Volume IV, Issue 7 (July 2019)

ongview Voice

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” ― Langston Hughes

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Sharing the good news about LISD!

Vol. 4 No. 7 July 2019

A publication of Longview Independent School District

THANK A TEACHER

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Teach. L ve. Inspire.

Primary Campuses East Texas Montessori Prep Academy: Phyllis Wilks Bramlette STEAM Academy: Maria Zamudio Hudson PEP Elementary: Constance Massey J.L. Everhart Elementary: Yeimy Lopez Johnston-McQueen Elementary: Rhonda Small Ned E. Williams Elementary: Tiara Roberson South Ward Elementary: Brittany Sims Ware East Texas Montessori Academy: Vanessa Pipkin Secondary Campuses Forest Park Middle School: Kayla Borens Foster Middle School: Kimberly Pierson Judson STEAM Academy: Lori Nino Longview Early Graduation High School: Barry Thompson Longview High School: Janice Houze

As we close out our school year, we want to take the time to thank all of our teachers for all their hard work this school year.

Each year our campuses select a campus Teacher of the Year and those campus nominations submit applications for a chance to become the Longview ISD Primary and Secondary Teacher of the year.

Our committee of past district Teacher of the Year honorees review campus applications and select a Longview ISD Primary and Secondary Teacher of the Year. Please congratulate our Longview ISD Teachers of the Year!

Longview ISD Primary Teacher of the Year: Constance Massey (Hudson PEP) Longview ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year: Kayla Borens (Forest Park Middle School) Below are the campuses Teacher of the Year. Please give these teachers a high five or hug today, we are so grateful for all your dedication to our wonderful students!

District partners with Texas Tech for online career tech program

Lobo life on Mars?

Forest Park has been working on a school-wide Project Based Learning project based on Life on Mars in the year 2050.

In this Project Based Learning Project, all teachers worked together to help students create an idea of what a community on Mars may look like for the year 2050. The students were responsible for creating a government, society, housing, food, economy and much more for their community. The teacher only served as an aide to the students as they brainstormed ways to accomplish the subject goals of the project. The students started working on the projects in September.

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Longview Independent School District is partnering with Texas Tech University’s TTU K-12 online high school to offer Career and Technology Education (CTE) courses to students for free.

This partnership allows students the opportunity to take the provided courses utilizing an online format.

A fully accredited online school district, TTU K-12 offers more than150 online and printbased, self-paced courses and more than 150 Credit by Exams (CBEs). Students who have failed a class can enroll in an online or print-based course or CBE to recover the credit.

Texas Tech University Vice Provost Dr. Melanie Hart says she is excited to partner with an outstanding school district, such as Longview ISD.

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OPINION

Log off social media, tune into gardening

By George Ball, Houston Chronicle

At the dawning of the era of the personal computer, high-tech visionaries heralded the coming digital golden age. Technology would liberate us from drudgery and enrich our existence. Awaiting us was a new epoch of leisure and work-life balance.

Our lives would be more than lives; we’d have lifestyles, with bountiful “quality time” to spend BALL at home with our families, and in our community with our friends, exploring interests and pursuing happiness.

The internet, we were promised, would be akin to a backlit Enlightenment, offering unprecedented opportunities to participate in a worldwide community, to learn, collaborate, and encounter diverse viewpoints to the betterment of ourselves and the world. Eureka!

Delete and update: In the 21st century the internet transformed from a wellspring of knowledge and community to a sinkhole filled with content intended to spark curiosity and provoke emotions, the better to monopolize our attention for as long as possible in the interest of commerce. Internet users went from being digital adventurers to virtual serfs bought and sold by advertisers.

We spend a third of our online time visiting social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where we reside in a surrogate reality, a heatless inferno awash with imposters, misinformation and discord. In seeking like-minded people, users encounter viewpoints mirroring their own, in an echo chamber that filters out alternative views.

Little wonder online socializing devolves into shouting

matches. Still a vast repository of imagery, knowledge and data, the internet has spawned media devoid of nonverbal cues — cadences, silent intervals, gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, attire — that convey, according to American psychologist Albert Mehrabian, up to 93 percent of meaning in communication. Online users are fractional selves miscommunicating with other fractional selves.

Join me now in the original social network, the garden, the last, best place on earth. Here you are worlds away from the internet, that airless, intangible domain empty of beauty, wonder and soul.

First, let’s save children from the 24/7 social media carnival, where attention spans sputter, anxieties grow, and depressions fester. Let them not talk dirty, but get dirty. Show them burgeoning roots and shoots, hopeful buds, and handsome foliage. Let them gaze upon dazzling, luminous flowers. Teach them to become Texas citizenscientists, banding together to share sow dates and solve leaf-hopper problems.

Set free your kids’ smiles, boost their moods, and — since studies show they eat what they grow — upgrade their diets. Let them learn the world from the ground up.

Soon they’ll plant themselves not before the computer, but out in the yard; their ear buds will give way to budding plants, their texts replaced by the poetry of the landscape.

Escape the web’s cultural Babylon for the Edenic unison and serenity of the garden. Here tweets fan across the lawn or echo up the block. Here the only arguments break out over damaged white tail deer fences and pokeweed invasions. Here you can float away.

Here your senses are fully engaged in a setting rich in color, sunlight, moonlight, fragrance, texture, beauty, breezes, and palpable rewards. Your social network is the web of life, including insects, birds, fungi, and bacteria—all your evolutionary cohorts.

In the garden our lives are rewarded minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, season by season. Our quests culminate in as tonishing flowers, nutritious vegetables, f lavorful herbs, and de l ic io u s fruits. Here natural algorithms lead to a cornucopia of satisfaction.

Anthropologists t el l us t ha t humanity makes the culture by which it is made. We see this in how the garden — nature domesticated by people — domesticated us in turn, giving rise to culture (a word derived from the Latin word cultura, meaning growing, cultivation), towns and cities, civic life and institutions.

Expand your Texas gardening social network with your family, or join friends, neighbors, and visitors in a community garden: an open-air chatroom. Go from the web to the web of nature. In gardens the virtual becomes tangible, meaningful, and edible. Here harmony is harvested. Here you’re not alone in the Lone Star State.

— George Ball is chairman and CEO of the W. Atlee Burpee Company and past president of The American Horticultural Society.

Summer jobs provide life-long benefits for teens

By Ann Carrns, New York Times The share of teenagers working summer jobs had dwindled for years, but the numbers have come back a bit in the last couple of years. It’s a change applauded by educators and financial advisers alike.

“Summer jobs are a great idea,” said Laura Levine, chief executive of the JumpStart Coalition, a nonprofit group that promotes financial literacy. “Money management begins with how to get that money CARRNS in the first place.”

Working a summer job is less common among teenagers than it once was, according to an analysis published this month by the Pew Research Center. As recently as 2000, roughly half of those between the ages of 16 and 19 worked summer jobs, but that proportion dropped to about 30 percent during the financial crisis. Last summer, it rose to 35 percent.

This year, hiring of teenagers got off to a strong start in May, although the pace slowed slightly in June compared with last year. Still, the combined total of about 1.08 million jobs added for those two months is above average for the past decade, according to an analysis of federal data by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Andrew Challenger, the firm’s vice president, said the

longer-term trend away from summer jobs doesn’t mean young people are lazy.

“Teens are still busy,” he said. They’re doing things like volunteering in hurricane-stricken areas, taking extra classes or honing their sports skills to burnish their college applications. They may be making a calculation, he said, that such experiences make more of an impression on college admissions staff than a summer job scooping ice cream.

Whether they’re working to help support their families, saving for college or building a fund for some other goal, young workers should have a plan for the money they earn, Levine said.

Earning a steady paycheck for the first time can make teenagers feel “cash rich” and lead to overspending, she said. “It can disappear quickly.”

Deciding ahead of time to put a certain amount into savings and spend a small amount on entertainment makes teenagers less likely to squander their earnings, she said.

Even though the overall unemployment rate has fallen amid a stronger economy, teenagers can have a hard time finding temporary summer jobs. The retail industry, for instance, a traditional place for teenagers to land summer work, is shifting away from brick and mortar stores and toward online sales, Challenger said.

Levine said, “Even when the job market is good, it does take diligence, and a willingness to be flexible.”

That may mean taking a job that’s not a first choice.

But a job means money and offers experience dealing with bosses, co-workers and customers.

In parts of the country where students will return to school in mid-August, much of the summer is already gone and employers may not be as eager to hire as they were in the spring.

But often, entry-level jobs suitable for teenagers have high turnover, so it’s worth checking again, even if you didn’t find a job earlier in the summer.

— Ann Carrns is a financial consultant and personal finance writer for the New York Times.

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Tech|Continued from page 1 “I have been very impressed by the commitment the Longview community has to education, and the leadership of the LISD’s administration,” Dr. Hart said. “A school district that offers a free Montessori curriculum is very unique and one of the reasons Texas Tech University is excited about this partnership. I commend LISD and the Longview community for their commitment to offering unique quality programs to the children and youth of the area.”

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox says the district is always

looking for ways to expand and improve course offerings and graduation options for Longview ISD students.

“We’re excited to be able to offer another path for our students to pursue their educational and professional goals,” Dr. Wilcox said.

“TTU K-12 is one of the best online high school programs in the nation, and we’re glad to partner with them to serve the Longview community.”

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Coming Events July 1 8 a.m. Lobo Training: Welcome to the Grind 8 a.m. Lobo Strength & Conditioning Camp July 9 9 a.m Teen Culinary Camp (July 9-11, Hudson PEP)

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July 11 5 p.m. LHS Softball Summer League Games (Softball Complex)

Project assignment: Mars may have once been a frigid, atmosphere-less, radiation-bombarded desert, but, it is now, definitely less of an inhospitable wasteland than NASA’s Viking lander experiment on the surface of Mars over 50 years ago. Today, in the year 2050, NASA is choosing a select few to make history by becoming the first humans to inhabit Mars, and you are among the chosen! Because of your brilliance, NASA has asked of you to do a number of things for your new planet.

