Board Notes from the Dec. 19, 2024, meeting of the NISD Board of Trustees
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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 […]
SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Happy holiday season! Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Dec. 9 through 23. Due to the university’s winter break closure, the next media event advisory will not be sent until Jan. 6.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. […]
Fredonia’s Morales retiring after 32 years; started as an aide, went back to school to earn teaching degree
Janie Morales got her start with Nacogdoches ISD 32 years ago, first serving as a paraprofessional in the classroom, before going to Stephen F. Austin State University to complete her teaching certification. Along the way, Morales continued to work during the day and studied at night to complete work on her degree. Later this month, […]
Christmas concerts, fine arts performances fill the calendar this month
There are a number of Christmas fine arts performances coming up in the next two weeks as Nacogdoches ISD celebrates the holiday. The Raguet Elementary choir marks the 80th anniversary of its appearance at Rotary Club of Nacogdoches at noon, Dec. 11, at the Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. The Raguet choir has made this […]
SFA students learn how to launch businesses from local business owners
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– More than two dozen Stephen F. Austin State University students majoring in a variety of subjects spent the semester exploring local businesses to learn about the challenges owners faced on their paths to success. The students, who are either members of the Rusche College of Business Economics Reading Group or participants in the college’s “Discovering Business […]