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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.

LISD middle and high school students are eligible for a free physical examination on Wednesday, April 19 at Longview High School. The only "cost" for admission is their completed paperwork.

The Longview ISD athletic department will host the Chick-fil-A Middle School 7-on-7 football tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Lobo Stadium.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end of year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to 15 Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

A new technology camp for financially-disadvantaged middle school students in Longview ISD is fully-funded, thanks to a $1,000 donation from local company CPU Wholesale.

The Longview Rotary Club honored J.L. Everhart Kindergarten teacher Kori Thompson and Longview High senior Keira Enyon during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28 at First Baptist Church.

The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce its 2017 Lamplighter Awards honorees.

Competition begins with the Middle School Track Meet on Tuesday, March 7, followed by the Lobo Relays on Friday, March 10.

Longview High School's 1992 championship-winning Lobo varsity basketball team will be recognized March 12 during the UIL state tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The team will be honored during halftime of the Class 5A matchup in a special presentation.

Foster Middle School's exceptional Math & Science team continued their winning streak over the weekend, earning another 1st place team trophy at the Daingerfield Meet.

Communities In Schools and South Ward Elementary partnered up for a "D.A.D. Workshop" at the campus this week.

It may not have had the usual "pomp and circumstance" of the end of year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to 14 Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

Longview ISD board members heard from State Rep. Jay Dean on Saturday, Feb. 11 during their annual "state of the district" meeting.

Trustees will receive presentations and reports from various departments starting at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 11 in the LISD Education Support Center boardroom, 1301 E. Young St, Longview.

Longview ISD's primary concerns are Betsy DeVos' record of supporting for-profit charter schools and taxpayer-funded voucher programs. Mrs. DeVos has a long and well-documented history of attempting to undermine public education, while promoting the privatization of schools.

Members of the Lobo band participated in their annual UIL solo and Ensemble contest on Saturday, Feb. 4. Of the members participating, Longview brought home a record 76 medals from the contest.

New Baylor head coach Matt Rhule and members of the Bears staff will speak at the East Texas Coaches Association Mini Clinic, set for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Longview High School Turf Room.

Once again Mayor Andy Mack is offering the City of Longview Mayoral Scholarship. Deadline is Friday, March 31 for any Longview students interested in applying.

Longview ISD students had to switch buses in mid-route Tuesday morning, when the bus they were riding was involved in a collision with another vehicle at about 7:44 a.m. on Highway 259, near Bar K Ranch. No students were injured and the vehicle suffered only minor damage.

Six Longview student-athletes will be officially committing to play collegiate athletics during a signing ceremony 1 p.m. Wednesday in the LHS Turf Room.

Johnston-McQueen Elementary 3rd Grade students and staff have been spending the past month creating an oasis of gardening that has been admired by all.

Longview head coach John King's message at the 2016 Lobo Booster Club football banquet was one that started four years ago. King, speaking to the Class of 2017, praised the dedication and fight to the seniors on his team.

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

The Lobo Football Booster Club will host the annual Lobo Football Banquet 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Mobberly's Elevation building, located at 625 E. Loop 281 in Longview.

Longview ISD has released the official schedule for the Junior Science Fair and District Science Fair set for Feb. 10-11.

Family Day at the Ballpark is set for 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Lobo Baseball Field. Admission is $2 (free for 10 and under). The concession stand will be open from noon until 5 p.m.

Three members of the Big Green Marching Machine have been selected to the prestigious Texas All-State Band. Joshua Babino, son of Jonathan and Rochelle Babino, Levi Grant, son of Doice and Beth Grant, and Myles Meader, son of Matthew and Francis Meader, will perform with the Texas All-State Band in San Antonio, Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

District officials are currently monitoring weather changes that may occur tomorrow due to the possibility of some frozen precipitation or snow flurries. While Longview ISD does not anticipate any changes to Friday's schedule will be needed, the weather is expected to be quite cold and windy.

Applications are being accepted at Hudson PEP Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year. Deadline is Feb. 17 for students entering 1st grade next year, and April 28 for students entering 2nd through 5th grades.

Each grading period, Longview ISD releases the names of our honor roll students for students achieving academic honors. This is typically organized into "high honors" (A/B Honor Roll) and "highest honors" (All A Honor Roll). 

During the Longview ISD trustees meeting Monday, Dec. 12, graduates were recognized by Principal Kristi Means. Means said the graduates each had an obligation to, "share your gifts with the world."

Derrick Culpepper was just sharing a glimpse of his family's morning routine, but his video went all over the world as an endearing portrait of a father's love.

The 2016 Longview Lobos varsity football team had impressive representation on the 11-6A All-District 11-6A team, with six named first team, nine selected to the second team, and five Lobos earning Honorable Mention.

Just in time for the holiday season, Lobo Cheer and Steven Sparks creative designs are teaming together for a Christmas Ornament fundraiser.

Longview ISD Board of Trustees approved more than $820,000 in teacher and campus personnel incentive pay as a reward for good performance during the 2015-16 school year, a marked increase from the $600,000 it paid out last year—almost double the $350,000 paid out to staffers in 2014-15.

