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2006-2007 School Year

FWISD Students Participate in Marching Band Competition (October 16, 2006)
What's For Lunch? (October 16, 2006)
FWISD Hosts Holiday Hiring Fair for Students (October 12, 2006)
Volunteers Build Playground at Versia Williams Elementary (October 10, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Hosts Social Studies Conference (October 10, 2006)
Nash Elementary in NASCAR ercial (October 9, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Host Math and Science Fall Festival (October 9, 2006)
FWISD Teachers Invited to Rewrite Curriculum (October 9, 2006)
West Handley ES Celebrates Academic Recognition
Fort Worth ISD Ranks Top 5 in Teacher Pay (September 28, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Focuses on Parental Involvement (September 20, 2006)
Fort Worth ‘On Fire’ For Math and Science (September 20, 2006)
Thousands of Students Participated in FWISD College Night (September 18, 2006)
Grant Money Available for Aspiring Teachers (September 15, 2006)
FWISD Students Take Center Stage at "Jazz by the Boulevard" (September 15, 2006)
Elementary Students Receive Special Science Lesson (September 14, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Names Teachers of the Year (September 14, 2006)
FWISD Administrator Among Elite Athlete Honorees (September 14, 2006)
Japanese Students Visit FWISD (September 13, 2006)
22 FWISD Students Selected as National Merit Semifinalists (September 13, 2006)
Stripling Middle School's Freedom Walk (September 12, 2006)
Roesmont 6th Grade School Receives Visit from Governor (September 12, 2006)
Firefighters Utilize Math and Science to Protect All (September 11, 2006)
Back to “School Shopping” for Fort Worth Students (September 6, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD’s Math and Science Initiative – a “Hot” Topic Around Town (September 6, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Receives Notable Financial Award (August 29, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD Students Study Chinese (August 29, 2006)
Katrina Evacuee Now Part of FWISD Team (August 29, 2006)
Eastern Hills High School To Close At 1 PM Today (August 28, 2006)
District Employees Receive Salary Boost
Early Childhood Program Expands to Improve School Readiness for Pre-Schoolers
Riverside Middle School Students Receive Lesson in Hospitality
Poly HS Welcomes Students and Parents to New School Year (August 14, 2006)
FWISD Schools Welcome Students AND Parents on First Day (August 13, 2006)
District Debuts “Theme song” During Convocation Western Hills Assistant Band Director Writes Gospel-Soul-Funk Style Song (August 10, 2006)
Fort Worth ISD teachers gathered Thursday, August 10, for a teacher Convocation (August 10, 2006)
Bus Rehearsal Day (August 6, 2006)
FWISD Parents Invited to First Day of School (August 6, 2006)
A Few Slots Remain at Nash Elementary Pre-K

2005-2006 School Year

Nash Elementary open in July for parents (July 5, 2006)
Two Fort Worth ISD Teachers Selected for Mars Exploration Project (June 16, 2006)
D.A.S.H. to Nash Elementary - Monday, June 19 - View the Powerpoint (June 15, 2006)
Nash Elementary Universal PreK Program - View the Powerpoint
Make the DASH to Nash Elementary (June 15, 2006)
Summer Meals at FWISD School (June 12, 2005)
T.A. Sims, FWISD Board Trustee, to be Honored as Living Legend (June 5, 2006)
FWISD Graduate Hiring Fair (May 31, 2006)
`06 FWISD Graduation Photos (May 25-28, 2006)
Arlington Heights HS | Eastern Hills HS | North Side HS | O.D. Wyatt HS [photographer Mike Zukerman]
The following is a selection of four powerpoint presentations of 13 FWISD high school graduations, which took place May 25-28, 2006.
Nine Fort Worth ISD students receive scholarships (May 25, 2006)
McLean MS Principal Nancy Weisskopf receives MetLife Award (May 24, 2006)
Board swearing in and officer elections (May 23, 2006)
Ridgmar Raves Parent Appreciation Event and Fashion Show (May 20, 2006)
Preliminary TAKS scores double number of high performing schools (May 18, 2006)
Secretary of State to visit Arlington Heights High School (May 10, 2006)
Substitute Appreciation Event (May 10, 2006)
Attendance Prize Give-Away (May 8, 2006)
FWISD Hiring Fair for Recent Grads (April 27, 2006)
Fit Future 3-Mile Walk (April 26, 2006)
RadioShack Scholars honored (April 25, 2006)
Western Hills Elementary teacher wins $10,000 Verizon award (April 24, 2006)
Due to power outage, Eastern Hills HS closing at noon Thursday, April 20 (April 20, 2006)
National Merit Scholarship winners announced (April 19, 2006)
Western Hills twins save boy (April 10, 2006)
Safe City Art Contest exhibit and dinner (March 28, 2006)
Si Se Puede March at Cesar Chavez Primary School (March 24, 2006)
Rosemont MS visited by the Governor of the State of Morelos, Mexico (March 23, 2006)
Riverside Middle STARS Program (March 9, 2006)
'Mardi Gras' Carnival for new students (October 19, 2005)
Global Gallery Night at Kimbell Art Museum (October 19, 2005)
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named (September 14, 2005)
Hurricane Katrina Efforts

