Volume IX, Issue 2 (February 1, 2024)

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Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

LOBO LEADERS Foster Middle School wins big at Model UN

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oster Middle School students competed at the Model United Nations competition at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches on Feb. 6-7.

The Dragons did amazing, winning a total of 17 awards during each event for a total of 34 awards. This is 78% of the awards for the events that the students competed in. In the group of 6th through 8th graders, 32 students attended the competition in Nacogdoches, and 27 competed in the earlier event in Kilgore on Jan. 30-31.

“Foster did amazing, bringing home 17 awards from Nacogdoches, including overall best Delegation and many individual awards,” said Tricha Wilcox, the Model UN sponsor at Foster. “This is an amazing program that allows students to work together, think about, and try to UN||Continued to page 7 UN

Every FAFSA delay puts college fur ther out of r each for many.

The annual S.T.E.A.M Fair took place, with students showing their science skills.

Former Lobo Connor Cox shows off his batting skills at St. Edwar d’s Univer sity.

The Longview ISD Foundation raffle has been announced, along with items up for grabs.

See opinion on Page 2

See S.T.E.A.M. on Page 6

See Sports on Page 11

See Foundation on Page 13

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OPINION

A closer look at this month’s issue...

By Matthew Prosser This newspaper you’re holding is the collective work of the LISD Community Relations Department, our campus representatives, students, and staff.

I hope you enjoy all the photos and articles, especially a few that I would like to point out specifically...

Trustees approve winter weather pay (Page 4) During a special-called meeting on Jan. 24, the Longview ISD School Board unanimously approved wage payments to all employees during the district’s Jan. 16-17 emergency closure due to wintry weather. The resolution authorizes continued pay for all Longview ISD employees — both contractual and non-contractual, salaried and non-salaried — who were instructed not to report to work Jan. 16-17.

Angels of our campusFoundation, please es, custodians are vital check out their website: (Page 5) Dr. Ziemer LISDfoundation.org writes an excellent Latest news from the column on the crucial garden (Page 15) Garimportance of our excelden Coordinator James lent janitorial staffers.

Beaseley shares fasciCustodians play a critnating agricultural and ical behind-the-scenes horticultural knowledge role in schools by keepPROSSER in his newest article. ing facilities clean, safe, The district’s farm-toand functional. Recent research table garden program provides shows that custodians contribhands-on learning for students ute to student success by buildabout where food comes from. ing relationships and helping Mr. Beaseley’s contagious passtudents in need. sion for gardening teaches life John W. Harrison, Jr. grants lessons and nurtures curiosity. fund five field trips (Page 13) His insights are highly recomLISD Education Foundation mended reading!

Director Mrs. Kay Ray explains Spotted On Social (Page the wonderful grant program 18) We featured some of the that provides enriching educaamazing LISD-related content tional field trips for our students on social media that spotlights each year. If you are unfamiliar our talented students, staff, and with the important work being community. It’s inspiring to see done by the LISD Education the incredible achievements

happening across our district.

Social media provides a platform to share these moments more broadly.

Of course, you’ve probably already read the front-page article on the amazing model United Nations project at Foster Middle School, but these were a few of the excellent stories we’ve provided in this edition of The Longview Voice.

Voice. I hope you’ll read it closely, and let us know what you think!

We’re always on the lookout for interesting stories about the many amazing students, employees, and families of our community. Feel free to drop us a line if there’s something you’d like to read more about. You can email me at ask@LISD.org or call 903-381-2200.

— An award-winning journalist and photographer, Matthew Prosser is Communications Director for Longview Independent School District.

Every FAFSA delay puts college further out of reach

By Justin Draeger The New York Times

that they were supministrative headache. posed to get detailed For students — and information to detereven schools themEach year, more than 17 mine how much aid selves — the ripple million students complete the was available for each effect could be cataFree Application for Federal student, that schools strophic. Federal finanStudent Aid, or FAFSA, hoping would not receive that cial aid programs were to secure the financial support data until sometime in created to open the they need to afford college. But the first half of March, doors to higher educathis year, operational glitches leaving colleges scramtion, bringing a dream DRAEGER and repeated delays in the U.S. bling to determine how within reach for some Department of Education’s best to issue aid offers who would otherwise be “Better FAFSA” rollout threat- as soon as possible. Students unable to unlock that future. en to harm the very students may not receive financial aid Those who can least afford to and families that financial aid offers until April and are typipay for college will be the most is intended to help. Despite cally expected to make a deciadversely affected. promises of an easier, more sion about where to attend colSome students may be straightforward application lege by May 1. The traditional pressured into making one of process, students and fami“college decision day” simply the most significant financial lies so far have been met with may not work for students decisions of their lives without glitches and delays, and still this year since many will not having a complete picture of today, there are entire groups have had the time they need to their options. Others may deof students blocked from even consider all of their financial lay enrolling in college for ancompleting the form. options. other year, once the aid appliThe department notified This problematic rollout is cation process is running more schools on Jan. 30, the day causing more than just an adsmoothly. Or, worse yet, some

students may become so frustrated by the complexity and confusion of this year’s financial aid process that they give up altogether, forgoing pursuit of a postsecondary degree or credential that would add to their earnings and provide all the other benefits that come with additional education.

Meanwhile, many colleges and universities are stuck in a holding pattern. Schools, state agencies and private scholarship providers rely on FAFSA data to determine how to distribute their own financial aid dollars. Without that information, financial aid offices can’t begin the work of putting together aid offers for students or even precise timelines about when students will receive them.

