Longfellow Middle School principal and beloved Norman Public Schools leader Kim Hutchinson has died unexpectedly, Norman Public Schools shared Wednesday.
Applications available for May election in Amarillo
VIDEO: Applications available for May election in Amarillo By Tamlyn Cochran | January 13, 2021 at 4:28 PM CST - Updated January 13 at 5:37 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Applications are available starting today, to be on the ballot for the May election in Amarillo.
There are four spots open for school board positions at Amarillo College, Amarillo Independent School District and Canyon Independent School District.
All City Council seats are up for re-election and the Mayoral position.
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AISD awarded $13,500 from Star Ranch Angus for âGood Neighbor Initiativeâ grant
VIDEO: AISD awarded $13,500 from Star Ranch Angus for âGood Neighbor Initiativeâ grant By Tamlyn Cochran | January 7, 2021 at 2:38 PM CST - Updated January 7 at 6:50 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The team behind Star Ranch Angus® beef, a Tyson Fresh Meats brand, recently presented a $13,500 grant to the Amarillo Independent School District as part of its annual Good Neighbor Initiative.
The grant is intended to benefit early literacy efforts in Amarillo, where Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, operate beef plants.
âResearch shows that a childâs formative years are critical in determining his or her long-term academic success: Those who donât read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely1 not to graduate high school,â says Kent Harrison, vice president of marketing and premium programs at Tyson Fresh Meats. â
Area school board members up for election
Four area school board positions for the Amarillo Independent School District, Canyon ISD and River Road ISD, respectively, will be up for re-election May 1. The first day to file an application on the ballot for each district is Jan. 13, 2021, and that period lasts through Feb. 12.
The open positions in Amarillo ISD are currently held by Doyle Corder, Robin Malone, Kayla Mendez and David Nance. The open positions in Canyon ISD are currently held by Randy Darnell, Bill Jenkins, Matt Parker and Jennifer Winegarner. The open positions in River Road ISD are currently held by Amanda Brown, Danielle Coleman, Dana Finley and Brian Shannon.