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Longview Independent School District joins over 1,000 school districts throughout Texas celebrating January 2022 as School Board Recognition Month.

Longview ISD is awarding more than $3.1 million in bonus pay for achieving teachers, with a few of the very highest-performing teachers projected to receive more than $30,000 extra in their December paychecks!

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, Jan. 3rd for professional development and training, while campuses will return to class on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

Longview ISD is partnering with health organizations and local businesses to provide multiple opportunities for flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and pediatric vaccines.

Thanks to a partnership between Longview High School and Kilgore College, senior Lobos are able to earn the OSHA 30 certification.

The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a series of amendments to the Longview Incentive For Teachers (LIFT) program during their regular meeting Monday, Nov. 8th. 

The regular meeting of the East Texas Advanced Academies Board of Directors is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 16th in the FPMS library, 1644 N. Eastman Road.

The Longview High School Lobo Band earned a First Division rating from the entire judging panel to bring home its 72nd consecutive SUPERIOR University Interscholastic League marching contest rating.

Referrals are now being accepted for the Longview ISD Gifted and Talented program. For more information please contact Mrs. Catina Love, LISD Testing Coordinator.

Longview ISD will continue to host multiple vaccination clinics throughout the school year, including at varsity home football & volleyball games this season. 

TEA Commissioner Mr. Mike Morath was the guest speaker during today's Texas Public Schools Post-87th Summit hosted by Longview ISD.

Longview ISD will host the Texas Public Schools Post-87th Legislative Summit on Sept. 20-21 at the Hilton Garden Inn

The Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-time stipend of $1,000 for fully-vaccinated district employees during their regular meeting Sept. 13th.

Longview ISD will continue to host multiple vaccination clinics throughout the school year, including at varsity home football & volleyball games this season. 

Longview Independent School District will be issuing a mask mandate, effective Monday, Aug. 23rd.

In preparation for the coming school year and the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in the area, Longview ISD is releasing updated protocols to address the health and safety of our students, employees, and community.

Longview ISD will host multiple vaccination clinics for students and the community this month at multiple district facilities.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $37,827 contract with Zonar Systems of Austin for a student tracking applications on LISD school buses, during their July 19th regular meeting.

Longview ISD's Community Relations department earned four National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards during the 2021 NSPRA conference this past week in New Orleans.

Parents, guardians, and former students at Longview Independent School District have until July 26th, 2021 to request records relating to the identification, evaluation and placement of students in the special education program within the 2013-14 academic school year.

Public comments regarding Longview ISD applications for federal grants are to be submitted before the public comment end date.

Longview ISD will be hosting another student COVID-19 vaccination clinic on June 9th at Longview High School.

South Ward Elementary will be renamed in honor of the district's first African-American school board member Mr. Clarence W. Bailey. 

Longview Independent School District honored four former students Friday, May 21 during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon at Lobo Coliseum.

Mayor Andy Mack announced the winners of his annual scholarship during the May 13th City Council meeting, among them was Longview High School student Jennifer Capella.

Longview Independent School District is excited to announce our new online student enrollment system for the 2021-22 school year.

The amount of Longview ISD teachers qualifying for state incentive pay has increased over 50 percent in the first year of the program.

Longview High School's Class of 2021 Valedictorian is Elizabeth Grace Wall, and Salutatorian is Emma Catherine Williams.

The Longview ISD Board of Trustees voted to continue the voluntary desegregation plan from 2018, during a special meeting Wednesday, April 28th.

Congratulations to Longview High senior Audrey Smith for being selected as The Longview Voice Scholarship winner for 2021! 

Longview ISD is partnering with All American Vaccine and St. Mary's Church to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to district students, Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox announced Monday.

The Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved a number of resolutions to improve various district facilities, during their April 12th regular meeting.

In accordance with state and local policy, the last day the district will accept resignations from professional employees will be July 2, 2021.

Longview ISD is providing multiple graduation options for seniors to select for their final steps at Longview High School.

Effective Monday, April 12th all Longview ISD students will be required to return to campus for regular instruction, but students may request an exemption due to health concerns. 

Longview Independent School District will host its "Conversation with Dr. Wilcox" event from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15th at the district administration building, 1301 E. Young Street. 

