Drug Awareness for Parents Info Session

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Heroes for Schools - School Board Appreciation

Each January we take time to honor and recognize our seven dedicated school board of trustees members. These individuals work tirelessly to ensure that our school remains one of the best in the state. We thank them for their service to the students and staff of Lorena ISD.

Current board members:

Mary Timmons - President

Bruce Cresson - Vice President

William Woody - Secretary

Donny Stewart

Philip Jander

Greg Hansen

David Busch

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Notice for Candidate Filing Period

Lorena Independent School District will conduct school board of trustee elections on May 7, 2016.

The first day to file for a place on the ballot will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016. The last day to file for a place on the ballot will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

An application for a place on the ballot is available at the Lorena ISD Administration Office at 308 N. Frontage Road, Lorena TX  76655. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Superintendent Dr. Sandra Talbert Announces Intent to Retire

After 32 years in education and 14 years of service to Lorena ISD (10 as Superintendent), Dr. Sandra Talbert has announced her intention to retire at the end of this school year. The following is an excerpt from her letter of retirement that was accepted by the board:

"When I arrived in Lorena ISD in 2002, I fell in love with the district - the students, staff, school board, parents, and community. I cannot imagine a more wonderful place to have spent my last 14 years in education! I will treasure the relationships and memories that I have built here...I hope my legacy in Lorena ISD will be my passion for children - for making every decision based on what is best for our students."  - Dr. Sandra Talbert

The school board has taken steps to begin the search for a new superintendent and has hired James Baize as an independent search consultant. The official job posting can be found here, and more information regarding the selection process including the opportunity for community members to provide input to the board will be posted in January.

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Season Honors for Volleyball & Football

After tremendous seasons for both Volleyball (Regional Finalist) and Football (Area Champions), the following student athletes have been awarded honors. Congratulations to these young men and women for their outstanding accomplishments this year!

Volleyball 

All State Team
Callan Holmes & Maddie Miller

District 17AAAA

Hitter of the Year - Callan Holmes

Defensive Player of the Year - Maddie Miller

Setter of the Year - Ashlynn Sorrells

1st Team - Jenna Thompson & Tracy Jander

2nd Team - Kenzie Tuyo & Kelsie Murie

Honorable Mention - Bailey Allison

Academic All District - Kenzie Tuyo, Mallory Ross, Bailey Allison, Jenna Thompson, Claire Conradt, Ashlynn Sorrells, Ashley Guyton, Kelsie Murie, Tracy Jander, Callan Holmes, & Morgan Adams

Football 

Academic All State Team
Elite: Zach Grimm
1st Team: Jacob Adams, Mitchell Donahue
2nd Team: Jakob Abel, Blake Mitchell

District 7AAAA
MVP: Jacob Spivey

Offensive Newcomer: Thor Hoffmann

1st Team Offense: Brandon Williams, Preston Damuth, Elliot Pennington, & Payton Howard

1st Team Defense: Blake Mitchell, John Harper, Lane Michna, & Zach Grimm

2nd Team Offense: Ben Johnston, Kendall Ledger, & Ryan Siler

2nd Team Defense: Cooper Haigood, Matt Moseley, Mitchell Donahue, & Colby Reed

Honorable Mention: Chance King, Robert Horton, Hunter Isham, Jake Abel, Colby Reed, Cole Baker, Bryce Boarman, & Steven Hightower

Academic All District - Zach Grimm, Mitchell Donahue, Kendall Ledger, Zach Pierce, Jake Abel, Jacob Adams, Blake Mitchell, Thor Hoffmann, Hunter Isham, Colton Bauer, Cole Baker, Ben Johnston, Colin Highfill, Brandon Williams, Steven Hightower, Kevin Barker, Colby Reed, Lane Michna, Preston Trevino, & Payton Howard

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