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Union Grove ISD recognizes students and staff; interim superintendent reports on safety, testing and athletics

Union Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The board presented awards including the state-champion UGISD FFA broadcasting team and recognized students and staff. Interim Superintendent Brian Gray reported on Guardian safety training, STAAR training and athletic records; the minutes list enrollment at 716 total students.

The board recognized several students and staff during the Jan. 12 meeting. The UGISD FFA Broadcasting Team — Kaki Jo Pharr, Hunter Rogers and Landry Harris — received an award for placing first in the state CDE; Tim Bower was also recognized for his service to the district.

Ember Burnett, a sixth-grade student, led the Pledge of Allegiance and the board presented Lion of the Month awards to Ember Burnett (elementary), River Martindale (junior high) and Kaki Jo Pharr (high school). Becky Armstrong and Josh Shafer received 'Triple E' staff of the month awards.

Interim Superintendent Brian Gray provided routine instructional and operational updates including safety and security (Guardian training), STAAR testing (Sharon Wells math training) and athletics. The minutes record: "The Varsity girls are currently 20 -2; The boys are 8 - 12, and improving every game." Gray also reported facilities work over the Christmas break (elementary freezer door replacement and generator hookup) and noted band and theatre activity.

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