July 13 8 a.m. ACT Testing July 15 6 p.m. Board of Trustees (Regular Meeting) July 20 8 a.m. Band Camp Meetings & Registration (Melton Auditorium) July 21 7 a.m. Mini Majorette Camp (Lobo Coliseum) July 29 8 a.m. Summer Literacy Camp (July 29-August 1, Ware Elementary) 8:30 a.m. Lobo Football Camp (Grades 1-9, Lobo Stadium, July 29-31) 6 p.m. Lady Lobo Volleyball Camp (Lobo Coliseum, July 29-31)

Thank you for your service!

Administrative staffers were honored for their years of service this afternoon at the LISD Education Support Center, and recognized those who are retiring.

Congrats to Xenia Durham (25 years),

Carolyn Warren (20 years), Dionne Lawson (15 years), Deborah Coleman (5 years), and best wishes to Robin King, Debbie Leith, and Catherine Morgan in your retirement!

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Thank you Officer Grisham!

After joining the Longview Police Department on May 1, 1984, Officer Mike Grisham who regularly served as security for the Longview High School Viewettes for 30 years is set to retire.

Chief of Police Mike Bishop describes him as the “most recognizable and approachable officer” in Longview.

A ceremony took place Friday afternoon to celebrate Officer Grisham’s retirement, around 100 people filled the room with the overflow spilling into the lobby outside.

Sergeant Jacky Hiles has served alongside Grisham almost his entire career at Longview PD and he is not surprised at how many people showed up.

“Officer Grisham is one of those guys.

He is special. He has that rapport with the public,” Sgt. Hiles explained.

Traffic Officer Brad Bell has worked with Grisham for 17 years.

“He’s an honorable guy, and I think he cares, actually cares,” Officer Bell said. “I think a lot of guys come in as a nine to five job and they do their job. I think he really cares. It’s with him 24/7.”

During the ceremony, Chief Bishop listed out all of Officer Grisham’s accomplishments, achievements, and successes.

In his 35 years, Officer Grisham received accolades that not every officer receives.

He was awarded Rookie of the Year, Regional Negotiator of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Officer of the Year.

He received Officer of the Year on three separate occasions.

For Grisham, it was easy to fall in love with the community he served.

“I love it here! The city’s been great to me, the police department’s been great to me, the community is awesome!” Officer

July 2019

Caitlyn Warren’s wish comes true at JMQ

Caitlyn Warren received her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation in front of her school family, past and present, at JMQ this morning! The Warrens are off to the Disney Hawaii Resort to celebrate her 8th birthday this summer! We are so excited for this amazing little girl, who is truly a hero, and her precious family!

Grisham said.

“Officer Mike, I mean, he has been with us since day one,” Emily Mendenhall said.

“And he’s just been kind of a guardian angel.”

Meg Jackson, Audrey Smith, Emma Cate Williams, and Emily Tran were just a few of the Longview Viewettes that showed up to the celebration.

In Grisham’s 30 years with the dance team, he has only missed two games.

Chief Bishop closed the ceremony by explaining how Officer Grisham does not just help the other officers and community members, but how he has helped him.

“I know myself as a patrol officer called on him, as a sergeant I called on him, as a lieutenant I called on him, and as a chief, I called on him. He always gave you, he didn’t give you what you wanted to hear.

He gave you what you needed to know,” Chief Bishop explained.

Chief Bishop also revealed Officer Grisham’s next role. He will be serving as the Gregg County Constable of Precinct one starting in September.

He also warned the members of Gregg County Law Enforcement about Officer Grisham’s pranks.

“For those at Gregg County, don’t think that this is it,” Chief Bishop said. “When he gets up to the county, and you hear loud shrieks and screams coming from the hallway, call me and I’ll let you know what just went down.”

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LOBOS WIN BIG AT MUSIC FESTIVAL Hudson PEP musicians earned 1st Division ratings in Orchestra, Choir, and Band at the SoundPost Music Festival in Canton.

Orchestra, Choir, and Marching Band all earned straight ones. Foster Middle School Beginning and Intermediate Bands earned a Superior rating as well. JL Everhart Elementary’s Choir Director Esther Davis and her amazing

students! They made straight 1’s!

LISD Orchestra Director Joanie Russell praised the students for all their hard work, also thanking parents for all their help.

“We’ve got some special young musicians here, and I look forward to continuing to work with them as they continue to grow,” she said.

Foster Band Director Nathan Brazell echoed Russell’s sentiment, adding that the student’s conduct was a credit to the district.

“They represented themselves and their campus well when we went to the Splash Kingdom water park afterwards to celebrate,” he said.

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Longview High Honor Roll (with distinction)

GRADE 12 Cristina Adame Blake Aldridge Dillon Allen Elizabeth Bates Sharae Bradley Grace Buie Sophie Bunn Gabrielle Davis Kimberly Diez Amanda Dominguez Zachary Fasang Taleiah Fortner Alexis Freeman Emma Frierson Nicholas Gaar Jar Den Gallon Diana Godoy Mary Henderson William Holloman Christopher Holyfield Allison Howe Jesus Huerta Ejehi Ihionkhan Melvin Jones Brynne Jordan Rosaira Lambarria Julissa Landaverde Claire Long Colin Loyd Daniel Mancha Laura Martinez Fatima Massare Somers Edwin Mata-Montealvo Sandra Medina Jessica Mena Brady Miller Shelberly Moore Madelyn O’Brien Brandon Palmer Tania Piedra Moreno Lucki Pilcher Evan Pistone Nitin Rangu Zharia Ray Morgan Roberts Jacob Rogers Kathryn Roper Keithan Ross Trinity Saiz Payton Schaap Jonathan Scott Natalie Serrato Alyssa Shobert Gaurav Singh Crystal Sosa Samantha Taylor Karina Torres Mindy Tran Mar’Kazia Valentine Jace Veazey Anna Ward Daiton Wells Kasey Whitenack Alyssa Williams GRADE 11 Victoria Acosta Fatima Akilo Abigail Archer Kyle Ashley Karla Bobadilla Emma Broquie Lindsey Cannon Ramiro Cerda Daniela Cereceres Iris Gallegos Jhy’Mhyriyon Gay Brennin Gillespie Connor Gilliland Lamya Gillis Hannah Greathouse Olivia Heichelheim Lucy Henderson Robert Hough Makaya Johnson Simran Kortikere Raquel Landaverde Ashley Martin Katherine McCrory Jane Melendez Emily Mendenhall Jiayah Oliver Kaylie Ortega Isaac Romero Desiree Sanchez Javier Sauceda Jordan Scoggins Bhavna Singh Carly Snyder Nelly Soria

Vanessa Sosa Sofia Massare Sanani Spivey Zailey McGee Whitney Taylor Neha Nirmal Christy Truong Missael Olvera Jacqueline Vazques Maelee Pilcher Alex Vazquez Gowri Rangu Jakayla Watts Trentyn Reid Cade Webb Celia Rodriguez GRADE 10 Iszabella Rojas Delia Acuna Jacqueline Roque Diana Acuna Joshua Sanders Jesus Ayala Gabriela Santos Carrasco Rylee Babino I’Chanti Sheppard Stella Barton Jayden Smith Amaree Broughton Caroline Snyder Jennifer Capella Brayden Strong Kiaira Coates Brooklynn Sumrow Josephine Cowart Arely Terrones Kimberly Delgado Kate Thompson Molly Escandon Aaron Tran Tatum Fenton Chancellor Williams Judith Frayre Daniella Garrett Honor Roll Brady Gideon GRADE 12 Jesus Gonzalez Molina Selena Aguinaga Nicholas Goodan Eusebio Aguirre Corey Gray Luis Aguirre Ricky Hinojosa Vanessa Aguirre Ivriah Horton Na’kia Aitch Margaret Jackson D’Keriyan Alexander Camryn Jacobs Dekari Alexander Andrew Johnson Kaylon Allen Ethan Jones Kelton Allison Cedric Lathan Isaac Alvarado Harrison Lin Pedro Alvarado Maria Maldonado Saldierna Dalexus Anderson Summer Mansel Jessie Anderson Samantha Martinez Abigail Avelar Carlos Mata Carla Barrios Elizabeth Monsour Prudencio Barrios Daisy Nieto Marley Beck Carolina Olivas Brian Bell Daivd Parks Madison Bennett Kate Pimentel Donevan Blackwell Alexa Polanco Xavier Blanton Kelsey Quiett Harvey Boyd Mallory Reeves Joshua Braggs Rafael Reyes Julia Capella Alexandra Rojas Monsivais Jonathan Cardona Alexandra Sanchez Micheal Carraway Chew Daniel Sauceda Jacob Carruthers Dalton Serrato Eduardo Cerda Averie Shobert Karina Cerda Rachael Smith Kayla Cerda Valerie Smith Teniah Clay Adiamond Snoddy Dalisha Cooks Dashawna Steverson Sahira Corona Rico Caroline Taylor John Cox Jonathan Tutt Tupasia Craddock Julisa Vazquez Marvin Cruz Elizabeth Wall Luisa Cuevas Emma Williams Da Mon Darden GRADE 9 Sauntiania Darden Victor Aguilar Kasieghe Darenbough Brianna Alderman Davinis Davis Alijah Beckworth Margie Davis April Butler Aldrez Dessesaure Preston Byrnes Tavion Dixon Zemirah Cage Angela Dominguez Rylee Camp Ski’Leshia Durden Diana Castillo Jordan Edwards Jake Chamberlain Giovanni Enriquez Safin Chowdhury Ikea Ervin Luisa Contreras Saavedra Jarda Evans Ka’Niceshia Cooper Alexa Felix Connor Cox Daniel Fourie Clancy Davis Stephanie Futch Rachna Edalur Daisy Gaona Joseph Egbe Ariana Garcia Sanchez Iniabasi Ekpenyong Celia Garcia Itoro Ekpenyong Yasmine Gardner Diego Enriquez Autumn Gauthier Christi Esquivel Alondra Gonzalez Abigail Fletcher Carla Gonzalez Arya Germanwala Jennifer Gonzalez Colleen Gilliland Maritza Gonzalez Dylan Gonzalez Austin Greifenkamp Miranda Gonzalez Kayla Griffin Thomas Greifenkamp Stephanie Grimaldo Arriaga Matthew Guck Grahm Gruppi Joshua Harrison Alexis Gurunian Manuel Hernandez Santillan Manuel Gutierrez Martinez Natalie Holder Lauryn Ham Anthony Holyfield Marcus Harry Isabella Hough Alaiya Hawkins Madison Hunka Alexa Hernandez Rylee Hunter Jamisha Hill Otibhor Ihionkhan Aslan Hilliard Maria Islam Savannah Humphrey Aditya Jagarlamudi Gia Hutchins Nitya Jagarlamudi Timmie Ingram Christian Jeffery Alexis Irving Alexis Jones Charles Jackson Zoe’ Kelt My’Tasia Jackson

