Cum Laude graduates have achieved a grade average of 90-94. Listed on page 2.

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Summa Cum Laude graduates are: Dylan Zayasbazan, James Palmer, Alexandria Reeves, Braelynn Barborka, Mckenzy Johnson, Kaitlyn Kempen, Faith Luensmann, Cynthia Cerrillo Anguiano, Sonora Mata, Nathan Mihalski, Tommy Namphong andAustin Trainer. They have achieved an average of 100+.

Magna Cum Laude graduates have achieved a grade average of 95-99. Lisa Barrera, Rebecka Barry, Kyle Bryant, Hunter Campbell, Emily Cano, Yasmine Carcamo Diaz, Luci Carpenter, Lanece Carpenter Jr., Cecilia Chinchay, Keana Cunningham, Vincent Deleon, Caitlin Dubay, Amelia Duplantis, Kaitlin Dzierzanowski, Isabel Elizardo, Brittney Elton, Carson Golson, Madison Halbardier, Malia Hardy, Mathew Harris, Angelica Hernandez, Kevin Kelly, Meagan Kotara, Alyssa Lewis, Angelina Luna, Kaylyn Martinez, Braden McGhee, Madison McGloin, Amagine Miranda, Cameron Monteith, Ellyzabeth Morales-Ledesma, Diego Moreno, Gabriel Moreno, Marco Alexis Nava, Ryan Olveda, Josue Paniagua, Sadie Parker, Anna Pinales, Christian Ramos, Andrea Ramos Rivera, Kaitlyn Real, Tianna Rock, Natalie Rodriguez, Victor Roper, Isabella Saldivar, Tyler Scotti, Briana Shaw, Haeley Tercek, La Reyna Trinidad, Kristin Upshaw-Mendoza, Jacob Valdez, Antonio Villanueva.

Braden McGhee and

Ozzy Perales- Perfect

Attendance K-12

Outstanding Senior Boy Tommy Namphong and

Girl Braelynn Barborka __________________

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Total Senior Scholarships

$6,667,934

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Cum Laude graduates have achieved a grade average of 90-94: Alexis Acuna, Madeline Aguilar, Meagan Aguilar, Natalia Aguilar, Annabelle Aguirre, Airies Antu, Sulenia Armijo, Lourdes Ayala Garcia, Brianna Barnes, Joseph Baze, Rebeka Benoy, Mikayla Bickel, Francisco Bujanda, Dylan Caldwell, Zai Cane, Carolina Cardenas, Caroline Carrizales, Carley Cavazos, Kiana Cleveland, Brycen Collier, Joseph Corona, Claudia Crawford, Hannah Dauley, Faith Davenport, Cade Davis, Damon Davis, Christian De La Garza, Salomon De Los Santos, Jewelia Del Bosque, Kattie Diaz, Alyssa Dickerson, Efren Dominguez, Alondra Flores, April Fonseca, Brooke Foster, Breahna Francis, Rhonda Garay, Erin Garcia, Madilyn Garza, Mariah Gonzalez, Savanna Gooch, Rebecca Grizzard, Gizelle Guerrrero, Cierra Gutierrez, Bryce Harvey, Nikkolette Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, Maria Hernanadez, Jose Hernandez I, Jose Herrada, Mahalia HudsonJoel Huerta Jr., Ashley James, Breony Jones, Terryn Kelly, Grant Koenning, John Lafleur Jr., Camryn Lane, Aubry Latka, Briana Lazcano, Carlos Lopez Jr., Gabriella Lowery, Samantha Lowman, Reagan Lujan, Kaitlin Lujan, Heather Luna, Guillermo Martinez, Patrick Martinez, Christopher Mata, Andrew McKenzie, Destiny Mejia, Aria Metcalf, David Miller, Brendan Molleda, Cory Monahan, Maria Monsivais, Nathaniel Morris, Meghan Myers, Ava Nast, Vianca Ortiz, Marisol Ortiz, Laurice Ortiz, Jovan Ortiz, Cenit Paredes, Iride Pena, Adonia Portillo, Sheldon Pruski, Destiny Rabago, Kayla Ramirez, Richard Ramirez III, Timothy Ramos, Lizeth Razo Robledo, Cameron Riedel, Jazmin Rios, Briana Rios, Shelby Rios, Tiara Rock, Derrick Rodriguez, Joanna Rodriguez, Jonah Rodriguez, Tyler Rusin, Dailyn Salinas, Genesis Sanchez, Jocelyne Segura Aba, Tyler Sembera, Jared Shanklin, Ethan Simonton, Michael Stapleton, McKenzie Stephens, Skylar Tiner, Gabriel Trevino, Isaiah Trevino, Alfred Urias, Isaac Valenzuela, Modesti Vargas, Felecity Vega, Esteban Velasquez, Fernando Venegas Gurrola, Ozzy Villasenor-Urgo, Tyler Vivier, Ryan Wahne, Dillon Ward.

School Board President - Steve Bryant Congratulations to the class of 2019 and welcome to the class

of 2032. Our seniors this year accumulated more awards and recognition than any other class and in doing so lead their fellow students to new heights as well. In the classroom, on the athletic field and in external associations our students are leaders.

While the 2019 year has ended our staff is busier than ever preparing for the coming year. All our elementary schools will now host Pre-K through 5th grade, siblings will be able to go to

school together longer and our students will not have to move to new facilities as often. Parents will be more familiar with administration and staff for longer periods and our staff will have more time to work with students. The consolidation of elementary dual language programs will allow for an increased focus on staff and curriculum and the Leadership Academy will provide students with new skills for their future.

To the parents of our incoming students, please get to know the staff at our schools, public education is a partnership between our community and your students. Take the time to know what is happening at the campus and in your student’s classroom. Read to your children and let them read to you, this skill is the basis of an education.

I hope that everyone has an exceptional summer and will be ready to start with a bang in August.

