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VISD honors students, Bridge graduates and CTE District of Distinction
Summary
At the Feb. 19 board meeting Victoria ISD recognized student achievements including Avery Valentine becoming Victoria East's all-time leading scorer, the VISD Insider Academy cohort, Bridge program graduates, and CTE students who highlighted the district's CTE District of Distinction award.
Trustees used the Feb. 19 meeting to highlight student accomplishments and program successes across Victoria ISD.
The board recognized the VISD Insider Academy cohort 3 and presented certificates to participants who completed sessions about district governance and campus operations. A representative celebrated Avery Valentine, who became Victoria East High School's all-time leading scorer with 1,685 career points.
The board also honored Jorge Luis Perez via FaceTime for recently completing medical-school clinical rotations and beginning residency plans, and recognized county spelling-bee champion Shev (Chev) Bondock, who advanced to Region 3-B competition.
The VISD Bridge (teacher-certification) program recognized 10 graduates who earned bachelor's degrees and are pursuing certification or further study; presenters described the program as a "grow our own" pathway to staff classrooms with trained teachers.
The Career and Technical Education department announced that VISD was named a Texas CTE District of Distinction for the second year in a row (one of 72 districts statewide). Students Peyton Hammond (automotive), Melen Perez (cosmetology) and Oscar Martinez (digital communications) spoke about hands-on learning, industry-aligned coursework, and how CTE experiences prepare them for careers. Peyton Hammond said the district's investment in equipment and programming "makes me feel valued" and helps students pursue careers in skilled trades.
Trustees and the superintendent thanked teachers, staff and community partners, and noted upcoming campus events and athletics.
