s our drive to be successful,” Evans said during his valedictory speech. “Greatness derives from those who go out of their way to be thoughtful, those who reach out to us when we’re down, and those who love us unconditionally through the good times and through the bad. Opportunities for greatness will always be within reach.”

Salutatorian Sydnie Smith also plans to attend Texas Tech to pursue a degree in accounting. Her charge to her Class of 2018 classmates encouraged them to pursue a lifestyle full of victories.

“Victory is not an outcome, it is a way of life,” Smith added during graduation. “I encourage you to strive for a victorious lifestyle in all that you do because

greatness is not something that is achieved by merely waiting for opportunities to come to you.”

In addition to the 576 graduates of Frenship High School, the Reese Education Center recognized a record number 88 graduates on Thursday, May 31 at the FHS Performing Arts Center.

“I am so proud of this year’s Reese graduates,” said 2017-2018 Reese principal Casey Loafman. “Their hard work in the classroom led to a record number of graduates from our campus. Each one of their futures is bright and I look forward to seeing what they will accomplish.”

The Class of 2018 certainly left their mark on Frenship High School and left a legacy that future classes can emulate as they strive for achievement.

“This class is known for their service to their country, community and school,” added FHS counselor Amy Smallwood. “We have had more seniors than ever (24) commit to service in the military. Our students took on service projects for the community and school to make an impact on those around them. We are very proud of the Class of 2018.”

Class of 2018 Superlatives Scholarship money offered: More than $5 million Dual credit hours earned: 3,179 National Honor Society members: 161 Mr. and Miss FHS: Nick McCauley and Katy Kirkpatrick Homecoming King and Queen: Brock Erculiani and Courtney Miller Prom King and Queen: Alex Buelna and Brittany Carson

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Mary Hodges

Be in the world, but not of the world. Make a friend in everyone but do not lose your values to do so.

You can find something to love in everyone while holding onto what you love about yourself.

Molly Smith

My favorite experience was making new friends through the years!

Megan Metze

Enjoy your time. Sometimes you’re going to hate it but make sure that you have fun and don’t take any time for granted, because before you know it God is going to be asking you to be an adult and go off to college or the workforce, and your life will have truly started.

Reese Hitch

Take advantage of every moment.

Every second. Even the tough times. Embrace everything about your senior year because it goes by faster than you think.

Taylor Galan

My advice to incoming seniors would be to enjoy every little moment. Sit in the student section at the football games.

Go to prom. Dress up for spirit week.

Support your friends in their activities, because before you know it, you’ll be wondering where the time went!

Hannah Franklin

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FISD EXPLORES STEM THROUGH ROBOTICS

By Kaitlyn Frederick

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obots are taking over Frenship. Although this may sound like the tagline for a Tiger-themed sci-fi movie, it’s actually descriptive of Frenship ISD’s dedication to providing meaningful, relevant, hands-on learning experiences in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) arena. During the 2017-2018 school year, hundreds of students throughout the district had the opportunity to learn by using robotics in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

The largest robotics program that Frenship participates in is Get Excited About Robotics (GEAR) - a program

of Texas Tech University. Frenship elementary schools and middle schools participated in last year’s GEAR competition. While Texas Tech has served as a GEAR hub for the past 12 years, FISD served as a competition site for the first time in 2018. The teams representing Frenship walked away with a combined eight awards, including two teams that advanced to the GEAR finals.

At the high school level, the robotic stakes are even higher.

During the spring, 30 FHS students dedicated more than 200 hours each in the design, creation, promotion, programming, building and operation of a robot for the

“We want to show students the possibilities that are out there. You can’t dream about the future if you don’t know what it looks like.”

2018 FIRST Robotics competition. 3D printers were used to print models of the robot as well as functional pieces of the design adding another layer of STEM technology to the already mind-boggling program.

The opportunities for students to be involved with STEM are still expanding at Frenship. TTU STEM Outreach Program Manager Delila Holder piloted the Junior Engineers Program at Westwind Elementary, and the after-school group will expand to a total of five Frenship schools in 2018-2019. The Junior Engineers Program explored several facets of STEM, including robotics.

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BIGGER THAN THE GAME How one coach’s determination led to more victories than one

By Andy Penney

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he game of soccer has its way of teaching players valuable life lessons - mental toughness, determination, motivation, passion and drive to name a few.

For lifelong soccer enthusiast and second year Frenship boys soccer coach Scott Smith, his opportunity to showcase those lessons learned came early in his professional career.

Smith grew up in England in the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne and played soccer for the Newcastle United Football Club as a young athlete. His talents earned him a scholarship to Marymount California University where he was named California Pacific Conference Player of the Year and an All-American.

Smith’s playing career was followed by a two-year stint as an assistant mens soccer coach at Lubbock Christian University while he completed his master’s degree and received his teaching certification through the use of a student visa.

In the summer of 2017, Smith received a call from FISD Athletic Director Kenny Catney offering the head boys soccer coaching position at Frenship High School.

Without the OPT visa, someone cannot legally work full-time under student visa status alone.

“We were waiting for that card to come in the mail with a specific number on it for i-9 employment verification,” Smith said. “So basically, there I was with no way of telling Kenny or Rhonda when exactly my legal employment could be verified.”

Despite the formalities, FISD and Smith never wavered from their initial agreement.

“We all stuck together - which was one of the first signs FISD was a special place for me - and I voluntarily started the school year just hungry to give the boys soccer program a good overhaul for the kids.”

Hungry about his newly awarded soccer program was not the only hunger Smith soon faced. His unknown legal working status and subsequent volunteer title left him without any income to begin the year. cont. on page 22 >>

Smith was eager to accept the position but quickly hit a major obstacle to his employment. Rhonda Dillard, FISD Executive Director of Human Resources, explained that he could not be hired until his Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa was verified. An OPT visa grants someone who is not a United States citizen 12 months of full-time legal work in the field of study as an extension of a student visa.