Cum Laude graduates

CAST Lead High School to Open Fall 2020

East Central Independent School District will open a new school, CAST Lead High School, in August 2020. The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST)

is a network of tuition-free public schools preparing students for college and careers through experiential learning. CAST schools offer a combination of blended learning, project-based learning, and work-based learning, freeing teachers to act as coaches and guides, with class time structured around research, labs, and offsite experiences in the workplace and local community. Open to all Bexar County students, the network includes high schools CAST Tech, CAST STEM and CAST Med, opening in August 2019, and the Advanced Learning Academy. Founded by Charles Butt and H-E-B in partnership with area industries, CAST schools aim to graduate students with marketable skills by exposing them to careers that match their interest and fortify them with transferable college credits to jumpstart their higher education goals. All career-focused high schools partner with industry and higher education partners in the design of its pathways and course offerings. Higher education partners include Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word and UT Health. CAST Lead will partner with industry leaders, with initial partners including H-E-B, Whataburger, Optiv Security, Freeman, J&S Audio Visual, Grupo La Gloria, the CE Group, Visit San Antonio, Circa Destination Management, and Phillips Entertainment. At a press conference on May 28, H-E-B Public Affairs Manager Julie Bedingfield presented the school district with a $2 million check from H-E-B and the Charles Butt Charitable Foundation. The startup funds will help the district prepare the John Glenn campus to serve as a standalone CTE school and support the hiring of a principal and small team throughout the 2019-2020 planning year.

CAST Lead will be a career-themed high school that will connect students to leadership and management positions in the retail, hospitality and tourism, and e-commerce industries. Retail leadership will allow students to explore the world of retail management through product development, customer intercepts, package engineering and organizational development. Hospitality and tourism will span four segments of industry: food and beverage, travel and tourism, lodging, and recreation. This sector generates over $14 billion dollars annually in San Antonio. Students will have the opportunity to explore travel and tourism through the lens of culinary arts, hotel management, travel, and hospitality services. E-commerce students will learn how to lead and adapt to changes in the sector, explore marketing trends through social media and the internet, as well as study user interface and user experience. It is thought to be the first e-commerce course pathway in the state. All three pathways will culminate in a practicum experience with local employers, giving students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world environment. An industry advisory board established this summer will work with school leaders to create the course pathways and map out ways to connect students with internship and job shadowing opportunities. We are looking forward to the exciting opportunities CAST Lead will bring our students and community. CAST Lead Principal is Dr. Wendy Fuller.

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Message from Roland Toscano, ECISD Superintendent of Schools

Dear East Central District Community,

The 2018-2019 school year flew by and we are thankful for another safe and productive year for our staff, students and community. As we have come to expect, our students represented us well at the local, state and national level in all academic and extracurricular areas. Thanks to the community for passing the 2016 Bond, the 2018-2019 school year saw the opening of the Gary Patterson Center for the Performing Arts, Tradition Elementary, and in the

fall, PreK centers around the District. I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy the new facilities. They are remarkable and we are very thankful to have them.

East Central ISD collaborated with stakeholders over the last two years to develop a framework for implementing an accountability system based on local community values. The Community Based Accountability System (CBAS) initial report was released last October. Currently, staff is working on the second CBAS report which will be released this fall. We look forward to update the community on the progress the District has made.

As we look forward to next year, we are proud to share the exciting news that CAST Lead High School opens in August 2020. Founded by Charles Butt and H-E-B in partnership with area industries, CAST schools aim to graduate students with marketable skills by exposing them to careers that match their interests. With the $2 million start up funds from H-E-B and the Charles Butt Charitable Foundation, the District will prepare the John Glenn Campus to serve as a standalone Career and Technical Education high school, and will hire a principal and small team to work and plan throughout the 2019-2020 school year. We eagerly anticipate the great opportunities our new partnerships will afford our students and community.

SUMMER@ECISD was a huge success and we appreciate everyone who took advantage of those student enrichment activities. In addition, we’re excited to share that ECISD will provide free breakfast, lunch and end-of-day meals for every child in grades Pre-K through 5th and free end-of-day meals for all middle school students and students involved in after school activities at the high school. This was made possible by the exceptional financial stewardship by our child nutrition department. To further remove barriers so every child has access to a quality education, ECISD will have after school child care programs available at all elementary schools in collaboration with Be A Champion, Inc. and YWCA After School Challenge.

As always, we’re looking forward to the start of the new school year and all the excitement and success it will bring for our students, staff and community. #ECPROUD!

Superintendent Students of the Month

Each month one student from each campus is recognized as Superintendent’s Student of the Month. Criteria for selection are academic performance, attendance, citizenship and community and school service.

Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for April 2019: ECHS - Richard Dang Mihn, Heritage - Gianna Elisea, Legacy - Christian Nathaniel, Oak Crest - Imani Green, Salado - Michael Galan, Harmony - Alliana Phillips, Highland Forest - Ada Mendoza-Castillo, Pecan Valley - Jennesis Cuellar, Sinclair - Blythe Hall, Tradition - Dakota Sloan, ECDC - Elizabeth Gregg.

Students are given their medals at the Superintendent Students of the Month Award Ceremony.

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UT GEAR UP Coordinator of the Year Congratulations to the 2019 GEAR UP Coordinator of the Year Pamela Salazar from East Central ISD. She has worked tirelessly to change the odds for her students. The winner was an-nounced at the Capacity Building Confer-ence July 29-30 in San Antonio.

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Congratulations to new senior, Elizabeth Caisedo, whose art was selected by Go Public to be used on a billboard! Elizabeth hopes

to get into the art school of her choice and to be able to

inspire others through her works of art.

ECISD Electrathon Team led by senior Hailey Ramos, won back to back Grand Championships in the Toyota Electrathon Race here in San Antonio and 1st place at the Emerald Coast 120 Race in Pensacola, Florida.

Boeing hosted, in partnership with the Alamo STEM Ecosystem and ESC Region 20, its first ever STEM Signing Day celebrating nearly 50 students from 14 school districts across Bexar County. Just like signing day for athletes, eighth graders and graduating high school seniors signed letters of intent to further their education in a STEM discipline.

Mrs. Dotson from Sinclair Elementary was awarded from the Alamo Area Alliance of Black School Educators for being an excellent educator.

L to R: Bob Elizondo (parent participant), Julie Elizondo,

Julian Elizondo (student in GU EC23 Cohort, Pal Salazar, Lisa Traugott and Francisco Aranda (EC GU Coordinators), Kassidy

Godley (student participant) and mother Veronica Godley (parent participant) took part in the 2019 National GEAR UP Conference held in San

Francisco July, 14-17th.

