Dell City ISD Catrina Wilson and Jacob Walston will be honored for going “above and beyond” the requirements of their jobs in their contributions to the school community, when the school board holds its next monthly meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.
Migrant families are a vital part of the Dell Valley community, and its farming economy. When it comes to education, children in those families can face unique challenges. Gabriela Camacho, of the regional Education Service Center's Migrant Education Program, helps Dell City ISD's migrant students meet those challenges .
At their meeting on Dec. 19, Dell City ISD school board received an update on the “school guardian” program, in which several school staffers will be trained and armed, as a safeguard against a possible school shooting. Ten school employees volunteered to be trained, and four were selected to move forward.
Dell City ISD has received an “A” grade – a rating of “outstanding” or “superior” – for its financial management, in an annual review by the Texas Education Agency. At left, Dell City ISD Business Manager Rita Archuleta was honored by Supt. Ruben Cervantes, at a school board meeting Nov. 29. Cervantes said the “A” rating was all due to Archuleta's hard work.
There will be casino-themed games and prizes, and hot chocolate and other refreshments, when the Dell City School hosts “Family Math Night” Thursday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Cougar Gym. All students, families and community members are invited to attend.
DCISDl is committed to preparing students for college, a career or the military. As part of that commitment, the school will begin offering dual-credit college courses to some high-school students next semester, and the school will expand opportunities in the years to come.
Dell City ISD held a sale of surplus property Dec. 8. The sale capped off a six-week-long effort at the school, involving school staff – and a few students. The school's former elementary building – which had turned into an all-purpose storage area for discarded items – can now be used for tutoring, extracurriculars and other activities central to the school's mission.
Catrina Wilson joined Dell City ISD earlier this year, but, at her desk in the main office, she's already found her place at the heart of the campus. Wilson is the school's registrar and she's the clerk for “PEIMS” – the Public Education Information Management System. She's also the school's events coordinator and sponsor for the cheerleading program.
Carlos A. Contreras joined Dell City ISD this year. As principal, he's the public face of the school, charged with setting strategic goals, monitoring student achievement, encouraging parental involvement and overseeing day-to-day school operations. Contreras said that, amidst all those duties, his role is that of a “coach,” keeping staff and students focused on the goal of academic achievement.
Nataneal Rodriguez teaches Dell City ISD's fourth- and fifth-graders. It's his first year of teaching, and he's striving to insure that his students integrate what they've learned in elementary, and are equipped for the next phase.
It’s a new initiative at Dell City ISD, with a new teacher in the lead. Berenice Mora joined the district this year as its early-education teacher, and she’s providing pre-K instruction to 3- and 4-year-olds. The foundation laid in early education, Mora said, can have a profound effect on students’ long-term academic success.
Currently pursuing a PhD in STEM education, Mehmet Ozer is Dell City ISD's special-education teacher and robotics program leader.
Erika Gamez joined Dell City ISD this year as the district’s kindergarten and first-grade teacher, and she’s dedicated to giving the elementary school’s youngest students the academic, social and emotional fundamentals.
Chuck Wilson is Dell City ISD’s new Ag science teacher and FFA coordinator. He’s also an assistant coach. In a community built on agriculture, and a school with a proud FFA history, Wilson brings years of experience, and he hopes he can share his passion for teaching and coaching with Dell City students for years to come.
