Brookeland
Brookeland, TX · Education
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Beaumont ISD offers prizes to encourage student attendance
Beaumont Independent School District has launched a new attendance incentive program to address over 31,000 absences recorded so far this school year. Beaumont Independent School District has launched a new attendance incentive program as district leaders work to address more than 31,000 absences recorded so far this school year. As...
fox26houston.com
Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
HOUSTON - A highly anticipated Friday night match-up between two Houston ISD high schools is officially canceled after some players from one team got staph infections. Bellaire High School Principal sent a notice out that members of the football team had confirmed cases of staph infection. Due to these cases,...
KFDM-TV
West Brook looks to rebound Friday after two close district losses
Why is defensive discipline a focus for West Brook's improvement?. West Brook’s first two district games ended in narrow losses, but the Bruins say their season is far from over as they prepare for another tough test this Friday in Port Arthur. Head coach Chuck Langston said both district...
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Texas school district switching from Chromebooks to 14,585 iPads and MacBook Neos
A Texas school district is replacing thousands of aging Chromebooks with iPads and MacBook Neos after mounting repair costs helped make Apple’s hardware the cheaper option over a four-year period. As reported by AppleInsider, Beaumont Independent School District has approved a four-year lease covering 14,585 Apple devices, including 4,085...
KFDM-TV
Warren ISD says charges filed after substitute employee made threatening comments
WARREN — The Warren ISD has says an investigation into allegations a substitute employee made threatening comments at Warren Elementary has led to charges filed and the employee's removal from the district. WARREN ISD STATEMENT. Warren ISD understands that our recent statement regarding an incident at Warren Elementary has...
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Huckaby named Region 5 Assistant Principal of the Year
As an assistant principal, there are a number of responsibilities that must be addressed all within an eight-hour school day. It is not just looking over one class or one grade level, but everyone in the school, including other staff members that must report to you. It can be incredibly stressful and demanding, but for assistant principal Matthew Huckaby, he was recognized for his unwavering dedication to his position and school.
KFDM-TV
BISD warns families of court action after thousands of unexcused absences
BEAUMONT — Thousands of student absences in the first weeks of school have prompted Beaumont ISD to warn that some families could soon face truancy cases in court if attendance does not improve. In the first 26 instructional days, Beaumont ISD recorded 23,921 student absences. More than 2,100 students...
KFDM-TV
Warren ISD removes employee after statements 'raise concerns about student safety'
WARREN — The Warren Independent School District says it's aware of an incident involving an employee and students in which statements were reportedly made that raised concerns about student safety at the Warren Elementary campus. The district says the staff member in question has been removed pending the outcome...
KTRE
‘We’re making progress’: Lufkin looks for 2nd district win against Beaumont United
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Lufkin Panthers sit at 1-1 in District 9-5A Division I, hoping to pick up their second district win on Friday night at home against Beaumont United. KTRE sports director Colten Sneed spoke with Lufkin head coach Carl Abseck on the Red Zone Preview show. After a 2-2 start to the season, Abseck said the team has focused on making weekly improvements.
KFDM-TV
Vidor High School fully evacuated and cleared following gas leak
VIDOR — A gas leak in a construction area next to Vidor High School is prompting the district to dismiss classes early. Vidor ISD Director of Communications Bryan Brassard tells KFDM the contractor discovered the leak this morning in the area where construction is taking place linked to the bond project.