Awards and Recognitions

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ECISD 2019 Retirees (represents 435 years of

service to ECISD)

Service Awards

20 Years - Sylvia Bazaldua, Maria Cardenas, Edward C. Carrejo, Bernadette Castillo, Laura Cervantes, Margie Cornejo, Darlene De La Garza, Monica Franco, Lisa Granato, Jaelynn Hart, Rosalinda Hatley, Carrie F. Helmke, Diana G. Hernandez, Diane Howes, Jonathan

Hulbert, Dawn Lewis, Alice G. Martinez, Leslie Montoya, Liana R. O’Leary, Cynthia Lynn Painter, Larry Alan Preiss, Shana Rillian Pruski, Mary L. Sanchez, Raymond Zepeda,

Margaret Zotz

30 Years - Linda Flores, Cindy Froboese, Stacy L. Kelly,

Richard Rapstine, Terri Real

Service Awards for 5-45 years totaled 2,045 years

of service to ECISD

RETIREES - Delia Almaguer, Glenn Arismendez, Gloria Castellanos De Carrillo, Michael Ciomperlik, Sharrie Delgado, Barbara Dunaway, Jeff Johnson, Willie G. Kings, Brenda Law, Dan Lyttle, Lawrence McBee, Linda Ortiz, Martha R. Pacheco, Shana Rillian Pruski, Alejandra Rosas, Jill Sievers, Susan Simpson, Grace Sutherland, Shirley Tkadlec, Marie Tomkewitz, James Walther, Patricia White.

25 Years - Lennie Dyer, Sandra A. Hernandez, Brenda Law, Nancy Michaud, Lynn Neinast, Jenniifer Smith, Elizabeth Wilson

35 Years Service - Cynthia Jupe

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Retirees/Service Awards

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ECHS Academic Achievement Awards

Venancia Armijo receives her art award.

ACT/SAT - Kyle Bryant, Cynthia Anguiano Cerrillo, Vincent De Leon, Mathew Harris, Faith Luensmann, Nathan Mihalski, Tommy Namphong, James Palmer, Sadie Parker, Alexandria Reeves, Abraham Rodriguez, Jared Shanklin; National Hispanic Merit Scholar - Dominik De Leon, Raul Dominguez, Mathew Harris, Noah Hernandez, Alfonso Melendez, Cameron Monteith; Perfect Attendance K-12 - Braden McGhee; Outstanding Senior Boy and Girl - Tommy Namphong and Braelynn Barborka; Career and Technology Department - Nuur Al-Hudaa Abdallah, Kelly Chamrad, Kiana Cleveland, Lucas Cruzatte, Juliana Flores, Emily Hofmann, Dean Jimenez, Candace Landrum, Epiphany Lebron, Alyssa Lewis, Ileana Mendez, Rodley Ng, Miguel Nunez Hernandez (2 awards), Cooper Rayl, Shelby Rios, Tianna Rock, Ann Marie Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez, Adalysa Rosales, Lena Sanchez, Krista St. Cyr, Michael Stapleton, Esteban Velasquez, Chloe Ward, Amina Washington, Diadra Washington, Race Wilkinson; Social Studies Department - Cheyenne Balderas, Daniel Barboza, Katelyn Canales, Reagan Falcon, Bryce Harvey, McKenzy Johnson, Evan Lawhorn, Lydia Macias, Angelina Martinez, Sarita Martinez, Joe Mendez, LuisMichael Olivares, Jacob Ovalle, Arline Ramirez, Hailey Ramos, Alexandra Rodriguez, Xavier Rodriguez, Lena Sanchez, Emma Sinclair, Fernando Venegas Gurrola; PE/Athletics/Health/Dance Department - Angelina Garza, Kalina Martin, Danyel McDougal, Angelica Romano, Juan Sarabia, Sydney Taylor, Jillian Woitena; Science Department - Eddie Coleman, Jasmine DeAnda, Alyssa Dickerson, Kaitlin Dzierzanowski, Tatum Kiser, Alexandria Licea, Sabian Lopez, Corbin Lubianski, Heather Luna, Aricella Martinez, Madison Martinez, Elijah Montes, Jordan Orosco, Arianna Perez, Arline Ramirez, Aaron Rivera, Sara Sedillo, Ariel Villasenor-Urgo, Brooke Westmoreland; English Language Arts Department - Deja Abrams, Richard Aguilar, Dominique Battles, Jenessa Cisneros, Olivia Elizondo, Nicholas Garcia, Samantha Gloria, Isabella Gonzalez, Griselda Gutierrez Hernandez, Madison Halbardier, Tariq Kassam, Benjamin Lopez, Juliyanah Lopez, Inari Martinez, Justin Negrete-Rodriguez, Jayanne Ortegon, Iris Rodriguez, Daniel Rojas Nunez, Tanna Rutherford, Evelynn Saldana, Tyler Sembera, Sydney Taylor, Sara Valdes, Alberto Zuno Rivera; Language Department - K’Shaytria Adams, Dominique Battles, Daniel Nolasco, Jordan Orosco, Lilia Oxford, Tyler Sembera, Brian Valenzuela, Elective/Fine Arts Department -Haleigh Alexander, Carolina Cardenas, Isabel Elizardo, McKenzy Johnson, Kerae Jones, Maria Monsivais, Jordan Orosco, Iride Pena, Christian Ramos, Timothy Ramos, Lizeth Razo Robledo, Tianna Rock, May-Gway Tao, Lareyna Trinidad, Danny Uribe, Sulenia Armijo; Mathematics Department - Douglas Bryant, Brian Caribardi, Saul Chapa, Julissa De La Rosa, Shayley Escalante, Nidia Hetze, Emily Hoffman, Damian Huante, Keishawan Johnson, Annie Laskowski, Jada Lewis, Kalina Martin, Amber Moreno, Abbigail Navarrette, Sierra Padier, Alexander Pedroza, Alexandria Reeves, Lena Sanchez, Brooke Siggers, Savannah Twiss, Marisol Vargas, Martin Vasquez, Antonio Villanieva, Zoe Zaiontz, Marcus Zamora.

The Architecture, Construction Managanagement and Engineering Mentorship Program had a very successful year. Students involved in ACE create a project each year to present to a board of certified engineers, architects and project managers in the spring. This year the team was fortunate to have an actual “client.” They interviewed Mr. Mark Oppelt, director of the Land Heritage Institute, who asked students to create a S.T.R.E.A.M. Center to provide a location for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art/Architecture, and Math based learning for students throughout Bexar County on this site. Students were asked to re-purpose an existing Quonset Hut for a multi-purpose testing, experimenting and learning building, create a campsite with dining area, and to redesign the entrance to the property.

The presentation was held on May 2 at the UTSA downtown campus. They, along

with 13 other schools, gave their ideas for new projects to the panel of judges. The project was very well accepted and the comments on their work was very positive.

