Thirteen NHS seniors move on to regional science fair

Thirteen seniors were named winners at the District Science and Engineering Fair held Dec. 19 at Nacogdoches High School. The students represent seven projects that will move on to compete in February at the Regional Science Fair at Kilgore College. The winning projects include: Ella Furniss – The Dye Dilemma Erick Gutierrez, Dereck Polo – […]

Teachers, staff return Tuesday, Jan. 7, and students are back in class on Wednesday, Jan. 8; NISD is also watching closely the weather forecast for Thursday-Friday, Jan. 9-10

Teachers and staff return to Nacogdoches ISD on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for a work day, and students return for the start of classes Wednesday, Jan. 8. Additionally, NISD is monitoring the weather forecast for later this week when there is a possibility of frozen precipitation. Any updates needed on how that weather might impact school […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Happy New Year! Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Jan. 6 through 20.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Men’s basketball vs. Houston Christian University6:30 p.m. Jan. 6Johnson Coliseum Women’s basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana University6:30 p.m. Jan. […]

Early release on Friday, Dec. 20; Christmas Break begins Monday, Dec. 23

Nacogdoches ISD will begin the holiday break with an early release for students on Friday, Dec. 20. NISD will be closed for Christmas break Monday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 6. Teachers and staff return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for a work day and professional development while students will return to classes on Wednesday, Jan. […]

Comedian Warren to perform in SFA’s University Series

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts presents nationally acclaimed comedian Greg Warren as part of its University Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building.  Warren, celebrated for his sharp wit and relatable storytelling, has been featured on Comedy Central […]

Lamp-Lite Christmas production will have a distinctly Nacogdoches ISD feel

The Lamp-Lite Community Theatre’s latest performance will have a distinctly Nacogdoches ISD feel to it. Five NISD students are among the cast of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and six NISD staff members are either part of the production or have students appearing on stage. “This really has a Nacogdoches ISD flavor to it,” said […]

SFA students create communications guide for small businesses

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– A guide created by four students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business has been adopted by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce as its official resource for helping local small businesses with their communications. “Both internal and external communications are important for a small business,” said Kelly Augustine, president […]

SFA appoints Dr. Kent Willis inaugural senior vice president for enrollment and student engagement

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announces the appointment of Dr. Kent L. Willis as the institution’s inaugural senior vice president for enrollment and student engagement. A 2008 graduate of SFA, Willis brings a wealth of experience in student affairs and enrollment management, most recently serving as vice president of student affairs and enrollment […]