— Mr. Justin Draeger is president and C.E.O. of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T Chess Tournament

There will be a chess tournament on March 3 at 4 p.m. at The Roc (First Baptist Church - 209 E South Street). This event is free to enter and is open to all ages. There will be prizes for each age division. To register please go to www.fbcl. org/chess . For any questions regarding the chess tournament, please contact 903212-3300.

Kids’ Fish Derby

Kite Coloring Contest

The Rickey Borden Memorial Kid Fish Derby is Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Teague Park Pond. This is a free event for families with children ages 3-16. Fishing poles and bait will be available if needed.

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Imaginative scholars, come one, come all! Let your minds and creativity soar high like a majestic kite. Whether you’re a kindergartener or a junior high student, all ages in between are welcome to participate in our Kite Coloring Contest. The grand prize kite design will receive a coveted spot on our Event Shirt for the 2025 Kite Festival.

The winner will also win a free lunch for his/her classroom or homeroom provided by Raising Cane’s. For more information: https://longviewtexas. gov/4198/Kite-Festival Please submit your entry to PO Box 1952, Longview Tx, 75602 or drop it off at the Parks & Recreation Department office at 130 E. Timpson St, Longview Tx, 75602. Entries need to be submitted by February 28 at 4 p.m.

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Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

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Trustees approve winter weather pay During a special-called meeting Jan. 24, the Longview Independent School District board unanimously approved wage payments to all employees during the district’s Jan. 16-17 emergency closure due to wintry weather.

The resolution authorizes continued pay for all Longview ISD employees — both contractual and non-contractual, salaried and non-salaried — who were instructed not to report to work Jan. 16-17.

Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent of District Services, drafted the measure and explained that continuity of staff pay, “serves the interests of our HOCKENBERRY staff and district community, as well as ensuring continuity of district staffing when schools reopen.”

The authority to pay idled employees granted in the resolution is effective only for the Jan. 16-17 closure. Longview ISD closed all its campuses and offices Jan. 16-17 due to icy weather conditions.

CONSULTING FOR FEDERAL GRANT

Later, board members unanimously approve a $80,000 consulting contract with Georgia-based consultant Dr. David K. Lerch to provide external monitoring and evaluation services for the district’s recently awarded federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant.

Mr. Scott Fisher, LISD Magnet Grant Director, explained that the contract with Dr. Lerch of Educational Consulting Inc. is “to ensure Longview ISD implements all requirements and activities outlined in the $15 million grant, which will provide funding over five years from 2023-28.”

“The federal Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP)

grant, that the district was awarded for years 2023-28, requires the district to hire an outside consultant to serve as the external evaluator for the grant to provide assisFISHER tance in the preparation of all required progress reports and to help ensure that the district is implementing all of the requirements and activities that were written into the grant,” he said.

CLEAN AUDIT FOR 2023

Trustees also received the financial audit report for the 2023 fiscal year.

Lufkin-based accounting firm Alexander, Lankford & Hiers explained that the district received “an unmodified opinion, with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting and compliance.”

A “clean” audit is the highest possible designation, and it means that Longview ISD’s financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and that there are no material misstatements.

The clean audit comes on the heels of Longview ISD’s A rating from the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

Longview ISD also holds a AAA bond rating from S&P Global and an Aa2 bond rating from Moody’s Investment Service Inc. The S&P rating indicates that bonds are of the highest quality and offer the lowest degree of investment risk. Issuers are considered extremely stable and dependable.

FOR MORE INFO

Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center (1301 E. Young Street). The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2024.

ETAA board approves expenditures, expenditures, clears debt East Texas Advanced Academies (ETAA) board members approved expenditures for student supplies and a fifth-grade trip, hired an accounting firm, passed a debt repayment plan, and presented reports on new programs during their regular meeting Thursday night.

Kicking off business, leaders greenlit a multi-day fifthgrade excursion from Ware East Texas Montessori Prep to historic sites in Van, Texas.

Next, they authorized purchasing 400 student art supply kits from the Texas Cultural Trust at approximately $16,000. Officials said the supplies will be distributed across their partnership campuses.

Shifting focus, the governing body hired Lufkin-based

accounting firm Alexander, Lankford, and Hiers to handle 2023 tax preparation services.

This comes as part of ETAA’s overarching financial audit.

Board members then passed a joint debt repayment plan to clear $1.25 million owed to Longview ISD by 2025. The outstanding balance resulted

from Longview ISD fronting ETAA’s portion of a special education litigation settlement in 2018. As part of the approved deal, ETAA guarantees a $70,000 payment in fall 2024 plus additional payments after future budget reconciliations.

Later, board members pre-

sented reports on launching a prospective volunteer reading program and sponsoring a grant-funded urgent care clinic.

Before adjourning, the directing body entered a closed executive session to review unspecified employee disciplinary actions. However, upon reconvening, officials made no related motions.

ETAA currently operates six campuses in partnership with Longview ISD, including East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (PreK and K), Bramlette, Everhart, Johnston-McQueen, and Ware elementary schools, as well as Forest Park Middle School.

For more information about ETAA, please contact CEO and Chief Learner Dr. Brian Ziemer at 903-381-2321.

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CHARTERS

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Work of alignment is critical for students

By Margaret Davis TCIS CEO John Hattie synthesized 1,000 research reviews of 50,000 studies and found that the greatest influence on student progression in DAVIS learning is having highly expert, inspired and passionate teachers and school leaders [emphasis mine] working together to maximize the effect of their teaching [emphasis mine] on all students in their care (Hattie 2015, p 2; Hattie 2017) Educators do not

need 50,000 studies to know improved instruction creates higher achievement.