Hudson PEP Elementary Assistant Principal Mrs. Christi Coleman has been named 2021 Region VII Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).

For the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, all Longview ISD campuses and facilities will continue their current COVID-19 protocols. 

Employees of Longview Independent School District are invited to join Community Healthcore for a wellness webinar: Mindfulness Basics.

Longview ISD trustees approved increasing pay for bus drivers and monitors during a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 24th.

The East Texas Advanced Academies Board of Directors unanimously approved appointing longtime local educator Mrs. Ava Welge during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th.

Dr. Wayne Guidry was hired for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Business, Transportation, & Technology during the Longview ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting on Feb. 8th. 

Judson STEAM Academy has earned recognition as a "Texas School to Watch" by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform along with the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP).

Applications for the 2021 Voice Scholarship are now available from the LISD Community Relations Department.

Longview ISD Assistant Superintendent of Finance Mr. Joey Jones announced that he is resigning to accept a similar position at DeSoto ISD, effective Feb. 5th.

Assistant Superintendent Mr. Dennis Williams shared plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to district staff members, with the LISD Board of Trustees during their regular meeting Jan. 19th. 

Longview Independent School District joins 1,024 school districts throughout Texas celebrating January 2021 as School Board Recognition Month.

Thank you to the excellent journalists at CBS 19 for their feature story looking back on the "lessons learned" at Longview ISD in 2020.

Longview ISD is awarding more than $2.8 million in incentive pay for achieving teachers, with a few of the very highest-performing teachers projected to receive more than $30,000 extra in their December paychecks!

The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a series of amendments to the Longview Incentive For Teachers (LIFT) program during their regular meeting Monday, Nov. 16th. 

Longview High School facilities will be closed this weekend. Only authorized staff and students will be permitted onto campus property Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15th.

Longview ISD welcomed state and local officials for the first run of rapid response COVID-19 tests being implemented at the district.

Longview ISD Place 6 trustee Ted Beard has been elected president of the Texas Association of School Boards.

Longview ISD is suspending asynchronous learning for students in grades 3-12, effective Monday, Oct. 19th.

District trustees approved a non-invasive and completely voluntary COVID-19 test to be offered free of charge to Longview High School students and staff, during a special meeting Monday, Oct. 5th. 

The Longview ISD Community Relations Department has developed a COVID-19 "dashboard" to show up-to-date case reports online at: lisd.org/COVID 

The Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved accepting more than 500 non-resident students seeking transfer into the district, during their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 14th. 

The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees approved pursuing a COVID-19 testing protocol for both students and staff, during a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26th.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees discussed the proposed budget for the coming year, approved an aggressive salary bump for teachers, and passed a strongly-worded resolution against all forms of racism during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 10th.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved the proposed 2020-21 property tax rate during their special meeting Wednesday, July 29th. The proposal would see the rate decrease from $1.443 per $100 valuation for 2019-20 to $1.4394 per $100 valuation for the 2020-21 school year.

As of today, we are still starting classes on Aug. 17, families may choose an on-campus or one of two remote options... 

Longview Independent School District is releasing the preliminary results of an ongoing survey for teachers and families about back-to-school plans.

Following a request from the Texas Education Agency to gauge sentiment from local stakeholders, Longview Independent School District is asking our parents and staff to share their concerns about the 2020-21 school year. 

During a special meeting June 24th, the Longview ISD Board of Trustees voted to continue the voluntary desegregation plan from 2018.

The Community Relations Department is inviting our students, staff, and families to take the 2019-20 LISD Approval Rating survey.

Heather Gee and Desanka Djurisic have been selected as Longview ISD’s 2020 Teachers of the Year!

Longview ISD has released graduation options for seniors to select for their final steps at Longview High School. 

Congratulations to Longview High seniors Jesse Gonzalez and Emily Mendenhall for being selected as The Longview Voice Scholarship winners for 2020! 

Parents, guardians, and former students at Longview Independent School District have until July 8th, 2020 to request records relating to the identification, evaluation and placement of students in the special education program within the 2012-2013 academic school year.

Report Cards for the fifth six weeks will begin going out starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th.