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Jordan Menard Alexa Mata Cameron Guerrero Ma’Laysia Bell Nora Riojas Ana Morales Dijon Maxie Joseph Guerrero Justin Beltran Eric Rios Sereniti Mumphrey Sernomia McCants Amber Hall Olivia Branham Hilda Rodriguez Valerie Muniz Garcia Tamia McGee Matthew Hanson Isabel Breaux Stephanie Rodriguez Jenifer Navarro Gonzalez Jadayshia McLemore Guinevere Harris Aracely Briseno Steve Rodriguez Isabella Nolte Myles Meader Lacharity Harris Maleah Brooks Alejandro Rojas Monsivais Kylee Olvera Norma Mendez Zoe Henry Trenton Bush Luis Ruiz Kelli Owings Jamie Mikle Eliz’jah Horton Jacorbin Calico Jailyn Rusk Dolores Pena Kyeran Monroe Cidni Howard Camron Caraway Gabriel Sanchez Fredy Perez Paul Morin Dalysiann Ingram Evelyn Cardenas Jeffrey Sanchez-Recendez Machayla Peterson Angelo Niyonzima Forrest Jackson Alejandra Carnero Lanecia Sanders Chelsee Phillips Te’ Ara O’Quinn Hyndavi Jatavallabhula Jose Caserez Gabriel Segura Jaiden Pierce Karla Orona Johntavia Jenkins Gabrielle Casimiro Aiden Sheppard Ashton Polk Kenterias Parker Kirkland Jimmerson Isabella Castillo Zoey Sheppard Oswaldo Ramirez Nallely Pascual Ariyana Jones Omar Cazares Alissa Smith Saul Ramirez Mariah Patterson Ashtyn Jones Brian Cisneros Jessica Sosa Kesi Ransom Cielo Peralta Aubrey Jones Dulce Corona Shueilla Soto Kenesha Redden Joseline Perez Aguilera Kalea Kenney Perla Cuevas Kayla Stafford Jasmine Reed Logan Peters Quintana King Amari Daniels Keomi Stanmore-Floyd Demarian Rice Victoria Ponce Jace Koepke Alayna Diaz Isaac Steed Jeremyah Rice Jacob Powell Daivik Lakkadi Caitlyn Dixon Demadre Stephens Tessa Riggs-Raimer Kalley Reed Alexandra Law William Dixon Tavion Sterling Anthony Rios Heavunli Reese Raileigh Levingston Angela Dominguez Colby Stokes Alyxandra Rodriguez Emily Rico Sha’Myria Love Claudia Dominguez Nancy Suarez Joshua Romero Gavin Roberts Ava Loyd Paris Dorsey Evelyn Summers Eamonn Rose Joi Robertson Skyela Lummus Jillian Doss Jessica Tapia Kaia Saiz Krishna Robinson Christopher Macedo Deserre Dunn Mia Taylor Manuel Salas Isiah Rodgers Kevin Maldonado Grant Endsley Tia Taylor Malajah Shepherd Joana Rodriguez Shy’Tavia Mallard Yahir Espinoza-Montoya Naukailah Todd Olivia Sherrow Michell Rojas J’La Maloy Lizbeth Estrada Luisa Toledo Breasia Simmons Fernando Ruiz Melinda Mancilla Angell Evans Emily Tran Sofia Sosa Yameli Ruiz Enrique Martinez Diana Flores Ashton Tribble Luke Spencer Lazarus Russ Jennifer Maturino Leticia Fuentes Loera Aldo Vargas Kaitlyn Stewart Alberto Saucedo Asya McCowin Monserrat Gallegos Eduardo Vasquez Jessica Stowers Key’Yon’Tae Shaw Hayden Milam Ceci Garcia Erick Vazquez Samuel Stroman Lawrencia Shead Julia Miller Zariah Gardner Marbin Villalobos Hernandez La’Dasha Sutton Magdalena Shen Davyon Mitchell Ka’Tavia Garrett Charles Ward Harrison Taylor William Sherman Mariah Monsivais Alexa Gomez DaMarcus Washington Iyanna Taylor Bailey Smith Alejandra Montano Alanee Gonzales Darlene Willis Essence Tennison Lee Stanley Marly Montano Alexa Gonzalez Lauren Yordy Mariah Thompson Manuel Suarez Lesly Montemira Carlos Gonzalez Yareli Zarate Hien Tran Benjamin Taylor Syre Moore David Graham Alexis Zulueta Kayden Turner Princess Taylor Karen Moran Kevon Green GRADE 9 Mya Vance Tainique Taylor Kristin Morgan Adrianna Guerrero Alayah Alexander Nam Vu Elijah Thomas Jacquelin Morin Ashley Guerrero Emily Arambula Cisneros Kaden Weiss Amelia Torres De’Asia Mumphrey Anna Hairston Tenique Bauer Joicelynn Wilson Mouminatou Traore Amy Odum Elaija Hatley Christina Bell Abigail Zavala Michael Traylor April Olivan Adriunna Hawkins Shanyla Bell Longview Early Vanessa Trejo-Portillo Juan Olvera Oswaldo Hernandez Gaytan Gage Bellatti Nayely Urbina Reyes Lucero Olvera Karina Hernandez William Blair Graduation High Andres Villarreal Teresa Olvera Karla Hernandez Bethany Bledsoe Honor Roll Noah Williams Sophie Phillips Ja’Kannen Horton Ja’Kayla Bravo GRADE 12 Jarret Wilson Janette Plata-Magana Krisna In Kaylee Brown Prisilla Castillo Meredith Wright Ja’Lynn Posey Sharon Isaacs Zane Bunn Haleigh Farles Ja’Vontae Writt Jewell Prince Nurul Islam Dessiah Burkes Kariela Reyes GRADE 11 Anna Quintero Shannon Jackson Aleah Byrdsong Hailey Willoughby Brayan Aguilar Salas Alejandro Rodriguez Kelsey Johnson Sarah Cabrera GRADE 11 Asaiya Alexander Ariana Rodriguez Kyla Johnson Andrew Campos Mariana Espinoza Saiveon Alexander-Harris Betsy Rodriguez Savior Johnson Lexie Cannon Noah Fry Lucia Alvarez Ventura Daniel Rodriguez Dawellington Jones Bailey Carter Keith Harris George Alvarez Adrian Roland Masna Junaid Juan Cerda Aylacia Luna Marissa Arellano Maricela Roque Ayaan Khan Julisa Chapa Taylor Thomas-Womack Eleuterio Arriaga Evelyn Ruiz David Laguna Edely Chavarria Schuyler Wilcox Omar Arteaga Emma Russell Sergio Landin Juan Chavez David Wyman Camarah Avila Miguel Sanchez Jonas Lansford Christopher Clodfelter GRADE 10 Emilee Bailey Stephanie Sanchez Alexandria Levy Damian Coker Alexeya Augusta Gissel Barboza Brittany Simms James Markowitz Jaheim Cole Ze’Kiah Blackmon Jonathon Barnes Sanyssa Sims-Watson Ahrial Martin Alivea Coles Oscar Flores Andrew Beltran Cedric Smith Davonna Martin Adriana Corona Jose Gomez Anthony Benitez Diamond Smith Lyzvette Martinez Kyla Daniels Haleigh Hamm Arielle Bennett Brandon Snyder Melanie Martinez Kayla Darragh Gaven Hughes Kei’Azia Brice Karla Solis Aadrion Mathis Stephanie Dortch Sianne Hughes Zoe Brown David Soria Cooper Mayes Destiny Escamilla Tatiyanna Johnson Cade Bruce Yoali Terrones Royce McConnell Hernan Espana Penelope Leyva Katherine Burlingame Dinasia Thornton Meagan McGuire Brianna Estrada Ja’Kameron Morgan Anna Burson Moiya Toliver Isabella McMillan Jesse Fairchild Michael Nelson’ Colby Byrnes Anthony Toner Samuel Mijalis Journei Ferguson Iris Riojas Lauren Caldwell Katelynn Torres Spiro Mijalis Gabriel Flores Kadajah Sewell Kennedy Cameron Nathalie Torres Mya Miller Randi Floyd Neyda Torres Kerris Cameron Jonathan Tran Daija Molina Jacquilina Foster Fernando Valdovinos Mendoza La’Quinn Cannon Omar Valdez Raymond Montoya Tatiana Franco Desiree Velasquez

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ICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION SALUTE

econd Semester Roll Students GRADE 9 Natalie Ausselet Lizbeth Barrientos Ascencio Carlos Chavez Yahir Depaz Crystal Espinoza Adrian Huerta Mata J’Kadyn Johnson Aarron Lopez Anyi Osorio-Sanchez Gabriel Parsons Damon Thomas Tanya Williams

oster Middle School Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 8 Jordan Allen Chloe Alzaga Luke Archer Julianna Benitez Jefferson Dunaway Delia Fourie Seth Fulton Lane Healy Abigail Hilton Christina Holder Reagan Hull Julianna McCardell Hannah McCrory Leilani Mercier Lillian Purdum Reagan Rios Carolina Rodriguez Haven Still Cole Stout Ashlynn Whatley GRADE 7 Emily Cavazos Lauren Fisher Alec Germanwala Miguel Gonzalez Celeste Johnston Parker Kelsey John Lenhart Addison Minshew Jackson Newman Divya Nirmal Dominic Pistone Namita Reddy Allison Reed Aman Saridena Yadira Torres Fatoumata Traore Ava Wilcox Campbell Williams GRADE 6 Vianney Aguilar James Angus Grant Carlile Diego Darbell Gabriel Duncalfe Samuel Felipe Riley Gonzalez William Hilton Taylen Johnson Mason Lundy Carolyn Purdum Yosuani Romero Madison Sandoval Addison Soape Jacky Wang

