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Region 7 Education Service Center is honored to announce that Jackie Terry from Gilmer ISD and Shyrah Jones from Troup ISD have been named Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for Region 7. KILGORE, Texas — Chef Shyrah Jones, culinary arts instructor at Troup High School, has been named the 2025 Region 7 Secondary […]
Bullard, TX— The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees has named an interim superintendent to guide the district following Dr. Jack Lee’s departure to take on a new role as superintendent in Seguin ISD. The board approved Mrs. Jan Hill to serve in the interim position during a special meeting held on Friday, July 18, 2025. […]
Bullard ISD Prepares for Back to School 2025–26 Bullard ISD is excited to welcome students back for the 2025–26 school year, starting Wednesday, Aug. 13. Families are encouraged to review the following details and resources to ensure a smooth start. Back to School Events Aug. 8 – Freshmen Freak Out: Orientation for 9th graders begins at 6 p.m. […]
Whitehouse ISD kicks off the 2025–26 school year with key dates & resources active now. Families are encouraged to explore the following information to stay prepared and connected. Registration & Enrollment New‑student enrollment and returning‑student verification are now open for next year. Families should complete required steps before the first day of school. Enrollment & Verification […]
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — East Texas celebrated four outstanding educators Tuesday at Mobberly Baptist Church–Elevation, with two advancing as Region 7 Teachers of the Year and semifinalists for the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year. Nominated by Bullard, Whitehouse and Troup school districts, the honorees included: Kati McKinney, theatre teacher at Bullard High School Casey Treat, […]
Bullard, TX – Bullard ISD has announced administrative changes for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The changes include a new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and principal positions at Bullard Middle School and Bullard Early Childhood and Primary Schools. Jodie Albritton, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Albritton has been an educator for […]
ARP, Texas – Arp ISD is teaming up with the City of Arp to host the inaugural Tiger Pride 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium. The event is free and open to all ages, with no registration required in advance—although participants are encouraged to pre-register by […]
Place 6 Trustee Susie Saxion and Place 7 Trustee Brian Hebert were sworn in for their three-year terms during the regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting on June 10, 2025. Saxion and Hebert were elected to their positions in the May 2025 election. The trustees have reorganized for the upcoming school year, naming Stephanie […]
TYLER — East Texas educators are invited to come together for an evening of connection and celebration at the 3rd Annual East Texas Teachers Meet & Greet, set for Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Grove in Tyler. Hosted by Whitehouse ISD teachers Wendie Turner and Ashley Poeschl of Stanton-Smith Elementary, […]
BULLARD, TX — Dr. Keith Lee, current superintendent of Bullard Independent School District, has been named the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Seguin ISD. Seguin ISD made the announcement following a special board meeting held Monday evening. Under Texas law, school boards must observe a 21-day waiting period before formally approving a superintendent’s […]