“There’s that feeling attached to it, and it’s been that way for me my whole life.”

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FHS Soccer 2018 FHS 2018 Success Soccer Success Boys Record: 25-3 District 2-6A Champs Class 6A Regional Semifinalists Outscored Opponents 111-21

Girls Record: 22-3-1 District 2-6A Champs

“I’m not exactly eager to eat 50 cent Top Ramen over and over for dinner again, and my living conditions and budgeting throughout that time isn’t something I’d like to see someone else have to do,” Smith shared. “But it also wasn’t something that particularly bothered me because I just had blinders on for improving every single aspect of the soccer program that I could.”

Class 6A Regional Quarterfinalists Outscored Opponents 104-9

school history, finishing the season with a 25-3 record and capturing their first-ever district championship. The team rode that momentum to three playoff victories (also the first-ever postseason victories in program history) and an appearance in the Class 6A Region I Tournament.

“I think I probably stressed myself more wanting to be perfect for FISD than I was even stressed about my situation. I look at my role, the school, the professionals, the environment, and the athletes, and I thought these are all way more important to stress about than myself. I’m just some guy from a northern city in England who can play and teach soccer a bit. I’ll get over whatever hurdle I’ve got with no fuss.”

Unfortunately, to everyone’s surprise, months would pass with no sign of official documents verifying Smith’s employment status. Time was slipping away as the opening of soccer season closed in. Answers were needed quickly, so Smith took matters into his own hands searching for answers.

Smith now uses the obstacles he has overcome to be a better coach and mentor to his players.

“Friday, October 15 comes along and still no OPT card in the mail,” Smith said. “Rhonda and I spoke about the possibility of me driving to Dallas to visit the closest immigration center to get the number instead of waiting for the card to come in the mail.

“Through every struggle I’ve ever had growing up to the same struggles we all find ourselves going through at some point, I tell it to the kids that they are not alone in any struggle,” Smith said. “The ball and the game allow us to go to a place where none of those struggles exist. I’m sure this sounds weird, but it’s true. There’s that feeling attached to it, and it’s been that way for me my whole life.”

“I drove to Dallas that Friday, and when I got down there the immigration center was closed! I stayed in my car for the entire weekend, but then on Monday (October 18) I was able to get the number I needed. I passed it on to Rhonda with overwhelming excitement, and on October 19 it all worked out as official!”

That huge victory for Smith was only the first in season full of personal and team milestones. Under his leadership, the Frenship boys soccer team laid claim to their best season in

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“I feel that I’ve had an impact on the way the kids see the game, and that is what has been most enjoyable to me,” Smith added.

“It is why I believe I was supposed to be here to help these kids.

It’s been an immense pleasure for sure. I’m very honored to be in this profession.”

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TIGERS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE

By Kaitlyn Frederick Matthew Noel Competes at Scripp’s

Roberson and Aguilar on Broadway

Indy’s Back-to-Back Success

Scholz’s Piece on Display at Carnegie

Bennett Elementary student Matthew Noel took first place at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s 67th Annual Regional Spelling Bee. As a result, Noel advanced to the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. and was successful through two rounds of competition.

Nikolus “Indy” Linnenkugel of Oak Ridge Elementary rose to the top again as he advanced in the National PTA Reflections Program for the second year in a row.

His video, Buzz Off Hunger, explores the benefits of bees and how they can help with the world’s hunger crisis.

Frenship High School theater students Sierra Roberson and Noah Aguilar were named Best Actress and Actor at The Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards. Roberson and Aguilar advanced to the 2018 Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway in New York City.

Heidi Scholz received a Scholastic Art and Writing American Vision Award at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Out of more than 330,000 entries nationwide she was one of only 75 students to receive this distinction. Her piece is on display in New York.

Frenship ISD honored the campus teachers of the year during the annual Staff Appreciation Banquet on Thursday, May 24 at Texas Tech’s Red Raider Ballroom. The 2017-2018 teachers of the year include (back row) Regan Lamberson, Megan Boone, Joni Loyd, Kimberley Woolbright, Whitney White, Ashley Varnell and Jaime Herndon as well as (front row) Mandy Wilbur, Shari Hallett, Leah Jameson, Patrick Franklin, Kayci Smith, Tiffany Beeles and Stacy Mann.

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR District Teacher of the Year Elementary

District Teacher of the Year Secondary

Tiffany Beeles

Kayci Smith

Upland Heights Elementary 5th Grade “Fifth graders love Mrs. Beeles’s class! They make sedimentary sandwiches, renewable energy posters, create circuits, investigate crime scenes where science rules have been broken, watch videos, and use the iPads constantly. There’s so much engagement and hands on activities.”

Frenship High School Special Education “Students and teachers across the campus can feel her passion, school spirit and optimism radiate from her. The words ‘no’ or ‘I don’t have time’ are not in Kayci’s vocabulary.”

Jaime Herndon Bennett Elementary Special Education

“She is a master at communicating to ensure her students receive the very best services possible.”

Leah Jameson North Ridge Elementary 1st Grade

“Leah Jameson is a team player. She is willing to help her team and any 1st grade student in whatever capacity she is asked.”

Megan Boone Willow Bend Elementary Music

“Mrs. Boone is not just a music teacher; she is a true educator who simply wants what is best for all kids.”

Kimberley Woolbright Terra Vista Middle School Reading

“Ms. Woolbright is a woman of outstanding character, integrity and servant-leadership.”

Whitney White Crestview Elementary 2nd Grade

“Ms. White has a special way of connecting with her students by building a deep sense of trust and respect.”

Joni Loyd Legacy Elementary 5th Grade

“What a privilege it is to be a part of a child’s process of discovering that they are stronger, smarter, and braver that they ever realized.”

Stacy Mann Oak Ridge Elementary Interventionist

“Stacy finds fun, innovative ways to engage students and ensure they become lifelong learners.”