The end of the year ACE Banquet was held on May 21 at the Convention Center. EC had five seniors who attended the banquet and two of those seniors were awarded scholarships. Angelina Luna received a $4000 scholarship and Kyle Bryant received a $5000 scholarship. Both of these students were very integral to the project development. They were also two of the presenters of the project earlier in May. Other presenters were Miguel Valdez, Hunter Campbell and Isacc Gutierrez.

This year’s program had anywhere from 16 to 24 participants and ended with a very solid 16 who were involved in the whole development from September to the end in May. Through involvement in this program students learned about the areas Engineering, Architecture and

ECHS Architecture, Construction and Engineering Program ExcelsConstruction Management in order to make more informed decisions on their career of choice.

Thank you to mentors who came twice a month after school to work with students on understanding the different areas they were working with and helped to develop the presentation. They were: Mr. William “Mac” Gleason-SEA, Mr. Doug Nunnelley- FA Nunnelley Construction, Mr. Derek Sparling- Skansa USA Bldg., Mr. Shane Javernick- City of SA TCI, Mr. Thom Robey- Robey Architecture. These people all give of their own time to come and help mentor our students in their areas of specialty.

If you are interested in getting your child involved in this program, you can speak with Mrs. Vicki Watts about it, or your child can go to the organizational meeting that is held in September each year. School sponsors are: Mr. Andrew Gomez, Mr. Jonathan Kavanagh, and Mrs. Rill Pruski.

High School Awards and Recognitions

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Middle School Recognition Night Awards

HERITAGE

Outstanding Academic Achievement

Annie Barajas Lima, Reagan Casanova, Brody Chavez, Isaiah Cool, Danielle Deville, Kelsey Dzierzanski, Carolina Garcia, Giovanni Hernandez, Jolie Jackson, Josie Johnson, Kiana Johnson, Carolyn Lewis, Avian MartinezDayton McKay, Melissa Medrano, Brianna Mora, Xavier Orosco, Samuel Padgitt, Leslie Pescador, Ryley Powell, Leilani Prado, Maritza Ramos, Joseph Reynosa, Hanna Riedel, Shelby Salinas, Eliana Sandoval, Bridgett Scott, Trinity St. Ann, Audry Traugott, Zoe Vaughn, Destiny Wiggins, Claire Zigmond

Subject Area Awards - Annie Barajas Lima Spanish 3 Cruz, Montsana Bevel College & Career Readiness Embry, Albert Borrego Science Nunez, Xavier Ceja Reading Deveau, Isaiah Cool Boy’s Athletics Moy, Isabella Cruzatte Journalism 2 Williams, Jasmine De La Garza Pre-AP Science Dennis, Janessa Diaz Avid Excel Riggs, Abdrea Gallegos Symphonic 1 Atcheson, Chloe Garcia ELAR Dixon, Elora Garcia Spanish 1 Zepeda, Erik Garcia Social Studies Moore, Estevan Garcia Social Studies Ramos, Tsomlee Go Beginning Band Lacy, Zion Goodloe Science Allen, Tyler Grant Men’s Choir Vernon, Elise Green Dance Muenster, Vincent Guajardo Symphonic 2 Atcheson & Lacy, Giovanni Hernandez Overall Humanities Garcie & Powell, Allison Hoffman ELAR Powell & Null, Aiden Homeier Boy’s PE Moy, Jolie Jackson Pre-AP ELAR Dixon, Gabrielle Johnson Advanced Theatre Arts Nanninga, Kiana Johnson Spanish 2 Cruz, Rylie Kinsey Honor’s Choir Vernon, Carolyn Lewis Pre-AP Social Studies Moore, Ruben Marmolejo Math Deveau, Gabriella Martinez Pre-AP ELAR Borak, Joshua McClintock Social Skills Robinson, Kenyon McClure Pre-AP Science Barrett, Valeree Medina Library Aide Cooper, Melissa Medrano Avid Nunez, Jordan Norwood Boy’s Athletics Dennis, Xavier Orosco Algebra Barrett, Nadia Ortiz Art Villanueva, Semuel Padgitt Boy’s Athletics Flores, Alex Pena Social Studies Soto, Adrian Perez Science Dennis, Leslie Pescador ELAR Borak, Leilani Prado Girl’s Athletics Muenster, Asia Prudhomme Algebra Albers, Jovani Ramirez Esparza ESL/Bilingual Riggs, Maritza Ramos Soc. Studies Humanities Powell, Tate Ray Office Aide Woodard, Joseph Reynosa Algebra White, Megan Richardson Peer Tutoring Regino, Hanna Riedel Girls Athletics Hollingsworth, Emily Rios Peer Tutoring Muenster, Isavel Rivas Wind Ensemble McKelvey, Grace Rodriguez Chorale Vernon Bridget Scott ELAR Humanities Garcie, Francisco Solis Honor Band Lacy, Trinity St. Ann Yearbook & Newspaper Williams, Samantha Vasquez CCR Soto, Zoe Vaughan Algebra Hanson, Destiny Wiggins Money Matters Soto, Kalea Wilkins Theatre Arts Nanninga, Nya Williams Counselor’s Aide Moreno, Gianna Wollny Girl’s PE Coach Moy

Subject Area Awards - Ilela Abimbola US History Thomas, Kimberly Aguirre Reading Bush, Valery Arevalo Office Aide, Noah Baca PE High School Zenner, Samial Edward Barba US History Herrera, Desiree Clark Algebra I Jones, Lilly Duran PE Holt, Natalie Garcia Wind Ensemble Beasley, Elias Garza ELAR Arrington, Giselle Gomez Teen Leadership Cano, Jeymy Gomez Science Mouh, Juan Gomez US History Gomez, Casie Guy Robotics Chase Arriana Herrera Theater Arts Kinkade-Dyal, Lupita Hetze Yearbook Cano, Paitynn Kotara Spanish I Flores-Chase, Benjamin Lehman Art 1 - High School Gould, Rogelio Lerma-Mercado Algebra I Elmore, Teiyra Longs Humanities - ELAR Arrington, Omar Lopez Algebra I Jackson, Venessa Lopez College & Career Readiness Griffith, Tory Marin Humanities - US History Thomas, Kenneth Martin PE Pena, Jessica McDonald Creative Writing Bush, Filemon Melendez ELAR Elmore, David Mendoza Choir Pina, Myerick Mendoza Algebra I Eatmon, Ethan O’ Con College & Career Readiness Griffith, Ezra Oliva US History Cano, Michael Paiz Honor Band Beasley, Jesus Pantoja PreAP ELAR C Arrington, Isaac Ramos Science Collins, Alex Rodriguez Art Ogden, Julian Rodriguez PreAP Science Castillo, Marissa Rodriguez Science Yagoda, Gavin Ross Art Gould, Gabriella Ruiz ELAR Hoskins, Connor Rushefski PreAP ELAR Burkholder, Araceli Saenz, US History Leatherwood Anabelle Sanchez Dance Ortega, Kashau Scott AVID Fuller, Charlize Stephens Reading Craig, Ameyalli Torres ELAR Kinkade, Layla Trejo Journalism Cano, Rocco Trejo Pre AP US History Thomas, Rene Trevino Spanish II Flores-Chase, Lauren Trujillo ELAR Burkholder, Melody Vazquez Math Craig, Kaiya Waldon Science Castillo