Foster Middle School's powerhouse Math & Science team was narrowly edged by Hallsville Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Atlanta meet, finishing in second-place by just a few points.

Students participated in a special day of writing on Nov. 11 at at Forest Park Middle School.

Please remember that the deadline for the Longview ISD Foundation's Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program and the Campus Initiative Grant is Monday, December 12.

Isabella Cowart, a junior violinist at Longview High School, has been selected for the 2017 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. She will perform with the Symphonic Orchestra in February.

A fan bus will load up 1 p.m. Friday at the Longview High School guard shack for the bi-district game against Beaumont West Brook. Cost for the fan bus is $40 (does not include game ticket) and fans may sign up at the LISD athletic office when they purchase game tickets.

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.

Trustees recognized some of it's best and brightest education professionals during Monday's regular board meeting.

If you live in Texas, and you plan to cast a ballot on Nov. 8, you have one day left to register to vote. Tuesday, Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in Texas.

The Longview ISD Alumni Association is accepting nominations for distinguished alumni to be honored by the district next spring. The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. Dec. 2, 2016.

The weather is starting to cool off but the sporting season is just warming up, with a variety of youth sports competitions and fundraisers set for the month of October.

Longview Lobo football players visited all seven LISD elementary schools on Oct. 5 to promote National Bullying Prevention Month. The team split up and headed to the campuses to discuss what bullying is and the effects it has on people's lives.

There are a number of ways to help support Longview ISD students and teachers with several fundraising events in the coming weeks!

There will be no school on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 due to Parent-Teacher Conference Day. Parents are invited to visit campuses and meet with their student's teachers during regular school hours. Please contact your child's teacher to set up your conference time.

The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. proudly announces it has established the Employee Scholarship Award to assist district staff who are pursuing classes and/or certifications related to classroom education in English, math, science, social studies, bilingual education, special education, STEM, or counseling with the intent of improving classroom instruction and direct services to students in LISD.

LHS graduates Sederick Hill, Arthur Brown, Jerry Wise, Michael Reed and Donald Ferguson have been named to the LISD Wall of Honor.

Baylor football running back JaMycal Hasty was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, conference officials announced Monday. 

Naomi D’Arbell,  Neal Rangu, and  Rutvi Patel are are just three out of the total 16,000 semifinalists for the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Thanks to the generous donations of anonymous Lobo benefactors, 'Friday Night Howl' is a gift that keeps on giving.

Lunch time at Longview high school is not the same. It looks different and it tastes different. The Lobo cafeteria was remodeled over the summer, now it resembles a college campus cafeteria. Their menus changed too.

Greatness is nothing new to the Longview High School Marching Band, and now it's bigger than ever. Instructed by longtime band director Louie Robinett, the Lobo band reported more than 300 members earlier this month, taking its place among the largest in school history.

Trayci Fields’ life changed at 18 when she gave birth to a son. But, she persevered through this challenge and can now call herself a college graduate. 

Longview ISD held its convocation for the upcoming 2016-17 school year at the Lobo Coliseum. There was excitement, prodigious valor and optimism with a pep-rally type atmosphere as LISD kicked the new school year into gear. 

A local organization is partnering with the Longview Public Library to help bridge the gap for area students.

Enrollment for the 2016-17 school year is currently underway and Longview ISD is using a new online registration system called InfoSnap to update information on students returning to our schools each year, as well as collect all required information on new students to LISD. 

The entire Longview Lobo community mourns the loss of a young life lost long before his time, and is praying for another one fights to recover from a car wreck that occurred on July 8.

Mykayla Fontaine was recognized July 11 by the Board of Trustees for achieving her Associates Degree by taking dual-credit college classes at the same time as her high school course load.

Longview High School technology and engineering students finished at or near the top of eight different categories during the Technology Student Association's national competition July 2 in Nashville.

Longtime teacher and administrator Andrea Mayo has resigned as the deputy superintendent for Longview ISD, effective June 30, to take a position as Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Duncanville ISD.

Longview ISD thanked John Preston during Monday night's regular board meeting, and welcomed newly-elected Place 5 trustee Shandreka "Shan" Bauer.

Parents/guardians of students can pre-register for the School Supply Train from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 11-13.

Angelina Byrd and Lisa Mize have been selected as Longview ISD’s 2016 elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year.

The 2015-16 school year comes to a close on Friday, June 3.

On a clear and cool evening at Lobo Stadium, the Class of 2016 donned cap and gown to celebrate their graduation from Longview High School... and begin the first day of the rest of their lives.

Longview ISD Administrators and Board of Trustees recognized student achievement in academics as well as the arts Tuesday night during the 40th annual LHS Awards of Excellence Banquet at Pinecrest Country Club.

Longview Independent School District honored three former students Friday during the annual Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon.

Sunday afternoon LISD will honor members of the Class of 2016 for their high school success during the annual Longview High School Scholarship Awards program. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Mickey Melton Performing Arts Center.