Ashley Varnell Westwind Elementary 2nd Grade

“Ashley Varnell takes the time to individualize the learning for each of her students in the classroom. She is super patient with her students and other staff members.”

Mandy Wilbur Frenship Middle School Resource Reading

“Mandy Wilbur has spent her entire professional career at FISD. She is a special educator who goes above and beyond every day for her young Tigers.”

Patrick Franklin Heritage Middle School Social Studies

“Mr. Franklin shows constant commitment to helping kids maximize both their academic and social-emotional potential.”

Regan Lamberson Reese Education Center Social Studies

Shari Hallett FHS Ninth Grade Center Math

“Shari has helped as team lead and has become a rock not only for our math department but for our entire faculty.”

“Regan has transformed the students at Reese’s lives by having high expectations for their learning along with simple, yet profound, motherly instincts and empathy.” #TheFrenshipWay

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NEWS BRIEFS Bennett Collects & Donates Socks

During the 2017-2018 school year, the month of October wasn’t just for trick or treating and dressing up for Bennett Elementary students.

Dubbed “Socktober,” students collected socks all month long to donate to the FHS Caring Closet, the Bennett Care and Share Closet and the Tiger Tree. Throughout the project, the elementary students gathered hundreds of pairs of socks in their effort to keep community members warm.

Crestview Highlights Innovation

Young inventors at Crestview Elementary spent their enrichment period in the all-new Innovation Lab learning about everything from product production to robotics. As a culmination of their creative efforts, students were encouraged to participate in Tiger Cage derived from the popular TV show Shark Tank.

Students participating in Tiger Cage had to create a product, develop a prototype, name their product, concoct an elevator pitch and showcase a marketing plan for their product. After competing in the first round of competition, the creators of the top nine products presented before a panel of judges from the Frenship community.

Fourth graders Hana Hutcheson and Emma Harrell took 1st place overall with “Coolerz,” which are reusable adhesive cooling pads.

“It’s really scary going up to present in front of the judges,” said Harrell. “But I really loved this project and I’ll keep inventing!”

North Ridge Successfully Implements New Reading Strategies Students embraced new methods for choosing and reading books.

North Ridge Elementary transitioned away from the “quiz level” method of reading books that was popularized through Accelerated Reader. While students are still encouraged to take quizzes on the books they read, they use the “I PICK” model for choosing literature: I- Look at a book P- Purpose I- Interest C- Comprehend K- Know All the Words “The library has now become a hub for every student each week,” said Media Specialist Bridgett Turner. “Students are taking books out of the library more than ever before.”

Oak Ridge Students Thrill Audience During Transportation Parade Kindergarten students at Oak Ridge Elementary participated in a Transportation Parade where they showed off their homemade vehicles. Parents, teachers and students lined the hallways of their respective schools to see the younger students strut their stuff.

Ethan Palmer was the proud owner of a tank that had been carefully constructed out of PVC pipe and cardboard.

“Making all of the pieces was by favorite part!” exclaimed Palmer.

Legacy Students Build a Firm Foundation for Learning

Legacy Elementary students enjoyed playing with keva, foam, wooden and cardboard “brick” blocks with their peers, parents and teachers. The blocks exhibit, also known as BLOCK Fest®, is the result of a research project conducted by the University of Idaho showing that students who play with blocks between the ages of eight months and eight years score better in science and math as they get older.

The Region 17 Education Service Center in Lubbock invested in BLOCK Fest® through a grant which offered Frenship students enhanced readiness in their math and science curriculum.

Upland Heights Students Create Bottle Dolls

Walking through the halls of Upland Heights Elementary, students were greeted by historical figures, athletes, singers and more as they sat and waved from the library window.

Dubbed as “bottle dolls,” these figures were created by third grade students while learning about biographies this semester.

“This is one of their first big projects as a student, so it helps students get a feel for what projects in the future will look like,” said third grade teacher Michelle Molina. “Our second graders get excited as they see the bottle dolls in the library windows, because they know they’ll get to do the project next year.”

Westwind Hosts Western Day

Several community partners, staff and volunteers came together at Westwind Elementary to make an authentic and educational Western Day for students.

Local authors, musicians, cowboys and cowgirls moseyed around the hallways and classrooms teaching students all about Western heritage.

You could find two-step dance lessons in the gym, Western reading and writing in the classrooms, fiddle playing in the hallway, stick horse races in the cafeteria, a real horse in the library and much more.

In preparation for Western Day, Westwind had an essay writing contest for the entire school. The winners of the contest received an autographed copy of the newest Wilder Good book and had the opportunity to talk with guest author, S.J. Dahlstrom, in person along with Mr. Dahlstrom’s horse, Fancy.

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FRENSHIP FAMILY TIES Four generations of Tigers call Frenship home

By Andy Penney

When asked to take a trip down memory lane, Anna “Poopsie” Brooke has no trouble reminiscing about her Frenship High School Class of 1952 with a smile.

“Friday pep rallies, homecoming activities and the Harvest Festival,” Brooke quickly recalled.

“We were a small class of 26. When we went to school we had to wear dresses or skirts and blouses.

We played half court basketball and rode those very cold buses. And for our senior trip, we went Corpus Christi which was the first time for most of us to see the beach.”

Now, more than half a century later, those recollections so engrained in Poopsie’s memory and the footprints she left behind now resonate through four generations of her family who all call themselves Frenship Tigers.

The family includes Tina (Brooke) Wright and her husband Mike, their daughter Wendy (Wright) Reeves and husband Kyle and children, Brooke and Archer, who are current Frenship students.

For Mike and Tina Wright, it didn’t take long for their paths to cross in the halls of Frenship. The duo connected in 1960 as the selected crown bearer and flower girl for the fall festival as first graders at Casey Elementary.

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reminder of how long we have known each other,” Tina said. “Not many people can say they have known someone for almost their whole lives, much less eventually marry a person you were coupled with in first grade. Pretty special.”