LEGACY

Principal’s Awards

Principal’s AwardsAlbert Borrego, Chloe Garcia, Erik Garcia, Giovanni Hernandez, Jolie Jackson, Kiana Johnson, Carolyn Lewis, Gabriella Martinez, Dayton McKay, Melissa Medrano, Jordan Norwood, Leslie Pescador, Emily Rios, Zoe Vaughn

Perfect Attendance5 years: Alexa Aguinaga9 years: Victoria Vargas

Perfect Attendance

Distinguished Student Award

Excalibur Award

4 years: Jordan Norwood & Anthony Zigmond8 years: Samuel Padgitt9 years: Iliana Resendez & Zoe Walter

Tory MarinRene Trevino

Valery Arevalo, Julian Jones, Omar Lopez, Tory Marin, Isabella Martinez, Filemon Melendez, Gabriella Ruiz, Kashau Scott, Rene Trevino, Stephen Tristan

Academic Top 10 Valery Arevalo, Kimberly Cantu, Jeymy Gomez, Natalia Guzman, Venessa Lopez, Tory Marin, Jesus Pantoja C, Julian Rodriguez, Rocco Trejo, Cesar Trevino

Outstanding AthleteSasha Simons & Elijah Simons

Dayton McKay and Brody Chavez

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ECISD’s Park Place Texas Parks Wildlife Co-op Grant Goals:• Inspire the next generation of stewardship of public lands in Texas.• Support Texas high school students with outdoor practicum experiences related to graduation endorsement plans and career interests that can lead to environmentally responsible behaviors.• Increase attendance numbers of under-represented high school and middle school students on Texas Parks and Wildlife public lands.• Introduce and inspire ECISD students to participate in outdoor recreational activities on local public lands.• Use leadership experiences in Texas State and National Parks to launch new youth volunteering and civic engagement opportunities in local parks and public lands.

Park Place

“Congratulations!” May 1st started with an award letter and a press release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters in Austin. The news highlighted East Central ISD’s “innovative outdoor leadership program for high school students” and added a $50,000 investment in Service Learning thus ensuring the expansion of opportunities for multiple campuses and grade levels to engage in recreation, conservation, and career exploration on public lands. Over the course of the next two years, more than 75 high school students will continue to complete leadership training at two Texas treasures: Big Bend National Park and Big Thicket National Preserve. Secondary students will complete service learning projects and environmental science labs at five state parks with Martin Dies Jr. State Park as the premier partner and location for endorsement plan experiences. Locally, secondary students will learn the basics of mountain biking while maintaining trails at Land Heritage Institute, Govt. Canyon, and participating in kayaking on a stretch of Texas Parks and Wildlife’s “Paddling Trails” while contributing to the removal of invasive plants/macro waste management along Mission Reach. Secondary students will mentor elementary students at Salado and Oak Crest as both campuses establish outdoor classrooms and “park place” campus areas. Sinclair, Harmony, Pecan Valley, and Tradition elementary will be supported in East Central’s deepening support and involvement for San Antonio’s Earth Day, an official Fiesta event. Additionally, three district-wide “Service Days” at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center will be open to students, parents, relatives, and faculty with information related to conservation, water quality, and native plants. Legacy principal Nicole Lewis admits, “It’s good for students to participate in these outdoor experiences and it’s good for adults to see and experience these activities with the students. Students are different outside and I can see the experiences pull them forward into careers they are interested in as well as clarifying endorsement plan conversations.”

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Legacy 2023 TXGearUp students are the first ECISD students to kayak down Mission Reach “Paddling Trails.” Students and faculty completed a one-mile river cleanup facilitated by Mission Reach Adventures and San Antonio River Authority. Students followed the pillars from the Department of the Interior for youth engagement on public lands: Play, Learn, Serve, Work. Kayaking lessons and navigating through the river shoots was both challenging and thrilling. The catch of the day turned out to be a TV screen found by Dylan, who revealed he wants to be a Game Warden and is looking forward to starting his endorsement plan at ECHS next year.

Local impact Service Learning experiences:

Park Place

Goose Island trip provides learning experiences

Heritage and Legacy Middle School 8th grade girls participate in a 4 day Goose Island Treks environmental education trip through Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. There they used high powered telescopes, learned to kayak and birdwatch as well as wideni and mulching migratory bird viewing trails in Rockport at the Linda Castro Sanctuary.

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East Central School Foundation, Inc.ContributionsMarch 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

Contributors $1,000 or aboveAlonzo, Julio & AnnetteAriolla, Suzette & Jeane LaurenceBlue Armor Security ServicesCDS MueryCircle B LandscapeComputer SolutionsCortez, MariaCPS EnergyDixe Starnes Wenger FoundationEC Social ServicesECHS Class of 2018 GraduationECHS PTSAECHS StaffFamily & Friends of Roland EspinosaFirst Financial Group of AmericaFisk, Mary BethGerm BlastGonzalez, KarlaGuido ConstructionHEBHertz, Alan & TaffiHolt CatJoerisLaurence, JeaneLinebarger Goggan Blair & SampLPA, Inc,Massengale Armature Works, IncNorton Rose Fulbright US LLPPadalecki, Dwayne & LynettePieniazek, Bernie Melodye & EstateRepublic Services, Inc.Ritterhouse, Joe/Ritterhouse & AssociatesSelby, Jim & DawnSK Construction ServicesSolarczyk, David & DonnaStanush, Blayne & MaliaStevens, BarryTerracon ConsultantsThe Big Give SAToscano, Roland & BonnieTraugott, Michael Jr. & LisaUnited WayWalsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle P.C.Welty, AmyWhite, Paul & SamanthaYour Cause, LLC Wells Fargo CS