By a 124-121 count, voters have elected Place 5 challenger Shandreka "Shan" Bauer over incumbent John Preston to the Longview ISD Board of Trustees.

LISD will provide 30 hours of Gifted & Talented training and a 6-hour Gifted & Talented training update at no cost to district employees.

Members of the Longview FFA competed in the Meat Science Career Development Event on April 30 in College Station.

After a brisk start on April 25, early voting was steady for Longview ISD residents, with 73 ballots cast in seven days at the administration offices, and 75 more received by mail.

Board president Dr. Chris Mack reflects on how a conversation with a student reminded him of why he and other trustees serve.

The Kilgore College Welding Technology Program and the KC Welding Club hosted a welding contest April 29 that drew 69 students from 18 area school districts.

Spring football practice started Monday, but the Lobos are also working on a blitz of a different kind this week.

A tradition of excellence continues...

Longview High School will be the host site of a kicker/punter camp later this month, LHS Athletic Director John King announced.

Longview students are dropping the intercom mic and moving into the broadcasting booth for morning announcements.

The Lobos kick off a 10-practice spring schedule starting at 4:30 p.m. today in Lobo Stadium.

More than 400 middle and high school Lobos received free physical examinations on Wednesday.

Foster students did an outstanding job April 16-17 at the State UIL meet, earning high honors in several individual competitions as well as the bronze medal in team Number Sense.

After sweeping the Texas Technology Student Association's state meet held in Waco, 25 Longview High School students have advanced to nationals.

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

Longview High School hosted the 15-5A District UIL Academics meet on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2. Participating schools were Longview, Hallsville, Pine Tree, Marshall, Texas High, Mt. Pleasant, Sulphur Springs, and Greenville.

Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of these former employees.

Friday morning "Go Blue Day" at Johnston-McQueen Elementary School featured musical entertainment, guest speakers, and a balloon release.

During a March 16 breakfast the Longview ISD Foundation handed out more than $50,000 in grant funding for various education initiatives.

Have a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend!

Longview High School has the highest number of students enrolled in dual credit courses at Kilgore College, according to a report released Wednesday.

Being ranked at the top of the class is an honor for any high school student, but an even greater honor when that "class" includes the entire rest of the country.

Longview High School art students took 15 prizes in three medium categories – including first-through-third place sweeps – at the 55th Annual Longview Museum of Fine Arts Student Invitational.

Students seeking first grade admission to Hudson PEP for the 2016-17 school year will begin testing March 14, with make-up dates set through March 18.

Longview ISD is set to host its annual Recruitment Expo from 4 to 7 p.m. April 26 at the Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St.

This year's Distinguished Alumni are Martin R. Adams, Dr. Shannon Marie Mitchell Cohn, and Gatha Manns.

Longview ISD Elementary schools took honors at the district UIL competition held at J.L. Everhart last Saturday.

The Foster Middle School Math/Science Team won 2nd place honors Saturday, January 17th, at the Pine Tree Math/Science Meet.

January is Board Recognition Month! Thank you to our school board members for providing your services toward a better future for our children.

Friday, Oct. 18

2015 T.H.S.C.A ACADEMIC ALL-STATE LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

A touching letter from Wall of Honor Recipient's family. This letter reaffirms the confidence I have in the importance of our new tradition- honoring local heroes.

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Great things happened at LISD's Board Meeting last night. Ten students received their diplomas through their accomplishments at Longview Early Graduation High School. LHS TSA was also present to show off their outstanding achievements at the Nationals TSA Conference. 

In a 6-0 vote, trustees approved the Longview Incentive for Teachers Pay for Performance Award Model, the LIFT Campus Academic Distinction Designation Pay for Performance Payout and the EOC High Stakes Re-Testers Model Payout.- Courtesy of Longview News Journal

As part of the Longview Independent School District’s debt management plan, the Board of Trustees took action at the October 5th Board meeting.

Longview High School acknowledged that Stephen Jayakar, Trevor O’Connor and Truman Thompson were named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, were presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

Show your appreciation to our veterans by nominating them for our “Wall of Honor!” To thank those who have served in the armed forces, Longview ISD will establish a “Wall of Honor.” The selected nominations will be honored on the wall with a photo and plaque. The honorees will also be announced at the Lobo football game on October 30,2015.

Teachers from J.L. Everhart Elementary and Forest Park Middle schools have been selected as Longview ISD’s 2015-16 elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year, respectively.

Longview ISD will provide 30 hours of G/T training and a 6 hour G/T training update at no cost to district employees.

Hudson PEP Elementary Principal Sue Wilson has been named Region 7 TEPSAN of the Year for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

Foster Middle School’s Math/Science team this past weekend placed eighth out of 60 teams at the 2015 Texas Math and Science Coaches Association’s state meet in San Antonio.

The Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members is set to honor Longview High School teacher Shalona McCray as the Educator of the Year at its annual education summit in Houston.

Important information on the admissions process, including eligibility criteria and scheduled open house events.

District officials from Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD on Friday honored Dr. James E. Wilcox as part of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni class.

Longview ISD adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.