Honor Roll

GRADE 8 Alisha Allen Alexander Beane Frederick Bradley Aaliyah Cade Nicolas Calles Andrade Amber Chadwick Katelyn Clendenin Ja’Niyah Crockett Henry Danielson Rachel de Jong Diana Dominguez Antonia Durden Lizbeth Escalante Dela Cruz Latasia Evers Kaylah Foster Mario Garcia Kaylon Garrett-Williams Carmen Gonzalez Perla Gonzalez Vanesa Gonzalez Janiyah Green Martin Guerrero Panal Cale Herber Karina Hernandez Thomas Hickman Mariah Hicks Savannah Holley Micah Howard Kanyia Ingram

Aaliyah Jimmerson Amaya Jones Sha’Dreshea Kennedy Carrington Lane Margaret Langston Jayden Lansford Preston Lansford Mary Leak Maya Legarda Brandrick Lewis Jair Lopez Kevin Lopez Aleman Madalynn Maddox Xavier Martin Amy Martinez Jose Martinez Emily Morin Michael Morin Jakayla Morrow Karen Navarro Gonzalez Kayden Newhouse Jax Norman Vanesa Orona Aleksandr Ortega Clarissa Ortega Ricardo Perez Adriana Pierce Elizabeth Ponder Daniela Portillo Rosales Kathia Ramirez-Castillo Yasmin Reyes Wendy Reyes-Hernandez Jayla Robertson Mikeia Robertson Keylee Robledo Jada Shields Anna Skinner Rashad Slaughter Monica Sosa Shaina Stephenson Patricia Tovar Christian Valenzuela Johannes Van Zyl Jovanni Vazquez D’Kadrien Williams Emajai’ Williams Jaisa Zuniga GRADE 7 Feith Aranda Christopher Baker Samantha Berlanga Lavell Blackmon Eduardo Blanco-Rojas Evelyn Campos Steven Castillo Jordan Castro Madison Caudill Paola Colon Antommarchi Aiden Cooper Denise Deleo Maggie Elswick William Fisher Laura Gamez Trevor Gant Daedrion Garrett Shanyia Garrett Olivia Gary Stephen Gaskin Savannah Gauthier JaColbie Granville Andrew Greifenkamp Caleb Hall Caden Hardison Christopher Head Joseph Hough Timothy Hutchins Emily Jarrell Noah Jarvis Kennedy Jeffery Trenton Keebaugh Hibah Khan Monica Landim-Martinez Thomas Langston Jonathan Lebanan Anthony Molina Jared Morales Tariq Morgan Gabrielle Nguyen Makenzie Pace Ashton Perry Valerie Pitman Kaylee Read Brayden Revis Kaleb Rhinehart Javion Robertson Diana Rodriguez Paola Rodriguez-Briceno Mia Saenz Kenny Sanchez Hailey Sanders Chase Smith Ian Still Gizela Terrones-Serrano Devin Vargas

Lonoehu Wacasey Allyson Yates Najharrian Young GRADE 6 Emmory Anderson Eduardo Andrade Mendez Brandy Arreola Mirna Barrios Kason Brooks A’Kiyah Clark Ashton Cunningham Jaden Davis K’Emion Dobbins Diego Freire William George Andreah Gomez Julieta Guerrero Juan Gurrola Kennedy Hatcher Melanie Hernandez Yasmin Hernandez John Jackson Hector Jasso Samskruti Jatavallabhula Naomi Jimenez Saniyah Jimmerson LeDeal Kenney Avery Lambright Carlisle Land Jackson Land Bre Asia Lenoir Ximena Lopez David Ly Trinkeyfey Martinez-Percaz Eddie McMillion Hannah Nelson Julz Norman Edward Olivas Gustavo Orocio Omika Patel Jasmine Perry Danielle Raven Brenden Reese Jordan Rice Brionni Richardson Karina Roacho Briann Robinson Kimberly Rodriguez Jakadise Rosborough Alexa Ruiz-Simental Analia Sanchez Emmanuel Sanchez Pablo Sanchez Josue Santacruz Dayla Schelling Michael Smith Karime Soto Palacios Alya Spruille Bethany Stephenson Zane Stout Daniel Torres Lanie Weber Kolton Wells Kimora White Trey Willis Cedric Wrighten

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Yuridia Pacheco Maritza Mondragon Angel Padron Gage Moorey GRADE 8 Alexis Perez Michelle Moreno Christan Emilio Amaya Chavez Crystal Clara Perez Andrea Ortiz-Sampallo Alexis Araujo Omar Perez Melania Osborn Jessica Araiz Avina-Sernia Enfinity Lexceria Richardson Jada Owens Jennifer Celeste Barbosa Perla Samantha Rivera Andrew Pierce Bertha Barrios Karielys Rivera-Coira Kariyia Poole David Raymond Britt Cristal Alexa Rodriguez Ella Ratley Ke’Ambria Shanetta Rena Carter Jachail Jerrell Rose Madielyn Reuther Daisy Del Mar Castanon, Carlos Alejandro Soto Carlos Rosales Danny Damauryuane Cathey, Jose Armando Torres Rose Sanchez Sofia Solis Chavez Luz Maria Vega Lynda Scallion leslie esperansa corona Ashley Danae Villalobos Ashley Simpson Luis Antonio Correa Hernandez Ashton Taylor Fortino Eduardo Cruz Alexis Iantha Coryn Willrich Tyreke Tennison Harmony Evette Culberson GRADE 6 Braden Tran Yoselin Delapaz Ana Veda Benitez Jenny Truong Brandy Apolonia Escalante Brayden Winn Brown Andrew Tutt Eliece J’Nae Frazier Camila Zoe Cantero Cierra Vigil Mya Christine Frazier Carmen Psixis Dominguez Connor Vines Carlos Alberto Alfaro Galvan Lacie Lee Dortch Jacoby Watts Sophia Monique Gil Andrew Chase Flores Kadee Wilkins-Clark Elpidio Gomez Christopher Elijah Frazier Riley Wood Yadira Gonzalez-Andrade Stephanie Elizabeth Galvan Taylor Woods Nathan Jonas Guevara Sandra Angelina Gil GRADE 6 Saniyah Michelle Hall Juan Antonio Daniel Hernandez Nadira Akilo Ealiyah Raeshawn Hilburn Esmeralda Hernandez-Garcia Allyne Alvarez Shyann Anessa Jackson Ruby Hernandez-Garcia Angel Amador Stephanie Jimenez Guadalupe Juarez Abyaded Samuel Beane Tihaydra Michelle Fae Lacy Mackenzy Raye Marshburn Tyler Brown Destyne Deshauna Lee Belinda Olvera Olvera Bly Caraway Zariah Zynobia Lee Zacarias Pascual Lindell Carpenter Adamary Magana Emily Guadalupe Pina Ivan Castillo Stephanie Manriquez Nallely Lizbeth Pineda Perez Dylan Constant Paris Cambria Astyn McNeely Shelby Roxanne Plum Bao Dang Maria Nayeli Mercado Keison Ja’Kobe Potter Kieffer Doxey Kendall Meleek Mitchell Briceida Ramon Kevin Eddings Andrea Mojica Contrearas Markevian Jallen Reeves Hector Estrada Makenna Rae Montgomery Bradley Mikel Richardson Emily Federico Ariel Jade Nash Keyla Teresita Rivera Ortiz Jalen Freeman Tyran Marquis Nelms Elizabeth Saldierna Graham Godfrey Mya Nicole Nelson Luis Roman Sauceda Colt Griffin Tabastian Lee Nelson Jessy Solis I’Zaylan Haskins Eduardo Olvera Paris Jane Todd Amya Jackson Amera Kenasia Deshai Parker Jaquelyne Tovar Mikihia Jenkins Sherylin Ester Pascual Amiyah Johnson Irene Patino Judson STEAM Tanessa Johnson Kevin Peralta Melody Khan Mariana Leslie Perez Academy Taylor Kingston Hanna Itzel Ramon Honor Roll Kimberly Maturino Jenny Rodriguez (with distinction) Chance Myers Maleah Nikol Rodriguez GRADE 8 Kyliegh Nelson Leonardo Rubio Hailey Barnes Alejandro Ortiz Hillary Ann Ruedas Eean Bartolo Kristin Peden Aniyah Renee Runnels Halairian Boyd Ella Ponder Lorenzo Savinon Brianna Bravo Maximos Pool Jovanna Torres-Renteria Seann Cano Veta Richardson Daniela Tovar Torres Alexis Civitarese Emmanuel Robles Cynthia Michelle Vasquez Caleb Darwin Hector Rodriguez Jerardo Vazquez Hannah Dyer Dania Shalabi Madysen Haleigh Walker Luke Farr Kalecia Sheffield GRADE 7 Richard Flores Paris Simpson Alyssa Christine Aguirre Zoe Hightower Donwellus Smith Yaritza Almanza Trinity Huff Blaine Sowell Eva Adrianna Askew Rashell Macedo Shuniya Taylor Sherlyn Brizeidy Barboza Drake Mayfield Laney Torres Jissel Barrios Cody McAlister Forest Park Javon Towns Makayla Janae Boyce Madison McCracken Javarey Valentine Middle School Eduardo Alejandro Camacho Zackary Mount Uyen Vu Karina Cerda Honor Roll Angela Moyer Mar’Cavian Woolridge Tryston Jakob Colbert (with distinction) Kenia Otero Patricia York Omarion Cole Kelsey Presley GRADE 8 Alisia Zecaida Diego Corrales Andrea Smith Yudiel Mauricio Aguirre Eric Laray Davis Honor Roll Aniah Stansell Savanna Jade Bell Jose Ivan DeLuna GRADE 8 Elizabeth Weaver Ashanti Nicole Bender Joanna Lizulle Dominguez Lamareon Allen Kendall Wennmohs Yoselin Delapaz Marilu Flores Aguirre Haylee Armendariz Marcel Woolridge Elpidio Gomez Joselyn Yuritzy Gamboa Anton Bachtold Gavin Zipen Estrella Vianey Gonzalez Elizabeth Lauren Gil Nathen Bahena GRADE 7 Yadira Gonzalez-Andrade Guadalupe Gonzalez Hailey Barnes Grecia Aguilar Jessica Lorin Hernandez Dylan Zi-Eur Henderson Chance Barnett Michalla Alexander Shyann Anessa Jackson LaMiaya Danaye Henderson Eean Bartolo Trenton Alston Vicky Mancilla Michelle Hernandez Adame Jagger Barton Kyla Asbell Ashley Rivera Aniyah Nichole Hollins Kalli Beck Mikaya Bible Mia Nahomy Rodriguez Michael Eugene Isaacs Jaray Benton Dylan Briscoe Tavoris Stanfield Lailah Ruth Johnson Sckyler Bias Kendric Brown GRADE 7 Alexaian Antwynette Latson LaJada Box Kayla Castillo Diara Renee Anderson Tanea Rashonn Laury Halairian Boyd Alexandra Cruz Sherlyn Brizeidy Barboza Takiyah Bradford Jaymerson Darensbourg ZaKenzie LaGabriel Calico- Ma’Kaitlynn Mauhshe Lewis Oscar Lopez Parker Brannan Diego Garcia Thompson Jaylen Javonn Martin Brianna Bravo Zachariah Haynes Dulce Marilyn Escalante Gabrielle Nicole Massey Jayden Brown Tiffanie Healy Alton Treyvon Hughes Tanner Carnez McCoy Nevaeh Brown Jonathan Hernandez Mejia Summayyah Afreen Islam Jazelyn Nichol Mendez JamesBrowning Berenisse Hernandez Jordan Anthony Meza-Parker De’Leontrae Rashad Mitchell Cameron Bryant Madison Horton David Lee Smith Isaac Raphael Molina Isela Burgos-Marin Caitlyn Ingram Alexa Michelle Sosa Nunez John Anthony Monsivais Kamille Burkes Emma Jones GRADE 6 Rodrigo Montalvo Mollie Burton Nayeli Lopez Emiliano Cristobal Bobadilla Diego Antonio Montiel Ialiyah Calamese Cynthia Lopez Jonathan Ismael Delapaz Kieran Quennel Moon, Jordan Campbell Katherine Markowitz Elena Daniell Guevara, Alan Josue Mosqueda Chavez Seann Cano Lily Marsh Nevaeh Alizaa Gutierrez Tyana Marie Mumphrey, Carmen Cardona Mario Martinez Nakia Andre Jackson Esmeralda Orrosquieta, Jacob Carpenter Amyricle Mayfield Kamden Lance Sanchez Giovanni Pacheco Joshua Carpenter Grecia Meza Trejo Vasquez Veronica Delia