Contributors $100 to $999Adrian & Deann Pieniazek Charitable FoundationAguilar, GloriaAlamo City Truck RepairAllen, DenaAlpha Consulting EngineersAlvarado, MonicaAnderson, Daryl and GayleAndy Gonzales DBA AGs Tax SvcAssociation for Learning EnvironmentBaker, Mary MillerBarnett, DonBCLC StaffBill’s TractorBirney, PattiBlalock, Davis & DelmaBoss Group & Central OfficeBradbury, StevenBryant, SteveBuckeyeBurns Nursery & LandscapeButschek, BrianCarothers, Michael Scott

Cavazos, LindaChohlis, AshleyChristenson, JackieColeman, Horton, & Company LLPConstantino, CarlosCurriculum DeptDBR, Inc.Delgado, SamDieckow, Robert and DiannDykstra, DirkDylla, KatyEC Class of 1962EC Class of 1966ECDC StaffECHS Art ClubECHS Class of 2018 DonationECISD Curriculum StaffECPD StaffFargier, KimFire Protection ConsultingFuller, Gary & ShannonGaona, JohnGarcia, SamanthaGonazles, MariaGonzales, Andy Jr.Graeber, Amy & BrianGrippi, DianaGTS Technology SolutionsGunn Air Conditioning & HeatingHardy, John Kiley JrHarmony Elementary StaffHarris, Kenneth & LynetteHeritage Middle School StaffHierholzer, MaryHighland Forest Elementary StaffIndeco SalesIntech Southwest Svc’sJavernick, ShaneJohnson, LeslieJohnson, OliviaJohnston, JaredJupe, CynthiaJurek, DonLamascus, GloriaLaque Insurance AgencyLawrence Livermore National LabLegacy Middle School StaffLopez, LynetteLudzenski, TonieMahr, GeorgeMartinez, RubenMcCool, LorraineMcKay, ShaneMEP Engineering, Inc.Miller, BrendaMiller, DJMiller, Wendy and LaurieMission Restaurant SupplyMoczygemba, MarkMoore, KeithMr. C’s Calaveres Lake ConcessMurray, Tim & DorettaNg, WillieOak Crest StaffO’Leary, Irish and LianaPacheco, IrmaPadalecki, RoxanePainter, Cynthia & KennethPatterson, BobbiePecan Valley Elementary StaffPieniazek, JaredPieniazek, Ray & GailPippin, Fred & DorothyPoacios, JohnPollock, Walter & CarolynPruski, KimberliQuiroga, Victor

Real, Donald & TerriReal, MeganReal, TerriRios, Richard & YvetteRiver City PumpRobles, NastashaRodriguez, DanielRokas, MeredithRoyce Groff Oil CompanySalado StaffSale of extra cupcakesSanders, JamesSanders, YvetteSchick, Bobby & NancySchulze, AprilSiegel, AnnetteSimmons, Wayne and HelenSinclair Elementary StaffSlay-Barker, DorisSolarczyk’s AutomotiveSpecialized Public FinanceSramek, CynthiaSramek, RalphSt. Hedwig Feed & SupplyStepke, GretchenStrey, BrandonStrey, MatthewTajonar, GabrielThe Estate of Mary PieniazekToney, WillToscano, Francine and Kyle RealTradition Elementary StaffTrainer, Damon & KerriTraugott, RobinTriana, TeresaTrosper, ReedWelty, Amy & LoydXimenez, MarissaZentil, DarcelleZotz, Cathy & William

Contributors up to $99Adams, RhondaAkers, Reed & BeckyAnderson, DarylAten, KatharineAten, LauraBaca, Edmund H Jr.Baca, LeticiaBaladez, LupeBarnett, MelissaBeauchamp, Jerry & ClaraBedford, BrandonBirdies for CharityBlandford, Justin and WandaBlandford, Russell and ShannonBonaccorsi, KaileighBuckholtz, Jack & AmandaBudd, BeverlyBueltel, Gary and LindaBurg, SandraBurgett, NatalieBurns, JudyBurns, Travis and ShannonCamber, HeideCantu, MariaCantu, Mary JoCarnes, MichaelCasillas, JulianCavazos, KathyCaza, MelodyChapman, TimChavez, VickyChina Grove Mini StorageChristenson, JackieClark, Jason & DarlaCortez, Sally

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Daniels, CharlesDe Los Santos, KatrinaDel Bosque, SonyaDieckow, John & MistyDietrich, TinaDoebbler, MaureenDranowsky, GeorgeDury, David & AngelaDykstra, Dirk & ValerieDylla, Leonard & Mary JoDziuk, GeorgeDziuk, SharonEllebracht, Dennis & LindaEllebracht, JohnEmbrey, DarleneErvin, BrittanyErvin, Brittany & JustinFohn, Bruce & KathyFriesenhahn, RoyGarza, LeticiaGarza, Norman and JuliaGeisler, ElizabethGolla, Walter & Mary LeeGrams, DebbieGriffith, LindsayHarrison, LeslieHart, JaelynnHasenbeck, SharonHaynes, ChristiHerandez, SandraHernandez, JohnHernandez, RolandHevner, SandraHubbard, MarceliusHudek, Nick & PennyHulbert, Jonathan & SusieHunt, Chad & DeniseJohnson, Gene and DarleneJohnson, JamiJohnston, DaliaJost, Randall & HeatherKelly, StacyKneupper, SharonKnezek, David & JanaKocian, Melissa BarnettKopeck, KarenLassus, ClaireLaw, Brenda & DavidLewis, NicoleLove, RamonaLoveland, Susan & ADMacial, JosephMaciel, AnnetteMarsh, DebbieMatt Stevens Landscape Arch.Mihalksi, Albert & MildredMiller, EmilyMoore, MaryMorkovsky, RussellMulkey, JanelleMy Tribute Gift Foundation,IncNeal, TammyNeinast, LynnNew, Bill and WandaNoll, AllisonNufer, SusanOrsak, Calvin & StephaniePadalecki, Leon & PeggyPage, Stanley & MeganPergola, FranciscoPeters, LoriPieniazek, BernardPieniazek, GailPieniazek, JohnnaPieniazek, MelodyePigford, Joe & OlethaPlate, Kathy