Trustees authorized Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox to negotiate and sign performance contracts with Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS), and Longview Educates and Prospers (LEAP) during a virtual board meeting Monday, April 13th.

Longview Independent School District trustees unanimously approved an extension of leave and wage payments for employees while public schools are closed, and postponed board election to Nov. 3rd, following a proclamation Gov. Greg Abbott issued on March 18. 

The Longview ISD Foundation has cancelled the April 2nd Lamplighter Awards. 

Longview Independent School District administration has been informed of a confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within Gregg County. District officials will continue to monitor and assess this situation as it develops. We will provide information as it becomes available from the public health authorities.

LISD has brought on board a Family Engagement Coordinator and a Parent Liaison to help equip our community!

Longview ISD trustees approved setting an election for Place 2 and Place 4 on May 2nd during their regular meeting Monday night.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end-of-year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to these Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

Longview ISD’s very own Ali Worsham received the Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year award! 

Longview Independent School District trustees approved beginning negotiations with four non-profit organizations, during a special-called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29th. 

The Longview Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps’ color guard, the rest of the battalion along with Judson and Foster cadets represented Longview Independent School District and their country as they led the Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Applications for the 2020 Voice Scholarship are now available from the LISD Community Relations Department.

LISD has partnered with East Texas Advanced Academies, a nonprofit organization, to manage six charter school campuses within the district at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, Johnston-McQueen, J.L. Everhart, Bramlette, Ware East Texas Montessori and Forest Park.

Longview Independent School District joined 1,025 districts across the state celebrating January as School Board Recognition Month during the Board of Trustees regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 9th.

Another possible pay incentive for high-achieving Longview teachers is in sight, thanks to House Bill 3 that was passed last year by the 86th Legislature. 

A neurodiversity and “twice-exceptional” (2e) education conference — featuring discussions over autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and otherwise neurodivergent issues — is set for March 27-29, 2020 in Longview.

Longview ISD is awarding more than $2.4 million in incentive pay for achieving teachers, with a few of the very highest-performing teachers receiving nearly $20,000 in their December paychecks.

Dr. Jody Clements has announced his retirement from public education. The district has hired Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry to fill the role of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Community Relations.

The Longview ISD Alumni Association is accepting nominations for distinguished alumni to be honored by the district next spring.

LISD Foundation director Kay Ray recognized hard-working Longview ISD employees Mike Gipson and Wesley Dorsett during the Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, Nov. 11th.

Lobo Football has been selected as one of just five programs in the entire state of Texas to share a unique story on what drives their team and community competing for the title of Polaris’ Most Driven Team.

Longview Independent School District honored former students Jazmon Lamar Armstrong, Richard E. Hudgins, Steven Lawrence King, Frank LeBus Jr., and Rashad S. Lewis during Wall of Honor festivities Nov. 1st.

Longview ISD received the International Hermes Award from Dean Waskowiak, president of Encore Multimedia during the special board meeting Wednesday, October 30th. 

Longview High School has certified 2,186.5 students for the UIL's biennial "Snapshot Day" realignment report.

As reported by USA Today, Longview came in 9th place in the country for graduation rates, beating out several other Texas cities that made the top 50, including Tyler (91.9%, 39th place) and Texarkana (92.3%, 30th place). 

Four Longview students showed their commitment to excellence as they received their diplomas, graduating from Longview Early Graduation High School during the LISD Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, Oct. 14th. 

Longview ISD hosted the third of four town hall meetings about Senate Bill 1882 and what it means for the future of the district on Oct. 8th at Judson STEAM Academy.

Organized by Longview ISD in partnership with local businesses and civic groups, it is part of an ongoing effort by the district to raise awareness for education issues that impact all Texans, and the entire nation.

The Longview Rotary Club honored Foster Middle School teacher Kimberly Pierson and Longview High School senior Gracie Russell during their regular meeting Sept. 17th at Pinecrest Country Club.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved three incentive programs for teachers and staff during their regular meeting Monday, September 9th.

Representatives from Texas Education Agency and The System of Great Schools program led a training session Aug. 17th at the Longview ISD administration building.

