Congratulations to all TREA Member District Volleyball teams that made it to the playoffs!!

A special congrats to those who made it to the Semi-Finals:

Another great community effort to help children in Rural areas.  

Know of other great things going on in your area? Let me know! [email protected]

You're going to be hearing more about the proactive nature of this organization.  They are helping students and adults in the rural county of Bastrop.  Check out what they do on their website below.  My challenge to you:  If you know of other agencies or organizations providing and coordinating services for people in rural communities, let me know, [email protected]

https://www.bastropcares.org/

Thanks to Brad McEachern for reposting this...

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=932197404936117&set=a.405410150948181

See this unique article from the perspective of Austin Byrd, product of a TREA member school district.  He happens to be the son of Dalhart superintendent and current TREA president, Jeff Byrd.  

If you have other similar stories to share about rural school graduates doing great things, and I know there are lots of them, send them to me at [email protected]

Please see this offering for a free wellness program for adults living in rural communities. 

 https://www.ireachstudy.org/

Got great things going on in your District?  Send the link to Bill Tarleton at [email protected]

https://www.colemantoday.com/news/santa-anna-isd-scoop-newsletter-for-dec-21st/html_ab6f80d2-a0d3-11ee-8ce5-cf0db9b1fc27.html

Please contact Wayne Fagan if you have any questions on how to best utilize these resources for your students.

https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=73c61a9dce2defa84be0e8e66&id=4c820f1547

This is from last year, but worth re-visiting.  Callisburg is a TREA member district school.  

https://www.wfaa.com/article/life/heartwarming/texas-janitor-students-raise-money-callisburg-high-school/287-206ec1ec-8fe3-4d3c-a410-8349122913ab

In Loving Memory of George James Brown

 George James Brown, an esteemed educator, devoted husband, and beloved patriarch, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023, at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Born on September 16, 1937, in Austin, Texas, George's remarkable life was filled with achievements, lasting relationships, and a profound dedication to education.

Congratulations to all schools who made it to the playoffs this year.  A special Congrats! to these TREA member District Schools for making it to the Championship Game in their division.

Gordon                      Benjamin                Oglesby                  Mart

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3803f17

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3802b17

Check out TTU K-12 and UT High school, district members for the first time this year.  

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/k12/

Thanks to Jeannine at No Kid Hungry for passing this along...

https://hctw-zgpvh.campaign-view.com/ua/viewinbrowser?od=3z0fbf5bb071f3c127f2b9b405e77bf66b9d3f4b98cf5048ff8cf5f3af1dade0f3&rd=1cbed907706086e5&sd=1cbed90770605619&n=11699e4be4cdc5e&mrd=1cbed90770605607&m=1

Congratulations to TREA Member Districts Karnes City and Van Vleck for making Texas School Business's 17th Annual Bragging Rights! 

https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/tsb_br_2023-24_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