Sabine Pass
Sabine Pass, TX · Education
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Beaumont ISD superintendent raises alarm over student, teacher absences in first week
Beaumont — Empty desks in Beaumont ISD classrooms have raised concerns about how many students are missing school just days into the new year, prompting Superintendent Sandi Massey to push for tighter attendance enforcement and more parent accountability. At a meeting, Massey reacted to what she was hearing about...
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Once a Bronco, always a Bronco
DAYTON— Dayton High School has long been a part of Michael Asbill’s life, and the purple blood runs deep for the longtime educator. Entering his 22nd year 22nd year in Dayton, it is safe to say that he has spent more than half of his life in those hallowed halls, where he now serves as a World Geography and Social Studies teacher, and more notably as the head cross country coach, a distinction he has held for the past 18 years.
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Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling
A Port Arthur ISD student at Memorial High School alleges his coach hit him with a paddle as a disciplinary tool during football practice, raising concerns about corporal punishment in Texas schools. Noah Lopez had only been at Memorial High School in Port Arthur for about two weeks when he...
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Ask the Superintendent: BISD addresses AI, enrollment and changes to ROAR
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey says the district is taking a cautious approach to artificial intelligence while also working to strengthen classroom instruction and expand opportunities for community involvement as the new school year gets underway. In a conversation with Erika Harris, Massey said the district does not plan to...
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Warren’s Warpath Heading for Improvement
The Warren Warriors are under the direction of Head Coach Kenneth Riedinger and their goal is crystal clear, make the Warriors into a consistent playoff team. It will not be an easy thing to do in a stacked District 12 3A Division 2. The Warriors are picked to finish last in the district which includes the last two State Runner Up teams in 3A Division 2 Newton and Woodville, and a regional semi-finalist from last season from Hardin which dropped down with the new alignment. The district rounds out with Kountze and New Waverly. But, the only way that the Warriors can go is up.
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War boom brought classroom shortage
A small Texas school district with 1,160 students added another 1,700 students to the rolls in three years. Classes were held in churches and converted baseball bleachers. Teachers used finished rooms in halls still under construction. And there were no Friday night lights football games. High school games were held...
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Parent's complaint about paddling of son at Memorial High School prompts district response
PORT ARTHUR — A Memorial High School student's father is questioning the use of corporal punishment after his son says a football coach paddled him during a weekend football practice. Port Arthur ISD says it is reviewing the incident. The district also says corporal punishment is allowed under its...
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Lone Finalist: Julie Gauthier poised to become first former PN-G student to hold top spot
PORT NECHES — From student, to principal, to deputy superintendent, to Lone Finalist for superintendent, a new chapter is about to unfold in Julie Gauthier's journey through the halls of PNGISD to the administrative offices. The school board tonight named Gauthier the Lone Finalist for superintendent. State law requires...
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TEA ratings released Friday show strong marks for small Southeast Texas districts
Devers ISD earned the highest score in Region 05: Beaumont with an A rating of 93, while Hull-Daisetta ISD posted the lowest score of 63. Southeast Texas school districts posted a mix of top marks and lingering struggles in the Texas Education Agency's newly released 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings, with several small districts leading the region while Beaumont ISD, now under state control, continued to lag behind.
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey rides bus for first day of school
BEAUMONT — It was a big day for thousands of parents, students, and teachers across Southeast Texas as they kicked off the first day of school. Cars were lined up outside Fletcher Elementary this morning as parents dropped off their little ones to start a new school year. Beaumont...
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Convocation kicks off school year
Lamar University began the 2026-2027 school year with its annual faculty and staff convocation, Aug. 12, in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. President Jaime Taylor highlighted successes from last year and set goals for the new school year. “People way beyond our region, folks who...
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Beaumont ISD superintendent answers back-to-school questions ahead of Wednesday start
BEAUMONT — Beaumont ISD students return to class Wednesday, and Superintendent Sandi Massey is outlining changes families can expect this year, from stricter dress code enforcement to how libraries will be used and what it will take for seniors to keep early release. Massey said the district is making...