The important question is “how to maximize the effect of their teaching.” Where is professional development available to show teachers how to maximize

the effect of their teaching? Since 1968, the IB has focused on the alignment of instruction and assessment.

All IB professional development focuses on instruction and assessment. IB professional development and implementa-

tion of IB programmes enables dedicated teachers to develop highly expert instructional skills.

Through TCIS professional development and resources provided by TCIS, TCIS educators intentionally align instruction with IB summative assessments and state of Texas assessments.

Where IB summative assessment alignment and state of Texas assessment alignment are implemented with fidelity, instruction does indeed equal achievement!

The journey to alignment never ends, but the work of alignment is critical for the success of students. Thanks for keeping the focus on alignment and instruction. Thanks for all you do to maximize the effect of teaching on all the students in our care.

Angels of our campuses, campuses, custodians are vital

By Dr. Brian Ziemer ETAA CEO You will rarely see them in action, so stealthy are they in their work. But hen you visit our school buildings and ZIEMER see impossibly shiny floors, crystal clear windows, and sparkling restrooms, you know they were there. Who are those campus ninjas? They are our mighty custodians, the angels of our buildings who work in the background every day to make sure our students and teachers work in clean, attractive spaces. Those quiet servants give our community

confidence that no accident will stop learning on our campuses, because our stealthy building angels will be there on the spot to clean up and get us back on track.

How important are custodians to the operation of schools? In a 2020 article, the National Education Association observed that,

“Custodians are on the front line of defense at school . . . to make sure our schools are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected throughout the day, after the students leave, and before they come each morning.” A Head Custodian put the post-pandemic challenge in sharp focus: “There will be new rules, new procedures,

it’s a new era. But with the funding we have for the safety equipment we need, we’re going to get through this. We’re custodians, and that’s what we do!”

Moreover, studies have found that the work of custodians is an important component in student success. A 2018 study by Steven Gilsdorf of Western Michigan University found that, “Custodians have a unique place and position to assist in student success . . . in another element of their role, that of ‘steward’ or ‘caretaker’. The custodian works in every place and sees every face on campus, in the classrooms and hallways . . .

The custodian’s special role [puts] them in a unique position to help students in need.”

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Lobo FFA goat show team puts on great performance Please help us congratulate the goat show team on their achievements at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo! We are very proud of these students for putting in the hours to get here.

Congratulations to: Dylan Briscoe — Top Three Class 2, Trinkie Martinez — Class 3, Nathalie Luna — Class 7

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FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD Lobos compete in district fair, fair, move to regionals

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he district S.T.E.A.M. Fair took place on Saturday, Jan. 13, and we are proud of all our students!

The UIL event will see some of our awesome students moving forward to the regional competition in March! Good luck!

HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS

1. Christian Smith, Marta Shepherd, Oscar Ortega — LHS 2. Andrews West — LHS 3. Ashtyn McCray, Jaharia Hunter, Abram — LHS 4. Sebastian Miller — LHS 5. Valen Ellis — LEGHS

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS

1. Shreeram Undavalli, Research Shresha, Henry Mekala — Foster 2. Judson Bates, Landon Lee, Gabriel — Foster 3. Audry Lewis — Foster 4. Joseph Kaan — Foster 5. Keshav Vattikuti — Foster 6. Amelia Beebe, Adrianna Read — Foster 7. Ella Turner, Adeleigh Reardon — Foster 8. Agastya Koorapati, Silas Gilber, Abel Olivan — Foster 9. Andrew Odindi — Judson 9. Tianna Valentine, Kyleigh Survia, Rian Owens — Judson 10. Addison McGee, Kennard Lilly — Judson

FIFTH GRADE WINNERS

1. Kenadi Green, Amaia Williams — Bramlette 1. Ava Huffman, Mylon Hollins — Bramlette 2. Madison Jefferson, Ziya Taylor, Zoe Enriquez — JLE 3. Zoe Gonzales, Brooklyn Warren — PEP 4. Nathan Torres, Alicia Rivas, Vanessa Moran — Bramlette 4. Danika Zapata, Ethan Mosley — JLE 5. Kayden Tores, Fabian Pitman — JLE 6. Hudson Stowers — PEP 7. Kailey Valdez, Zaynna Brightmon, Alayiah Reeves — JLE 7. Jordynn Cotton, Anyia Coby, Malaysia Vaughn — Bramlette 8. Jacob Muniz, Israel Campos — Bramlette 9. Ty’enah Christian, Beau Williams, Ariah Taylor — Bramlette 9. Ava Saintignan — PEP 10. Jude Black, Charlie Wilson — PEP

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Deadline is Feb. 29 for Mayor’ Mayor’s Scholarship The City of Longview is currently accepting applications for Mayor Andy Mack’s scholarship.

Graduating seniors from Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, and Hallsville High Schools (who are residents of Longview) are eligible to apply for this one-time, $1,000 scholarship to college.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 29, so students should submit their applications as soon as possible.

Each year, Mayor Mack provides a scholarship to local students who have shown an attitude of service to the Longview community. One scholarship is awarded per high school to students for furthering their education.

These funds, which total $5,000, are provided by Mayor Andy Mack, who uses his annual mayoral stipend to invest in students’ futures.

“I am always amazed by the students who apply for the

scholarship,” said Dr. Mack.

“They give me incredible hope for our city’s future, and I am so proud that I can play a part in their future success.”

The scholarship is not only a way to support local students,

but it is also a way to encourage them to continue to give back to their community.

By awarding the scholarship to students who have demonstrated a commitment to service, Mayor Mack hopes to inspire others to get involved in their community as well.

To apply, students must complete the application and submit a one-page essay on any topic they choose. The essay must be no more than 500 words and 3,000 characters.

