Repairs underway at Beaumont ISD campuses due to damages caused by winter storm
The winter storm left behind several busted pipes and widespread damage that the district s superintendent hasn t seen since Imelda. Author: Jordan James (12NewsNow), Kierra Sam (12News) Published: 10:39 PM CST February 24, 2021 Updated: 10:39 PM CST February 24, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas Students at Beaumont Independent School District remain in virtual classrooms as the district works to make repairs and clean up after last week s winter storm.
Damages were so widespread across Beaumont ISD that the superintendent said she didn t have any other option except to cancel in-person classes to allow time for cleanup.
Beaumont ISD students speak out after district removes fists from Black History Month mural
Administrators released a statement saying the collection of clenched fists was too political and was unrelated to the educational purpose of Black History Month. Author: Almiya White (KBMT), Kierra Sam (12News) Published: 10:58 PM CST February 4, 2021 Updated: 10:58 PM CST February 4, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas Beaumont middle school students are frustrated with administrators after they ordered part of a Black History Month mural to be “taken down.
Administrators claimed it was politically controversial.
The students disagree, and say they weren t happy to see their hard work removed.
One student said she felt like her history wasn t being told the right way and that her voice wasn t being heard.
Remembering SE Texans lost to COVID-19
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1of9Kevin Swearingen and his daughter Charlee, 16, who remains on life support infected with COVID-19 at a Houston hospital.Photo courtesy Kevin Swearingen.Show MoreShow Less
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4of9Sandra Robinson, 64, died of the coronavirus and other complications on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Robinson was a field trip supervisor for the transportation department at Beaumont Independent School District, where a growing number of cases have been reported in recent days.Isaac Windes / Kevin RobinsonShow MoreShow Less
5of9Diane Goetschius passed away from the coronavirus on Dec. 2. The longtime BISD educator was beloved by the community.Courtesy / The Goetschius FamilyShow MoreShow Less