NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Learning a new language opens a world of possibilities. Kate Courmier is about to take advantage of them. A Mauriceville native and senior anthropology major in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology, Courmier recently was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship Spark award, which funds the cost of intensive […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Food insecurity is more than a statistic — it’s an issue facing many people across the nation and some of our most vulnerable groups won’t escape its impact. According to Feeding Texas, a statewide network of food banks, 29% of students at four-year universities experience hunger. To counter this trend, Stephen F. Austin […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management received several awards at the SAM International Business Conference in March in Tallahassee, Florida. Students from SFA’s Nelson Rusche College of Business competed with students from around the world in categories ranging from business pitch and extemporaneous speech to […]
Nacogdoches High School’s varsity girls track and field team swept to victory Tuesday in the district meet held in Whitehouse. It’s the first time in at least 25 years the Lady Dragons brought home a team district title, Coach Chris Moody said. Nacogdoches totaled 149 points, easily outdistancing second place Texas High’s 98 points. Christine […]
Micah Lockett reached 7 feet in the high jump for the second time this spring, winning the District 10-5A title in the event. Lockett had cleared 7-0 last month in Longview. Lockett was one of four Dragons to advance to the area meet set for April 11 at Anna High School. The top four finishers […]
Monday, April 7, is a student holiday and Nacogdoches ISD teacher and staff development day. Classes will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday, April 8. We hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
Nacogdoches ISD Education Foundation disrupted the routine at seven campuses on Friday, with a drum line and cheerleaders marching down the halls. It was all for a good cause. The foundation awarded 17 innovative grants totaling more than $54,000 to NISD teachers. “This is why NEF exists,” said Erin Windham, executive director of the foundation. […]
Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday named Dr. Darrell Myers interim superintendent as the district begins the task of finding a new school chief. Myers has extensive experience overseeing school districts in Deep East Texas, including prolonged stints at Livingston ISD and Cleveland ISD, guiding the latter through rapid growth that nearly doubled enrollment […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans timbersports team has once again claimed victory at the 66th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave, marking the Sylvans’ 19th overall Conclave title and extending their winning streak to seven consecutive Conclaves, tying the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s historic run from 1987 to 1993 […]
Nacogdoches High School’s One-act Play is still on stage. The NHS production of “The Bald Soprano” advanced to the bi-district round of competition on Tuesday. Peyton Lewis and Kylar Bowden earned All-Star Cast awards at the district contest held in Hallsville. Jacob Norman, Lourdes Leon and Riley Hall received honorable mention All Star Cast, and Melanie Garcia […]