Kristopher Castiollo Evan Velasquez Alfonso Cerda Elizabeth Weaver Devin Chan Kendall Wennmohs Maria Cisneros Emory White Zuhey Craven Kacee Wilkins-Clark Caleb Darwin Blair Williams Jonathan Delgado Jeremiah Williams Kaylen Dowdy-Oliver Jybreacia Williams Karsyn Doxey Abigail Wilson Dean Dutcher Tyler Woods Hannah Dyer Marcel Woolridge Manuel Ellard Roman Zecaida Vernal Emhoolah Gavin Zipen Luke Farr GRADE 7 Andrea Felix Rodriguez Rilajah Abney Sierra Fields Davion Aguilar Maddison Fincher Grecia Aguilar Jeremiah Fletcher Michalla Alexander Madelyn Fletcher Fernando Almazan Richard Flores Trenton Alston Jairin Ford Keilee Anderson Nathan Formoso Braden Amendariz Andrew Frazier Kyla Asbell Dylan Freeman Latavia Bailey Ci’Arrianne Fuller Serenity Ballard Jobert Grabriel Lexie Belk Anthony Garcia Alyssa Bertram Isabel Garcia Michael Bible Mitzi Garcia Mikaya Bible Karmen Garrett Jeremiah Bowie Isabela Garza Tyler Brawdy Jakayla Gatson Emilee Bray Joshua George Dylan Briscoe Harley Gilley Ahmiya Brown Vanessa Gonzalez Kendric Brown Kaleena Gray Samuell Bryan Beatriz Guerrero-Rodriguez Elvin Burgos-Marin Amarian Hamilton Bianca Cadenas Kanye Hamilton Kayla Castillo A’Maya Handy Melanie Corona Jakyra Hardeman Ross Cortez Keilan Harris Skyler Cotton Fredirick Hawkins Caiden Craker Koltan Hughes Alexandra Cruz Jordan Humphrey Jaymerson Darensbourg Brianna Humphries Andrew Davis Leilah Hunt Chadrick Davis Kalyn Jackson Aurelio Delgado Ayden James Kilaysha Dixon Braelin Johnson Kaleb Ducan Alexander Keiss Nguyen Duong Raess Khan Aylah Ellard Caedmon Kingston Isaiah Ellis Mia Kittner Ismael Escobar Fabian Maci LaRoux Brianna Fannin Nathan Lawson Mia Fields Kayceee Lewis Malcolm Frazier Rashel Macedo Jakob Fry Drake Mayfield Mia Fuller Cody McAlister Harley Gallant Madison McCracken James Gallant Miranda Mejia Diego Garcia Braydon Melton Tomas Garcia Grace Monasco Da’Travion Gates Isaiah Moore Zoey Gideon Seth Morris Baylee Glover Brandon Moses Stephen Gonzales-Wynn Zackary Mount Miguel Gonzalez Angela Moyer Xavier Gonzalez Angel Munoz Jaliyah Gourie Chika Obi Mi’Ya Grammer Alexander Oden Karsten Guerra Juanita Olvera Cristina Guerrero Kenia Otero Sha’veah Harnage-Davenport Sergio Paredes Ja Various Harris Alaysha Pierce Ethan Harrison Ethon Polty Gage Hartstock Kelsey Presley Preston Hatfield Kimora Reese Zechariah Haynes Alexis Reyes Tiffanie Healy Sirrissa Robinson Jonathan Hernandez Mejia Sherilyn Rodriguez Acevedo Berenisse Hernandez Sergio Roman Lopez Deyana Hernandez Jeremiah Rougely Madison Horton Kortney Searcy Siana Humphries Kayden Shepherd Noah Hurff Grace Shuler Caitlyn Ingram Abigail Smith Jaziel Jara Aguilar Andrea Smith Alijah Johnson Destin Smith Ja’Ryah Johnson Ermeshia Smith Seth Johnson Tinija Smith Tanner Johnston Marcos Soria Aniya Jones Aniah Stansell Emma Jones Ja Morion Starnes Braxton Jordan Madison Sterns Keagan Jordan Addison Taber Jared Juarez Kyra Taylor Davis Justice Zion Templeton Davell Keeley Joshua Thornton A’mya Kenney Andrew Torres Wyatt Kidwell Tania Tovar Avae Kittner Sophia Trnavsky Makayla Langlois Shasury Trujillo Gonzalez See Honor Roll, page 8

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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — Isabella Bravo Kiara Mayfield Bradley Williams Cameron Williams GRADE 4 Julie Flores David Garcia Jersson Trujillo GRADE 3 Cor’Dadrian Carr Juliet Oney Yazlyn Solis Naiya Wyble GRADE 2 Kiara Cerdda Lexy Cruz Jer’Miracle Davis Aizen De Luna Madison Fitts Jamarion Hodge Elizabeth Hughes Fatima Najera Allison Priddy Nataly Rangel Kevontae Webb Tara Williams GRADE 1 Melanie Dentley Nilian Mualcin Jose Oviedo Zayrion Strange Isaiah Williams

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GRADE 5 Jeremiah Bonner Josiah Bonner Joseph Bonner Joshua Benavidez Zanhya Bradley Demari Burns Frazier Malachi Campbell Alexia Castillo Isaiah Harmon Curtis High Devion Jackson Jah’Zayvion Jones Mallory Jones Juan Martinez Khaya McCray Ka’Nia Mumphrey Jaden Palmer Emilio Simental Katia Torres Sonia Villalobos GRADE 4 Yahir Arroyo Elena Campos Linette Delgado Eternity Melgarejo Alleigh Phillips Key’Marion Pickron Carlos Puente Perla Solis Joanna Tovar GRADE 3 Adam Benavidez Zakaylian Boyd Drew Brannon Liliana Bravo Diamante Cerda Erick Chavez Kez’ia Compton Jay’de Gourie Meciah Johnson Caleb Lancaster Fatima Landeros Reyes Mariah Lewis Jencarlo Muniz Allison Nino Isis Smith Alexis Williams Tyla Williams GRADE 2 Alicia Allen Jocelyn Calderon My’anjel Cooper Ramiyah Crump Dashylan Daniels Leonardo Delgado Kevin Delgado Gabriael Garcia Josue Guardado Jaivion Jackson Cynthia Macedo Sofia Martinez Billy Richardson Kimberly Rodriguez Catherine Santoyo Mohammad Shalib Yariel Simental Kamaury Smith Lesie Torres Orlando Tovar Illianye Williams GRADE 1 Valeria Arguelles Florencia Avalos Willow Bresee Sean Capps Jazmine Clark Ra’Niyah Davis Asia Fitts Christy Flores Mario Garay Matthew Goff Jayden Harkless Hannya Jara-Aguilar Garren London Kingston Portley Loyalty Pryor Madeline Rodriguez De’Ashton Taylor