Upon final approval at the Aug. 28th special meeting, average teacher salary for Longview ISD will stand among the highest in the East Texas region.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved a proposed decrease on the property tax rate for homeowners during a regular meeting on Monday, July 15.

The Junior League of Longview, Inc in partnership with First Baptist Church of Longview and Buckner CFS East Texas are hosting a "School Supply Train" 8 a.m. Aug. 3 at The ROC (212 E South Street).

Longview Independent School District is partnering with Texas Tech University's TTU K-12 online high school to offer Career and Technology Education (CTE) courses to students for free.

This summer Longview ISD has partnered with Dave Campbell's Texas Football to create a custom, cover-wrapped copy of the 2019 "bible" of Texas Football for our fans and community.

Kayla Borens and Constance Massey have been selected as Longview ISD’s 2019 elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year.

Longview ISD has been informed by the Texas Education Agency that it has received Senate Bill 1882 certification on Monday, May 20.

Longview High School's Class of 2019 Valedictorian is Nitin Rangu, and Salutatorian is Ejehi Ihionkhan. LHS graduation ceremonies start at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Lobo Stadium. Gates will open for seating at 6 p.m.

Lobo Football Camp is set for 8:30-11 a.m. July 29-31 at Lobo Stadium. The camp is for students entering grades 1-9 in the fall of 2019.

Longview Independent School District honored the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Ronald Cook (Class of 1965), Perry Langenstein (Class of 1959), Randy Peters (Class of 1971) on Friday, May 10 during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon at Pinecrest Country Club.

Longview ISD Administrators and Board of Trustees recognized student achievement in academics as well as the arts May 9th during the 43rd annual LHS Awards of Excellence Banquet at Pinecrest Country Club.

Board members unanimously approved $1 million in new technology spending during a special meeting May 7th. 

After several big wins at the Texas Technology Student Association's state meet held April 25-27 in Fort Worth, 20 Foster Middle School students have advanced to Nationals, which is a record for the middle school.

Longview ISD middle school students have earned state recognition for their scores on college entrance exams. These ten students are among the top 25 percent of Duke University’s annual 16-state talent search.

Hundreds of prospective employees visited the East Texas Montessori Prep Academy on April 25th for the annual Career Expo, hoping to join Longview Independent School District.

Congratulations to Longview High seniors Alyssa Shobert, Brady Miller, and Payton Schaap for being selected as The Longview Voice Scholarship winners for 2019!

Longview ISD is in the market for ten new school buses, after trustees approved a resolution seeking bid proposals during Monday night's regular meeting.

Lobo Stadium could have a new look when the defending State Champions take the field in August.

In accordance with state and local policy, the last day the district will accept resignations from professional employees will be July 5, 2019.

Longview Independent School District on May 11 will honor former students Ronald Cook (Class of 1965), Perry Langenstein (Class of 1959), Randy Peters (Class of 1971) during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon.

Congratulations to Foster Middle School TSA Chapter, with all 34 students advancing to the State TSA competition in April!

Matthew McConaughey stopped by the Texas Capitol on March 6  to join Gov. Greg Abbott, Rep. Jay Dean and the entire State Legislature in congratulating the Longview Lobos on their recent State Championship. 

During their regular meeting Longview ISD trustees voted to cancel the May 4, 2019 elections for two seats that have candidates running unopposed.

Longview ISD athletic department will host the Chick-fil-A Middle School 7-on-7 football tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 13th at Lobo Stadium.

Longview ISD's Head Start and Early Head Start Round-Up is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27-28 at the East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, 400 N. Eastman Rd, Longview.

Parents and students interested in learning more about Longview ISD's International Baccalaureate program are invited to attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 in the Little Theater at Longview High School.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end-of-year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to nine Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

Once again Mayor Andy Mack is offering the City of Longview Mayoral Scholarship. Deadline is Friday, March 29th for any Longview students interested in applying.

Longview ISD students in grades 5th through 12th will meet Feb. 9 at Lobo Coliseum for the annual STEAM Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).

On Monday, Jan. 14th Longview ISD released a draft of its District of Innovation plan, which must be approved by the Board of Trustees in order to receive a district of innovation designation.

