School News | Hill Country News

Round Rock ISD honors 2025 teachers and paraprofessionals of the year

Round Rock ISD is recognizing its Teachers of the Year (ToY) and Paraprofessionals of the Year (PoY), celebrating these educators’ contributions to students and the community. Each year, … more

Staff Reports | 3/20/25

Michelle Dean named Joe Lee Johnson Elementary Principal

Michelle Dean is the new principal of Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School. Dean brings 34 years of education experience to Round Rock ISD. Most recently, she has served the students and staff at … more

Staff Reports | 3/20/25

Leander ISD has released the names and design renderings of two new buildings, including the Linda Lippe Instructional Materials Center.

Leander ISD board approves names for new buildings

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved names for two new buildings, the Denise Geiger Compass Center and the Linda Lippe Instructional Materials Center. After review of nine unique name … more

Staff Reports | 3/20/25

A classroom at Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School in San Elizario on July 23, 2024.

Texas school districts hopeful lawmakers will help plug $1.7 billion gap in special education funding

Texas school districts are hoping changes under consideration at the Texas Legislature will help them keep up with the rising number of Texas students in special education programs — and the … more

By Pavan Acharya, The Texas Tribune | 3/20/25

The Texas House's sweeping school funding bill would include limits on which classes uncertified instructors can teach and create pathways for them to get credentialed.

Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them with … more

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune | 3/20/25

Texas Democrats criticized school district leaders for not being more assertive about their state funding needs during a House Public Education Committee hearing Tuesday.

Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs

A group of Texas superintendents this week had an opportunity to argue why lawmakers should increase the base amount of state funding their schools receive for each student. But not all of them did … more

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune | 3/12/25

Round Rock ISD hosting teacher job fair April 5

New and experienced educators are invited to the Round Rock ISD Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Ridge High School. Educators certified to teach for the … more

Staff Reports | 3/12/25

The Lago Vista Police Department in Lago Vista, Texas, April 22, 2022.

Lago Vista meets with school district to discuss adding SRO

Last week, Lago Vista Interim City Manager Taylor Whichard met with Lago Vista Independent School District Superintendent Darren Webb and Lago Vista Chief of Police Gary Boshears to discuss student … more

Staff Reports | 3/12/25

A bill authored by state Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney) would create advisory groups largely made up of parents to recommend books for school libraries and give final say on which to procure to school boards, not librarians.

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

A bill that would give parents more power over which books their children can read in public school libraries will soon go before Texas senators for a full vote. The measure was approved Tuesday … more

By Pavan Acharya, The Texas Tribune | 3/12/25

All Leander ISD employees will see a salary increase beginning with the first paycheck of the 2024-25 school year after the district's board of trustees approved the raises at a board meeting earlier this month.

Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary … more

Staff Reports | 5/24/24

Success High School senior redefines success

Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. “I’m so happy to be graduating, especially a year early! It helps give me a … more

Contributed Report | 5/23/24

Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors

Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third “Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors”. The group was also ranked the number … more

Staff Reports | 5/17/24

A group of local scholarship recipients selected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative for awards ranging from $3,000 to $4,500 were recognized at a reception on May 2 in Kyle. Back Row, left to right: Cougar Seale, Connor Daly, Owen Mietus, Olivia Jimenez; Front row, left to right: Minh Pham, Raina Desai, Ananya Khanna, Archita Roy, Sienna Pilon; Not pictured: Nathan Lemley, Jishnu Saani, and Laya John.

PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students

Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive scholarships from within the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's service area. "Pedernales … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/24

Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program

This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/24

LISD names new area superintendent

Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area superintendent. Waltmon will replace Area Superintendent Christine Simpson, who will be retiring at the end … more

Staff Reports | 5/12/24

Three high school seniors awarded USA's highest civilian honor

Three students from Harmony Public Schools-CTX have received the Gold Congressional Award. Recognized as the highest honor bestowed upon young Americans by the United States Congress, the Gold … more

Contributed Report | 5/11/24

Round Rock HS senior says she's ready to fly

Round Rock High School’s Rachel Dieterich said she found her community in the school’s ROTC program. “When I started freshman year, it was Covid, right? But I still came to … more

Contributed Report | 5/10/24

Vanessa Randels named Chandler Oaks Elementary principal

Vanessa Randels is the new Chandler Oaks Elementary IB World School principal. Randels brings 21 years of elementary education experience, including 13 years as a classroom teacher. She has been … more

Staff Reports | 5/9/24

Cheerleading captain Sabrina Enriquez and coach Morgan Maddux celebrate with the state UIL Championship trophy.

Got spirit? Cedar Park HS celebrates Spirit State title [Photo gallery]

With their roles reversed, the Timberwolves' cheerleaders were honored by athletes for winning the 5A UIL Spirit State Championship at a pep rally, Tuesday, Jan. 23. more

Photos by HARRISON FUNK | 1/23/18

Back to School 2017 [Photo gallery]

8/31/17

Sections

Services

Connect with us