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Somerville ISD reports enrollment, program updates; recognizes Yegua Chief honorees
Summary
District leaders reported a total enrollment of 534 students and updates on dyslexia and GT programs, FAFSA completion (75% of seniors), a May 1 career fair, and a $500 Brazos County Food Bank grant to the Yegua Food Pantry. Students and staff were recognized as Yegua Chief honorees.
District administrators presented academic and program updates during the Feb. 11 Somerville ISD board meeting and recognized students and staff named Yegua Chief.
Curriculum Director Jerod Neff reported mid‑year academic activities including weekly PLCs, district tier meetings, a 30-minute high-school intervention block, and SFI/T-TESS instructional walkthroughs. Teacher Doree Holton reported that four dyslexia teachers are trained, 29 students participate in the Reading by Design program, and there have been 24 Gifted & Talented referrals. Special Programs Director Amy Wallace reported that 41 seniors have been accepted to college, trade school, or the military; 75% of seniors have completed FAFSA; a Career Fair is scheduled for May 1, 2026; and the Yegua Food Pantry received a $500 grant from the Brazos County Food Bank to support Somerville families.
Elementary Principal Amber Idlebid and Secondary Principal Steven Toliver recognized the students and staff chosen as Yegua Chief: Joshua Brazda (Kindergarten), Violet Rios (6th grade), Kamora McMurry (8th grade), Kyle Brooks (12th grade), and honorees Doree Holton (teacher), James Klingler (teacher), Amanda Turner (paraprofessional), and Matt Sowders (staff). The board congratulated the honorees.
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