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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD eNews
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EMS designated as a District of Innovation
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is excited to announce that it has been designated as a District of Innovation (DOI). This designation allows school districts greater local control over decisions and systems currently governed by Texas law, which means EMS ISD now has more flexibility to design solutions that meet the specific needs of our students and community.
The District of Innovation concept was passed into law during the 84th Legislative Session in 2015. Under this law, Districts of Innovation may be exempted from a number of state statutes that mandate programs and operations such as: school start/end dates, class size ratios, student discipline provisions, teacher contracts and benefits, as well as the 90% attendance rule for credit. Standards such as graduation requirements and academic accountability are still left to state and federal control.
"We are excited about becoming a District of Innovation as it gives us opportunities to better serve our students based on the needs, desires, and expectations of our local community," said Dr. Linda Parker, Deputy Superintendent. "With this designation we are able to have flexibility in specific areas to enhance programs, schedules, and operations for the betterment of our students."
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Saginaw High School student named the state's
top High School Youth Volunteer
SHS senior Ryan Almusawi has been selected as one of only two state recipients of Prudential's Spirit of Community Award. Prudential chose Ryan above other applicants from across the state for his work within the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD community with the Charitable Crusaders, a group he helped establish with friends while attending Highland Middle School. Read More >>
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Hot Off the Presses!
EMS ISD 7th-grader wins Area Spelling Bee
One of EMS ISD's very own claimed the top spot in the 2017 Area Spelling Bee, hosted Friday, February 10, in the Fine Arts Center at Boswell High School.
A total of 35 students, representing four area school districts and ranging from grades 3-8, competed in the area competition.
Kayli Jones, 7th-grader from Creekview Middle School, won the overall competition. Kayli will now represent the area in the Regional Spelling Bee on March 2 at TCU. In addition to spelling, Kaylie enjoys band, gymnastics and traveling. Her future goals are to be a surgeon and study at Texas A&M University. Good luck to Kaylie in the Regional Bee!
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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Athletic Department hosted it's annual National Signing Day at all three high schools throughout the district on Wednesday, February 1.
Congratulations to all athletes who will continue their careers at the collegiate level!
Click on your school's logo above to view the list of athletes and videos.
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Council of PTAs celebrates annual Reflections Award
Congratulations to all the students who participated and received awards!
Categories included photography, dance choreography, literature, film production, musical composition, and visual arts. Check out the photos and complete list of contest winners!
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Calling All Parents!
Your feedback needed on annual parent survey
It's Valentine season & we would LOVE for you to share your feedback on our annual survey!
Each year, we ask for parents' feedback on important topics including educational programs, district and campus leadership, facilities and operations, budget and finance, communications, and safety and security. Read More >>
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If you have a special memory of Mr. Gary McKinney or a story that you would like to share with the McKinney family, please visit the EMS ISD website and share it through our Let's Talk! system.
We will compile all of the submitted entries for the McKinney family.
Click here
to open Let's Talk!, and then click on "Memories of Mr. McKinney" to submit your stories.
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New! 2017-2018 In-district transfers will be submitted electronically
Transfer requests for the 2017-2018 school year will be submitted electronically through Family Access. Current employees, should submit the form for your children through Employee Access.
The initial window will be from Monday, February 13, through Friday, May 5. Please review the in-district transfer regulation carefully before submitting a transfer request. Read More >>
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Help prevent the spread of colds and flu this season
With cold and flu season in full swing, EMS ISD asks for your cooperation in an attempt to prevent the spread of harmful germs.
If you or your child have experienced a temperature above the normal reading of 98.6, a persistent cough, nausea, or vomiting, please consider the safety of others at your child's school and keep your student home until full healing and recovery have taken place.
To prevent the transfer of harmful germs to other people, please take note of the list of precautions reported by the Centers of Disease Control.
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EMS high school students to showcase their business start-ups at the JA Trade Fair
Join Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD on Saturday, February 18, at Northeast Mall in Hurst to support students from Boswell, Chisholm Trail, and Saginaw high schools as they showcase the products created by their entrepreneurial start-ups.
Though Junior Achievement's Company Program, these select students have been given the opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial skills by developing business ideas and company names, learning how to market their products, and selling their products at the one day JA Trade Fair event scheduled for later this month. Read More >>
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Skyward Family Access will be down on Saturday, February 11, from 8am-Noon
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What is Dyslexia?
Free family event open to the public
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"I Carry the Torch"
Staff Spotlight:
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Nicholas and Chelsea representing Bryson at the Area Spelling Bee!
#emsproud #canyouuseitinasentenceplease
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The Lady Ranger Wrestling Team become back-to-back District Champs!
@ChisholmTrailHS
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Boswell Powerlifting wins the Saginaw Invitational Meet!
@Boswellpower
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