Mike and Tina remained friends throughout the years and document their first “date” on the night of their eighth-grade banquet. They officially started dating the summer before their junior year. After graduating from Frenship in 1973, the couple married in June of 1974. It was an easy decision for the newlyweds to call Wolfforth home.

“Most kids graduated and wanted to get out of town,” Tina added. “We never wanted to go anywhere else.

This is home.”

That decision to stay home set in motion the Frenship experience for Mike and Tina’s children, Wendy and Brody. For Wendy, who went to that same Casey Elementary and eventually graduated from Frenship in 1997, her memories mirror those of past family generations.

“I loved the small-town feel,” she said. “I always felt loved and cared for by my teachers and coaches. I was always challenged to do my best and that was always what Tiger Pride meant to me.”

Frenship also provided the setting where she would meet her future husband Kyle, FHS Class of 1996.

“I spotted Kyle down the hall when I was in fifth grade and he was in sixth grade. I fell in love at that point!” Wendy recalled with a warm smile.

The couple eventually started dating in high school on a choir trip to Carnegie Hall in New York in 1993. After attending separate colleges, they married in 2000. cont. on page 34 >>

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by Jamie Berryhill, FHS alum 115 Park Road , Wolfforth, TX

Brooke-Class of 2024, Mike-Class of 1973, Tina-Class of 1973, Poopsie-Class of 1952, Wendy-Class of 1997, Kyle-Class of 1996, Archer-Class of 2028

Now, parents Kyle and Wendy along with the rest of the family are watching the next generation of the family walk the halls of Frenship schools. Brooke (maiden name of Tina) is preparing for seventh grade at Frenship Middle School while Archer begins third grade at Upland Heights Elementary.

“It is so special that we all bleed blue and gold,” Wendy added. “It was so special to me when I got to take Brooke to FMS orientation last year. I told her that she was the fourth generation of our family to walk the halls at what is now Frenship Middle School. I showed her where her great-grandfather’s name (the late Grady Brooke, Poopsie’s husband) is on a building plaque in the front hallway. I’ve shown the kids the district trophies that we won in basketball, and they love to hear about daddy playing football and running track.”

The family saw the value of investing in the Frenship community after their experience as students. Tina dedicated 32 years of service to FISD in various teaching roles across the district, Mike served 20 years on the FISD Board of Trustees and Wendy is set to begin her seventeenth year as an elementary teacher in the district.

And now, when the family gets together and sits around the dinner table, the conversation usually finds a way back to Frenship and swapping stories of the great memories shared.

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with Brooke and Archer. You know we will tell them a few things but we sure won’t tell them ALL the things!”

Mike shared with a chuckle.

“The ‘when I was in school’ usually comes up when we are playing basketball in the driveway and the grandkids are amazed that I can move under the basket and outshoot them!” Tina exclaimed. “Another time that comes up is when I periodically help the grandkids with homework, especially math. Wow, the things Brooke was learning as a sixth grader were things Mike and I learned in high school.”

And as the memories of Frenship continue to blossom, this family cherishes the memories shared together.

“It is very special,” Mike added. “We think about when Poopsie was in school, we think about our time at Frenship as students and then when Wendy and Brody were there and now to realize that we have two grandchildren going to school. That is something we cherish.”

“It is important to be a part of a legacy, knowing your children and your children’s children have gone to the same district is more than most families can say,” Kyle said. “We now have four generations and maybe one day it will be five plus. It truly is special.”

“It is a joy and a blessing to see my family carrying on the tradition of being Frenship Tigers,” Poopsie said.

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FRENSHIP LAUNCHES EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

By Keith Patrick

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onnecting the community to the classroom is a priority for Frenship ISD, and often that takes the form of student-centric programs and partnerships. However, another exceptional way to positively influence the educational outcomes of students is through innovative and engaging professional development for teachers.

Through a generous gift from BGR Architects and an extensive partnership with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, FISD offered the area’s first ever Frenship Teacher Externship Program. Sixty-four educators including teachers and media specialists from across the district were placed with a local employer during three days in the summer. Teachers received summer professional development credit and through financial support from partners, a $500 stipend for completing the program.

Employer hosts provided teachers with more than a field trip, they were put to work and learned the ins and outs of their host business’s daily operations.

Teachers gained a heightened understanding of the expectations of employers and how the concepts being taught in their classroom translated to the workforce.

Lesley Rundell from Westwind Elementary completed an externship at Fox 34. “I cannot tell you how AMAZING this experience has been for me as a writing teacher! I have been learning so much about the television industry and my mind has been spiraling with ideas to implement with my students,” Rundell shared. “The hours were long, but I loved writing the scripts for stories and getting approval, then listening to the anchors speak what I had written!”

Enriching experiences for teachers are an

important aspect of professional development in education. Teachers have an exceptionally difficult job, so being innovative in the opportunities provided to them not only affords them more impactful growth experiences but reinvigorates their passion for education as well. Dr. McCord, FISD superintendent, often says that education is a calling and extends a deep appreciation for everyone that answers the call of passion for students. FISD recognizes that passion is important, and it works hand-in-hand with expertise in continuing a tradition of excellence.

It is also important to remember that teachers are incredibly talented not only in educating, but in their particular fields of interest as well.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are uniquely qualified in the trades they teach including automotive technology, culinary arts, entrepreneurship or digital design. General education teachers are also talented as writers, historians and scientists. Externship hosts learned this as well and gained a newfound respect for FISD educators.

Fox 34 News Director Jeff Klotzman shared, “We thoroughly enjoyed having Frenship teachers in our newsroom. They are quite talented writers and handled everything we threw at them. We would love to host more Frenship externs in the future.”