Teknique Taylor

Hudson PEP

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GRADE 5 Jackson Adams Samuel Avaltroni Chloe Barrios Sophie Brinkman Sreeniketh Chiluveri Elizabeth Dainelson Ellin Dunaway Leo Enriqueq Grace Faulks Christopher Foster Mallory Hickman Mary Hilton Mason Hodges Jason Hubbard Sydney Hudman Jaharia Hunter Mason Huntsinger Mia Jones Savannah Lee Steven Livingston Jacob Lundy Ashtyn McCray Sarah McDaniel Parker Mecham Mia Monsivais Anna Moussa Nathalia Orona Killian Reagh Marta Shepherd Jaslene Solis Melinda Tran Anna Tryon Brenda Vallejo Oregon Brinlee Whiddon Hannah Woolsey GRADE 4 Sadie Avaltroni Hudson Bass Cameron Black Parker Brooks Thomas Carlisle Ethan Carrington Jimmy Castillo Cole Chamberlain Tristan Compton Addison Fussell Elise Fussell Jazmin Gonzalez Claire Goolsby Alyssa Grissom Olivia Hardee Adalee Harriss Bella Harvey Preston Hodges Olaedo Ibeh Myrabella Johnston Abdul Khan Andre Malik Laney Medrano Jared Morales Gallegos Olivia Najera Jordan Nash Caroline Newman Emma Newman Cameron Nunley Aubrey Orban Ezequiel Pascual-Mata Ava Ray Chandler Rotzler Rheagan Saintignan Alexander Smith Kiley Strong Landry Tubb Maria Uribe Lincoln Witt Jasmine Wright Olivia Zuniga GRADE 3 Lucy Archer Judson Bates Solomon Bowen Aiden Brisnehan Gracyn Brockwell Mia Bustamante Camila Butron Gabriel Cabudoy Marley Camp Aidan Carlile Lucas Carlton Keren Duarte Rhys Duncalfe Taylor Emmons Anna Ford Jailyn Gamez Roma Gasca Elizabeth Grimes Aisha Guinart Lilah Haas Cohen Hardison Jonathan Harris Blakeley Hicks Jack Hilton Baxter Holloway Caroline Jackson Davin Jeffery Japneet Kaur Ryan Kitchens Evangeline Land Audry Lewis Jonathan Livingston Kamilah Lopez Yaamee Mboula Lleyton McCawley Grayson Minshew David Monsivais Kade Morgan

July 2019

Gabriel Moussa Aaira Mughal Ella Oglesbee Temilola Ogunkolade Ishan Patel Harshit Peddi Addison Pegues Kennedy Rios Siann Rudolph Cooper Stoddard Lilah Tyson Samantha Wacasey Emilie Wessman Eli White Frances Wilson Benjamin Yates GRADE 2 Jacob Allen Garrett Bates Amelia Beebe Nya Borders Paxton Brooks Ada Bussey Anthony Castillo Addilyn DeKoker Adrian Dominguez Gabrielle Engdayehu Zoie Eschenfelder Devin Espinoza Michelle Gholson Anna Gillen-Hall Aliyah Grissom Aidan Harrison Annaleigh Hebert Brooks Hodges Josiah Hubbard Lucas Ishihara Grayson Jones Jack Lenhart Kennard Lilly Aubrey Linton Jackson Logan Isaiah Malone William Mason Isaiah McDaniel Alexis Miller Taryn Morris Noah Najera Teagan Nessmith Molly Novak Oluwadamilola Olaniyan Caleb Orban Namna Patel Heather Pevey Graham Pool Adrianna Read Emalyn Salinas Molly Salmon Jeremiah Sanchez Colby Sanford Josiah Searcy Lily Seay Research Shrestha Amanda Smith Brooklyn Stevens Saydee Tate Keshav Vattikuti Heather Vaux Giovanni Vazquez Katherine Weindorff GRADE 1 Fermion Aguilar Dilan Almonacid Addison Ballard Layla Barrett Cooper Bridwell Lillian Brisnehan Letrevian Brown Katherine Carlisle Itzel Corona Chloe Culp Lanier Dallas Adelaide Davis Lane Davis Holden DeKoker Emree Demichele Bristol Dowdy Jade Dunham Eva Gasca Lucy Griffith Mason Hackler Jacob Hamilton Evan Helsley Aliyah Henderson Trianah Hicks Cylan Hightower Hudson Holden Katherine Hoover Aleeya Hunt Sherya John Farah Johnson Hailey Jones Joseph Kaan Mauro Kovacs Octavio Legarda Anthony Leos Alyssa Lewis Jayden Lopez Andrew Lundy Blakely McDaniel James McKiddy Cleb McMahen Bryan Mecham Evelyn Miller Bryson Mims Savannah Moore Mueez Mughal Lillith Neste Temitayo Ogunkolade Alondra Ortega Jaishivam Patel Avery Peveto

Mia Porcayo Roland Prosser Bryn Ramey Adileigh Readon Tatum Roberts Salma Romero-Perez Breanna Scott Avery Swaim Ava Swetnam Ella Turner Chance Walton Alonna Watkins Channing White Elliot Wickes Jamarcus Williams

Ned E. Williams Elementary Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 5 Jaquelinne Aguilar Lakayla Riley Natalie Still GRADE 3 Marisol Aguilar Augusto Chapa Miranda Solis Miguel Zuniga GRADE 2 Micah Brown LaJada Coleman Jacob Espiricueta Ehian Hayes Erbia Lewis Zion Mathis Ashley Soto GRADE 1 Said Aguirre Alejandra Alejandre Natali Castro Kevin Duran Jace Elder Lea Anna Evans Xzavier Jackson Dawson Joines Elizabeth Landaverde Layla Mitchell Camillie Molina Khylee Murray Serenity Newman Abel Olivan Kayleigh Oliveros Victor Soto Hector Vega

Honor Roll

GRADE 5 Angela Alvarez Regina Arreola-Bedoy Mary Cabrera-Gonzales Braleigh Castro Asael Cerda Kyan Choice Diailyn Cortez Kaiden Daniels Tomia Dessesaure Genecia Edwards Kaily Gamez Marcus Gates Allison Gomez Fatima Gomez Mynaih Gouldsby Velise Gray Carolina Hernandez Curlaila Higgs Ciara Iniestra Zoraya Jacobo Aleana Kirk JA’Keeliah Lister My’Annah Marshall Jennifer Martinez Manel Oliveros David Olvera Mercia Otahhe Jayden Owens Aniya Pencheon Joshua Phillips Shekinah Phillips De’Rion Pickron Kaydence Porter Amiya Pruitt Kelia Pua Colson Racine Randy Redic Lakayla Riley Viridiana Roldan Christopher Romero-Rojas Shataevia Stiff Ja”Mia Thompson Julian Valdez Y’Keymi Wallace Jaylen Warren Zy’Aja Washington I’yana Williams-Ford GRADE 4 Juan Arambula Allison Canada Kennadi Curry Dezi Dean David Flores Johnny Hamilton Pablo Landaverde Sara Maldonado Amaria Manning Isabella Mastache Kelly Matuz Robert Nelson Isabella Olivan Sonia Oyervides Milly Perez Emylian Perez-Garcia

Valeria Ramirez Eduardo Reyes Joel Valdes GRADE 3 Daniel Aguilar Charae Bell Kamaurian Craig Juanita De La Paz Emoni Dunn Katasha Elioff Andrew Erwin Crystal Ferrer Zacoren Fogle Erik Galvan Marissa Hall Karina Hernandez Linda Navarrete Jesus Olivan Yazmin Orocio Davionne Pickron Jhaiden Pua Paris Washington GRADE 2 Maria Alejandre Elijah Ary Kaleb Brooks Kingston Craig MaKenleigh Craig Tristen Crooker Zyriah Dunn Jerry Fagan Leonardo Garcia Stacy Garcia Dmarcus Gilstrap Angel Martinez Zion Mathis Qwamorrie Peoples Laylialee Racine Martin Ramos Alliyah Resendiz Kamylle Richardson Larissa Rodriguez Gladis Romero Yarel Romero Isabel Segura Johnathan Sieger Perla Solis Alfredo Velazquez Jereon Warren London Washington GRADE 1 Jair Acevedo Malia Ary Mariana Bermejo Keimarryia Bradford N’Amani Bradley Ki’Mya Campbell Matthew Cortez Bryson Craig Jakayla Crockett Jeremiah Darden Emma Galvan Melissa Gamez Nevaeh Godbolt Alexis Gomez A’Niyah Hall Kelis Hearn Ryan Hedrick Enrique Hernandez Ellyhana Johnson Laderion King Kayla Lopez London Manning Luis Martinez Sofia Meza Jeremiah Moore Kaison Nesbitt Juan Olivo Keilani Pua Zoe Rockwell Reginae Taylor Ne’Vaeh Thomas Rylen Turner Maximiliano Velazquez Jacob Villanueva Elijah Washington Bradynn Williams

Ware Elementary

Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 5 Itzel Ruiz Anahi Terrones GRADE 4 Joan Aguilar Kyler Knuth GRADE 3 Gabrielle Daniels Madalyn Salazar GRADE 2 Edgar Valencia GRADE 1 Ashley Aguilar Aleck Aguirre Daniel Bravo Cailey Espitia Christopher Guinea Herrera Gael Lopez Juan Martinez Sanchez Olvera Santiago Olvera Jocelynne Ortiz Jaxon Peters Malitzi Reyna Duarte Dylan Rivera Cardenas Robles Kemberly Rocha Sadie Rodriguez

Grimaldo Kayleb Rubio Evelyn Sanchez Julissa Solis Mata Nancy Solis Ayra Soto Naomy Soto Karla Terrones Adilson Uceda

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GRADE 5 Ana Acosta Antonio Aguilar Gonzalez Ariyah Alvarado Nethan Alvarado Kaylie Alvarez Jessica Briceno Ger’Braylon Butler Wendy Cerda Nathan Castillo Johnson KeBrayln Durden Kierra Freeman Yahaira Galindo Natalie Garcia Vivian Garcia Navarro Kamila Gonzalez Gonzalez Kimberly Gonzalez Giselle Hernandez Ja’Coreyon Howard De’Ondra Jefferson Do’Manik Jefferson Aracely Jimenez Jade Kidd Evelyn Landin Yuri Lister Mayrin Lugo Carolina Martinez Ilaysha McGregor Mar’Chella Miller Aarianna Mitchell Hannah Moreno Alan Ramirez Alexis Ramirez Martin Ramirez Xander Rojas Kel’vona Shephard Karissa Wallace GRADE 4 Isaiah Abner Manuel Aguirre Kimberly Almonacid Melany Aranda Roldan Darlenies Ballardo Huerta Kevin Benitez-Flores Jose Bisarrage Lopez Malakai Boyd Ja’Marrie Bradley Trinitee Carter Edwin Chavez Ariana Contreras Alvarez Ruby Cruz Lakayla Davis Allison Domingo-Tovar Alexandra Escalante Jurmanee Fairchild Yahir Ferrer-Longaria Rosalinda Garcia Elda Gomez Efrain Gonzalez Erick Guerrero Panal Jha Zailiaz Henderson Anna Hernandez Emilio Hernandez Linda Hernandez-Aguilar Matthew Hernandez Pena Joselyn Jimenez Miley Juarez Ja’Lacia King Fernanda Longoria Leonel Lopez Xavier Lopez Hartencia Lynn Paul Martinez Byron Matus Evelyn Monsivais Shaun Moore Marleni Morales Betancourt Christian Muniz Edwin Muniz Max Nino Andres Olivarez Michael Olvera Sanchez Israel Orona Rosa Orona Anthony Ramirez Dayani Rangel Gamez Damian Rebollar Damian Romo Jovany Rubio Francisco Ruiz Juan Salas Ramirez Juan Saldana Zy’Kebrian Taylor Emmanuel Terrones Yacelie Vazquez GRADE 3 Jihanna Alvarez Alliyah Candelas Alejandra Delgado Taelin Durden Christopher Flores Janaye Freeman Eli Galindo Jostin Godoy Angel Hernandez Darbeigh Hodge Jaidan Johnson Kenedy Jordan Devin Lister Nathan Marroquin Mar’Kayden Martinez

