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Whitehouse ISD Athletics recently celebrated Signing Day, honoring a group of student-athletes for their commitment, perseverance, and dedication to their sports and school community. The following athletes signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level: Tayla Morris with Newman University, Indeya Williams with Tyler Junior College, Makiah Mburugu with Jarvis Christian […]
Bullard Elementary is celebrating Mrs. Wenzel’s third-grade class for becoming the first class to complete their Mr. Potato Head as part of the school’s attendance challenge. Students earned the pieces of their Mr. Potato Head by showing up to school on time and ready to learn each day. Their consistency and dedication helped […]
Fifth-grade students explored the day and night cycle through a hands-on classroom activity using marshmallows, food coloring, and a lamp. This interactive lesson helped students observe how Earth’s rotation creates daylight and darkness. Recently, fifth-grade students explored the day and night cycle through a creative and engaging classroom activity. Students used jumbo marshmallows and food […]
Frankston ISD has announced that America Chavez Gomez has been awarded the UT Tyler Honors Scholarship in the amount of $40,000. The scholarship was presented during a surprise ceremony hosted by the UT Tyler Honors College at the Frankston ISD Administration Building, where she was joined by family members, friends, and district administrators. To qualify […]
Whitehouse ISD proudly recognized its School Resource Officers in observance of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. The district expressed gratitude for the officers’ daily presence on campus and the important role they serve within the Wildcat community. Through a partnership with the Whitehouse Police Department, School Resource Officers help maintain safe learning environments while […]
Student Council and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members from Bullard Middle School recently participated in a meaningful community service project aimed at spreading kindness throughout East Texas. Students were invited to KVNE, a local Christian radio station, to help assemble Valentine’s gift bags for distribution to area hospitals, nursing homes, and children’s hospitals. Working […]
Each year, the Troup City Council adopts the City of Troup Holiday Schedule to establishofficial days off for city employees. The City of Troup’s holiday schedule is based on the SmithCounty Holiday Schedule, with one notable exception: the City of Troup does not observe SmithCounty’s Administrative Day.Rather than including an Administrative Day, which in Smith […]
State Recognition A student from the Troup Tiger Bands program has earned state-level recognition for musicalexcellence. According to information shared by the Troup Tiger Bands on social media, thestudent achieved a significant honor by earning placement in a Texas All-State Band.Jacob Hewitt earned a chair in the ATSSB Texas All-State Band, a notable accomplishmentthat reflects […]
Troup Independent School District has announced its January Students of the Month,recognizing students from multiple campuses for their achievements. According to informationprovided by Troup ISD, one student from each campus was selected for this monthly honor.Logan Haddock was named January Student of the Month at Troup Elementary School(TES). Reese Brashear received the recognition for Troup […]
Team Earns Second Place The Frankston High School girls powerlifting team competed at the Sabine Meet on Monday,January 5. During the competition, Frankston secured second place as a team, demonstrating astrong overall performance at the event.Several athletes earned notable individual placements at the meet. Ella Dowling placed first,as did Jenna Gould. Ayden Powell also earned […]
