August 16 , 2019 Volume 8 : Issue 1
Palestine Independent School District
- WELCOME - BACK TO SCHOOL
Wildcat Weekly
from the Superintendent : Jason Marshall
DISTRICT EVENTS Friday , August 16 Varsity Volleyball @ Eustace Tournament
10:00a Football Scrimmage vs Salado @ Waco ISD Stadium
Monday , August 19
7:00 pm Meet the Wildcats @ PHS Gym
Tuesday , August 20
4:30p JVB / JV / V Volleyball vs Chapel Hill
WELCOME BACK WILDCAT NATION ! The Wildcat Nation Loves Eddie B !
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year ! I hope everyone got some time this summer to do something fun and also had a chance to relax a little . We had a great summer and although it has come to an end , I am excited about all the good things the district has going on this school year .
The district ’ s Pre-K expansion at Washington E . C . C . is going exceptionally well . We are pleased that more children will benefit to an earlier start to their education . Due to the Pre-K expansion requiring all of the extra space at Washington E . C . C . ( the campus that had been home to the district ’ s daycare for several years ), PISD has opened a new daycare facility . The new PISD Employee Daycare Center is located off North Loop 256 . Parents and their children had a chance to visit the new daycare at a grand opening last week . A big thank you to the PISD Maintenance Department for creating an excellent space for the children of our employees .
Starting the year off with a little teacher humor ! In-Service 2019
Palestine ISD 2nd Annual Back to School Picnic Thursday , August 8th
Thursday , August 22 Var Volleyball @ Edgewood Tournament
9th / JV Football Scrimmage vs Athens ( Home )
Friday , August 23
Var Volleyball @ Edgewood Tournament
Saturday , August 24
Var Volleyball @ Edgewood Tournament
8:00a Boys Cross Country Jv / V @ Union Hill
8:00a Girls JV / V Cross Country @ Gladewater
The district is very pleased with the overall academic performance of the District this year . The district received a B with a total of 88 points . PHS received an A for College & Career Readiness . Southside made a great comeback with a strong B , and PJHS & PHS had math scores in the 90 ’ s .
School districts across Texas are extremely happy that the hard work of educators was recognized during the recent legislative session with pay raises that reflect the importance of educating our children . Many thanks to Senator Robert Nichols and Representative Cody Harris for working hard for education .
Have a great 2019-2020 school year !
GO WILDCATS !
Northside Primary Tug-of-War Champions
Pineapple Crush
PJHS Homemade Ice Cream Champions