As FISD continues to grow and change, innovative programs that engage the community, reinvigorate teachers’ passion for education and enrich educators’ understanding of the importance of their work in students’ futures will continue to increase in importance. The Frenship Teacher Externship Program has demonstrated the power of community partnerships and their exceptional impact on students and teachers in FISD. #TheFrenshipWay

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FRENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY

By Kaitlyn Frederick Frenship ISD believes that character is essential to the development of leadership. During the 2017-2018 school year, every FISD campus hosted opportunities for staff, teachers and students to give back to the community. Fundraisers, collection drives, volunteer activities and more gave students an integrated way to contribute to the world around them.

Here are some of the innovative ways that Tigers showcased their giving spirits.

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Honoring Local Law Enforcement

UMC Easter Basket Delivery

A Wave of Change

Backpacks of Food for the Holidays

Fifth graders at Upland Heights Elementary chose to say ‘thank you’ to local law enforcement by hosting a spaghetti luncheon for the city of Lubbock, Lubbock County, city of Wolfforth and Frenship ISD. Students served in every role from making plates and serving guests to greeting officers as they arrived and sitting with them while they ate. The event ended with the students singing the song “A Million Dreams” dedicated to the officers.

Like many schools in south Texas, H.G. Olson Elementary School in Port Arnasas was severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey in late August of 2017.

In the wake of the devastation, classes were forced to move into portables through December while the flooring, walls, and more of the main building were replaced. On January 2 2018, just days after moving back into the main building, Olsen Elementary received a care package with $1,600 worth of gift cards for classroom supplies along with letters of encouragement from the students and staff of Crestview Elementary.

For the sixth year in a row, FISD middle school students representing all three National Junior Honor Society organizations prepared 30 Easter baskets for children. The students personally delivered the baskets packed with toys, activities, and treats to patients in the pediatric unit at University Medical Center. The annual event affords Frenship’s three middle schools to work together to create a meaningful impact at the local hospital. The students also had an opportunity the tour the NICU facilities where they were able to see how their Miracle Pennies donation benefitted the hospital.

Before FISD releases students for the winter break, Frenship High School and Willow Bend Elementary students teamed up with the Rotary Club of Lubbock to fill backpacks full of food to give to Frenship students for the holidays. The Rotary Club of Lubbock raised more than $6,000 to purchase food from United Supermarkets. Student volunteers carefully stuffed the backpacks with nutritious food. More than 220 students within the district received the backpacks to combat food instability during winter break.

National Junior Honor Society students at Terra Vista Middle School volunteered at the South Plains Food Bank. They filled boxes with food, drinks and other supplies.

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n 2003, the Frenship Foundation for Leadership took on the challenge of “providing supplemental funding for educational programs and initiatives to further enrich student learning.” As of 2018, the Frenship Foundation has met the challenge head on, awarding more than $912,000 in teacher grants and student scholarships.

The incredible impact the Frenship Foundation created is the direct result of volunteer effort, well-planned events and an extraordinary community of donors. Throughout the year, the Frenship Foundation hosts several events geared toward generating income for student scholarships and teacher grants (see calendar below).

During the 2017-2018 school year, the Frenship Foundation had the honor of awarding $51,008 to FISD teachers for innovative campus and classroom

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projects. Across the district, students can be found using focus-enhancing soft seating, exploring science with robots, strumming ukuleles and more thanks to the foundation grants awarded to Frenship educators.

In addition to awarding 37 teacher grants, the Frenship Foundation awarded character scholarships totaling $64,000 to the graduating class of 2018 representing Frenship High School and Reese Education Center.

“The Frenship Foundation is honored to assist FISD as it continues to expand,” said Cindy Stephens, Frenship Foundation Executive Director. “It is so humbling and rewarding to support current Frenship educators and future leaders. We’re very thankful for our volunteer board, our community members, sponsors and donors who make this program possible.”

Oct. 11-13: Homecoming Weekend

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Feb. 16: Denim and Diamonds Gala May 3: Drive for leaders golf tournament For more information on events, ticketing and supporting the frenship foundation for leadership please visit frenshipfoundation.org #TheFrenshipWay

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SAFETY REMAINS TOP OF MIND FOR FISD Frenship ISD’s detailed plan for effective response to an emergency situation

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renship Independent School District is committed to making the safety and security of our students and staff a top priority. In a collaborative effort between the district and numerous local law enforcement agencies, FISD has formulated detailed plans to ensure everyone remains secure in the event of an emergency.

Below are various emergency descriptors and the appropriate response to each.

Evacuation

An evacuation is initiated when there are conditions inside the school building that could be unsafe.

Evacuations occur during fires or a hazardous chemical spill within the building. Everyone inside the building evacuates and assembles at predetermined locations. If an off-site evacuation becomes necessary, FISD officials will coordinate transportation to an off-campus location.

Low-Level Lockdown

FISD campuses initiate a low-level lockdown when all students and staff need to be inside the building for safety. Instances when a low-level lockdown is used include a disturbance in or around the campus, a reported suspicious person, a power outage, a medical emergency when emergency medical personnel respond to the campus and when protection is needed against the outdoor environment such as inclement weather or a hazardous materials (hazmat) incident.

During a low-level lockdown, the building hallways are cleared and all students and staff move into a classroom where the door is locked. Normal classroom activities continue until the incident concludes.

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If you have any questions regarding emergency responses, contact the FISD Police Department at 806.866.4440 or the FISD Administrative Services Office at 806.866.9541.

High-Level Lockdown

FISD calls a high-level lockdown when an immediate threat or hazard occurs near or on the campus. This includes a hostile person reported inside the building or the threat of a weapon on campus. Doors are locked while students and staff remain in classrooms and sit away from doors or windows. Classroom activities cease until the incident concludes and law enforcement gives an all clear.

Reunification

Reunification is a process where parents are asked to pick up their children from school or an alternate location in a formal release controlled by the district. The goal of reunification is that all students remain safe while in the school’s care until they are reunited with families. Students will be released only to those who are listed as the emergency contact. Proper identification such as a driver’s license will be needed during this process.