The completed application and essay can be submitted online, mailed, or delivered to City Hall by 5 p.m., Feb. 29th. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Tubb,, Germanwala Tubb Germanwala,, Simmons file for re-election to Board Incumbents Mr. Michael Tubb (Place 1), Dr. Samir Germanwala (Place 3), and Dr. Troy Simmons (Place 7) have all filed for re-election to the Longview ISD Board of Trustees, as of Friday, Feb. 2nd.

The general election is set for May 4, 2024.

Mr. Tubb was first elected to the LISD Board of Trustees in 2018. Dr. Germanwala joined the board in 2021, and Dr. Simmons has served on the board since 1986.

The nonpartisan board consists of seven trustees elected to overlapping three-year terms. They serve without compensation.

TUBB Early Vot-

ing runs April 22-30 at the Longview ISD Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St. Election Day voting will be from 7 a.m.

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to 7 p.m. at officially designated voting locations.

Important election dates: Feb. 16: Deadline to file for a place on SIMMONS the ballot.

April 4: Voter registration deadline and due date for first campaign finance report.

April 23: Deadline to apply for a mail ballot.

April 26: Second campaign finance report due.

May 4: Election Day. Trustee elections are held annually in May for three-year terms on this cycle: Places 1, 3 and 7 in 2024, 2027, 2030 and every three years; Places 5 and 6 in 2025, 2028, 2031 and every three years; Places 2 and 4 in 2026, 2029, 2032 and every three years.

Filing deadline is 5 p.m.

Feb. 16. For more information, contact LISD Elections Coordinator Ms. Patricia Cordoba at 903-381-2200.

UN ||Continued Continued from page 1 solve world issues. They work on research and presentation skills as well.

Model UN sees students take on the role of delegates to the United Nations where they debate resolutions to solve world problems. The students have worked all semester writing their resolutions as well as practicing for the debate.

At Nacogdoches, the students won Best Overall Delegation, Best General Assembly Delegation, Best Novice Delegation (these are students who have never competed before), eight 1st place awards, two 2nd place awards, five 3rd place awards, and 3rd place on Security Council (won by a 6th grade novice). The students that took part in the competition were: Joseph Kaan.

Bryson Gowin, Adrian Dominguez, Linda Navarette, Andrew Spears, Shreeram Undavalli, Frances Wilson, Josiah Hubbard,

Sana Vij, Hudson Holden, Research Shrestha, Audry Lewis, Trey Alexander, Jack Lenhart, Mario Barios, Brianna Ishihara, Jonathan Walker, Keshav Vattikuti, Miranda Solis, Henry Mekala, Roma Gasca, Jackson Morgan, Graham Pool, Jesus Olivan, Grayson Jones, Marley Camp, Devian Mathis, Brooks Hodges, Chris Jones, Bristol Dowdy, Caleb Orban, Siann Rudolph, Unarv Srinivasan, and Connor Black.

At the Kilgore competition, the students won Best Overall Delegation, Best General Assembly Team, placed both 1st and 2nd place in Security Council, received seven first place awards, six 2nd place awards, and four 3rd place awards. The students who took part in the first competition were: Ishin Patel, Molly Salmon, Evie Land, Namna Patel, Judson Bates, Ella Turner, Gustavo Zarate, Aaira Mughal, Heather

Pevey, Aidan Carlile, Evelyn Miller, Kingston Still, Ellie Oglesbee, Amelia Beebe, Jack Hilton, Davin Jeffry, Aidan Rahim, Katherine Weindorff, Landon Lee, Braxton Casey, Jason Wright, Reya Srivastava, Paisley Ward, Ryan Kitchens, Alex Monsavais, Cohen Hardison, Ruth Black, Gabriel Moussa, Katie Carlise, and Baxter Holloway.

Please join us in congratulating these students for their amazing work!

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Foster students learn about dairy industry Students at Foster Middle School got a visit from the Southwest Dairy Farmers Association on Tuesday, Feb. 6! They set up their mobile classroom so that the students could learn about the dairy industry and witness firsthand a milking demonstration!

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SPORTS OUT OF THE PARK Former Lobo star powers St. Edward’s to sweep AUSTIN – Former Longview High slugger Connor Cox drove in two runs with a clutch double to lead St. Edward’s University to a 3-1 win over Texas A&M-Kingsville in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep to open the baseball season.

Cox, a sophomore cleanup hitter for the Hilltoppers, built on the pitching dominance of Lance Little, COX who overpowered the opposition in Game 1.

The former Longview Lobo came through when it mattered most for St. Edward’s, hitting a two-run double in the fifth inning that stood as the game-winning hit. Josh Graham set up the pivotal at-bat with a sacrifice bunt.

It was an impressive showing overall for the former Longview standout, as Cox’s clutch performance at the plate led St. Edward’s to a statement start. His exploits bode well for the season ahead as the Hilltoppers look to build on the strong opening effort.

Lobos storm back to upset #11 Mount Pleasant LONGVIEW — The Longview boys basketball team rallied from an 8-point deficit in the final 4 minutes to stun Mount Pleasant 45-42 on Tuesday. Drew Ward scored 17 points while Chris Wilder and Davis Justice added 10 apiece for the Lobos, who improved to 28-3 overall and 11-1 in District 15-5A play. The Lobos trailed by as much as 10 in the third quarter before mounting their comeback bid in the game’s final minutes.

Kendric Brown knocked down a key 3-pointer during the rally.