The Longview Lobos ended a drought that pre-dated World War II, coming from behind to defeat Beaumont-West Brook 35-34 before 48,421 fans at AT&T Stadium in the Class 6A state championship game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. 

The East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy (ETxAMA) has received a $100,000 grant from The Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution based in Dallas.

Board members unanimously approved LISD staff developing a plan to apply for designation as a District of Innovation, during Monday night's regular meeting.

After the lifting of a 1970 federal desegregation earlier this year, Longview ISD has developed a plan to ensure equitable access to education opportunities. 

Longview ISD students have shown improvements on state standardized tests this spring, according to preliminary test results from the Texas Education Agency.

Continuing the tradition of excellence in the Big Green Marching Machine will be new LISD Director of Bands Tommy Moore. 

School's out for summer and Longview ISD's Summer Child Nutrition Program begins Monday, June 5th and will continue through 24th at select locations.

It's quiet in Lobo Nation as Louis Robinett wraps up his final week as band director for Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine.

LISD provides hours of Gifted & Talented training and a 6-hour Gifted & Talented training update at no cost to district employees.

On a warm and breezy evening at Lobo Stadium, the Class of 2018 donned cap and gown to celebrate their graduation from Longview High School... and begin the first day of the rest of their lives.

Teachers and staff were honored for their years of service May 10th at the annual Employee Awards Banquet.

LHS graduation ceremonies start at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, at Lobo Stadium. Gates will open for seating at 6 p.m.

Longview High School graduation is May 18 and, for the second year in a row, Longview ISD is providing a live video stream of the entire event for those unable to attend in person. 

Longview ISD will hold its Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round Up for the 2018-2019 School Year on from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 5-6 at the Montessori Prep Academy, 400 N. Eastman Road, Longview.

Foster Middle School's Math & Science team finished in the top five of Texas at the TMSCA meet April 21 in San Antonio, with several students earning gold in individual competition.

For the fourth-straight year Foster Middle School students have advanced to the Technology Student Association nationals.

Longview ISD middle school students have earned state recognition for their scores on college entrance exams. 

Longview ISD is hosting its annual Recruitment Expo from 4 to 7 p.m. April 26 at the East Texas Montessori Prep Academy campus, 400 N. Eastman Rd.

This year's Distinguished Alumni are Dr. David Hardy Andres(Class of 1959), Donald M. Dingler (Class of 1968), Essie Charles Childers (Class of 1971).

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox received praise from the Longview ISD trustees during his annual evaluation Monday night, with the board unanimously approving him serving another year at the district.

District 2 City Councilwoman Nona Snoddy has scheduled a Town Meeting in partnership with Ted Beard, LISD Trustee for District 6.

Congratulations to Longview High seniors Jose Velazquez, Michael Vera, and German Zelaya for being selected as The Longview Voice Scholarship winners for 2018!

Once again Mayor Andy Mack is offering the City of Longview Mayoral Scholarship. Deadline is Friday, March 30 for any Longview students interested in applying.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end-of-year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to eighteen Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

Students and parents of highly-motivated students are encouraged to attend an informational meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Little Theater on the campus of Longview High.

More information coming soon!

The Lobo Football Booster Club will host the annual Lobo Football Banquet 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Mobberly's Elevation building, located at 625 E. Loop 281 in Longview.

In an effort to once again improve quality of life and enhance community spirit, Keep Longview Beautiful and the City of Longview’s Sanitation and Recycling Divisions are rolling out another art contest for students in Longview in grades K-12.

The school year is far from over, but next year's schedule is now in place. Classes will begin Aug. 27, 2018 and end May 31, 2019.

Once again Longview ISD has earned the highest grade of "superior" in State Financial Accountability Ratings released this month. District officials will host a public meeting to discuss the ratings 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Longview ISD administration building, 1301 East Young Street.

The Longview High School Lobo Band on Saturday earned a first division rating from the entire judging panel to bring home its 68th consecutive SUPERIOR University Interscholastic League marching contest rating.

Trustees honored members of the Longview High School Technology Student Association during Monday night's regular meeting.

Athletics across Longview ISD are seeing their fair share of success and challenges. 

