Timothy Stuckey

Dec 13, 2024 | news-journal.com | Timothy Stuckey

MARSHALL — For six years, Sawyer’s Santa Land has been spreading holiday cheer at 831 Calloway Road in Marshall. The free Christmas walk-through features more than 400 inflatables, 100 wood cutouts, thousands of lights and a mission to bring joy to every visitor. The display is spearheaded by Nick Brown and his family. Every child who visits receives a free toy, a tradition that began in 2020 during the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 11, 2024 | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Timothy Stuckey

Hallsville ISD students took center stage during the district’s recent Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council meeting, sharing how their courses have prepared them for future success. Senior Lindsey Dubberly, a health science student, spoke about the benefits of dual-credit classes and hands-on clinical rotations at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview.

Dec 10, 2024 | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Timothy Stuckey

Elysian Fields Elementary recently hosted its “A Storybook Christmas” Literacy Night on Dec 5, featuring a performance of The Grinch by students and interactive literacy activities for families. “The event was a fantastic success,” said Kelly Cordray, principal of Elysian Fields Elementary. — Timothy Stuckey can be reached at [email protected].

Dec 10, 2024 | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Timothy Stuckey

Hallsville ISD is strengthening ties with local businesses and industry leaders to ensure its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students for in-demand jobs. During the district’s first CTE Advisory Council meeting of the 2024-25 school year, business representatives, educators and students discussed ways to align course offerings with workforce needs. “Our business and industry partners are invaluable,” said Kathy Gaw, Hallsville ISD’s CTE director.

Dec 9, 2024 | mytexasdaily.com | Timothy Stuckey

WASKOM — Waskom ISD recently named Nichole Smith, the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, as interim superintendent effective Dec. 1, following Rae Ann Patty’s departure to lead Gladewater ISD. Smith, who joined Waskom ISD alongside Patty in 2019, has led key initiatives in curriculum development and instructional leadership. As interim superintendent, she is expected to build on the district’s foundation of success.