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Yahoo
2 days ago
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All Hands Community Camp empowers kids with diverse activities
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — From first aid training to free meals, one Wichita Falls summer camp is doing a whole lot more than just keeping kids busy. This summer, kids in Wichita Falls have the chance to dive into more than just fun. The All Hands Playwell Summer Camp is packed with activities designed to support kids emotionally, socially, and academically, all for just $20. WFISD awarded best communities for music education All Hands Community Camp Leader, Eternity Jackson, said it's more than just a summer camp; at All Hands Cultural Community Center, it's a place where kids come to grow. 'Relationships come first with the students, and we just empower individuals to grow personally, grow spiritually, kind of establish their identity and who they are. And then also on top of that, just having that career readiness,' Jackson said. For just $20 per child, campers can choose from a variety of activities, including swimming, cosmetology, gardening, math lessons, Bible study, and more. 'Culinary arts, first aid, cosmetology, art classes, gardening, reading, math, gym and life skills, as well as spiritual classes like bible study,' Jackson said. One of the most pivotal classes is life skills, taught by Camp Leader Eternity Jackson. 'I teach everything from anger management, stress management, mental health classes, physical health, like nutrition. It ranges from the small things to the large things and there all hands on,' Jackson said. 'So it's not like, oh, they're just doing a worksheet. You know, they're actually going to walk through those scenarios and kind of teach it back to us like, okay, this is what I learned. And now I'm going to actually apply it to my life.' Free meals are also included, making this camp a lifeline for working families during the long summer months. 'In all honesty, we understand that people, especially in this area can't really afford it. So, even with the donations, like a lot of people donate to this program just because they have seen the results in the past, it doesn't only benefit their behavior here, it also benefits their behavior at school and in the community,' Jackson said. From swimming to school preparation, all hands are working together to ensure every child has a safe and supportive place to grow this summer. There is still time to enroll! For more information, please contact (940) 766-0259 or visit them in person at 302 Tulsa St. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
WFISD to offer summer meals at no cost to students
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Many Wichita Falls families rely on school-provided meals during the year, which means summer can strain their food budgets, but the WFISD is working to ease that burden. WFISD will offer summer meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and younger at no cost. There are five different locations where kids can go during meal times to receive a fresh, balanced, delicious meal, no paperwork necessary. Legacy High School 3003 Henry S. Grace Fwy, WF, TX (Monday-Thursday) June 02-June 12 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. -12:45 p.m. Scotland Park Elementary 1415 N. 5th St, WF, TX (Monday-Friday) June 02-July 25 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Jefferson Elementary 4628 Mistletoe Dr, WF, TX (Monday-Friday) June 02-July 25 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Booker T. Washington 1300 Harding, WF, TX (Monday-Friday) June 02-July 25 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Southern Hills Elementary 3920 Armory Rd, WF, TX (Monday-Friday) June 02-July 25 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Menus can be found online or by downloading the Nutrisclice app from your smartphone app store. For questions, call the WFISD Child Nutrition office at 940-235-1065. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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WFISD Foundation awards $500 grants to teachers for classroom needs
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Five WFISD teachers received quite the surprise on Tuesday morning of May 6, as they were awarded five hundred dollars each as part of the WFISD Foundation Teacher Appreciation Grant funded by board president and school board member Susan Grisel. 'Hello are you Ms. McDoorman?' 'I am Ms. McDoorman' 'I'm Nikki Davis I'm the Executive Director of WFISD Foundation and we are here to present you with a teacher appreciation grant on behalf of Mrs. Grisel who is our board president.' 'I'm just so excited that I have some money to buy a new instrument. We've been needing a new cello for a while. We have one full-size cello that it's in great condition, but we need more. So I can't wait to buy a second cello for my classroom. I'm so excited,' McDoorman said. 'Here's your extra-large check for $500.' 'What does it mean to me? It means some extra snacks for my kiddos or my classroom,' Lisa Aranda said. 'Hi Ms. DeFour how are you? We've got a surprise for you' 'On behalf of the foundation I would like to congratulate you as the recipient of the teacher appreciation grant.' 'It's such an honor, there's so many amazing educators in the district and at Fowler and so that I was nominated and selected. I just feel so honored,' Meagan DuFour said. 'Can we borrow you for a minute?' 'Say cheese!' 'I'm here to surprise you. I'm with the WFISD Foundation, and on behalf of the foundation and our generous donors, Mrs. Grisel and her husband you have been awarded the teacher appreciation grant of $500, here's your massive check, I just appreciate you so much.' 'I just never thought this would ever be given to me and I'm very thankful and gracious and its a great gift,' Skylar Bavousett said. 'We wanted to do something for our teachers, to let them know how much we appreciate them. And this was just a small token, a gift that we could give them to show them, that they're important to us,' Susan Grisel said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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WFISD bands to represent community in 2026 London parade, seeking sponsors
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — It's the kind of opportunity most high school band students only dream about, marching in London's iconic New Year's Day parade. But it'll take more than talent to get there. Almost 300 band students from Legacy and Memorial high schools have the chance to represent Wichita Falls in the 2026 London New Year's Day parade, and now, school leaders are turning to the community to help make the journey a reality. They're calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, because that's precisely what it is. These students will represent not only WFISD but also Wichita Falls on an international stage. It's a chance to showcase their talent and all the work they've put in. Both schools will march as one band, showcasing unity as they play before a live audience of over half a million people and a TV audience of 300 million. However, the journey to London comes with a steep price tag. With airfare, lodging, meals, and other expenses, the total price is close to $1 million. So, organizers are reaching out to the community for support, either in the form of sponsors or donations, to make these students' dreams come true. The great thing is, every donation is 100% tax-deductible. 'Our band booster organizations for both schools are a 501 (c) (3). So, every donation is tax-deductible. It's tax-deductible for our businesses in our community, and a 100% write-off for all of them. So, if you go to our link, you can find all that information on there and you can have an automatic receipt for your tax records', said legacy high school band director, Loy Studer. For anyone who gives, you're not just helping a kid get to London, you're changing lives. Donation Link: WFISD Bands Donations Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Changes made to upcoming Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra performance
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A performer's cancellation will cause the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra concert on Saturday, April 26, to undergo changes. Executive Director Alicia Deges said the original performer, Valeriy Sokolov, had to cancel at the last minute, so they decided to bring in a new performer, violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn. WFISD school board presents turnaround plan for Hirschi Middle School Pitcairn will perform on her legendary Red Violin of film and folklore as part of a bravado overture, violin concerto, and symphonic dances. Deges said this is a concert you won't want to miss. 'She's the owner of the famous red violin. She plays the violin that's known as the red Mendelssohn Stradivarius that was made by Stradivarius in 1720, and so we're really excited to be able to have her come to perform the Mendelssohn violin concerto,' Deges said. The concert will be held on April 26 at First Baptist Church. A pre-concert talk will begin at 6:45 p.m., and the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. For more information on how to purchase your tickets, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