SQUAD BOUNCES PAST TEXARKANA

LONGVIEW — The Longview boys basketball team jumped out to a 17-10 first quarter lead on Friday en route to a dominant 8742 District 15-5A home win over Texas High. Davis Justice scored a game-high 18 points while Chris Wilder, Robert Blandburg and Drew Ward each added 10 for the Lobos (27-3, 10-1). Longview led 40-24 at halftime and put the game out of reach with a 24-10 third quarter. Jaylen Hawley-Lee added three 3-pointers for the Lobos.

LOBOS!

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Lady Lobos roll in regular season finale LONGVIEW — The Longview girls basketball team closed the regular season with a 51-34 home win over Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, Feb. 6 on Senior Night. Bethany Baltes scored 14 points while T’Asia McGee added 12 to lead Longview (23-8, 10-4), which awaits its playoff seeding. The Lady Lobos roared to an 18-0 first quarter lead and were never challenged. Jailiyah Rockmore chipped in with 11 points.

Markowitz, Alba lead Markowitz, Lady Lobos over Hallsville

Soccer blanks Mavs for program’’s 500th win program

LONGVIEW — Kat Markowitz and Yuli Alba scored goals to lead Longview past Hallsville 2-0 at home for a District 15-5A girls soccer win. Markowitz assisted on Alba’s goal for the Lady Lobos (6-2-3, 2-0-1). Jada Owens earned the shutout in goal.

The Lady Lobos dominated possession and did not allow Hallsville a shot on goal.

LONGVIEW — The Longview boys golf team finished third at the Lobo Invitational, carding a team score of 336 at Pinecrest Country Club. Will Lenhart led the Lobos with an 84, followed by an 88 from both Samuel Jackson and Keagan Jordan. Ryan Hull shot an 89 to contribute to the Lobos’ score. Longview’s second team finished seventh in the tournament.

BOYS DEFEAT HALLSVILLE

Golfers take third at tourney LONGVIEW — The Longview boys golf team finished third at the Lobo Invitational, carding a team score of 336 at Pinecrest Country Club. Will Lenhart led the Lobos with an 84, followed by an 88 from both Samuel Jackson and Keagan Jordan. Ryan Hull shot an 89 to contribute to the Lobos’ score. Longview’s second team finished seventh in the tournament.

LONGVIEW — Karsten Guerrero recorded a hat trick in the first half and Alan Mosqueda added a late goal as Longview earned a 5-1 home win over Hallsville on Friday. Miguel Gonzales also scored for the Lobos (8-4, 3-0), who remained unbeaten in District 15-5A play. Alex Blanco assisted on two goals. The Lobos held Hallsville without a shot on goal in the second half.

Special Track & Field Day set for May 3 Each spring, Longview ISD holds an annual track and field day for students in our Special Education programs at Lobo Stadium on the campus of Longview High School.

Students practice various activities — chosen based on their individual physical abilities and preferences — at school in the weeks leading up to the event.

When the big day comes, they compete in wheelchair dashes, assisted and unassisted walking races, 25-meter, 50-meter, and Track||Continued to page 17 Track

Hardee, Srivastava/Payne lead Hardee, Lobos in Rockwall Opener ROCKWALL — The Longview tennis team kicked off its season at the Rockwall tournament. Olivia Hardee won the girls’ C singles division while the mixed doubles team of Aarush Srivastava and Olivia Payne took second in the A division. Hardee was dominant in her victory. Srivastava and Payne rallied to make the finals before rain forced the cancellation of their title match. Next up for the varsity squad is the Tyler Legacy tournament on Feb. 9.

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FOUNDATION

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Annual Foundation raffle announced

By Kay Ray Executive Director Each year the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. holds a raffle in conjunction with its Lamplighter Awards banquet.

Tickets are one (1) for $5.00 or three (3) for $10.00. When buying a ticket, one can check the item he or she hopes to win, spreading tickets among the items or putting all tickets on one item.

The Foundation will hold three separate drawings on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the 24th annual Lamplighter Awards banquet at Pinecrest Country Club. Winners need not be present to win.

Information about the raffle is also on the Foundation’s website at www.lisdfoundation.org.

To purchase raffle tickets, contact Kay Ray, Foundation director, at 903-452-7015 or gray@LISD.org or purchase from any Foundation board member. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase from

Kacy Swaim in the Longview ISD Community Relations Department at the LISD Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young Street, and at Henry and Moore Jewelry in the shopping center adjacent to Hobby Lobby on Loop 281.

To purchase raffle tickets, buyers may also text Kay Ray

or email her exactly which items to check on their raffle tickets and then pay by Venmo at Gloria Kay Ray@ longviewisdfoundation or Kay Ray@besmart1, Ray@besmart1, both of which will legally and securely transfer money to the Foundation’s checking account The 2024 Lamplighter

Awards Raffle items are: • Ladies Vahan open style 14K gold and sterling silver bracelet with sparkling diamonds (.09 ct diamonds total weight) illuminating the links. Refined, timelessly styled bracelet makes a bold, beautiful statement.

Donated by Henry and Moore Jewelry. Retail value: $1,750.00 • Dallas Cowboys 2024 Thanksgiving Day Football Game Fun~Six (6) Club Level seats with a parking pass.

• Donated by Leah and Matthew Hickman and Mitzi and Jon Fontenot. Retail value: $3,000.

