Molly Livengood Carter Elementary School Official Dedication

Molly Livengood Carter Elementary School Official Dedication November 2, 2023

Northwest Independent School District

Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to positively impact the world.

Northwest Independent School District, home to more than 30,000 students across 34 campuses, provides premier educational services and opportunities to families in the northwest corridor of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

With a vision of empowering learners and leaders to positively impact the world, NISD is committed to providing all students with an education that prepares them for the future – whether in college, the workforce or military. That commitment extends beyond schools, as the district's mission is to collaborate with students, families, communities and global partners to engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to confidently navigate their future.

The Northwest ISD story began in the late 1800s, when local schools were created to serve children as the population grew amid new railroads, general stores and livery stables. In 1948, the one-school districts of Haslet, Justin, Rhome and Roanoke joined hands to form Northwest ISD. Fairview joined the district the following year, and in 1950, construction began on a consolidated high school.

Encompassing 234 square miles, Northwest ISD serves all or part of 14 cities, towns and communities. These include Aurora, Haslet, Justin, New Fairview, Newark, Northlake, Rhome and Trophy Club, along with portions of Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Keller, Roanoke,

Southlake and Westlake. As one of the largest school districts in the region, Northwest ISD’s geographical area extends into three counties: Denton, Tarrant and Wise.

With the addition of new students during summer months and continued growth, total enrollment grows by approximately 1,500 students per year. The district’s growth is a result of several factors, including the NISD reputation; the amount of active housing developments; the district size; and the attractive housing, retail and business industries in the immediate area.

Northwest ISD’s community has a history of passing bond referendums to keep pace with student population growth. To monitor construction progress across the district and view a timeline of previous bonds, schools and facilities, visit www.nisdtxconstruction.org.

Molly Livengood Carter Elementary School

Dedication Ceremony Video Presentation.................................................. "Carter Elementary School: Home of the Coyotes" Welcome......................................................................................................................................Mark Foust, Ed.D. NISD Superintendent of Schools

Pledges.....................................................................................................Carter Elementary School Students "The Star-Spangled Banner"..................................................................................................... Coyote Chorus Directed by Caitlin Eby

Introduction of School Board and Special Guests .......................................................Mark Foust, Ed.D. Message from School Board President........................................................................ R. Stephen Sprowls President, NISD Board of Trustees

Introduction of Staff and Message from Principal.................................................................John Booles Principal, Carter Elementary School

Remembering Molly Livengood Carter.............................................................. Ann Livengood Watkins Sister of Molly Livengood Carter

Dedication of School and Gift Presentation ................................................................. Mark Foust, Ed.D. "Carter Alma Mater" (Written by Caitlin Eby).............................................................................. Coyote Chorus

Building tours provided by The Pack Leadership Club.

Molly Livengood Carter Elementary Molly Livengood Carter Elementary School opened its doors for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year welcoming more than 500 students while honoring the legacy of a Northwest ISD alumna with connections to the land where the school is built.

Located in the Northstar community, M.L. Carter Elementary School serves families in the southwest portion of Northwest ISD, one of the fastest-growing areas of the school district. Serving families near the edges of Haslet and Fort Worth, M.L. Carter features Northwest ISD’s newest elementary school design, including state-of-the-art learning features.

Collaborative learning areas promote

teamwork, while open spaces such as the library provide a sense of community where students of all grade levels can see their schoolmates taking part in classes and activities. The design features an easy-to-navigate layout, with core classes located in specific classroom wings by grade level, common areas in the center of the building and specials classes on the opposite side.

Students in Carter are known by the school mascot of Coyotes, with leadership instilled at a young age.

Coyotes are encouraged to be bold, courageous and honorable, leading the pack and acting with dignity and respect.

The school is named after Molly Livengood Carter, who in 1979 graduated as salutatorian of Northwest High School after growing up in Northwest ISD throughout her life. Notably, the elementary school bearing her name resides on land her ancestors settled. In fact, several of her family members still live on land in the area settled by her ancestors within Northwest ISD boundaries.

In addition to her ties to the location, Molly Livengood Carter serves as an exemplary namesake because of her professional history.

After graduating from college, she went on to serve as a speech language pathologist for schools in North Texas. In this role, she essentially serves as both an educator and healthcare professional, teaching children how to best overcome communication challenges.

Molly sadly passed away of cancer at the age of 32 in 1993. Both her daughters went on to graduate from Northwest High School, where she and many of her immediate family members graduated.

Carter Elementary School Staff John Booles, Principal Arielle Abramavich Tracy Allred Jackson Arnold Jodi Barr Cayla Barrett Debbie Becerra Carmen Belanger Penny Blanchard Erica Bourland Jillian Burkhart Danielle Byron Nichole Callen Amber Calvillo Kelly Carmichael Marc Charbonnett Brandy Clower Hannah Conte

Jennifer Crawford Lisa Degnan Kendra Delacoma Charlotte DeRossett Sandy Dougherty Caitlin Eby Chelsea Franco Audrey Frost Sandy Fuson Hannah Garcia Melissa Garcia Malinda Garrett Kayla Gerred Iris Gonzales Michelle Hackney Meggen Heisserer Caitlin Herrera

Malaina Herrington Maddie Hole Stormy Hoyle Lauren Hubbard Landra Jenkins Whitney Jones Danette Jurgens Jessica Justice Jordana Kaiser Abby King Jessica Kuspa Gabby Lee Renee Luker Rebecca Maddox Rachel Malta Meghan Martin Laura Maunsell

Allison Morgan Brooke Mouton Karina Ozuna Haley Perry Olivia Ratledge Kay-Lynn Rogers Linzy Sellman Lexi Shaffett Lacy Shearer Halle Smith Erinne Snyder Dulce Soto Leigh Ann Trice Paloma Valdez Christy Walters Brandon Whisenhunt Martha Yosko

Coyotes….

Like wolves, but better.

Architect Huckabee

General Contractor Pogue Construction

MEP Engineer EMP, Inc.

Civil Engineer

Teague, Nail, and Perkins, Inc.

NISD Construction Team

Tim McClure, AIA – Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Sarah Stewart, MBA – Executive Director of Planning Tommy Osborne, AIA – Executive Director of Construction Chuck Graham – Construction Manager Troy Wolfe – Construction Specialist

NISD Board of Trustees

R. Stephen Sprowls – President Mark Schluter – Vice President DeAnne Hatfield – Secretary Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D. – Trustee Lillian Rauch, Ph.D. – Trustee Judy Copp – Trustee Jennifer Murphy – Trustee

NISD Executive Cabinet

Mark Foust, Ed.D. – Superintendent Kim Barker – Assistant Superintendent for HR Cara Carter – Chief Technology Officer Michael Griffin, Ed.D. – Assistant Superintendent for C&I Christie Hobbs – General Counsel Tim McClure, AIA – Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Jonathan Pastusek – Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Roberts – Exec. Assistant to the Superintendent Angela Scott – Public Affairs Coordinator Anthony Tosie – Executive Director of Communications

Carter Elementary School • 14117 Borealis Drive. • Haslet, Texas 76052 • 682-605-8510