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VISD celebrates teachers, scholarship winners, music designation and STEM milestones
Summary
During the May 21 meeting VISD recognized district teachers of the year, honored a statewide art award winner and top scholarship recipients (class scholarship total reported at $8,898,064), announced NAMM Foundation music‑education recognition, and highlighted Smith STEM Academy—s national STEM certification and Leadership Academy graduates.
The Victoria Independent School District used its May 21 board meeting to celebrate student and staff achievements across multiple programs.
District and foundation representatives presented districtwide teachers of the year (Jennifer Woods, O'Connor Elementary; Zamber Kelly, Howell Middle School) and recognized a Texas Art Education Association Gold Seal Award winner from Victoria West High School for an entry titled "Generations in Greece." A district presenter reported scholarship totals for the graduating class of 2026, listing individual totals for several students and saying the running total for the class stood at $8,898,064 as of the meeting; the presenter added the total is expected to grow as more scholarships are reported. The district also announced it earned the NAMM Foundation designation as a Best Community for Music Education for the eighth consecutive year and recognized Smith STEM Academy—s dually enrolled students and newly certified STEM teachers. "These students represent the very best of VISD," a presenter said while reporting scholarship totals.
Board members and administrators congratulated awardees and highlighted mentoring and internship programs tied to workforce exposure. The recognitions were presented as information items with no formal board votes required.