• DINE ACROSS LONGVIEW GIFT CARD BASKET ~ $25 gift cards to Longview’s favorite eateries plus a four-course luncheon for ten in the Lobo Bistro prepared by the culinary arts instructors and students. Retail value: $800.00

John W. Harrison, Harrison, Jr. grants fund five field trips

By Kay Ray Executive Director On December 6, 2023, the Longview ISD Foundation presented its annual John W. Harrison, Jr. Academic Field Trip Grants, named for the late Mr. Harrison, longtime Longview ISD school board member, to honor his loyal support of the Foundation. Traveling to four Longview ISD campuses, Heather Hilton, chair of the academic field trip grant committee; Leah Hickman, Foundation president; Scott Lewis, Julie Ford, and Lori Keebaugh, Foundation board members; and Kay Ray, Foundation director, surprised the recipients and their students with the funding news.

The Foundation awarded five field trip grants, two to elementary schools and three to middle schools, for a total of $17,747.04.

With grant funding of $1,982.21, Naomi Odum, Sharon Moore, and Eduardo Delmas, teachers at Bailey Elementary School, will take fourth graders to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas, for science instruction. Students will rotate in groups through

the various exhibits and IMAX films, documenting, taking notes, interacting, inquiring, and engaging with the hands-on exhibits and docents. Through assignments before and after the trip, students will link math, science, and English/language arts TEKS to their field trip experience. The teachers also engaged the students in the planning of the trip by giving them math problems to solve regarding the cost of the field trip.

For example, students solved the following math word problem: “Bailey Elementary will purchase the following snacks

for the upcoming field trip: Otis Spunkmeyer Assorted Muffins, 4 packs at $14.24 per pack and a case of Tropicana orange juice for $47.94. What is the total cost of the snacks?” Students analyzed the problem for what to solve for and what they knew, wrote an equation, solved for the answer, and checked for reasonableness. Students also wrote essays about acceptable behavior on the trip. As one student wrote, “If other students are loud and distract the bus driver, it doesn’t mean I must behave the same. If I do, I will get in trouble. Instead, I should lead with

good behavior and show others that an intelligent, good person leads not follows. I am a leader, not a follower.” The Foundation appreciates that the teachers are teaching the whole child from teaching leadership skills to students’ classroom learning financial planning for a trip to the trip’s ultimate goal of hands-on learning directly related to the students’ classroom learning.

Rosheia Hodge, Cassandra Hunt, Jose Sanchez, Shawantra Terry, and Sheran West, Ware East Texas Montessori Academy fifth grade teachers, will take their eighty-seven students to Sky Ranch to experience the Outdoor Education Program curriculum that provides multiple learning tracks, including science, history, and team building. Divided into two groups, students will stay overnight and experience an overnight camp.

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By James Beasley Coordinator In terms of gardening, February in East Texas can be very unpredictable at best. From cold snaps, heavy rains, and warm days the gardener, if not careful, will find themselves questioning when to plant various crops. This statement is a strong reminder of what it says in the book of Ecclesiastes 11:4 “He who watches the wind [waiting for all conditions to be perfect] will not sow [seed], and he who looks at the clouds will not reap” [a harvest].

This was a constant thought in my mind last year as we faced drought, high winds, and other weather-related events throughout the growing season. It was a great lesson in faith and trusting

the plan that God has for our lives.

Without Him I can do nothing.

In terms of what has been planted since January, we have approximately 5500 onions in the ground. They are really starting to grow, and the recent rains have boosted their growth rates.

Sometime after Valentines Day the garden team will plant potatoes and lettuce followed by other spring crops in March and April.

Next week the garden will play host to several important visitors to include Elizabeth from Promise of Peace Gardens located in Mineola, Texas.

This not-for-profit organization “provides transformational educational experiences” (https://prom (https://prom iseofpeace.us,, 2023) that lead to iseofpeace.us food sustainability for communities and neighbors.

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1. A well-balanced soil will have four basic components to include organic matter, clay, silt, and sand.

2. The organic portion of the soil is where the microorganisms will grow that help to break down nutrients trapped in leaves and other organic matter.

3. Clay helps to retain moisture, but too much clay will lead to soil that stays too wet or compacted.

4. Sand helps the soil to stay dry, but having too much sand will hinder moisture retention.

5. Like clay, silt promotes water retention and helps the soil to stay aerated.

(Not Compacted) 6. In addition to these four basic components all healthy soil will contain a mix of macro and micro - nutrients to include Phosphorus, Nitrogen and Potassium.

7. Most of the soil that is purchased in big box stores contains organic matter only. This is why they are labeled as potting mix.

ETAA ||Continued Continued from page 5 Gilsdorf also found many examples of “custodians taking a personal interest in helping students and wanting to assist them by being examples to them and sharing their stories with them. Sometimes the custodians were chosen by students [who] would seek them out for life advice.”

Indeed, as I prepared this article it was remarkable that when I mentioned it to several long time educators, they could still remember the names of custodians who served at their childhood campuses many years ago!

The next time you have opportunity to visit one of our gleaming ETAA campuses, if you happen to see one of our stealthy building angels in the hallway, please take a moment to thank them.

Custodians are perhaps the least complimented of employees, but they are without doubt among the most important members of our staff. As The Edvocate recently stated, “It is through their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail that [custodians] create an environment conducive to learning and growth. Their willingness

— Brian Ziemer, Ph.D., CPA is East Texas Advanced Academies CEO and Chief Learner. East Texas Advanced Academies is an SB 1882 Partnership of Longview ISD

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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Wanda Fae Gray Born November 19,1936, Wanda Fae Gray was the second child of Lacey and Katie Mae Scott who resided in Panola County. She attended school in Carthage and enjoyed being an active member of the basketball team and participating in many of the school clubs and GRAY councils. After graduating high school in 1955, she attended Panola College and later Stephen F. Austin State College where she earned a degree in Home Economics and a Masters later in her career. In 1958, she married Charles D. Gray at Pisgah Methodist Church.

