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Inside FWISD April 14, 2022

In this edition:

FWISD Board of Education Chooses Firm to Help Find New Superintendent | And the District Teacher of the Year Finalists Are … | Trimble Tech Celebratory Pep Rally Procession Sends Varsity Boys Soccer to State in Style | FWISD Breaks NCAA Record For Minutes Read: M.H. Moore Elementary Takes Home Crown for Local NCAA Gymnastics Readers Become Leaders Challenge | 3 Things to Know About This Friday, April 15 | Let’s Talk Bond Improvements for the South Hills, Eastern Hills Communities | A Round of Applause for FWISD Volunteers, Partners | Apply for TCU’s Educational Leadership Program | FWISD Hires 98 Teachers Plus Essential Support Staff at Mega Hiring Fair | FWISD Hubbard Heights Elementary Turns 100 Years! : Community Is Invited to Join the Two-Day CelebrationSchool Pride on Full Display at Pyramid Spring Events | Photos of the Week | Video of the Week | View more stories throughout the week on the Inside FWISD Blog

FWISD Board of Education Chooses Firm to Help Find New Superintendent

The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education has chosen a firm that will head up the search for the District’s next superintendent.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, trustees approved a joint agreement that Dr. Kent P. Scribner will step down as superintendent on August 31, 2022.

The Board heard presentations from four candidate search firms and returned April 12 to make the final decision. They voted to select Hazard, Young, Attea (HYA) Associates as the firm to help find Dr. Scribner’s successor.

And the District Teacher of the Year Finalists Are …

Ten finalists are vying for Fort Worth ISD District Teacher of the Year honors.

Click here to view the educators selected as District Teacher of the Year finalists and a recap video celebrating the District’s 129 Campus Teacher of the Year winners.

Fort Worth ISD will announce its two District Teacher of the Year winners at a May 5 dinner, hosted by Central Market.

Elementary and secondary District Teacher of the Year winners will each receive a $5,000 cash award, courtesy of Central Market, and the eight finalists each receive $1,500.

Trimble Tech Celebratory Pep Rally Procession Sends Varsity Boys Soccer to State in Style

For the first time in school history, the Trimble Tech High School Varsity Boys Soccer team is headed to the UIL Soccer State Championship in Georgetown.

An enthusiastic crowd of students, staff, parents, alumni and community members gathered outside the school Tuesday, April 13, to send their favorite soccer team off to victory. The celebration included the band playing the fight song, JROTC waving flags, students and parents carrying signs and banners. District 9 Board Member Roxanne Martinez arranged a police escort to guide the team’s bus down the street as it left campus.

The procession began inside the school hallways where students and teachers waved and cheered on players as they walked to the bus. Outside, Principal Omar Ramos led fans in a Bulldog cheer just before the team exited the front doors. The alumni association gave each player a goodie bag of snacks for the road trip as they boarded the bus.

Principal Omar Ramos, who is retiring this year after almost 40 years in education said: “I am extremely proud of these young men and all they have accomplished, and we are hoping they come home with the state title.”

Nine Trimble Tech players have played soccer since they were 4 years old, including Leo Mireles, who is nominated for the Texas Elite Eight on the Lethal Enforcer Texas HS Soccer Twitter page.

The team plays its first state game today, Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., versus Frisco’s Wakeland High School, at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex and Birkelbach Field, 2275 N. Austin Ave. If the Bulldogs win Thursday, they advance to state finals game Saturday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m.

Fans who want to be part of the excitement in Georgetown can purchase tickets now. Tickets are being sold online only.

  • Single game tickets are $15 (no re-entry)
  • All-tournament tickets are $35 (re-entry allowed)
  • There will be a $5 parking fee each day, cash only.

For maps and directions, to view the tournament schedule, or to buy tickets, visit the UIL State Soccer Tournament website, https://www.uiltexas.org/soccer/state.

FWISD Breaks NCAA Record For minutes Read

M.H. Moore Elementary Takes Home the Crown for Local NCAA Gymnastics Readers Become Leaders Challenge

Fort Worth ISD has set a new NCAA record for minutes read by a single school district anywhere. Over a 10-week period FWISD elementary students read more than 14.9 million minutes!

On Wednesday, April 13, the 2022 NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships announced its annual Readers Become Leaders competition elementary school winners for the Fort Worth ISD during a special field trip to Dickies Arena.

Students from M.H. Moore Elementary School, who read 2,980,328 minutes over 10 weeks, accepted a trophy for outstanding achievement. The trophy was presented by the Fort Worth Sports Commission --gymnastics championships co-hosts –Olympic medal gymnast Carly Patterson and Clifford the Big Red Dog. The entire student body was present to accept the honor. Each student at M.H. Moore averaged 7,164 minutes read during the ten-week competition.

