“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ― Audrey Hepburn
Vol. VI January 2021
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
MASTER GARDENER
Martha Hood brings horticulture experience to LISD
W
ith her officially joining Longview Independent School District in November, new Garden Manager Mrs. Martha Hood brings a lifetime of expertise to help make the district’s Child Nutrition garden even more amazing. Having grown up on a chemical-free farm in Louisiana, Mrs. Hood understands the value of completely organic vegetables. “It will take a lot of work, as we have a lot of clay soil to recondition, but within two years I hope to have a totally organic, no-till garden,” she said. From having relatives who own plant nurseries to having family members who work as farmers, Mrs. Hood has been a part of 4-H
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Looking back on some of the school district ’s accomplishments fr om 2020. See Opinion on Page 2
Hard working teachers earn more than $2.8 million in incentive pay at LISD! See Pay on Page 4
South Ward is a campus of excellence that employs IB and dual-language. See Campus Spotlight on Page 8
Students in Melissa Swallow’s class designs toys for childr en with cer ebral palsy. See Toys on Page 14
