Elementary Students Dress Up for Book Week

First grader Carson Polasek, in Mrs. Ortiz's class, dressed as Tigger and read a Winnie the Pooh book to Mrs. Carrillo's kindergarten class. The elementary children were invited to dress as a favorite book character and read to other classes during Skidmore-Tynan Elementary's Book Week. Book Week went along with the Book Fair during the week of December 7-11. - Submitted by Mich Ortiz

S-TISD Again Named Top School by US News & World Report

For the second year running, Skidmore-Tynan ISD has received Bronze Medal recognition as one of the top rated schools in the nation.

The America's Best High Schools project is an annual report that identifies the country's top-performing high schools. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students - from the highest achieving to the lowest achieving - in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work. The first-ever list of America's Best High Schools is the 2008 edition, which was posted online November 30, 2007. The 2009 edition was posted online on December 5, 2008 and the 2010 edition was posted on December 10, 2009.

Since U.S. News & World Report editors believe high schools are among America's most important institutions, adding America's Best High Schools to its "America's Best" series was a natural progression. Education drives our country's future. Recognizing schools that are performing well and providing them as models to other schools will inspire educators and communities to do better. Also, by sharing this information, parents across the country will be armed with information to help them make better-informed decisions about their child's education.

S-TISD Gives a Thankful Farewell to Coach Arroyo

Former Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Adam Arroyo submitted his voluntary resignation to Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District on December 2, 2009. The District appreciates the numerous contributions Coach Arroyo made to S-TISD’s Athletic Program and respects his desire to seek other opportunities.

Dr. Brett Belmarez, Superintendent of Schools, said "Speaking for myself and the entire S-TISD family, much appreciation is given to Coach Arroyo for his work with student-athletes at ST. Coach Arroyo will be missed and fondly remembered. He has a bright future ahead of him and I wish him well."

Date Set for S-TISD Alumni Basketball Games

This year's Alumni Basketball games are scheduled Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Wayne K. DuBose gymnasium. The girls game will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7:00 p.m. Contact Coach Joseph Grimes at 361 287-3426 (ext. 3017) if you are going to play in the game. The alumni game is only open to S-T graduates who played varsity basketball at S-TISD.

Writer Pens Book about Local Landmark

"I was inspired to write Corrigans’ Pool by my great love of American history, especially the Civil war era in which many of my ancestors fought on both sides," writes area author Dot Ryan. "I grew up listening to my paternal and maternal grandmothers’ stories, passed down from generation to generation, about life in those days. I knew early on that someday I would write historical novels about all eras of American history."

Dot Ryan was raised in Beeville and Skidmore and now resides in Corpus Christi where she is busy writing her second and third works of historical fiction. Read more in The Story Behind Corrigans’ Pool by Dot Ryan.

School Closed Due to Weather

Due to inclement weather conditions and potential hazardous road conditions, S-TISD will dismiss on Friday, December 04, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Buses will depart at 1:05 p.m. Extracurricular trips for Friday are also canceled.