Seleste Massey stood on the court, the championship trophy gleaming under the bright lights of the Alamodome, the weight of the moment still settling onto her and her teammates. Just a year ago, the Boswell High School sophomore had doubts she would ever play again. Now, she was the MVP of the UIL Class 6A…
A Conversation with the New EMS ISD Superintendent EMS ISD Superintendent Dr. Jerry D. Hollingsworth officially joined the district on January 1, 2025. Since then, he has been out and about visiting campuses and community organizations, meeting students, staff and families, and diving into the work of the district to build on the foundations to continue…
Career & Tech Courses Launch EMS ISD Graduate to Career Heights Mehtab Sandhu, a 2021 graduate of Chisholm Trail High School, recently had the opportunity to share his journey from a high school aviation student in EMS ISD to an aspiring commercial pilot. Sandhu took center stage at the 2024 Airplane Owners and Pilots Association…
Upcoming Projects in EMS ISD The next chapter in more than 60 years of tradition at Wayside Middle School is being written near the corner of Old Decatur Road and Bailey Boswell Road as construction continues on the replacement middle school approved by voters in the 2023 bond election. That is just one of many…
EMS ISD elementary school students study a plethora of fine arts topics, but weaving taught by Julie Staley at Copper Creek Elementary School might just be one of the most unique opportunities students have to explore their talents. And, not only do students in her class love learning to weave, many have made it…
In the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, extensive scholarship opportunities are turning students’ post-graduation dreams into reality. No matter what a student’s passion is, EMS ISD helps facilitate scholarships that equip students with the resources and support they need to succeed in life beyond high school. For Olaoluwapo “Ola” Oladipo, a Saginaw High School senior, that means…
I wouldn’t mind donating my mind to science… just to see what’s up there… About 28 years ago, I felt the hardest job I would ever have was taking care of Mackenzie. Fast forward. I realize it is now taking care of me. As I shared last month, technology is not within my wheelhouse. Apparently…
Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of EMS PROUD in partnership with 287 North Living! As we near the end of another school year, the student achievements across Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD continue to impress. We always talk about being #EMSproud and right now, as our students are recognized with high honors across the state and…
Back in the day–which is the days when my body didn’t hurt, didn’t make unwelcome noises, and when I stood in front of teenagers all day — I loved to bring to life all the characters of the texts we would study. I was my own one man show English teacher extraordinaire. At the beginning…
Good news for North Texans! The 10th Edition of Hops & Props, a family friendly event , hosted by the Fort Worth Aviation Museum and our title sponsor Lockheed Martin, is coming April 26th. The Museum, located on Ross Ave, will have a happy crowd enjoying one of their favorite events of the year with…