More than 24,000 students walk through the doors of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD schools each day, and we never take for granted the trust families place in us when they choose EMS ISD for their child’s education. Whether a child finds their passion in academics, athletics, fine arts, career and technical education, leadership, clubs or one…
There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new school year. In fact, it is my favorite time of year. The excitement on our campuses is contagious as students reconnect with friends, teachers welcome new classes, marching bands begin rehearsing, athletic teams return to competition, and classrooms once again become places of discovery and…
Teen’s business brings community together As summer rolls around in Texas, families start planning lake trips, cookouts, vacations, and Fourth of July celebrations. This year feels even more special as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday — a milestone that reminds us all how important community, tradition, and patriotism still are. For 14-year-old Cooper Cross,…
Where Students With Special Needs Take Center Stage For over 30 years, Encore School of Dance in Saginaw has been teaching people of all ages the art of dancing from cheer and tumbling to ballet and competitive team dance. Yet one group of gifted dancers in their midst is quietly stealing the show. Now in…
Building Excitement for the New EMS ISD Agricultural Science Center Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Agricultural Education students are getting excited about the new Dick and Heidi Elkins Agricultural Science Complex, which is being constructed on Mustang Rock Road near Marine Creek Middle School. The facility is scheduled to open in late fall 2026. Approved by EMS…
The Heart Behind Greenfield Elementary’s Specials At Greenfield elementary, working “better together” is more than a phrase — it’s a daily commitment lived out by art/music teacher Shannon Jackson and P.E. teacher Jill Buchanan. Together, they have built a partnership rooted in trust, creativity and an unwavering belief in what students can achieve. From The…
As a new year begins, it offers a natural moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with optimism. Across Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, we are entering the spring semester energized by the accomplishments of our students and inspired by the role our schools play in shaping the future of this community. There is so much to…
“Stupid Is As Stupid Does”—Forrest Gump Listen. If I could hop in a time machine, I would warn younger me about bad boyfriends, sun damage, and that Toni perms eventually go out of style. I would also slap — and I mean hard — the words right out of my own mouth when I said,…