"We're in a great position right now — district-wide and in multiple programs — and we look to continue to make strides as this school year continues," said LHS Athletic Director John King. 

State representatives met with area education officials Sept. 14 during the annual Texas Public Schools Legislative Summit at the Hilton Garden Inn.

To thank those who have served in the armed forces, Longview ISD established a “Wall of Honor" in 2015. Since its induction, Longview ISD has honored more than 10 veterans for the brave service in the armed forces.

Longview ISD will consider students in grades K-8 (who are not yet identified as gifted and talented) for nomination and screening for gifted and talented program services.

We understand the frustration and concerns of our East Texas Montessori Prep Academy families. We are parents too and so we share in the dissatisfaction with how things have gone at the facility in the first couple days.

School is back but before we get too caught up in what's coming, I'd like to invite you to stop for a moment and reflect on a few things you might've missed...

South Longview residents, city officials, Longview ISD employees and school board members came together Aug. 23 to discuss what is on the horizon for Longview.

The Aug. 21 ribbon cutting brought together city, county, and state officials as well as local dignitaries and members of the public from the greater Longview area. 

The all new Green Out t-shirts are on sale now, and you better get them while you can. Some sizes sell quicker than others and supplies won't last long! All shirts are $15 each. 

Lobo football practice gets underway this week, as does volleyball and other extracurricular programs... but varsity tennis and volleyball teams have already begun non-district competition. 

Longview High School FFA program had another successful year, but not just for the students or the meat processing plant. Ag teacher and FFA advisor, John Denson has made 2016-2017 his own personal success story.

Longview High 2017 dual-credit graduate Doug Noe has the student certification for ASE and will be taking his adult ASE certification to become a ASE Master. 

The all new Green Out t-shirts will go on sale August 7-11 during the annual Lobo season ticket sale at the LISD Athletic Office on the corner of Hawkins Parkway and Airline Road.  

Longview ISD board members unanimously approved salary increases for district staff and adopted the 2017-18 tax rate during Monday night's regular meeting.

District 3 City Councilwoman Kasha Williams has scheduled a Town Meeting in partnership with Shandreka “Shan” Bauer, Longview Independent School District Trustee for Place 5.

Longview High School technology and engineering students finished at or near the top last month during the Technology Student Association's national competition, continuing a tradition of excellent while also setting the stage for future achievement.

Longview ISD thanked Jud Murray during Monday night's regular board meeting, and welcomed newly-elected Place 2 trustee Ava Welge. 

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox has named Dr. Cynthia Wise as new Principal for Forest Park Middle School. Dr. Wise, currently the principal at Ned E. Williams Elementary, will be taking over for Shay Thompson, who is retiring from the district.

Mayor Andy Mack announced the winners of his inaugural scholarship during the May 15 City Council meeting, among them was Longview High School graduate Cara Hutchings.

Longview High School's Athletic Department is offering a FREE strength and conditioning camp this summer at Lobo Stadium. Individual sessions are set for 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from June 5 through July 27 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Longview Independent School District is saddened by the loss of venerable Latin teacher Charles M. Parsons. 

The Longview High School Athletic Department and Lobo Football Booster Club celebrated NFL superstar Trent Williams by retiring his jersey during the Green and White Game May 16th at Lobo Stadium.

Longview Independent School District honored three former students Friday during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon, each expressing gratitude and humility at being selected.

Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox has named new principals at Johnston-McQueen Elementary and the new Montessori campus.

Board of Trustees voted to extend its current contract with GCA to provide the custodial services for the district during their regular meeting Monday, May 8.

Longview High School's commencement exercises are set for at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Lobo Stadium. Class of 2017 co-valedictorians are Christopher Guck and Arjun Peddireddy. There is not a salutatorian this year.

With the current school year winding down, online registration is now underway. Online registration for returning students can be done via InfoSnap on the Longview ISD website. 

Natalie Green is a sophomore at Longview High and, for now, the sole member of the Lobo Rodeo team. But that could change very soon, said LHS rodeo coach John Denson.

The Longview High School Athletic Department and Lobo Football Booster Club will celebrate NFL superstar Trent Williams by retiring his jersey number during the Green and White Game 5 p.m. May 16th at Lobo Stadium.