Preininger, Sandy & TomPresas, MoniqueRamirez, JasonRapstine, RichardRechner, Richard & ClaraRees, LaurenRicketson, AshleyRobles, HenryRock, SandyRodriguez, VangieSandoval, NicoleSchlather, Rodney & KindraSievers, JillSimpson, Brian and MarissaSmith, AnnStanush, MaliaSteen, MaryStolowski, RaelynnStrey, CatherineTarin, ZoeTaylor, ElaineTillotson, RodgerTyler, CynthiaVigil, RodneyVigil, RodneyVillanueva, KimWahne, RhondaWelch, David & JulieWildman, KarenWilliams, RoyWilson, CindyWilson, RussellWiltz, GrahamWood, CharlesYaklin, AndrewZapata, ChrisZotz, MargaretIn Memory of Anthony Mark “Tony” BarasaMcCool, LorraineIn Memory of Peggy BerryHarris, Kenneth & LynetteIn Memory of James Henrion BrittonSelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Vivian BryantChristenson, JackieGolla, Walter & Mary LeePippin, Fred & DorothySelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Gary BurnsBeauchamp, Jerry & ClaraBlandford, Justin and WandaBlandford, Russell and ShannonBuckholtz, Jack & AmandaBueltel, Gary and LindaColeman, Horton, & Company LLPDieckow, Johnny & MistyDieckow, Robert and DiannEllebracht, Dennis & LindaEmbrey, DarleneErvin, BrittanyFisk, Mary BethFohn, Bruce & KathyGolla, Walter & Mary LeeHarris, Kenneth & LynetteHasenbeck, SharonHudek, Nick & PennyJohnson, Gene and DarleneKneupper, SharonKnezek, David & JanaLaw, BrendaMarsh, DebbieMatt Stevens Landscape Arch.Miller, Wendy and LaurieMr. C’s Calaveres Lake ConcessionMurray, Tim & DorettaNew, Bill and WandaPadalecki, Leon & Peggy

Pippin, Fred & DorothyPippin, Fred & DorothySchick, Bobby & NancySelby, Jim & DawnSimmons, Wayne and HelenSimpson, Brian and MarissaSolarczyk, David & DonnaIn Honor of Judy BurnsQuiroga, VictorIn Memory of Danny CavazosSelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory Darlene Perez ChavezSchick, Bobby & NancyIn Memory of Glen CriswellHardy, John Kiley JrIn Honor of EC CIAGeisler, ElizabethIn Memory of Roland EspinozaCortez, MariaIn Memory of Jermiah “Grizzly” GonzalezGonzalez, KarlaGonzalez, KarlaIn Memory of Juanita GonzalezSelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Gerald KoenningEllebracht, JohnMurrary, Tim & DorettaIn Memory of Karen KosubMurray, Tim & DorettaIn Memory of Darlene MankaSlay-Barker, DorisIn Memory of Ricky McGintyChristenson, JackieIn Memory of John McKaySelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Adolf MolinaSchick, Bobby & NancyIn Memory of Bernadin NesloneyHarris, Kenneth & LynetteIn Memory of Mary Tudyk PieniazekMihalksi, Albert & MildredSlay-Barker, DorisThe Estate of Mary PieniazekIn Memory of Howard E. Pippin, JrSelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Nellene PittmanEC Class of 1966EC Class of 1962In Memory of Bill RitterhousePippin, Fred & DorothySelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Albert RodriguezSelby, Jim & DawnIn Memory of Allen SchwarzkopfAkers, Reed & BeckyDury, David & AngelaEllebracht, Dennis & LindaHarris, Kenneth & LynetteMurray, Tim & DorettaIn Memory of Lorraine StrzelczykHarris, Kenneth & LynetteIn Memory of Barbara TschirhartBeauchamp, Jerry & Clara

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EC School FoundationThe Mission of the East Central School Foundations is to develop

and expand educational opportunities for students by providing financial support and community involvement.

All donations to the East Central School Foundation serve the students of East Central ISD by: helping to provide for basic needs via our District Social Service Department, enrichment experiences through innovative and creative Teacher Mini Grants and Scholarships to aide students attending Colleges and Universities

The 2018-19 Foundation Board of Directors are: Joe Ritterhouse, Mary Jo Dylla, Barry Stevens, Don Barnett, Carlos Constantino, Mark Blankenship, Mary Beth Fisk, Gloria Lamascus and Gretchen Stepke.

At the annual public meeting held September 15, 2018, the Board of Directors generously voted to add $5000 for summer enrichment programs for at risk students, award $101, 799.89 in Teacher Mini Grants and contribute $2986.54 to the Barry Stevens ExCites Scholarship.

Sixty-two applications were submitted to the East Central School Foundation for Teacher Mini Grant requests totaling $308,477.96. Each application was carefully studied and discussed several times by a committee of reviewers with emphasis on increasing student achievement and engagement, sustainability, and high impact while enhancing the implementation of TEKS. Through the commitment and generosity of the East Central School Foundation, 30 mini grants were funded for a total of $ $101,799.89. Congratulations to all of the educators on your mini grant award. Thank you for your creativity and commitment to providing enriching experiences for the children of East Central ISD.

This year the Barry Stevens ExCites Scholarship generously awarded $3500 each to the following students:

1. Kayla Ramirez, who plans to attend San Antonio College for a certification in nursing so she can begin working in the field, earn an income and eventually continue her education to become a doctor. She hopes to work with children.

2. Preston Hickman plans to attend Lincoln Tech College in Grand Prairie, Texas for a career in welding.

3. Cierra Gutierrez plans to attend Palo Alto for a job as a dental hygienist and possibly pursue furthering her education to become a dentist in the future.

Through the amazing donation of time and energy of the EC School Foundation Committee, the 2019 Gala held April 6th was a hit. Fifty tables were purchased by generous district, business and community members who enjoyed great food, fellowship, music, dancing, a fun raffle, plus live and silent auctions. The proceeds from this event after expense were $71,956. Proceeds will fund 2019-20 LeRoy

Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Floresville Event CenterThe East Central School Foundation would like to THANK all who supported

the East Central School Foundation Golden Legacy Gala. Which in turn supports the mission:

TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

$5000 DistinguishedBenefactor

SILVER SPONSORS @$1400

$3000 Benefactor

Mary Beth Fisk and Danny Miller

GOLD SPONSORS @$2500

CPS EnergyHolt CATTerracon

Walsh,, Gallegos, Trevino & Russo P.C.

