Community voices concerns at Hirschi Middle School town hall
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Community members are learning more about the Wichita Falls Independent School District's plan to turn around Hirschi Middle School.
On Wednesday, June 11, Third Future Schools' Superintendent Zach Craddock spoke with community members and faculty about their operations.
Some parents questioned how the curriculum would be taught, how discipline would be handled, and more.
Hirschi, formerly Kirby Middle School, has been below state standards for eight years.
The Board of Trustees anticipates another failing year for the 2024 school year.
Craddock said he hopes Wednesday's town hall will stir people into backing the district's decision to select the operating partner.
'We believe that we would like to have this partnership, and we believe we can help the district transform Hirschi Middle School,' Craddock said. 'So we're looking forward to the opportunity.. It's just really focusing on great instructional practices and holding everybody accountable.'
Craddock said they will have a couple more town halls before the school year.
If they are selected as the operating partner, the school year for Hirschi will start on August 4. Hirschi's school year will last a little over 180 days.
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding their Hirschi turnaround plan. It's happening at the Education Center on Monday, June 16, at 5 p.m.
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