The couple moved to Longview in 1963, where Wanda started her teaching career that spanned more than 37 years as a high school Home Economics teacher at Longview High School. She was greatly loved by all her students and left an impact on many during her professional career. Charles and Wanda joined

Judith Adelaide Wingert Judith Adelaide (Graves) Wingert, age 83, peacefully passed into eternity at her residence on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, in the presence of Warren, her loving and devoted husband of 62 years. Born on February 7, 1940, in El DoraWINGERT do, Arkansas, Adelaide was the only child of Wallace and Adelaide Graves who died shortly after giving birth. Raised by her uncle and aunt, A.R. and Mary Elizabeth Graves in Longview, Texas, Adelaide graduated from Longview High School in 1957.

She continued her educational pursuits at Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she became an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority and met her future husband. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Adelaide and Warren married in 1961 and have resided in the Park Cities since 1970. Dedicated to SMU, they have supported many university organizations and projects over the years. More recently, in recognition of her support for the Chi Omega building fund in 2014, the loggia and terrace of the new sorority house was named in her honor. Adelaide and Warren loved life together.

As a homemaker, Adelaide was engaged in various civic organizations. She was a mem-

Winterfield United Methodist Church in 1963, where they dedicated the next 50 years serving their church community and their Sunday School class. Wanda was an active member of the Winterfield Choir throughout her time there. She found joy working at their farm in Upshur county raising cattle, supporting their grandchildren and their family. Wherever Wanda went, she enjoyed interacting with people.

She is survived by her daughter Carmen Hohlt and husband Roger; daughter Kimberly Pivaral and husband Francisco; grandchildren Lindsey Ann Hohlt, Andrew Charles Hohlt, married to Lauren, Maria Alexandra Pivaral and Estuardo Jose Pivaral; great grandchild Henry Charles Hohlt. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Gray, her parents Lacey Aubrey and Katie Mae Scott and her siblings Orville Scott, Donald Scott and Shirley Williams. The family held a service at Winterfield United Methodist Church at noon on Wednesday, January 31, with the burial afterwards at Rosewood Cemetery. Any memorial contributions may be made to Winterfield United Methodist Church, 2616 Tryon Rd, Longview, Texas. ber of the Dallas Women’s Club. Her classic southern charm and infectious laugh attracted many friends. As members of Royal Oaks Country Club since its inception in 1969, they have enjoyed countless wonderful experiences over the years with many of their Royal Oaks friends. They traveled on family ski and beach trips earlier in life and international cruises later in life. Her favorite destination was the Big Island of Hawaii. Adelaide also cherished regular Wednesday bridge sessions with her dear friends Cindy, Gerry, Carol, Sally, and Caron. Adelaide and Warren are members of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Her Christian faith provided strength to battle dementia over the past several years of her life.

Through it all, she had Warren’s unwavering support who never left her side as her life partner. Adelaide was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Deborah Elizabeth Wingert who died in 2007.

Adelaide is survived by her husband Warren; son Jason Graves Wingert (Rebecca Musser) of Dallas and two grandchildren (McKinley and Preston Graves); a niece; several nephews; cousins; and special friends Virginia Young and Yolanda Ortiz.

A Visitation for Adelaide took place from 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 29 at Sparkman/ Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225. The Funeral Service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, also at Sparkman/Hillcrest.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Adelaide’s honor can be made to the charity of your choice.

Thank you for taking care of our extended Lobo family in their time of need.

Lynda Whalen

Lynda was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Longview at Lake Cherokee. After graduating from Longview High School WHALEN in 1965, she obtained her bachelors and masters degrees in education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and was a lifelong fan of the Horned Frogs.

Lynda was also a lifelong educator spending the majority of her career at Pine Tree ISD and Region VII in Kilgore. At Pine Tree, she founded and led the gifted and talented program taking her seventh grade humanities students on field trips to destinations including New York City and Epcot Center.

After retiring from education, Lynda became an active member in the Lake Cherokee community and served on the Board of Directors for the Cherokee Water Company.

Lynda was one of a kind in all respects. She had style - wearing designer sunglasses and an assortment of wigs until her final days. She was funny - cracking jokes with her caretakers until her final hours. But above all, Lynda Whalen will be remembered for her undying generosity- both with her time and her resources. When she saw suffering, she stopped, listened, and took action. This is her legacy.

Lynda was predeceased by her husband, Charles Whalen, in August of 2023. She is survived by her son, Jason West, and granddaughters, Ava and Stella, all of Fort Worth. A private ceremony is being held for family members and Lynda will be memorialized amongst family and friends in the springtime.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES Regular board meeting set for March 18 Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, (1301 E. Young St.) but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district.

The next meeting is tentatively sched-

uled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the ESC building. The following board meeting is tentatively set for Monday, April 15, at the ESC building.

For more information about the LISD meetings go to LISD.org LISD.org.. Agendas and

Minutes can also be found at the website, as well as information on financial transparency.

Information about the areas of the district as well as about the Trustees can also be found online.

District seeking architectural firm for various projects The Board of Trustees of the Longview Independent School District is seeking to retain an architectural firm with the qualifications and staff resources necessary to perform planning, designing, bidding and construction oversight phases of projects that could be possibly approved in a May 2024 bond election. In addition

the District is looking for a firm with the capability to provide value added services including, but not limited to structural engineering, security consultation, technology consultation, interior design, etc. Therefore, it is the intent of the Board to obtain information in the request for qualifications that addresses these options.

Proposals not received by the specified deadline will not be considered. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept the proposal considered in the best interest of the District. For additional information or copy of specifications, email Amanda Taylor at adtaylor@lisd.org.