The Longview Rotary Club honored Hudson PEP Elementary teacher Laura Vermillion and Longview High senior Rutvi Patel during their regular meeting April 18 at First Baptist Church.

Longview ISD is hosting another Recruitment Expo from 4 to 6 p.m. June 1 at the Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St.

LISD will hold its Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round Up for the 2017-2018 School Year on from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 22 at the Student Development Center, 500 N. Third Street, Longview.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday to accept bid proposals on furniture and playground equipment for the new Montessori campus during their regular meeting Monday night.

For the third-straight year Foster Middle School students have advanced to the Technology Student Association nationals.

Longview ISD middle school students have earned state recognition for their scores on college entrance exams. These 20 students are among the top 25 percent of Duke University’s annual 16-state talent search.

The Longview Rotary Club honored Longview Early Graduation English teacher Pamela Anthony and Longview High senior Jack DiPasquale during their regular meeting March 28 at First Baptist Church.

The Longview ISD Foundation is once again offering Major Saver cards for sale through the elementary and middle schools. Elementary school students will be selling $15 cards with 20 Buy-One-Get-One Free offers starting Thursday, April 13th through Wednesday, May 3rd.

Longview High School senior Madeline Claire Duvall has been recognized by the Aaron Burleson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as the winner of the chapter's Good Citizen contest.

The Longview ISD Board of Trustees will recognize early graduates and continue plans for the new Montessori campus during their regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 10.

LeTourneau University is getting ready for the Longview Spring College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Solheim Student Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Avenue. 

Longview ISD trustees voted Monday to cancel the May 6 elections for two seats that have candidates running unopposed.

Foster Middle School's Math & Science team placed 2nd at Regionals with 3874.5 points, only 42 points behind Hallsville's 3917.

Longview ISD's Head Start and Early Head Start Round-Up is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22 and 23 at the
Student Development Center, 500 N. Third Street, Longview.

Foster Middle School's powerhouse Math & Science team was narrowly edged by Hallsville Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Spring Hill meet, finishing in second-place by a narrow margin.

Judson Middle School held their annual candlelight induction service for new members of the National Junior Honor Society on Feb. 23 in the school cafetorium.

Longview High School players, cheerleaders, and coaches have been named to the 2017 Heart of a Champion All-Star teams.

Place 4 Longview ISD Trustee Ginia Northcutt will be hosting members of the community to talk about important issues pertaining to the school district. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at Bramlette Elementary.

There will be no school on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 due to Parent-Teacher Conference Day.

The school year is far from over, but next year's schedule is now in place. Classes will begin Aug. 28, 2017 and end June 1, 2018.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees spent the better part of Saturday morning on Feb. 20 considering district priorities for 2017.

This year's Distinguished Alumni are Gene Raymond Birdwell, (Class of 1955); Declan Hoffmann, (Class of 1959); and Dr. Diane Porter Patrick, (Class of 1963).

Foundation director Kay Ray awarded 18 Great Rewards for Great Ideas grants to teachers totaling $30,518 and $4,976 worth of Campus Initiative Grants to principals.

Principal William Houff is challenging students at Judson Middle School to write an essay about what question they would ask a prominent African-American.

All three Lobo swim relay teams qualified for the regional finals, and two individual swimmers advanced on Friday at the Class 6A Region III meet at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center.

Four generous Longview-area sponsors and businesses have donated items for the raffle at the Longview ISD Foundation’s annual Lamplighter Awards Banquet.

Longview ISD custodial worker Laqunica Smith was named Employee of the Year on Jan. 27 by GCA Services.

Foster Middle School's powerhouse Math & Science team won the 1st place team trophy with 4,161 points over the weekend during the Pine Tree meet.

A new technology camp for middle school students is looking for local companies to help fund equipment and tuition costs for financially-disadvantage youth.

The Longview Rotary Club honored South Ward Elementary teacher Isrrael Vazquez during their regular meeting Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Vazquez was recognized as the January 2017 Teacher of the Month by club members for his professionalism, leadership, and teaching excellence.

Three Longview FFA chapter members were awarded the American Degrees at the 89th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Haley Weeks, Callie Faul, and Cara Cummings were for their outstanding achievements in agriculture business, production, processing or service programs.