BRONZE SPONSORS @$1400Joeris General Contractors

Norton Rose Fulbright & Jaworski, LLPRitterhouse and Associates

Specialized Public Finance, Inc

Bill's Tractor and Equipment, LtdBuckeye Cleaning

GermBlastIndeco Sales

17th Annual East Central School Foundation

Golden Legacy GalaGolden Legacy Gala

Smith Teacher Mini Grants. Special Recognition was awarded to outstanding community

and business members for their contributions and making a difference in the East Central Community. Honorees included: Detective Anthony Barasa, Class of 1987; Donna Solarczyk, Class of 1987; Jimmy Walther, Class of 1969; Ray Pieniazek, Class of 1983; CPS Energy- Business Honoree and Warren Mize received the Jackie Christenson Award.

The East Central School Foundation would like to thank all who purchased tables, tickets and auction items. We would also like to recognize those who contributed services to make this a successful event.

Special thanks goes out to: CPS Energy - David Herbst, Richard Peña, Lisa Lewis, Don Barnett, Hilda Lucio, Jeannette Medina, Ginette Ramirez and Manuel Salinas - Facility arrangements, PC Mailing - Postage, Anthony Mihalski, Jr. - Auctioneer, South Texas Press - Printed programs, Troy Brown - Next Door Catering - Caterer, Don Aten - Master of Ceremonies/DJ, Lisa Merrifield/ECHS - posters and signage, East Central ISD Police Department - Security, George Nelson - Transport of auction items, J & M Printing - Printed raffle tickets, Barry Stevens/Matera Paper - donations of tablecloths and placemats, East Central School Representatives - donations of auction items and selling raffle tickets, all who sold or bought raffle tickets, the very special group of supporters who helped prepare and organized all of the auction items and decorations for the event., transport and clean up.

Please consider getting involved in the East Central School Foundation. For more information please call 210-648-7861.

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East Central ISD 2019-2020 School YearSchool Begins on Monday, August 19th

more information at www.ecisd.net

ORIENTATIONS & MEET THE TEACHER NIGHTSTuesday, August 13th Middle Schools, Meet the Teacher 5pm-7pmWednesday, August 14th Elementary Schools, Meet the Teacher 4pm-6pmWednesday, August 14th 9th grade & NEW Students Orientation 6:30-7:30pm East Central High School

HOST FAMILY APPLICATIONSEast Central Police Department (210)649-2201 7382 FM 1628 San Antonio, TX 78263

Mon, Tues, Thurs., Friday August 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th 7:30-2:30pm No Appointment NecessaryMonday-Friday August 12th-16th 7:30-2:30pm No Appointment Necessary

After August 16th, by appointment onlyAll Host Applications will be processed at the East Central Police Department. Both host applicants parties must be present and the information on their valid driver’s licenses must match the CPS bill/proof of residence. Host applications are subject to investigation during the application approval process and at any time during the year. Host approval status may be revoked by East Central ISD if the application information is falsified. Host families are guest of East Central ISD and will abide by the Parent and Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.

CAMPUS NAME WEEKDAY DATE TIME (PM)Sinclair ES Tuesday September 10, 2019 5:30 - 7:00Pecan Valley ES Thursday September 19, 2019 5:30 - 7:00Oak Crest ES Thursday September 19, 2019 6:00 - 7:30Highland Forest Tuesday September 24, 2019 6:00 - 7:30Salado ES Tuesday September 24, 2019 6:00 - 7:00Heritage MS Tuesday September 24, 2019 5:30 - 7:00Legacy MS Tuesday Septmeber 24, 2019 5:30 - 7:00East Central HS Wednesday September 25, 2019 6:00 - 7:30Harmony ES Thursday September 26, 2019 5:30 - 7:00Tradition ES Thursday September 26, 2019 6:00 - 7:00

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CTE Nondiscrimination The East Central Independent School District offers support to school district for career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; Business, Management & Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, grade level, class space availability, and course prerequisites where applicable. It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discrimination the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The East Central ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Stevie Gonzales, at and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Nina Pugh, 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861. El Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent ofrece programas vocacionales en ciencias de la agricultura, negocios, ciencias de la familia y del consumidor, tecnología en ciencias de la salud, tecnología industrial, tecnología en medios de comunicación, sistemas de transporte y tecnología en informática. La admisión a estos programas se basa en interés, habilidad, grado, número en la clase, y requisitos (cuando se aplican) para tomar el curso. Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent tomar las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con la Coordinadora del Título IX, Stevie Gonzales, y/o la Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Nina Pugh, en 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861.

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Non-Discrimination Statement:The East Central Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, o r any o ther basis prohibited by law in its p rograms and activities. The following persons have been designated to answer inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Stevie Gonzales, Title IX Coordinator and/or Donna Owen, 504 Coordinator, at telephone 210-648-7861 or address 6637 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, TX 78263.Noticia de No Discriminación:El Distrito Escolar de East Central no discrimina por motivo de raza, color, religión, género, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad, posición militar, información genética, o por enalquier otra razón que sea prohibido por la ley. en sus programas y actividades. Las siguientes personas han sido designados para contestar preguntas acerca de las normas de no-discriminación: Stevie Gonzales, la coordinadora de Título IX y/o Donna Owen, la coordinadora de la Sección 504, por teléfono 210-648-7861 o dirección 6637 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, TX

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EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of TrusteesSteve Bryant

PresidentJohn Massengale

Vice PresidentClaudia Barrientos

SecretaryDell Braziel

MemberVictor Garza

MemberJames T. Mulkey

MemberMonique Presas

MemberSuperintendent of Schools

Roland Toscano

School Board Meeting Dates - July 18, August 15, September 19

Sinclair’s Dual Language dancers led by Mrs. Ravelo and Mrs. Mendiola have been in the lime-light all year long! Dancers performed for the East Central School Board and Sinclair’s Literacy Night. Region 20 invited them to perform twice this year for the World Language Conference and the Statewide ESC TEKs Resource System Conference. During Sinclair’s Service Learning Project, dancers performed on stage at Earth Day, an official Fiesta Event held at Woodlawn Lake. Not only did students dance—they were able to help introduce, Mayor Ron Nirenberg, talk with him and meet Miss Fiesta! @FiestaSA and @MySAWS made them superstars with thousands of views as they exclaimed “Viva Fiesta!” Students ended the year practicing for Sinclair’s Talent Show and will be moving to a new home at Salado next year! The students and Mrs. Ravelo and Mrs. Mendiola have done an excellent job in representing Sinclair and East Central!

EC JROTC students

volunteer at the Harmony

Elementary Carnival.