FWISD Superintendent Dr. Kent P. Scribner, Jerry Moore, Chief of FWISD Schools, and Jason Sands of the Fort Worth Sports Commission were in attendance to congratulate the winning schools. Mayor Mattie Parker greeted students, and Ms. Patterson offered encouraging words. After the program, students watched team practice for NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championship that will be hosted at Dickies April 14 and April 16.

The Readers Become Leaders program completed its fourth year for Fort Worth ISD, in partnership with the NCAA, the Fort Worth Sports Commission, and the Scholastic Book Company. This year’s program featured 40 FWISD schools-representing 14,788 students-that read a total of 14,940,594 minutes.

“Reading is the foundation for all learning. Our students’ success in academics and in life depends on being able to read well,” said Fort Worth ISD Chief of Schools, Jerry Moore. Readers Become Leaders is a friendly contest that makes reading fun and rewards kids for reading. We are proud to be a Readers Become Leaders partner for a fourth year.”

“While we are always extremely proud of the significant impact our collaboration with the NCAA and Fort Worth ISD has had on our local students, this year was truly exceptional, said Jason Sands, Director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. The record set by Fort Worth ISD has made its own mark on the legacy that hosting NCAA championships has on our community. We are blown away by the participation this year.”

Winning school M.H. Moore students will each receive five new books for their personal collections AND the shiny trophy to display. The campus will also receive a $1,500 credit from Scholastic Book Company and a pizza party that will feature Clifford the Big Red Dog. Second place school, Kirkpatrick Elementary, will receive 150 new books for their library. Students read an average of 5,999 minutes each during the competition. Students at Lily B. Clayton read an average of 3,204 minutes and will also receive 150 new books. Teachers in all three schools will receive gift cards, provided by the Sports Commission.

The NCAA National Women’s Collegiate Championship will be hosted in Fort Worth through 2026, thanks to combined efforts of the Fort Worth Sports Commission, Texas Woman’s University, and Knight Eady.

3 Things to Know About This Friday, April 15

  • Friday is a District holiday, meaning there are no classes for most students, and District employees have the day off. The exception is the Early College High School calendar, which aligns with the Tarrant County College Calendar. All ECHS students and staff will report to campuses on Friday.
  • Applications for the FWISD Alternative Certification Assistance Program are due. Through ESSER funds, the District will cover full tuition and program fees for FWISD employees interested in earning an alternative certification through the GoTeach11 program in elementary ESL and bilingual, secondary science, math or English language arts or special education. For more details, contact Emily Camarena, FWISD Director of teacher Residents and Pipelines, at Emily.Camarena@fwisd.org. Employees accepted for tuition assistance will be notified Wednesday, April 20.
  • Submit your application this Friday to join the Summer Learning staff and earn up to $35 hourly or an $800 stipend as an elementary or secondary school Summer Learning staffer. For additional details or to apply, visit www.fwisd.org/summerlaunch or email Jeimie Rodriguez, Extended Learning and Summer Coordinator, at jeimie.rodriguez@fwisd.org.

Let’s Talk Bond Improvements for the South Hills, Eastern Hills Communities

Join the Fort Worth ISD for two community meetings updating residents of the 2021 bond projects coming soon to the Eastern Hills and South Hills communities:

  • Wednesday, April 20, 6-7 p.m., South Hills High School, 6101 McCart Ave.
  • Thursday, April 21, 6-7 p.m., Eastern Hills High School, 5701 Shelton St.

Click here for a refresher on Proposition A approved by voters in 2021 which supports more than $1.2 billion in campus improvements and additions.

Share your ideas and questions about the 2021 bond projects with the District through the Let’s Talk Platform. Visit www.fwisd.org/bond, click on Contact Us, then click on 2021 Bond.

A Round of Applause for FWISD Volunteers, Partners

Join the Fort Worth ISD in celebrating the individuals and businesses that serve District students and schools this Volunteer and Partner Appreciation Week.

We are recognizing parent and community service at our schools April 17-23, with campus yard signs and messages of gratitude posted on the District website, school and stadium marquees, and social media. Superintendent Kent P. Scribner will express his thanks for volunteers with a letter that is being sent to their home addresses the week of April 17, and certificates that will be awarded to partners and volunteers at District schools.

“Partners and volunteers embody the capacity for goodness and potential for greatness of the human nature that inspire others to serve," said Alma Pohler, FWISD Volunteer Coordinator

Approximately 8,000 volunteers and community partners support FWISD students and schools.

The District’s Volunteer and Partner Appreciation Week coincides with the National Volunteer Week observance. The national 2022 theme is “Celebrate Service: The People and Causes that Inspire Us to Serve!”

