Elementary, middle and high school updates: attendance steady, testing underway

Jan 12, 2026

Administrators reported steady attendance (approximately 95%) across campuses, progress in 3rd-grade reading mock tests, continued concerns in 4th grade with TEA involvement, and the start of testing season. Middle-school and high-school interventions were noted.

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During the Jan. 12 meeting, Amy McFatridge presented departmental reports for the Elementary campus on behalf of Dale Ann Mizell. She reported that overall attendance is "staying at 95%" and that kindergarten students are learning Bluebonnet through RLA; second grade held a Christmas program and high parent participation was noted. McFatridge said 3rd grade showed "substantial growth" on a mock reading test while 4th grade remains a concern and new strategies are being implemented with TEA involvement.

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