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Arp ISD Adopts New Math Curriculum By Courtney Pannel-Smith In a letter sent home to parents Wednesday October 8th, Arp ISD announced that the district will be adopting a new math curriculum this year called Bluebonnet. Bluebonnet is a statewide Open Educational Resource (OER) program that is approved by the Texas State Board of Education. […]
Arp Elementary School Honors A Honor Roll Students Arp Elementary School celebrated its A Honor Roll students on Friday with a special “Pizza with the Principal” event. The celebration recognized students who demonstrated exceptional effort, responsibility, and dedication in the classroom throughout the grading period. Download QR 🠋
Troup ISD has announced that it will be hosting six community information meetings about the November 2025 bond. They hope to give more information and answer questions. The ETX Bell featured an article on the bond in the last printed edition. Download QR 🠋
September 4, 2025 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Bullard Education Foundation awards more than $48k in grants to fund innovative learning Bullard, TX—The Bullard Education Foundation (BEF) visited all six Bullard ISD campuses today, Sept. 4, to award teachers $48,749 in grants to fund 34 innovative learning programs and projects. […]
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TROUP, Texas — The Troup Independent School District board of trustees has called a $22.2 million bond election that would fund major facility improvements across the district, including new science labs, career and technical classrooms, and a competition gym at the high school, as well as expanded cafeteria and classroom space at the elementary campus. […]
Bullard ISD receives “B” rating in new TEA Accountability system Bullard, TX— Bullard ISD has received a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2024–2025 school year, with an overall district score of 88. This accomplishment comes in the first year of the state’s revised accountability system, which uses new measures […]
August 26, 2025 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Bullard ISD adopts 2025-2026 budget, sets tax rates Bullard, TX – The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2025–2026 budget and set the district’s annual tax rate during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 25. Trustees approved a $33,725,000 budget for […]
Arp ISD families gathered for Meet the Teacher night, where students connected with teachers, explored classrooms and prepared for the new school year. Kona Ice and East Texas Lemonade added a sweet touch to the evening. Download QR 🠋
Arp ISD calls $9.9 million bond election for November ARP, Texas — The Arp ISD Board of Trustees has called a $9.9 million bond election for Nov. 4, 2025, seeking voter approval for projects aimed at improving safety, modernizing facilities and expanding student opportunities. The bond proposal is split into two propositions: Proposition A ($4.95 […]