Celebrate volunteers and partners with us by sharing testimonials, photos or stories about school volunteers on social media. Don't forget to use the hashtags #FWISD, #fwisdvolunteers and tag the handle @FortWorthISD.

Have a question or want more details about becoming a FWISD volunteer or community partner? Contact Alma Pohler, FWISD Volunteer Coordinator, at 817-814-2973 for volunteer information and Peg Murphy, FWISD Community and Strategic Partnerships Director, at 817-814-2978 for community partner details.

Apply for TCU’s Educational Leadership Program

Earn a graduate degree and or certification in Educational Leadership with Texas Christian University!

The College of Education is accepting applications for its M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) through April 22.

TCU offers certified and non-certified master’s degrees and certificates in Educational Leadership.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. No GRE is required to apply, and TCU has secured tuition support for area educators.

Learn more about TCU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership by visiting edle.tcu.edu or emailing coegraduate@tcu.edu.

FWISD Hires 98 Teachers Plus Essential Support Staff at Mega Hiring Fair

Ninety-eight (98) highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9.

FWISD continues its effort to meet staff demand. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents. Since Dec. 4, 2021, 235 Letters of Intent have been offered to candidates for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

Saturday’s three-part event helped fill highly desired vacancies in bilingual, special education, science, English language arts, math, and other teaching areas.

At the same hiring fair, 80+ attendees met with the District’s Operations and Auxiliary teams for a job in Transportation, Custodial Services, Maintenance Service, Family Engagement Specialists, operations, and auxiliary personnel among others.

There were also advancement opportunities for current employees who were invited to meet with community partners from Grand Canyon University, Texas Christian University, Tarleton State University, University of Texas at Arlington, Kansas State University, and more to learn about resources to obtain bachelor’s or graduate degrees. Go Teach 11 met with employees about earning a Texas alternative teacher certification at a $1,000 discount or tuition assistance.

View more photos from the mega event in Photos of the Week below.

The District's next hiring event is April 28, 2022, 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Teaching and Learning Center, 1050 Bridgewood Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76112. For more information, visit www.fwisd.org/careers, or call Talent Management at 817-814-HIRE (4473)/email teachfortworth@fwisd.org.

FWISD Hubbard Heights Elementary Turns 100 Years!

Community is invited to join the two-day celebration

Let’s walk down memory lane! Join Hubbard Heights Elementary School in celebrating 100 years of learning. The school is having a two-day celebration beginning with a ceremony Thursday, April 21, 5:30 p.m., at the Hubbard Heights Auditorium, 1333 W. Spurgeon, Fort Worth, 76115.

The ceremony kicks off with performances by the South Hills High School Drum Line, Rosemont Middle School Color Guard, and the Hubbard Heights Choir. Attendees can reminisce with a slideshow presentation highlighting Hubbard Heights’ history.

An exciting moment will be when a time capsule is buried in the schools’ courtyard. The time capsule will include a plaque, current staff photo, and student and staff letters. Campus tours led by student ambassadors will also be available.

Fort Worth ISD Board Trustee Anael Luebanos, Executive Director Dorene Benavidez, and South Hills High School Principal Rodrigo Durbin will be in attendance and sharing a few words with attendees.

Five Hubbard Heights staff members will be recognized for their 20+ year commitment to the school: Martha Cardona, Leon de Chateauvieux, Theresa Mitchell, Jennifer Kutej, and Donna Johnson-Mack.

Mr. de Chateauvieux and Ms. Johnson-Mack will also be recognized as teacher and support staff of the year.

The celebration continues the following day with a Centennial Carnival, Friday, April 22, 5-7 p.m., at the Hubbard Heights campus. The public event will offer DJ music, food, games and lots of fun! Tickets will be required and will be sold on-site for games and food.

For more information about the carnival, please contact Maria Sigala, 817-814-7500.

School Pride on Full Display at Pyramid Spring Events

Fort Worth ISD school pyramids have spirit, yes, they do! How about you?

Recently, the Diamond Hill-Jarvis and Eastern Hills pyramids hosted spring events that put their pyramid programs and activities center stage for the community to see. View more photos from both events in Photos of the Week below.

A convocation of eagles from the Diamond Hill-Jarvis pyramid community gathered for the Proud to be An Eagle Spring Carnival, Saturday, April 9. The event offered school spirit presentations, bands, bounce houses, games, and read aloud activities with Fort Worth librarians. The smallest Eagles registered for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Community vendors also participated in the carnival. Nearly 200 families received food from the Tarrant Area Food Bank, and more than 700 attendees received a service, said Saira Olivo, a Family Engagement Specialist for FWISD’s Parent Partnerships Department. It was a successful event with a great turnout that brought the community together, she added.

On Tuesday, April 12, more than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.