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Rahman Habeeb Brayden Haranda Jayden Jackson Nevaeh Jimmerson Kailee Jones Tyler Kee Myles King Mason Langlois Jonathon Luciano Piper McDaniel Daniel Olvera Andrew Rector Maisey Sanchez Brandon Santiago Lara Benjamin Sartor Phillip Shore Lydia Sides Adrian Thomas Isaac Tornes Sarah Trnavsky Jayden Washington Cameron Whatley David Wilbarger Kenzee Wilkins- Clark Valencia Williams GRADE 3 Ryker Andrews Kimberly Arriaza Rikalyn Banks Charles Barton Rylee Benson Autumn Civitarese Brooklyn Constant William Douhitt Tristan Huff Kenny Huynh Aryan Iley Dakota Jester Kiera Jones Aydin Lang Evan LaMaster Lydia McNamara William McNamara Kylen Meaux Jonathan Miranda Promise Nelson Lauren Painter Cayden Royal Carina Santiago Nolan Scrimpsher

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Geoffrey Serna Raylie Shuler Colton Standridge Bradrick Starling Ja’Niya Taylor Ricardo Vargas GRADE 2 Jaye Adams Gage Andrews Brayden Arrendondo Dustin Arriaza Ja Keilyn Barkins Kaylan Briceno Zora Brown Landon Casey Sophia Castaneda Casey Chan Avery Franklin Khloe Ghant-Ross Jocelyn Guffin Kevaya Henderson Connor Hill Wyatt Johnson Ashton Knighton Amaria Lovely Sophia Luciano Jayden McAlister Jordyn McKellar Liam Miles Dawsyn Morgan Gunner Morris Carter Morton Kylie Murphy Lorenzo Rabadan Laila Ramirez Sofia Romero Luke Rosen Reidyn Sanchez Mykel SpearmonMcAlpin Ja’Niyah Taylor Kaailey Thomas Ryan Thompson Ladislao Tovar Gaven Umbaugh GRADE 1 Madison Bright Jason Brummett Aella Cornielle Zoey Davlin

Page 9 Jackson Garriott Amaya Goode Leonardo GonzalezRodriguez McKynzee Griffin Layla Gustavson Parker Haranda Marlon Hardeman Lillian Harris Sean Hawkins Hudson Jacobs Jerryk Kindle Mysha Kazi Niyona Lawson Memphis Main Micah Midler Aiden O’Donnell Joseph Ortiz Grace Pengiparambil Brooklyn Poragua Nysa Pradhan Tyson Reed Teagan Royal Bryclyn Sanders Kinsley Shelton Emory Walsh D’Anthony Williams Nevaeh Williams Haydyn Wilson-Gines

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SPORTS

GREEN-WHITE GAME!

Lobo fans get sneak preview of 2019 season The Lobo football team held their annual Green-White game on Monday, May 20, pitting the team against itself at the Lobo Stadium. As spring training came to a close, the State Champions of Texas put on a great performance for the audience in the stands and gave it their all.

Fifth graders excel Youths take to the in track and field court at annual camp Long view ISD hosted their 5th Grade Olympics on Tuesday, May 28, at Lobo Stadium.

Each elementary was represented with a team of competitors in various track and field events. The morning wrapped up with t he traditional tug-owar.

Lobo Basketball on the week of June 10, hosted their annual youth camp. Boys and girls attended the all skills camp in the Lobo coliseum.

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Great job to the Young athletes serve Viewette Officers up some practice during the Encore camp Session 3 of the JV tennis camp for 6 to 14 year olds saw the athletes take to the court on Monday, July 10, at the Longview High School tennis courts.

The 2019-2020 Viewette Officers completed Encore Creative Productions Officer camp in July with outstanding results! They received a blue superior rating on both of their dance evaluations, and a style award for their jazz.

They also received a ‘Best of the Best’ award for their leadership project that was voted on by other camp participants and was such an honor to receive. We are so incredibly proud and can’t wait to see what this year holds for the fabulous five! Congratulations ladies!

Fresh air for Everhart

Third graders from JL Everhart Elementary went out on Friday, May 17, and enjoyed the sun during a trip to Camp Gilmont, Gilmer. From inspecting plants to seeing wildlife up close and personal, the students had a fun time out enjoying nature.

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Career Tech students set for future

The Longview High School CTE program hosted its second signing day Thursday, May 16.

Students from the EMT, Culinary Arts, and Welding signed with higher education and local businesses.

EMT students signed with Kilgore College and the Longview Fire Department: Daiton Wells Laura Martinez Yameli Ruiz Citali Macedo Julia Capella

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Madelyn O’Brien Cristina Resindez Karina Cerda Welding students signed with Kilgore College with full scholarships: Jose Landin Luis Castro Chloe Curtis from Culinary Arts signed with Kilgore College and Hilton Garden Inn. Alexis Freeman from Culinary Arts signed with Stephen F. Austin State University.

Congratulations to all our CTE students!

Students create LHS Orchestra brings home gold tetrahedral kites Congratulations to Longview High School Orchestra Students who brought home the gold from STATE UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Austin this past weekend - three Solos and one duet - all ones!!

Anthony Holyfield (sophomore), Matthew Guck (sophomore), and Josephine Cowart (junior) wowed judges with their amazing skills!

Congratulations!

Foster Middle School Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/Robotics students designed, constructed, and flew their own tetrahedral kites.

This was part of the flight and space unit the class learns about. “The kids really enjoyed learning about a flying apparatus as well as getting another hands on flying lesson outside,” said PLTW/Robotics teacher Melissa Swallow.

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Congrats to recent LHS graduate (and valedictorian) Nitin Rangu being named a 2019 National Merit Scholarship winner.

Nitin will receive $116,000 up to four years at the college financing the award. A soon-to-be Sooner, Nitin will attend the University of Oklahoma, where he will study Psychology. He also plans to go into medical school.

Students first enter the program after taking the PSAT and are narrowed down and later selected by SAT scores, endorsement from their school and their academic record.

Board approves Kay Ray honored new track, field by Rotary Longview ISD Board of Trustees selected Austin-based Hellas Construction to replace the field and track at Lobo Stadium during the Monday, May 20, regular meeting.

Though not the low bidder, LISD Chief Financial Officer Joey Jones recommended the $709,035 proposal submitted by Hellas Construction due to “their reputation in the industry, product quality and relationship with the district.”

Board members also approved the purchase of ten new school buses from Houston-based Longhorn Bus Sales at a total cost of $947,483.

Jones explained to the board that the new buses includes security cameras “and a collision mitigation system which will ultimately prove to be a savings for the district.”

In other business...

During the course of the meeting the LISD Board of Trustees also unanimously: • APPROVED a resolution supporting an application requesting the creation of a Longview Cultural District from the Texas Commission on the Arts; • APPROVED allocating $165,100 in Magnet School Grant Funds for Montessori Training for the 2019-2020 school year; • APPROVED request proposals for the purchase of Compost Accelerators for every LISD campus; • APPROVED a Change Order for paving extension at the Agriculture Barn Project; and • APPROVED authorizing the issuance of Maintenance Tax Notes.

For more info Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. July 15th.

Congrats to Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. director Kay Ray for being honored as the Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Longview, TX! Rotary Club members nominated for the Citizen of the Year award community residents who have signif icantly contributed to Longview’s quality of life through varied voluntary community service activities.

The nomination of Ray included a statement that “Kay, I feel, is one of the unsung heroes of our community,” Club President Dietrich Johnson said.

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District designates Vendors show up in charter status to support of students multiple campuses Longview ISD has been informed by the Texas Education Agency that it has received Senate Bill 1882 certification on Monday, May 20.

With this certification, the district is now able to move forward with designating charter status for Forest Park Middle School, Bramlette, J.L. Everhart, JohnstonMcQueen, and Ware elementary schools, as well as East Texas Montessori Prep Academy.

Senate Bill 1882 is an Act relating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charter school or other eligible entity to operate a district campus.

The Texas Legislature signed Senate Bill 1882 into effect during 2017 which incentivizes districts to work collaboratively with new and existing partners to promote innovation and dramatically improve student outcomes.

Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox said “these Texas Partnerships offer districts the opportunity to expand the diversity of school options, bring in targeted expertise for innovation and turnaround support, and empower school leaders and partners with greater autonomy.”

“Most importantly, effective partnerships give more students access to great schools,” he said.

Under a Texas Partnership, the district authorizes a carefully selected partner to operate a school under a performance contract. The partner has responsibility for staff, curriculum, calendar, assessments, and other school-level decisionmaking while the district holds the partner accountable for academic and financial performance.

According to information provided by the Texas Education Agency, Senate Bill 1882 provides two benefits in order to encourage districts to use Texas Partnerships as an action to improve student outcomes: 1.) Approved partnerships may receive additional state funding for the partnership school, and 2.) Schools identified as Improvement Required (IR) under the 2017-2018 accountability rating are eligible to receive a two-year exemption from specific accountability interventions.

“This program can be utilized to take bold actions to improve schools and create new opportunities for schools and communities across the state,” Wilcox added.

For more information about what Senate Bill 1882 certification means for Texas schools, please visit TXpartnerships.org or call (903) 381-2200.