Foster Middle School's powerhouse Math & Science team was narrowly edged by Hallsville over the weekend at an academic meet in Atlanta, finishing in second-place by just a few points.

Foster Middle students will be off another day Tuesday, as a water line rupture has forced the cancellation of classes for the day.

Registration for the Longview Boys Baseball Association is now open and will run through Feb. 23. Players may register at LongviewBaseball.org using PayPal or download a form and mail it in with payment.

Longview ISD students in grades 5th through 12th will meet Feb. 11 at Lobo Coliseum for a science fair. The fair starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. with an awards ceremony. Students will compete for a chance to advance to the Regional Science Fair in Kilgore.

A public hearing will be held prior to a regularly scheduled Longview ISD Board of Trustees Meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in the Longview ISD Boardroom, 1301 E. Young Street, Longview, TX 75601.

Longview High School UIL debaters Carrie Gilliland and Maddie Johnson will advance to state competition next week.

Students and parents of highly-motivated students are encouraged to attend an informational meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Little Theater on the campus of Longview High.

The Boys & Girls Club of Gregg County in Longview and the Boys & Girls Club of Big Pines in Marshall have announced they will merge under the Big Pines name, effective Jan. 1, 2017. BGCGC president Jon Cromer said the move will enable an expansion of school-based clubs in Pine Tree ISD, Spring Hill ISD and Longview ISD.

Longview ISD joined districts across the state calling for the repeal of the A-F school rating system during its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 12. The resolution calls for the Texas Legislature to repeal the letter-grade rating system that will be implemented in the 2017-2018 school year as part of House Bill 2804, passed by the legislature in 2015.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and starting next week it's going to sound a lot like Christmas, as Longview ISD campus choirs will delight the community with a series of sing-a-longs. 

Chipotle on East Loop 281 invites you to dine from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. The fundraiser benefits the Longview ISD Foundation.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end of year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented this week to five Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved the creation of new charter campuses during Monday night's regular meeting.

Longview High School senior Hannah Palmer won the 5th annual UIL Academics "Longview High School's Got Talent" show Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Melton Center.

The second annual “Career on Wheels” event Nov. 10 featured vehicles from a number of local agencies, companies, and organization, with students able to sit behind the wheel of everything from a firetruck to a taxi cab.

Longview ISD has been accepted as a "Weather Ready Nation Ambassador" by the National Weather Service office in Shrevport. The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative is an effort to formally recognize NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness against extreme weather, water, and climate events.

Lady Lobo basketball's "Little Howlers" will begin registration Monday, Nov. 21 at Lobo Coliseum. The group is open for girls grades K-6, with practice from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11.

Fans of the Big Green Marching Machine may notice an unfamiliar tune being performed by the band during Friday night's halftime show: "Bird's Battlin' Brigade," a piece written by Dr. Timothy Rhea, Director of Bands at Texas A&M University.

The 5th annual UIL Academics "Longview High School's Got Talent" show will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Melton Center.

Longview ISD will host its annual Honor America Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Lobo Stadium, 201 E. Tomlinson Parkway. Admission is $3. Veterans, active-duty military and first responders are admitted free with their IDs. The gates open at 5:30 p.m., with a reception 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

2010 Longview High School graduate Conlan Northcutt shares her thoughts following a summer internship with Huckabee Architects, the same firm currently building the new LISD Montessori campus. 

The curtain rises Thursday night on Longview High School's production of Victor Hugo's immortal classic Les Miserables at the Melton Center. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 29, and Nov. 1, with a special matinee showing at 2 p.m. Oct. 30.

The Greater East Texas College Night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Maude Cobb Activity Center. Admission is free.

Foster Middle School's UIL Math and Science teams took first came in 1st place at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association meet over the weekend, finishing with a score of 4,239.2 points.

The annual Longview Lady Lobo Luncheons (also known as L4) continue 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at Valley View Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Longview hosts John Tyler 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in a rivalry game with not just bragging rights up for grabs, but an early claim for the District 11-6A championship.

Raising Cane’s invites the community to dine from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 , at the corner of Airline Road and Loop 281 across from Longview High School.