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  • Hallsville ISD has the most combined "Exemplary" and "Recognized" campuses of any school district in East Texas and Region VII. This includes all school districts in class 1A through 5A. This is a testimony for this great school district!
  • Hallsville Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate schools received "Exemplary" ratings from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
  • Hallsville Middle School and Junior High received "Recognized" ratings from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
  • Hallsville Primary and Intermediate Schools received "Gold Performance Acknowledgement" recognition from TEA in Reading/English Language Arts and Math.
  • Hallsville Middle School received "Gold Performance Acknowledgement" from TEA in Attendance, Reading/English Language Arts, Math, Science, as well as Comparable Improvement in both Reading/English Language Arts and Math.
  • Hallsville Junior High received "Gold Performance Acknowledgement" from TEA in Attendance, Reading/English Language Arts, and Writing.
  • Hallsville Independent School District received "Gold Performance Acknowledgement" in Writing.
  • Over the past two years, three Hallsville High School students were named National Merit Scholars and nine students were named Commended Students.
  • Over 75% of graduating Seniors take extra course work to be recognized as Globe Scholars or Globe Scholars with Distinction.
  • Hallsville High School was one of forty-three schools to receive an Academic Success Award for significantly raising ACT scores over the past five years.
  • HISD established a record-setting district-wide attendance rate of 96.5%.
  • Hallsville Intermediate, Middle, and Junior High Schools established all-time student attendance records in school history.
  • Hallsville Primary, Elementary, and High Schools achieved the second highest campus attendance rates in school history.
  • An active Alumni Association provides involvement opportunities for Hallsville ISD graduates.
  • Hallsville’s "H" Letterman Association is the oldest such association that meets annually in the state of Texas.
  • The HISD Education Foundation has awarded over $55,000 in grants to teachers over the past four years for classroom improvement projects.
  • A technology department recognized as one of the "top ten in Texas" supports all campuses.
  • Partnerships with Kilgore College, Texas State Technical College in Marshall, and the Supernet Virtual High School provide distance learning opportunities for students.
  • School and community news and events are broadcast on Bobcat Radio, KQAT 104.9 FM.
  • The Kindergarten and High School academic programs culminate with exemplary graduation ceremonies.
  • District-wide High School and Elementary Pep Rallies, as well as banquets and award ceremonies, promote school and community spirit.
  • HISD sponsors annual Veteran’s Day programs to recognize our nations heroes.
  • Parent involvement groups actively plan events on each campus.
  • HISD students participate in "Forever Friends" a mentoring program for girls in grades 5-12, sponsored by Partners in Prevention.
  • An active "Dad’s Club" promotes parental involvement through activities and service projects.
  • Community volunteers annually donate more than 5,500 hours of service to the district.
  • HISD received a "Superior Achievement" Financial Accountability Rating resulting from a fiscal audit.
  • Hallsville ISD was awarded the Annie Qzella Jones Memorial Student Scholarship from Claims Administrative Services for having the best three year average on Worker’s Compensation claims. The safe work environment protects HISD’s greatest asset, the employees.
  • All students and classes are taught by teachers who meet National Standards as "Highly Qualified".
  • Employees can purchase affordable personal computers through a HISD sponsored program.
  • Employee Sick Leave Bank assists employees during serious personal or family illnesses.
  • A Literacy Coaching and Training Model supports teachers in implementing Balanced Literacy.
  • The Preparing Educator’s for Tomorrow (PET) program makes it possible for instructional aides, paraprofessionals, and substitutes to earn credit toward a Bachelor’s in Science and Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-4) from the Texas A&M University — Texarkana through night classes offered at HISD.
  • HISD pays tuition for employees who participate in LeTourneau University’s Conversational Spanish classes.
Last Updated ( Feb 26, 2008 at 04:55 AM )
HISD News
News From Around HISD
Hallsville ISD is 100% Highly Qualified
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all core academic subject area teachers meet the highly qualified (HQ) teacher requirements. Each district is required to publicly report the percentage of teachers meeting this status. Hallsville ISD is pleased to report that for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years that 100% of the core academic teachers in the district meet this federal requirement.

Bus Purchases for 2007-2008
The Board approved the purchase of five new buses. The purchase will include four 71 passenger route buses and 1 bus for children with special needs.

Fuel Bids for the 2007-2008 School Year
The Board approved awarding the fuel contract to Velvin Oil. This is the same company that was awarded last year.

ESL Grade and Language Classification
ESL report of student enrollment by grade language proficiency, as of September 28, 2007, showed: 72 students enrolled in the ESL program, 5 students are non-English speakers, 57 students are limited English speakers, 10 students are fluent English speakers, More than 50% of these students are in grades Pk-2.

Upgrade to EDP Financial and Student Management Software
The Board approved the upgrade from the EDP Financial and Student Management software to the new Windows based EDP system. This upgrade will be scheduled with EDP as soon as possible.

Safe and Drug Free School and Health Advisory Council Membership List
The Board approved the membership list for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Health Advisory Council, as presented by Ann Newell, Director of Special Programs. The council, which is composed of community members, parents and school staff, meets during the year to make recommendations for the district’s Safe and Drug Free Schools Program and Health programs and issues.

Update on Bond Election
Mr. Wright informed the Board that Hallsville Independent School District is providing two Town Hall Meetings to communicate facts about the upcoming Bond Election. The Town Hall Meetings will be Tuesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 18, 7:30 pm, at the Hallsville High School Auditorium. Everyone in the community is invited to these Bond Election Presentations. A School Bond Election Information Brochure is being distributed throughout the community. Anyone who has not received an information brochure about the Bond Election, please contact Carol Greer (HISD Public Relations), at 903 668-5990, ext. 5012 or visit our website at http://www.hisdbond.info.   Read more...

News From the Texas Education Agency
Task Force on Test Integrity Recommends Security Enhancements
After studying the Texas student testing program since August, the Task Force on Test Integrity is offering 10 recommendations that include calling for the creation of a transparent data analysis system that looks at one-time occurrences as well as trends, and includes quicker resolution when irregularities are suspected.

New website dedicated to highlighting Texas public school successes
A new website highlights successes achieved by Texas public schools and those connected with them.

Campus Security and Safety
A letter from Education Commissioner Shirley J. Neeley to Texas school administrators regarding important information about campus security...

Bad weather make-up policies
A letter issued by the Texas Education Agency in May addresses the agency’s policies regarding days of instruction that are missed due to weather, safety or health issues for the 2006-2007 school year.

Pandemic Flu Information
The potential threat for a pandemic or global epidemic of influenza is from a new or novel virus, one that has not previously infected humans. The novel virus influenza currently circulating...

Preliminary 2006 AYP Results Now Available
The preliminary 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results for all districts and campuses in Texas are now available online.   Read more...

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