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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Clint ISD to celebrate graduates this week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Clint Independent School District will hold four graduation ceremonies for each high school in celebration of the Class of 2025. The ceremonies are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, June 3 Clint ISD Early College Academy at 3 p.m. Clint High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 Mountain View High School at 3 p.m. Horizon High School at 7 p.m. According to the news release by Clint ISD, all ceremonies will be held at the Don Haskins Center at 151 Glory Rd. In addition, Clint ISD said during Horizon High School's graduation, a posthumous diploma will be awarded to Miguel Romero, who died last year. 'Miguel was known for his kind spirit, dedication to his studies, and the bright future he wasshaping. Though his life was tragically cut short, his impact on classmates, teachers, and the community endures,' the news release read. 'We honor Miguel not only for the academic journey he began with us, but for the joy and strength he brought into our school community. Presenting this diploma is a testament to the legacy he leaves behind — one of courage, love, and hope,' according to the news release by Clint ISD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Clint ISD names finalist, semi-finalist for Texas School Counselor of Year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Clint Independent School District counselor has been named a finalist for a Texas School Counselor of the Year award, according to the school district on Tuesday, May 20. Socorro High School counselor named finalist for Texas School Counselor of Year Evelyn Garcia, a counselor at Carroll T. Welch Elementary, is a finalist for the 2025-2026 Lone Star State School Counselor Association Texas School Counselor of the Year award. According to the news release by Clint ISD, this is the first time in the school district's history that a counselor is named a finalist for Texas School Counselor of the Year. Garcia has served as a school counselor for eight years and an educator for 19 years, according to Clint ISD. In addition to having a finalist, Clint ISD announced they also have a semi-finalist school counselor. Perla Esparza is a counselor at W.D. Surratt Elementary School and has been named a semi-finalist for the 2025-2026 Lone Star State School Counselor Association Texas School Counselor of the Year award. The Lone Star State School Counselor Association honors 'outstanding professional school counselors in Texas. Through an extensive outreach process, school counselors, teachers, administrators and others are encouraged to nominate professional school counselors who run exemplary school counseling programs,' according to the news release by Clint ISD. 'I am thrilled and excited to celebrate two of our very own outstanding school counselors whohave been recognized for their dedication, leadership and heart-first approach to student support. Both Evelyn and Perla have shown a commitment to creating safe places, using data to drive their programs and explicitly educating our students regarding brain science and how toregulate to learn using our Zen Zones, classroom lessons, small groups, and circles. These toolsnot only teach students how to self-regulate but also foster relationships and a sense ofbelonging,' School District Director of School Counseling Angelica Bailon said. 'At Carroll T. Welch Elementary, we use circles as a school-wide tool for safety, connection, and regulation skill practice. Evelyn has wholeheartedly embraced our initiatives and stepped into her role with an open heart and mind. She has contributed by working with student ambassadors and empowering them to be Circle Keepers at the campus. Her wealth of experience helped her hit the floor running from day one, as the school is a 93 percent economically disadvantaged campus. Both of these school counselors exemplify what it means to put students first, and we are beyond proud of the powerful impact they are making in our district,' Bailon said. The winner of the Texas School Counselor of the Year will be named by the end of May. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Clint ISD celebrates graduates with annual Senior Walks
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Seniors in the Clint Independent School District will take part in a tradition that brings their academic journey full circle — the annual Senior Walks. 'Across the district, seniors dressed in their caps and gowns will return to the elementary and middle schools to walk the same halls that helped shape their educational journey. The Senior Walk is more than a celebration — it's a tribute. Younger students line the halls with cheers, high-fives, and hand-drawn signs, watching as living proof of hard work, perseverance, and the power of education walks before them,' Clint ISD said in a news release. The Senior Walks will take place Monday, May 12 through Wednesay, May 14. 'It's a powerful moment,' Clint ISD Superintendent Juan I. Martinez said. 'Seeing our seniors return to the schools where their journeys began — welcomed by the teachers who first believed in them — is incredibly emotional. This tradition reminds us all of how far our students have come, and of the bright futures that lie ahead.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