Longview ISD football players, cheerleaders, Viewettes, choir members, and staff offer robust support!

Mrs. Kristal Linton, LISD Director of Special Programs, said the event has taken place during the months of either April or May for around 30 years, and local media coverage often captures the highlights of

these exceptional young champions.

“It is an exciting event that our students, staff, and entire community looks forward to each year!” she said.

For more information about Longview ISD’s annual Special Education Track & Field Day please email ask@LISD.org or call 903-381-2200 903-381-2200..

TRACK ||Continued Continued from page 12 100-meter dashes, running long jumps, standing long jumps, softball throws, tennis ball throws, discus throws, shuttle relays, developmental bowling events, AmTryke races, and team relays.

After each event, students receive ribbons and medals in recognition of their efforts. Throughout the competition, GRANTS ||Continued Continued from page 13 about gravity and friction using a four line mock zipline and then explore gases and pressure by launching student-designed rockets. Upon returning to class, students will use clay to model how weathering, erosion, and deposition take place and create a book of what they learned through drawings.

The Foundation funded three middle school academic field trip grants.

To introduce students to the thriving floral industry and the career opportunities it presents, Brandon Williamson, agriculture teacher at Foster Middle School, will take 105 LISD 8th graders to visit Dallas-Fort Worth’s best floral designers. First, students will visit McShan Florist in Dallas so they can see the inner workings of a successful, large-scale flower shop. The owners and top designers will speak with students while also giving design demonstrations. Next, students will travel to Pilot Point, home of Texas Tulips, a flower farm well known for its picturesque views and successful flower farming operation. There students will learn about the production aspects of flower farming from the farm’s managers. Students will harvest tulips of their own and use them and more materials to make a spring arrangement of their own. This grant provides students with knowledge of a career path in an industry that

they would normally be unable to see firsthand. By providing funding of $4,034.45, the Foundation ensures that students will enjoy and benefit from an engaging field trip that incorporates classroom learning with hands-on experiences in agriculture.

Foster Middle School’s Art I teacher Natasha Raibon knows that experiencing art in person is an essential part of a well-rounded arts education.

She will take 106 eighth grade students to the Dallas Museum of Arts, known for its extensive collection and the Nasher Sculpture Gardens. Students will receive a guided tour of the museums and have the opportunity to create their artwork in a workshop led by the education staff. Many of the students have never visited a museum.

Prior to the trip, students will

learn about the artists whose work they will see, artworks, and the movements they will encounter at the museum. This trip aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for art observation and perception, creative expression, and historical and cultural relevance. To conclude the day, students will create a work en plein air, a French expression meaning “in the open air,” giving students a chance to paint in natural light and use the values the light creates to enhance their works with watercolors.

Laura Johnston, sponsor of the Judson STEAM Academy’s Friendship Club, and club members will partner with the school’s Life Skills class to visit Piney Park in Marshall, Texas, to provide students with a real-world experience to enhance their social-emotional

skills. Through the partnership on campus, the Friendship Club practices and teaches social skills while forming friendships with the Life Skills students, giving those students an opportunity to be a part of the school community while also giving the Friendship Club’s students an opportunity to know students who are different from themselves and engage with them in a positive way. On this trip, the Friendship Club students, traditional JSA students, will be paired with Life Skills students as they engage at the park in educational lessons about the life cycle of baby chicks, create seasonal crafts, and experience all the Piney Park attractions.

One of Ms. Johnston’s goals is to teach students to engage in meaningful conversations while learning to be caring, empathetic individuals who lead by example on the Judson campus. The Foundation is proud to provide funding of $911.96 to develop leadership skills and bring the Life Skills students into the Judson STEAM Academy family of learners.

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Foster teacher, teacher, students developing video game

By Michael Garcia KETK LONGVIEW (KETK) – Joe Manns had worked on his passion project video game “Black Hornet” for 10 years before shelving it, but now it’s back in development thanks to students in Longview.

Manns, a teacher at Foster Middle School, said he was inspired by his students to pick back up the project. This time he’ll have help from his students.

“So our goal with Black Hornet, we want to involve the students, we want to give them the opportunity to give their input,”

Manns said. “In exchange for the input, we give the students co-producer credit as the game

to be able to come back and give those students full scholarships.”

According to Manns, Black Hornet will be a mixture of several video game genres while holding to a team deathmatch theme. The game is still in development and Manns is currently working on funding and pitching the game to investors.

Manns said the project could also double as an anime series.

He also helps organize the gaming tournament at the Denton Black Film Festival.

To stay up to date with the game’s development, visit Black Hornet online at facebook. com/CodeProjektGrit.. com/CodeProjektGrit

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Mom of 49er Trent Williams ‘still in shock’ shock’ after playoff wins

By Michael Coleman KLTV LONGVIEW (KLTV) — Trent Williams, a former Longview Lobo, is headed to the Super Bowl as an offensive tackle for San Francisco.

His mother Veronica Williams told us about how it felt for her to see her son’s team make it to the playoffs by defeating the Packers and the Lions.

She was at both games.

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“So you spent two weeks It was in my spirit. When so and you thought, ‘you we pulled out, Green Bay, know what, I’m going to I was, chest hurting the stick around for two games next day because it was so, just knowing. Just knowit was so hectic, that’s the ing that we’re going to word. It was very hectic. be two games,’ right?” we But when we won Sunday asked. that, I am still in shock.

“Knowing there was It’s nerves! I wasn’t in any going to be a second game, palpitations or anything WILLIAMS like that. I was just in just knowing. It was in my heart, is in my heart. shock,” she said.

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