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Sam Houston Elementary spirit squad performs for Port Arthur ISD board; trustees praise students
Summary
A 28-member Sam Houston Elementary spirit squad performed for the board; trustees praised the students, named officers and agreed to recognize the squad as the board's halftime performance of the year.
Students from Sam Houston Elementary’s spirit squad performed for the board and introduced officers for 2025–26. The group includes pep-squad leadership, high-steppers and the district’s first elementary flag team; the coach and principal accompanied the students.
Board members praised students, staff and parents for the presentation and voted informally to deem the Sam Houston Spirit Squad the board’s official halftime performance of the year. Trustees said they were impressed by the students’ preparation and linked early extracurricular engagement to future opportunities in high school and UIL competition.
What happens next: Trustees encouraged continued invitations to board events and community appearances; no formal board action beyond recognition was taken.
