Itasca ISD staff showcase AVID program; superintendent reports 97% attendance and 649 students

Oct 13, 2025

District staff demonstrated AVID activities and student work; Superintendent Tonya J. Harris reported district improvements funded from budgeted funds, overall attendance at 97%, and a student count of 649.

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Itasca ISD middle-school staff presented on the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program and how it is being implemented across grade levels. Middle School Principal Stephanie Rieper, AVID teacher Darlene Saldierna and counselors described classroom use; students showed AVID binders and the board was shown a student-created AVID video.

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