Heather Theiss named principal at Raguet Elementary

Heather Theiss will be the next principal at Raguet Elementary School. She will replace Julia Wells, who is retiring after serving the last 12 years as principal at Raguet. During Tuesday’s special meeting, Nacogdoches ISD trustees unanimously approved Superintendent Grey Burton’s recommendation to name Theiss principal. “As an assistant principal at McMichael Middle School, Ms. […]

Graduation ceremonies for Nacogdoches High School are on May 23

A busy two weeks are ahead for the Nacogdoches High School Class of 2026, culminating with graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, at William R. Johnson Coliseum on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University. On Thursday, May 14, the Senior Scholarship ceremony for the NHS graduating class will be held at […]

Dinbali, Adams named top teacher, administrator by ATPE

Two Nacogdoches ISD staff members received Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year awards this week. Roya Dinbali, who teaches Forensic Science at Nacogdoches High School, was named the Educator of the Year. James Adams, principal at Margie Chumbley Academy for Success, was named the Administrator of the Year. The awards are presented by the Association […]

NEF celebrates Top 20 grads and their Most Influential Educators

Maybe our best days aren’t really over for good. That was the overriding sentiment Thursday for a ballroom full of people on hand at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center for Nacogdoches ISD Education Foundation’s Scholars Banquet sponsored by Citizens 1st Bank. With more than 250 people in the audience, the top 20 graduates of […]

Stephen F. Austin State University — Events & Key Dates

May 4 – June 1 Note: This is not a full list of events. Visit the SFA calendar for more. Spring Commencement Ceremonies 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. • May 7–8 Johnson Coliseum Four ceremonies will be held. Full schedule available at sfasu.edu/graduation/commencement/guest-info. Plant Propagation with Dr. Andrew King 9 a.m. • May 9 Brundrett […]

NEF celebrates Top 20 grads and their Most Influential Educators

Maybe our best days aren’t really over for good. That was the overriding sentiment Thursday for a ballroom full of people on hand at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center for Nacogdoches ISD Education Foundation’s Scholars Banquet sponsored by Citizens 1st Bank. With more than 250 people in the audience, the top 20 graduates of […]

NISD earns ‘Best Community for Music Education’ for a seventh time

Nacogdoches ISD is once again an NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education. It’s the seventh time the district has earned the designation, which is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, NISD answered detailed questions […]

Fifty-one health practicum students have completed three certifications this year

To say Zephaniah Moore was excited after his first time shadowing a patient care tech at Nacogdoches Medical Center. “[Zephaniah] was really ready to go back right away,” said Shawn Lucena, Director of Career and Technical Education at Nacogdoches High School. The initiative that allows senior health science students at NHS to shadow Nacogdoches Medical […]

Reception planned for Monday, May 11, to honor former band director Jim Hagood

A string of first division ratings at the regional marching contest stretches back decades to 1980 for Nacogdoches High School. Which is also the year Jim Hagood took over as director of the band at NHS. NISD is going to acknowledge the tradition of excellence initiated by Mr. Hagood. Please join the district at 5:30 […]

Transfer window now open for 2026-27 academic year

The interdistrict and intradistrict transfer window opened April 21 for parents to submit a transfer request for the 2026-27 academic year. The transfer window for students will remain open until May 22. The transfer request can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. Once completed, the transfer application should be submitted to the campus you want your child […]