U.S. Champions at
Space Settlement Design Competition
Hollenstein Career & Technology Center Aerospace Engineering students, Saginaw High School senior Mandy Hiett and Chisholm Trail High School senior Jonathon Freimuth, led their 40-member team in winning the U.S. Championship at the 20th annual Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, March 23-25.
Based on his superior performance, the judges then chose Freimuth to be among the 12 winning team members who earned an all-expenses paid trip to represent the United States in this year's international competition at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in July. Hiett made the seven-member alternates list. She was a top-12 member in 2017.
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All Elementary Students Are Invited
EMS ISD elementary students are invited to read with their local high school heroes at BHS, CTHS and SHS on April 23 from 5-6:30 pm. Hundreds of gently used books will be given away, and each elementary student will receive a brand new book while supplies last. The third-annual districtwide festival will take place at the three high school campuses. Click here to learn more.
Click below to view the flyer for each campus:
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Students Advance to SkillsUSA National
Nine Hollenstein Career and Technology Center students will represent the state of Texas and compete at the SkillsUSA National Contest in Louisville, Ky., June 25-29, after placing first at the SkillsUSA State contest, earlier this month, in Corpus Christi.
Students competed in events related to their HCTC coursework in the areas of Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Robotics, Automotive, and Graphic Arts. At the State contest, EMS ISD brought home nine first place, three second place, and four third place finishes, as well as three Superior ribbons and a Best of Show award.
At the SkillsUSA District 4 contest, in February, at Texas State Technical College in Waco, EMS ISD students brought home 71 medals with 49 students advancing to the State competition.
To view photos from the district and state contests, click here. To view individual results, click here.
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EMS ISD Celebrates Service and Excellence
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Left to right:
Maria Rodriguez, Rodney Daake, Leah Roberts, Megan Becker, Carla Hardy
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EMS ISD is proud to announce the 2018 District Employees of the Year! Congratulations to these outstanding employees:
- Elementary Teacher of the Year - Megan Becker, Special Education teacher, Bryson Elementary School
- Secondary Teacher of the Year - Carla Hardy, choir teacher and Renaissance Student Leadership sponsor, Chisholm Trail High School
- Auxiliary Professional of the Year - Maria Rodriguez, custodian, Comanche Springs Elementary School
- Paraprofessional of the Year - Rodney Daake, instructional aide, Gililland Elementary School
- Professional of the Year - Leah Roberts, assistant principal, Wayside Middle School
Campus and department winners were honored during the annual Employee Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 17, at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center. More than 200 EMS ISD teachers, support staff, and administrators gathered to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding educators. The district also recognized employees who have dedicated 20+ years of service to the district as well as those who have retired or are retiring this school year.
To view photos of the event,
click here. To view the names of
campus award winners, years of service honorees, and retirees, click here. To read the full story, click here.
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EMS ISD's Employee Childcare at the Hafley Development Center is celebrating their annual Week of the Young Child, April 16-20. The week is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the early years in laying the foundation for success in school and life, and also the individuals who work throughout the year to help young children thrive. To view photos from the week,
click here.
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Annual STAAR Testing in Progress
To view the upcoming testing dates,
High School Personalized Course Selection
Remaining dates based on
current grade-level:
- Current sophomores, April 23-24
- Current freshmen, April 30-May 1
- Current eighth-graders, May 2-3
Middle School Band Instrument Selection
Remaining band instrument selection dates for 2018-19 sixth-graders:
- Highland, April 21, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
- Wayside & Creekview, April 21 at Boswell, 9 am-4 pm
- Prairie Vista, April 24, 4-6 pm
HCTC Orientation Nights for 2018-19 courses
Orientation Night Dates:
- Tuesday, April 24, 6 pm or 6:45 pm
- Thursday, April 26, 6 pm or 6:45 pm
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2018-19 Student Online Registration
It's almost time to register for the 2018-2019 school year!
Online registration for ALL students opens April 30!
All current, new, and former students who are returning must register for the 2018-19 school year online. Current and former students will be asked to update required forms and information while new students will complete the full registration packet. Please do not attempt to register or complete new enrollment now or before April 30; the current processes open online right now are for the current school year only. Watch the EMS ISD website for 2018-2019 registration updates coming soon!
Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for May 1-May 3. To enroll for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old by September 1. Each school schedules specific dates/times during this week for Kindergarten Round Up; find your home campus details here:
Campus-Specific Schedules
Bryson Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 5:30 - 7:00
Chisholm Ridge Elementary, Thursday, 5/3 4:00 - 6:00
Comanche Springs Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 5:00 - 6:30
Dozier Elementary Thursday, 5/3 5:30 - 7:00
Eagle Mountain Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 6:00 - 7:00
Elkins Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 3:00 - 5:00
Gililland Elementary, Thursday, 5/3 5:00 - 6:00
Greenfield Elementary, Thursday, 5/3 4:30 - 6:00
High Country Elementary, Thursday, 5/3 5:30 - 6:30
Lake Pointe Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 5:00 - 6:30
Northbrook Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 6:00-7:00 pm
Parkview Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 5:30-7:00 pm
Remington Point Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 4:30 - 6:30
Saginaw Elementary, Thursday, 5/3 6:00 - 7:00
Willow Creek Elementary, Tuesday, 5/1 5:00 -7:00
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Special thanks to our sponsors!
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Fantastic things are happening everyday at EMS ISD! See for yourself on our
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Awesome group at
book club
in the
Showing some #booklove!
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These are some amazing
Ed Willkie athletes! Not only did they break the school record for the fastest time in the 4X400 relay, they also recorded the 5th fastest time in the state according to Athletic.net.
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Special thanks to our sponsors!
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