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Longview ISD hosted a STEAM Festival for all LISD 4th graders at Judson STEAM Academy on Friday, May 24.

Students were able to cycle through various booths and activities while asking questions to spark STEAM Fair project ideas for the 2019-2020 school year.

Vendors included: Longview Police Department Project Learning Tree Madison Mack DDS HealthCARE Express Komatsu Mining Corporation Wiley College Young Audiences of Northeast Texas Sky Ranch Thirsty Minds Design & Media Faces Alive Face Painting City of Longview The Creature Teacher Mack & Hansen Orthodontics Sci-Port Discovery Center Eastman

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Congrats to academies for earning STEM Education certification Congratulations to Bramlette STEAM Academy, Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy, and Judson STEAM Academy for earning their National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) national campus certification!

Each campus received banners and a plaque to represent their campuses’ accomplishments.

The campuses were not the only ones being honored during a reception held on Thursday, May 23. Teachers from the three campuses also received their NISE teacher certification.

Bramlette STEAM Academy NISE Teachers: Kentrell Brittentine Earl Bonner Dara Brazile Anibal Colón Veronica Hawkins Shannon Isaac Mesha London Ashley Oden Rebekah Schank Debbie Warner Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy: Kalyn Batalla Greg Harmon Nina Herigon Stephany Long Christina Mah Lisa Moore Carol Pruitt Tiara Roberson Ruby Spencer Gail Stephens Maci Wilcox Judson STEAM Academy: Kenda Stuart Travis Terry Sharon Williams Longview ISD : Cat Morgan Shalona McCray

Parents of children with Dyslexia wage curriculum war

By Lisa Stark Education Week

Kim Head’s kindergarten son, Noah, would do anything to avoid school. Hide under tables. Complain of a stomach ache. Cry. For Noah, going to school was painful and he didn’t understand why. But, his mom figured it out. It turns out Noah has dyslexia, a learning disability that makes it difficult to read and spell.

Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 individuals, and is the most commonly diagnosed learning disability, said Sarah Sayko, the deputy director of the National Center on Improving Literacy. The group is federally funded and works to give educators and parents evidence-based information to help all children, including those with learning disabilities, learn to read.

Head began looking for curriculum geared toward helping dyslexic students, lessons to teach the brain how to process the written word. She began working with him at home and saw improvement right away.

“The biggest difference I saw immediately was not just in his academic skills, but in his self-esteem,” said Head, “He stopped crying and he stopped saying he was stupid and started believing he was a normal kid.”

That was more than six years ago. Head’s anguish led her to join forces with other families in her state of Arkansas who have lived through similar experiences.

They faced down an education establishment over reading instruction in the state.

“There’s no need for any family to suffer what families have suffered through,” said Audie Alumbaugh, who has a niece with dyslexia. Alumbaugh has led the group’s effort to change reading instruction for every child in Arkansas. They pushed for laws to support reading instruction based on the science behind how the brain learns to read. It involves explicit, systematic instruction in phonics, teaching students all of the patterns of how sounds and letters go together.

“We absolutely know that this is the best way to teach students to read,” said Sayko. Comprehensive phonics instruction was supported by a federally

appointed National Reading Panel nearly two decades ago.

“So there’s actual scientific evidence about how students learn to read, and it’s largely been ignored,” said Stacy Smith, an assistant commissioner at the Arkansas Department of Education. Smith said Arkansas is now wholeheartedly embracing this change in reading instruction for all students, not just those with learning disabilities. “I’m gonna tell you it’s been a battle and an uphill climb,” she said.

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Why the high-achievers have moved to ‘Shop’ class

By Catherine Gewertz Education Week

A new breed of students has flooded into career-technical education, and they’re transforming a slice of the K-12 world that’s long suffered from stigma and disrespect.

These students are focusing on professions like engineering and health care instead of traditional trades like manufacturing and agriculture. They have higher grades and test scores, and more positive attitudes toward school. They come from better-educated families and are more likely to attend four-year colleges than their peers in old-school career-tech education or what was once known as “vocational education.”

Take Tony Peeler, for instance. The 18-year-old attends a career-teched program at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas. Under one roof, the program blends old and new: Students can dive into fields like automotive or dental assisting, or study fields like law or engineering that aren’t traditionally associated with vocational education.

Peeler comes from a professional family: Both his parents have bachelor’s degrees in accounting. He’s got his own plan mapped out: He’s immersing himself in law and criminal justice studies now, and he’ll shift to biomedical engineering next fall, when he starts George Washington University in Washington D.C. Then it’s on to law school, so he can become a patent attorney.

With aspirations like his, Peeler says he fends off a good deal of confusion when he tells people he’s in a career-tech-ed program.

“Some people know it’s more than the traditional stuff like automotive and carpentry. But some of them, they say, isn’t that a way to have a career right out of high school? They don’t know,” he said.

The expansion of the career-tech-ed tent, which appears to have taken shape in the last 10 to 15 years, marks a sea change in the world of students who choose career-oriented studies. And it carries the potential to ease the stigma that’s long dogged career-technical education.

Since the 1920s, when federal law first provided funding to states for programs in agriculture and the trades, students in vocational education have typically downplayed hefty academics—and college—in favor of hands-on job preparation.

But a new report makes the first data-based case that this could be changing as schools reshape their career-tech-ed programs and build their academic muscle. As a new breed of more academically inclined students flows into career-tech education, they could drive deep changes in those programs, and help erase the low-wage, blue-collar stigma that’s trailed them.

Ditch the math worksheets and stop killing kids’ curiosity

By Kathy Liu Sun Education Week

As a mathematics educator who also happens to be a new mom, I have serious concerns about the future math classroom my daughter will enter. One of my biggest fears is that the math class will stifle much of her curiosity and creativity that I have witnessed every day during her first few months of life.

In my collaborations with preschool to 2nd grade early-childhood educators over the past five years, I have found that teachers often wrestle with two historically competing philosophies of educating young children. One philosophy embraces the importance of creating play-based environments, where children learn by exploring and engaging in play. The other emphasizes the need to prepare students to meet state and national mathematics standards by focusing on specific academic skills. These two philosophies are not either-or. In fact, mathematical thinking and learning often happen during play.

With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards and an increasing focus on so-called 21st-century skills, our thinking about supporting students’ curiosity and creativity has progressed in recent years. However, as with most change, the implementation of our ideas hasn’t yet panned out the way we might have hoped.

I am finding that teachers are increasingly feeling the pressure to address learning standards in ways that do not build upon young children’s inherent curiosity and inclination to experiment. Math instruction in the early grades is too often becoming more like traditional high school math classes. I have seen kindergarten and 1st grade teachers giving short lectures followed by having children complete worksheets filled with math problems. These worksheets often consist of the same type of problem just with different numbers (e.g., 1+2 = __; 1+3 = __; 1+4 = __) and noninteractive images for young children to count or compare.

What I am witnessing is not surprising given our misconceptions of what it means to learn math in school. Many think that math is all about learning procedures and memorizing rules. At both the high school and elementary levels, procedurally focused learning is not conducive to supporting students’ understanding of important mathematical concepts. In fact, a 2016 study published in Scientific American found that students who rely on memorization are half a year behind their peers who approach math by relating concepts to existing knowledge and monitoring their own understanding.

It is important to attend to mathematical learning goals while fostering creativity early in a child’s education. We need to create more opportunities for young children to explore mathematical ideas in interactive and playful ways. Instead of doing math worksheets, young children need intentionally designed activities that allow them to think and engage like mathematicians by testing out different ideas, experimenting with strategies, and explaining their thinking. Unlike traditional math worksheet problems that can only be solved one way, children should engage in problems that have many possible solution strategies and are ripe for discussion and debate.

What can we do as educational practitioners and leaders?

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Texas Education Agency starts special ed overhaul

By Aliyya Swaby, Texas Tribune

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The Texas Education Agency is starting the search for organizations to help school districts overhaul special education following a federal finding that the state had effectively denied students with disabilities access to

needed services.

Agency officials July 9th put out a call for applications for more than $20 million in grants, with applicants limited to Texas universities and the 20 state education centers set up to assist school districts. The TEA had included many of the action items in a strategic plan it submitted to the federal government in April detailing how it would ensure students with special needs were being educated.

After a long investigation, the federal government concluded earlier this year that the state was effectively incentivizing school districts to keep their special education numbers low, causing Texas to provide special education services to a small percentage of students

compared to other states.

Each of the year-long grants, across 12 major categories, will be funded through discretionary federal funds provided to states for special education, implemented either in the 2018-19 or 2019-20 academic years. While the TEA has made it clear it cannot do much more without additional state or federal funding, school administrators have argued the state’s plan is an unfunded mandate and would require they make cuts in other crucial areas of their budgets.

Several of the contracts will go to organizations that can help schools educate some of the most vulnerable and neglected students with special needs, including those with cognitive disabilities, those who are deaf or blind, those with autism and those who are in small school districts with limited resources. Another is intended to help school districts train staff to evaluate which students are in need of federally funded special education services. The federal government found that many educators misunderstood the

Highest, lowest teacher salaries

By Madeline Will, Education Week

There’s a $40,000 difference between what the average teacher in New York makes, and what the average teacher in Mississippi makes.

The National Education Association has released its annual analysis of teacher salaries. The national average public school teacher salary for 2017-18 was $60,477— a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year. NEA estimates that the national average salary for the 2018-19 school year is $61,730—a 2.1 increase from the prior school year.

But there’s a wide discrepancy between states. New York, California, and Massachusetts retained their spots at the top of the list, while Mississippi and West Virginia stayed at the bottom of the rankings. New Mexico rounded out the three states with the lowest teacher salaries—replacing Oklahoma, which saw an increase in average salaries because of teachers’ nine-day walkout last spring.

The NEA’s annual report collects salary information from state departments of education. The 2018-19 numbers are all estimates, and are typically revised slightly the following year.

Here are the NEA’s rankings for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, both for this school year and last school year:

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legal requirements around educating students with disabilities.

The TEA tried and failed to address some of these issues last year when it awarded a contract to overhaul special education to a relatively young, private company without letting others bid for the task.

When parents of students with disabilities argued the contract was unfairly bid and would not help their students, the agency terminated it, losing $2.2 million in federal funding.

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