District communication to parents during any emergency will be delivered through the FISD Parent Notification System. Please make sure all appropriate emergency contacts are updated and accurate in Skyward.

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WHAT IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION? Answers to big questions about curriculum, structure and application of CTE

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t Frenship High School, students can be found studying the typical high school courses: English, math, science, history and more. Yet at any given time, FHS students can also be found engineering robots, catering a three-course meal, investigating a mock crime scene or attending a nursing clinical.

Students across Frenship ISD have the opportunity to participate in these programs through Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. CTE is defined as classes that “provide students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.�

The FISD CTE department prepares successful college and career-bound students for high-skill, high-wage and high-demand jobs through cultivating personal passion and active learning. At FISD, more than 2,600 students (grades 7-12) participate in CTE

CTE GOALS Empower students with the strategies and skills needed to transfer academic learning to real life experiences Promote college and career readiness for a seamless transition after high school

Create experiences and opportunities for students to demonstrate and execute critical thinking and communication skills

Educate administrators, counselors, parents, employers and local community members regarding CTE opportunities

courses that help them explore career options and develop occupational skills.

STRUCTURE OF CTE AT FRENSHIP ISD The introduction of Career and Technical Education begins at the elementary school level. Students as young as four are gradually introduced to CTE through Career Awareness. As part of Career Awareness, students participate in career identification activities, classroom presentations, career day and Get Excited About Robotics (GEAR).

The opportunity to participate in CTE activities and classes expands as Frenship students enter middle school. This phase of the CTE education cycle is Career Exploration. FISD middle schools offer courses in College and Career Readiness, Digital Design, Multimedia and Broadcast Media. Students also participate in Career Interest Inventories and complete 4-Year Plans prior to entering high school.

When students enter FHS, they begin the Career Preparation portion of their education. This includes practicum courses, career preparation courses, advanced CTE courses, industry certifications, Career and Technical Student Organizations and articulated college credit. Students also have the opportunity to participate in college and industry preparation activities including the College and Career Readiness Seminar, the Reality Fair, Summer Business Information Management and Job Shadow Day. As part of career preparation, FISD offers the opportunity for students to earn 14 industry certifications such as Adobe Certified Associate, Certified Nursing Assistant, CompTIA+ and more through various CTE courses. Career and Technology Coordinator Amy Baker is fully invested in creating post-high school opportunities for Frenship students through Career and Technical Education. cont. on page 51 >>

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“In order to keep up with the demands of growth, we want to make sure Frenship has the best students available for colleges, trade schools and future employers,” said Baker.

CTE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE CTE is important to FISD and is also gaining momentum throughout the country. More than 12.5 million high school and college students are participating in CTE classes across the United States. Graduation rates for students in CTE concentrations is 15 percentage points higher than the national average.

The curriculum of CTE gives students the practical experience they need to succeed through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work and on-the-job training. However, it is important to recognize that students are not only sitting in desks learning about these subjects. Instead, they are putting them into practice.

FHS Automotive Technology teacher Dana Vinson spoke excitedly about the hands-on opportunities in his classroom and industry-standard shop.

“I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself in high school. One of my teachers in this program saw a lot of potential in me and helped me to grow.”

While graduation is extremely important, CTE also focuses on student success after they receive a diploma. In the United States, more than 75 percent of students who complete a CTE Career Pathway enroll in post-secondary education after high school. In addition to closing the graduation gap, CTE students are also projected to fill a void in the job market. More than 40 percent of global companies are reporting a talent shortage, while six out of the ten reported hardest-to-fill job positions are in a technical field that requires a CTE background.

“Students are going to experience the whole picture when it comes to auto repair,” said Vinson. “In addition to repairing vehicles, they’re going to work on customer service, invoicing and shop management.”

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CTE

CTE at FISD creates extended opportunities outside the classroom. FHS boasts 14 competitive student organizations including CTE students that compete in Skills USA, Business Professionals of America, DECA, Engineering, Future Farmers of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Photography, Health Occupations Students of America and more.

Frenship ISD currently offers 80 CTE courses in 15 nationally recognized Career Clusters: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Business, Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales and Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

These themes of hands-on learning, meeting industry standards, rigorous expectations and more are echoed throughout each class in the CTE program.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

This year, Frenship students found success on the local, regional, state, national and international stage in their respective competitions.

More importantly, competitive CTE teams have given many students the opportunity to excel in ways they never expected.

“I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself in high school,” said FHS student and Family, Career, and Consumer Sciences President Leo Landron. “One of my teachers in this program saw a lot of potential in me and helped me to grow. I never would have seen myself as president of anything back then, but I’m glad that’s what I get to do now.” #TheFrenshipWay

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“We’re coming off of a district win last year and our goals are to win district again, place in the top three at regionals and compete at the state level. This year’s team is going to be well-traveled and highly competitive.”

“Our athletes have been practicing throughout the summer. We’re looking forward to the chance to improve our record, get better as a team and work toward bringing home a district title.

“As a first year head coach, I am super excited to see what these athletes accomplish this year. We’ve been talking goals – individual and team – and working on aspects like mental toughness and team chemistry.

Dan McDonald, Boys Head Coach “I’m excited about the talent we have on this year’s team. These girls are excellent students as well as golfers, and fans can expect to see them work hard, focus, have great attitudes and expand their potential this season.”

Fans can really expect to see great energy on the court and high morale this season. Our athletes really feel supported when there’s a crowd, so we would like to invite the whole community to come support Tiger tennis this year.”

From what I’ve seen so far, I expect big things out of our senior leadership. We are also blessed with large numbers of underclassmen who show great potential. We expect the program as a whole to be making a major statement this fall.”

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Frenship Tiger sports are gearing up for another exciting season in 2018. Practices for fall sports begin in early August, but our student-athletes have prepared well through the offseason. Football players have worked hard in the weight room, volleyball members competed well in summer leagues, and cross country, golf and tennis standouts are spending hot days under the sun on their courses and at local courts. It’s this dedication and love of the game that keep our Tiger fans coming back for more.