2004-2005 School Year

Extend School Day for Grades 1-2 (June 15, 2005)
Harriet Griffin Award (June 14, 2005)
Start of School Times, Dismissal Change (May 25, 2005)
FWISD TAKS results show overall improvement (May 20, 2005)
Attendance Incentive car drawings, winners (May 13, 2005)
RadioShack Scholars Event District launches Perks Plus Program for Employee Appreciation Texas Teacher of the Year application available 2004 Annual Financial Report 2005-06 Proposed Calendar Ethics Regulations Fraud Hotline 817-871-2112 Superintendent Search Info. District conducts Instructional Program Survey FWISD receives Barr Award Education Week article - Oct. 04 (April 25, 2005)
RadioShack Scholars Event (April 25, 2005)
FWISD McTeacher's Nights (January 24, 2005)
McDonalds Teacher's Nights (January 24, 2005)
Businesses to Issue Challenge for Attendance (August 24, 2004)
Student Honored for Video's Success (August 23, 2004)
FWISD Trustees Choose Superintendent Search Firm (August 23, 2004)
Supt. Ross calls for independent audit of Bond program (August 18, 2004)
Superintendent to Welcome Returning Students with High Attendance Goals (August 12, 2004)
Big Back-To-School Celebration Saturday, August 14th (August 12, 2004)

2003-2004 School Year

Early voting underway for run-off election (June 9, 2004)
Election polls open at 7 a.m. (May 13, 2004)
Joe P. Ross, former FWISD administrator, to lead FWISD during transition (April 28, 2004)
Early voting begins today for FWISD school board positions (April 28, 2004)
Dunbar HS students attend 2004 National Science Bowl (April 21, 2004)
Conference on Education of Hispanics (April 14, 2004)
Gala RadioShack Scholars Recognition begins third decade at elegant Bass Hall (April 7, 2004)
FWISD Human Relations Committee to sponsor April 13 Community Forum (March 30, 2004)
- Higher percentage of FWISD third-graders pass TAKS reading (March 23, 2004)
March 25 'Premiere' and ribbon-cutting planned for new Seminary Hills Park Elementary School (March 23, 2004)
FWISD offers tuition savings to nonresident students (March 22, 2004)
Fort Worth ISD Language Centers celebrate 20 years of academic support to immigrant students (March 9, 2004)
Dedication and 'Premiere' planned for new Dolores Huerta Elementary School (February 25, 2004)
Dunbar HS student named Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist (February 13, 2004)
FWISD Language Centers mark 20 years (February 13, 2004)
Filing opens Feb. 16 for school board positions (February 11, 2004)
MavsMan and players visit T.A. Sims ES (January 29, 2004)
Fourth graders attend Brahmas game (January 13, 2004)
News Briefs (December 19, 2003)
FWISD seeks representatives for District Advisory Committee (Eng./Span.) (December 19, 2003)
FWISD school board appoints Facilities Advisory Group (December 17, 2003)
No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools nominated (December 15, 2003)
KaBOOM playground built today (December 11, 2003)
Holidays at the Schools (December 9, 2003)
Family Resource Center Dedication (December 1, 2003)
Riverside Applied Learning AP roof dancing (November 25, 2003)
Transportation Turkey Drive (November 25, 2003)
Teaching Chairs awarded (November 19, 2003)
Archives dedication ceremony (November 11, 2003)
Ribbon-cutting at McLean MS and South Hills ES (November 4, 2003)
Ribbon-cutting celebrates facility improvements at Westcreek ES (November 4, 2003)
Community Forum and Public Meeting set for October 16 (October 13, 2003)
News Briefs (October 3, 2003)
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (September 25, 2003)
Superior Rating for Financial Accountability (September 24, 2003)
Announcement of Community Notice (September 19, 2003)
FWISD school honored as No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School (September 17, 2003)
FWISD meets Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards (September 10, 2003)
FWISD Teachers of the Year (August 13, 2003)

2002-2003 School Year

Trio of Coaches have Winning Ways (May 30, 2003)
RadioShack Scholars Dinner celebrates 20th year (April 15, 2003)
FWISD Truancy prevention program praised for success (Feb. 10, 2003)
Coach Hughes approaches national title (Feb. 6, 2003)
Two Public Hearings scheduled on proposed change to nine single-member districts (Feb. 3, 2003)
AVID Program (Jan. 28, 2003)
Learning to study (Jan. 27, 2003)
AAS and SIP Fair (Jan. 23, 2003)
Briscoe ES Student Council sworn in by Congressman (Jan. 22, 2003)
Fort Worth ISD administration building dedication (Jan. 21, 2003)
Superintendent's Community Forums (Jan. 17, 2003)
Harriett Griffin Professional Development Center dedication (Dec. 16, 2002)
Teaching Chairs Awards luncheon (Nov. 15, 2002)
Proposed public hearings for board restructure (Nov. 7, 2002)

2001-2002

Preliminary TAAS Results show marked improvement for 10th grade test (April 17, 2002)
Adopt-A-School Partners Awards Dinner (April 17, 2002)
News Briefs (January 16, 2002)
Texas Scholars Program (January 9, 2002)
Holiday Giving (December 18, 2001)
FWISD seeks parent, business representatives for District Advisory Committee (December 17, 2001)
Record number of Academic Chair awards go to 11 teachers, language center (November 27, 2001)
Superintendent Tocco selected as nominee for National Superintendent of the Year (November 27, 2001)
Veterans Diploma Ceremony Planned (October 17, 2001)
September 11 (October 2, 2001)
FWISD superintendent honored during annual conference (September 27, 2001)

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