Families also enjoyed dinner, received food to take home from TAFB, and had opportunities to take part in pre-kindergarten/ kindergarten registration and on-site vision, dental, and hearing medical screenings. Despite the threat of severe thunderstorms, organizers say the event exceeded expectations.

Is your school pyramid hosting an event soon? Inside FWISD wants to know how your pyramid shows school pride. Email us the details at Inside@fwisd.org.

Photo of the Week

FWISD's 2022 Readers Become Leaders Winners Announced

Fort Worth ISD has set a new NCAA record for minutes read by a single school district anywhere. Over a 10-week period FWISD elementary students read more than 14.9 million minutes! Students from M.H. Moore Elementary School, who read 2,980,328 minutes over 10 weeks, accepted a trophy for outstanding achievement.
Fort Worth ISD has set a new NCAA record for minutes read by a single school district anywhere. Over a 10-week period FWISD elementary students read more than 14.9 million minutes! Students from M.H. Moore Elementary School, who read 2,980,328 minutes over 10 weeks, accepted a trophy for outstanding achievement.
Fort Worth ISD has set a new NCAA record for minutes read by a single school district anywhere. Over a 10-week period FWISD elementary students read more than 14.9 million minutes! Students from M.H. Moore Elementary School, who read 2,980,328 minutes over 10 weeks, accepted a trophy for outstanding achievement.

Eastern Hills Pyramid Hosts Sensational Spring Showcase

More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.
More than 500 people gathered at Eastern Hills High School for the pyramid’s Sensational Spring Showcase hosted by the Eastern Hills pyramid schools, Fort Worth ISD Eastside Alliance, and FWISD Parent Partnerships. The showcase included performances from the EHHS band and choir, McClung Middle School orchestra and choir, EHHS cheerleaders and Lassies dance team, and EHHS steppers. There were also demonstrations about the pyramid literacy and science programs and the EHHS Gold Seal Programs of Choice law and public service, legal studies, cybersecurity, and fire science technology classes.

Talent Management Hosts Career Advancement Mega Event

Ninety-eight highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents.
Ninety-eight highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents.
Ninety-eight highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents.
Ninety-eight highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents.
Ninety-eight highly qualified teachers are soon calling Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) their new home. They are among the more than 500 participants who attended the District’s mega hiring event, Saturday, April 9. Earlier this week, 25 Letters of Intent were offered to District teacher residents.

Diamond Hill-Jarvis Pyramid Hosts Proud to be An Eagle Spring Carnival

The Diamond Hill-Jarvis pyramid community gathered for the Proud to be An Eagle Spring Carnival, Saturday, April 9. The event offered school spirit presentations, bands, bounce houses, games, and read aloud activities with Fort Worth librarians. The smallest Eagles registered for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.
The Diamond Hill-Jarvis pyramid community gathered for the Proud to be An Eagle Spring Carnival, Saturday, April 9. The event offered school spirit presentations, bands, bounce houses, games, and read aloud activities with Fort Worth librarians. The smallest Eagles registered for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

FWISD Hosts Inaugural North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum

Students considering attending a prestigious military academy after high school had a chance to hear from and network with academy representatives and congressional staff at the Fort Worth ISD (FWISD)’s inaugural North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum, Saturday, April 9. High school and middle school students from across the region and their parents were invited to learn about scholarship opportunities, the congressional nomination process, and programs available at U.S. Service Academies.
Students considering attending a prestigious military academy after high school had a chance to hear from and network with academy representatives and congressional staff at the Fort Worth ISD (FWISD)’s inaugural North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum, Saturday, April 9. High school and middle school students from across the region and their parents were invited to learn about scholarship opportunities, the congressional nomination process, and programs available at U.S. Service Academies.
Students considering attending a prestigious military academy after high school had a chance to hear from and network with academy representatives and congressional staff at the Fort Worth ISD (FWISD)’s inaugural North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum, Saturday, April 9. High school and middle school students from across the region and their parents were invited to learn about scholarship opportunities, the congressional nomination process, and programs available at U.S. Service Academies.

New STEM Trailer Revealed

Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) elementary and middle school students will soon have more access to on-site STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) content and careers, thanks to Hilltop Securities Inc. and its parent company Hilltop Holdings Inc. The finance company has granted the FWISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department a $250,000+ STEM Mobile Trailer Innovation lab that allows FWISD students to explore tailored STEM content and careers without ever leaving school.
Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) elementary and middle school students will soon have more access to on-site STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) content and careers, thanks to Hilltop Securities Inc. and its parent company Hilltop Holdings Inc. The finance company has granted the FWISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department a $250,000+ STEM Mobile Trailer Innovation lab that allows FWISD students to explore tailored STEM content and careers without ever leaving school.

Video of the Week

FWISD Hosts Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration and Resource Fair

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