KISD Campus Tours and Visits - March 9 - 27, 2010

Lunch Visits - Join us for lunch in the cafeteria followed by a campus tour. Please check in with the office.

Campus Tours - Campuses will be open for public tours during the posted times.

Next KISD Regular Board Meeting - March 29, 2010

Board of Trustees / Agendas / Notes / Board Members

Regular meetings of the Board are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated. Board meetings are held at the Administration Building located at 301 North Kilgore Street.

Notice of Deadline to File for Place on Election Ballot

KISD Facility Committee Meeting - March 30, 2010

The KISD facility committee on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 at the Kilgore Heights Elementary School Auditorium. All community members are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion about the future of KISD facilities. For more information please contact the administration building at 903-988-3900 or view our Facilities Study Webpage.

Kilgore ISD Make-Up Day Scheduled - April 2, 2010

Kilgore ISD has scheduled April 2nd to be the make-up day from the inclement weather closing on February 12th.

View our district calendar.

KHS Four-Year Plans and Freshman Course Selections

Students of Career Investigations & Computer Literacy completed their KHS graduation plans under the guidance of Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hood. Once the Four-Year Plans were completed, students met with the KHS Counselors to complete their Freshman Course Selections. Course selections were entered through the Skyward system. Changes to the selections can be made by contacting Mrs. Williams or any of the KHS Counselors.

KHS Presentations

Several KHS programs presented information regarding their courses students in Career Investigations & Computer Literacy at Maude Laird Middle School. This information will enable 8th grade students to make informed decisions regarding their Freshman Course Selections, Four Year Plans and future at KHS.

Job Shadow Day

On, February 10, 2010 - 121 Eighth grade students of MLMS participated in Job Shadow Day. Job Shadow is an academically motivating activity designed to give kids the unique opportunity of an up-close look at the world of work and provide the answer to the commonly asked question, “Why do I have to learn this?” Beginning with a nationwide kickoff on February 2, and continuing throughout the school year, students across America will “shadow” workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job. The program invites students to see firsthand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. Job Shadow is led by the National Job Shadow Coalition.

Maude Laird Middle School Recognized

The National Center for Educational Achievement’s Just for the Kids Campaign recognized Maude Laird Middle School as a 2009 Higher Performing School based on writing scores. Pictured is KISD Board President Terry George presenting award to MLMS Principal Jody Sanders at the February Board Meeting.

KHS Twirlers Attend Regional Competition

The KHS twirlers attended the MA dance DFW regional competition held at Grapevine High School on February 13th. The girls received 1st place for their dance/twirl routine. Three of the twirlers, Rachel Wright, Morgan Corbin and Tori Dheil, are also on an elite twirling team which placed 1st place with a team twirl routine. Rachel Wright won 2nd runner up in the Jr. solo division, in the Sr. division Morgan Corbin placed 4th runner up and Tori Dheil won 1st runner up. The girls will compete again in the MA dance East Texas regional competition held in Chapel Hill.

Kilgore Students Raise Money for Haiti

KHS Student Council is partnering with MLMS Student Council to raise money for Haiti. Student Council Students are selling blue silicone “Haiti” bracelets for $2 each at KHS and MLMS. The bracelets were donated by Tommy Merritt. The students plan to sell 500 bracelets and will raise $1,000+.  All money raised will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti. Other organizations at KHS such as National Honor Society have also offered their support by making donations and helping to sell the bracelets. KHS Student Council Sponsors are Jennifer Hattaway and Vicki Shriver. MLMS Student Council Sponsor is Debby Leppert.

Black History Month Readers

Kilgore Heights Elementary School Library has been hosting Black History Month by having visitors in to read. Pictured is Dennis Williams reading to Kindergarteners from Jodi Griffin’s class.

District Alignment Announced

The District Alignment was announced on February 1, 2010. The Kilgore Independent School District is still a 4A school in District 14. We will compete in UIL events against Hallsville, Jacksonville, Longview Pine Tree, Marshall, Nacogdoches, Tyler, and Whitehouse.

More Information: http://www.utexas.edu/uil/alignments/2010/FB-BB-4A-2010.pdf

MLMS Received A National Writing Award

Maude Laird Middle School was recognized in the 2009 Just For Kids Campaign as one of the higher performing schools in Texas. 2008-2009 Seventh graders who took the Texas Assessment of Knowledge Skills (TAKS) test were recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) for their writing excellence. The NCEA uses two measures in the analysis for this recognition, growth and college and career readiness, and MLMS was recognized for growth.

Latino Family Literacy Project Celebration

The Latino Family Literacy Project hosted by Kilgore Intermediate School concluded a nine week program for parents of Spanish speaking students recently with a celebration meal and awards presented by Andy Adams, KIS Principal and Joy Swetnam, KISD ESL Director. Parents met weekly to learn reading strategies and how to establish a family reading routine with their children at home. They shared stories and experiences and made a family album during the class that reflects the reading and family time they are sharing at home. Kilgore High School student members of Future Hispanic Leaders of America assisted Mrs. Swetnam with childcare during the adult training conducted by Amanda Mohn, KIS ESL Specialist. Mrs. Mohn was assisted by Rosemary Ramirez and Blanca Cervantes, bilingual educational aides at KIS.

Completion awards and gift bags were presented to:  Gabriel Almanza, Blanca Armendáriz, Erica Cardosa, Baciliza Cedillo, Maria Chavez, Maria Teresa Gallardo, Norma Martínez, Nicolasa Naranjo, Eugenio Ponce, Laura Rodriguez and Teresa Rojas.  KHS FHLA President, Javier Aguilar, was awarded a Leadership Award for Community Service.  Other FHLA members who were awarded certificates for community service were:  Gustavo Espinoza, Romeo Espinoza, Maribel Herrera, Laura Naranjo, Marisol Rangel, Evelyn Requena, Jaime Reyes, Valeria Rodriguez Sanchez, Emma Torres, Edgar Torres and Elizabeth Trejo.

Veterans Honored at MLMS Program

Maude Laird Middle School Veteran's Day Program was presented by the Student Council.Speaker Allen Barrilleaux, former Marine, encouraged the students to remember how important freedom is and to thank Veterans for protecting that freedom. Musical sections were performed by the band, choir, and orchestra. Presentation of the flags and videos were shared with the students and guests.

Check Presented to KISD for Project iLearn

Randy Brogoitti and Bobby Beane, who initiated formation of the Kilgore Independent School District Education Foundation Board, presented an $50,000 check to the district for the development of Project iLearn for the classrooms. Pictured is Randy Brogotti, Bobby Beane, Terry George - KISD Board President, and Jody Clements - KISD Superintendent.

Rotary Club Presents New Student Dictionaries

Second grade students at Chandler Elementary School were visited by members of the Kilgore Rotary Club who presented each with a new Student dictionary.

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