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“Preparation for the fall 2018 season started in November of 2017. We really wanted to focus on four things: strength, speed, getting better at football and team chemistry. Prior to this year, we only had players in to work out every other day, but now we have them every day and it’s making a huge difference.

“Throughout the summer all of our volleyball players participated in summer tournaments, team camps and six weeks of strength and conditioning. We will definitely be able to see that momentum carry over into the fall season.

This group of athletes has worked as hard as any group I’ve been around. We’re looking forward to this season so we can show how hard we’ve worked and how much better we are for it.”

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We have 10 returning players from last year’s varsity team. We will be more seasoned on the floor, energetic, aggressive and have great situational awareness.

We’re ready to hit the ground running.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Willow Bend Hosts Spanish Spelling Bee

Third through fifth grade students in the dual language program at Willow Bend Elementary participated in the school’s Spanish Spelling Bee. Spanish spelling bees can be quite different than English spelling bees.

“It’s very challenging as they have to indicate which letters have accents, tildes, etc.” explained Darby Pilgrim, media specialist for Willow Bend.

The students that placed in 1st-5th place had the opportunity to compete in the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee at Texas Tech University.

The winning words at the Willow Bend Bee were “characterística” and “dicctionario.”

Frenship ISD 7th Graders Recognized for SAT, ACT Scores Seventeen FISD seventh grade students representing all three middle school campuses received state recognition in the 2018 Duke Talent Identification Program. This recognition highlights the students’ performance on the practice SAT and ACT exams – a performance that grades higher than the scores of college-bound seniors who took the same exams.

Below are the FISD students who received state recognition in the Duke Talent Identification Program in 2018: Frenship Middle School: Taylor Baker, Wilson Cardenas, Hayden Cashman, Howard Corbin, Jerome Madison and Sofia Khan Heritage Middle School: Audrey Allen, Ahmad Al-Rahawan, Blair Collier, Levent Istifli and Lily Sparks Terra Vista Middle School: Morgan Altman, Alexys Bigelow, Kaden Boatright, Willis Giles, Tracy Harrel and Tayson Ure

Frenship ISD Names New Principals

All three FISD middle schools gained new leadership in 2018.

Principal Casey Loafman has been named the new principal of Frenship Middle School. Loafman has been a part of the FISD administrative team since 2015 serving as principal of the Reese Education Center.

An educator since 2005, Loafman began his career as a teacher and coach at Caprock High School in Amarillo for one year and then moved to Monterey High School. Prior to joining Frenship, Loafman was assistant principal at Lubbock ISD’s Smylie Wilson Middle School from 2011-2015.

Heritage Middle School welcomes new principal Chelsey Campbell. Campbell is joining FISD after four years as an elementary principal at Ralls ISD. Campbell’s experience also includes teaching 6th and 7th grade math and serving as a district counselor.

Principal Jill Jaquess accepted a permanent position at Terra Vista Middle School after serving as an interim principal from October 2017-May 2018. Although Jaquess’s title as principal is new, she boasts 12 years at Terra Vista Middle School. Prior to joining the staff at Terra Vista, Jaquess taught a variety of subjects to students in 2nd-12th grades.

Reese Education Center Reaches Historic High

A record number of students graduated from Reese Education Center through three programs during the 2017-2018 school year. In addition to earning 88 diplomas, Reese students earned a combined 86 endorsements and two students were awarded collegiate scholarships.

Reese Education Center is a non-traditional education campus housing a credit recovery program (W.I.N.G.S.), an accelerated credit program and the FISD Discipline Alternative Education Program (I.M.P.A.C.T. DAEP).

Rachel’s Challenge Continues to Transform FHS Ninth Grade Center During the fall of the 2017-2018 school year, the FHS Ninth Grade Center welcomed Rachel’s Challenge - an organization that helps create a school climate less susceptible to harassment, bullying and violence.

A year later, the school is still seeing the positive effects of the program.

“We are still seeing the compassion that this program gave our students,” explained NGC principal Heath Simpson. “4 Club was developed directly as a result of this program, and that organization organized a Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser, assisted new students and made a huge effort to help students struggling to find their niche.”

“I’m confident we’re going to see continued positivity in the 2018-2019 school year.”

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EMPOWERING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY How targeted district tours are increasing business partnerships

By Andy Penney

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etter involving and engaging the community is an ongoing annual conversation in school districts everywhere. Just like the other challenges school districts face, the challenges in engaging the business community can feel just as varied and wide-ranging.

There is no “one size fits all” approach, and once the busy schedule of the school year sets in it can feel next to impossible to implement and execute a program that seems to be a moving target from year to year.

For Frenship ISD, the moving target of community engagement landed this year on a new design – business partner tours of campuses and facilities coupled with a new Community Partners Program. This design would focus old models of large tours down to small intimate groups with just a handful of guests.

The new design allows for thorough presentation and an in-depth dialogue throughout the time together.

facilities and athletic facilities or to an elementary or middle school campus.

The tours, lasting about two hours, are led by Frenship High School students who are members of FISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle McCord’s Student Advisory Board. The students are well-versed with facts about the different facilities including square footage and unique building features as well as student enrollments and successes. They also add in their own personal experiences during their time at Frenship.

District staff answer questions, provide insight and point out the many improvements made through recent bond elections as well.

“The tours provide us time to connect with our business community and allow them to see our programs in action,” Patrick said. It provides a front door of sorts for our local employees to step through and connect with Frenship ISD.

“It’s huge for us to take the time to say thank you to those folks dedicated to helping serve the students, families and staff of Frenship ISD.” “We were looking for new ways to engage our business community and demonstrate our culture to outside stakeholders,” said Keith Patrick, FISD Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “An idea was suggested last summer to invite a handful of local homebuilders on a tour of FISD facilities. That idea grew into identifying and inviting small targeted groups from various business industries to tour FISD.” Currently, the district hosts two tours per month. The first wave of guests have included local realtors, home builders and land developers. Upcoming tours will consist of elected officials, bankers, media members, civic groups and faith leaders to name a few.

