Panther Talk
A LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON AT MART I.S.D.
May 13, 2024
District News:
State Bound!
The Mart High School Mathematics team will travel to Austin this week to compete in the State UIL Competition on Tuesday. The team is composed of Codey Cardwell, Michael Paul Loftice, Thomas Smith and Lillian Greene. Codey Cardwell will also compete in the Number Sense and Calculator contests on Wednesday.
Mart ISD Teachers Recognized through Teacher Incentive Allotment
Monday morning, nine Mart ISD teachers were recognized through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. These teachers were evaluated using the district approved local designation system and received designations based on performance during the 2022-2023 school year.
Congratulations to:
Madison Poteet - Master
Sagan Groves - Master
Christi Allen - Exemplary
Monica Pechacek - Exemplary
Emily Cook - Exemplary
Darrah Stanford - Exemplary
Angela Fitting - Recognized
Elisabeth Kalka - Recognized
Melanie Schlemmer - Recognized
More information on the Teacher Incentive Allotment can be found here: https://www.martisd.org/page/teacher-incentive-allotment
Graduation Speaker
The Class of 2024 has chosen Houston Weaver, MHS Class of ‘97, as the graduation speaker.
Houston graduated 3rd in his class and made several appearances in the yearbook including Class Favorite, Who’s Who in Sports, and Class President. He participated in National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA, Band, UIL Academics, One Act Play, Math and Science Club, and Athletics. After high school, Houston attended MCC and majored in Business Management. He worked in Medical Sales, Retail Sales, and is currently serving as the Program Team Lead for Diesel Equipment Technology at Texas State Technical College. Houston has been married 19 years to his wife, Miranda, and has two sons, Brody and Bryce.
Graduation is at 7pm on Friday, May 24th at the Mart High School gym.
Thank you to our Village!
Thank you to everyone who made this week special for our teachers. The First Methodist Church of Mart provided lunch on Monday and breakfast on Thursday. Many parents and friends dropped off sweet treats, snacks, and drinks. Students surprised teachers with gifts and home made notes. Thank you all for being part of our #PANTHERFamily!
Fundraisers
Yearbooks on Sale!
23-24 Yearbooks are now on sale! Purchase a book and/or an ad at the following link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/25922 For more information contact Andrea Hall at andrea.hall@mymartisd.org.
Calendar
This Week
Monday - Band trip to Kalahari, Retirement Reception 4:00-5:30, HS Academic Awards 6pm
Tuesday -8th Grade Trip, State UIL Competition, HS Athletic Awards 6pm
Wednesday -2nd&3rd Grade Trip to Perot Museum, State UIL Competition, JH Academic Awards 6pm, Monthly Board Meeting 7pm
Thursday -4th-6th Grade Trip to Dallas Aquarium
Friday -Elementary Field Day
Looking Ahead
May 20 - 5th & 6th Grade trip to George Bush Library
May 21 - Elementary Inflatables Day
May 22 - Elementary Trades Day
May 23 - Kindergarten Graduation/ Elementary Talent Show
May 24 - Last Day of School, Elementary Awards, 12:30 Release, Graduation
Mart I.S.D.
Email: betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org
Website: www.martisd.org
Location: 1100 JL Davis Ave., Mart, TX, USA
Phone: (254) 876-2523
Facebook: facebook.com/MartISD
Twitter: @MartSchoolDistr