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They leave with a new appreciation of what we do, the challenges we face, the needs we have and the opportunities for growth. They have the chance to see we are working very hard to ensure students are getting real world skills that will be applicable to both careers and post-secondary education.”

Early feedback is showing the tours have proven positive for FISD. “Many of the groups we provide tours are spending their days selling Frenship as they build and sell homes and tell the stories from our community, ” Patrick added. “By giving them fresh new information and perspectives, they are better equipped to tell the story of our students and school district with those whom they come in contact.

“This idea of our staff inviting, planning and conducting a small group tour was new for us, but the outcomes have certainly exceeded our early expectations,” added

Patrick. “Sometimes we get tied up in our busy day-today schedules, and it can be easy to forget how excited, passionate and interested our stakeholders are in the success of our students.”

the district’s new Community Partners Program. This program allows businesses or organizations to identify their desired level of involvement and what type of project best suits their civic efforts.

George McMahan, a long-time business owner and current owner of McMahan Development, LLC, and his wife Linda are two of the most dedicated and passionate FISD supporters. Even with their level of support and involvement, George had not been on a tour of Frenship educational facilities in more than 20 years.

Ideas have included providing classroom speakers or volunteers to read, preparing meals for teachers, supplying food for kids or collecting school supply through donation drives.

“Linda and I were amazed at what high school kids are learning!” McMahan said. “We were very impressed by everything we saw. It was obvious that the Ninth Grade Center was a very well planned and thought out facility.

Plus all of the CTE modules in the high school were very impressive. The auto shop program, welding classes and health classes blew me away. And then the robotics and culinary school were icing on the cake.”

Trey Strong, owner of Trey Strong Custom Homes and a local homebuilder in numerous Frenship subdivisions, echoed the same sentiments.

“It was a great opportunity to see the growth and expansion that FISD has been going through,” Strong said. “You forget what school was like for yourself and it is good to be able to go back and see how much it’s all changed for the better. I really learned a lot about how focused FISD is on technology training and vocational programs.”

The tours also provide an avenue for FISD staff to introduce

Allowing the business to identify their desired involvement helps FISD understand the business’s interests and help them connect appropriately with campus needs.

And both programs, whether through the business tours or the Community Partners Program, are win-win situations. The business and organization involved enjoys their involvement with Frenship, and the district reaps the benefits of their local stakeholders.

“The tours are one of the most personal things we can offer,” Patrick said. “It’s huge for us to either start the partnership conversation or to just take the time to say thank you to those folks dedicated to helping serve the students, families and staff of Frenship ISD.” For more information visit: frenship.net > Community > Community Partners Program Or contact: Keith Patrick, Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation 806.866.9541 kpatrick@frenship.us

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FRENSHIP ISD BY THE NUMBERS

SAT

1082 AVERAGE SCORE

Average for the state of Texas is 1019

ACT

21.6 AVERAGE SCORE

Average for the state of Texas is 20.7

RACE/ETHNICITY White Hispanic/Latino African American Two or More Asian American Indian/Alaskan Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

47.41% 42.85% 3.43% 3.12% 2.88% 0.26% 0.06%

OTHER DEMOGRAPHICS

STAAR

All Frenship campuses earned the highest rating of Met Standard last school year, according to the Texas Education Agency’s accountability ratings. Frenship ISD students scored higher than the region and state in all STAAR tested areas.

9,692 TOTAL ENROLLMENT Frenship ISD has seen a 21.8% enrollment increase since 2011.

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TOTAL EMPLOYEES ENROLLMENT BY GRADE LEVELS High School Middle Schools Elementary Schools Statistics are reflective of the 2017-2018 school year.

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2,795 2,100 4,797

Eco. Disadvantaged Career and Technical Ed. Gifted and Talented Special Education ESL Bilingual

36.15% 28.12% 8.30% 8.78% 2.17% 1.66%

DISTRICT MAP A community-centered district dedicated to more than 9,600 students, rooted in pride and tradition since the first graduating class of 1936. With 14 campuses stretching across the cities of Wolfforth and Lubbock, the district spans two communities.

Since its beginning, Frenship ISD has seen 83 years of excellence with achievements both great and small. More than 1,100 faculty and staff members dedicate their time and effort to educating the next generation. The Frenship Independent School District has seven strategic goals in place to help our district grow and improve as we create an environment that fosters success in every student’s life.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

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T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

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NOVEMBER 2018

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August 20 September 28 October 12 November 2 November 12 December 21 December 21 January 8 February 15 April 5 April 9-10, May 13-16 April 9,11, May 6-9 May 23 May 23 May 23 May 23

First Day of School End of 1st Grading Period Homecoming End of 2nd Grading Period *District UIL Competition District Early Dismissal End of 3rd Grading Period Spring Semester Begins End of 4th Grading Period End of 5th Grading Period STAAR Testing Dates End of Course Exams District Early Dismissal End of 6th Grading Period Last Day of School Frenship High School Graduation

STUDENT HOLIDAYS

Labor Day Thanksgiving Break Winter Break Spring Break Weather Day Weather Day

September 3 November 21-23 December 24-January 4 March 11-15 April 19 May 24

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOLIDAYS Aug 8-10, Aug 13-17, Sept 10, Oct 8, *Nov 12, Nov 19-20, Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 25

CALENDAR BREAKDOWN

Student Days Fall Semester Spring Semester Total Days Minutes (minimum 75,600 minutes required) Elementary Middle School FHS/NGC/Reese

SCHOOL HOURS

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T 3 10 17 24 31

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FEBRUARY 2019

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MARCH 2019

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S 6 13 20 27

F 3 10 17 24 31

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