District in Pictures

On Thursday night, Rider High School students, alumni, and staff members gathered together to celebrate the last "Happening" for Rider High School. The Happening has been a Rider tradition since 1974. Students created floats for the parade, local vendors were there to show their support and the night ended with current and previous acapella choir members singing the Rider Alma Mater during The Happening ceremony.

The students of Rider High School and Wichita Falls High School showed their school spirit this week by decorating the halls to get ready for the big rivalry game.

See the information below for all you need to know about the Rider Vs. Old High game tonight. Water bottles will be allowed! The game will be live streamed at www.wfisd.net/YouTube.

Social issues can be tough to talk about. But, in Undrea Hickson's class at Hirschi High School, her students brought awareness to their peers. Students put the information on a poster board to present to their classmates and these students "understood the assignment and did an amazing job," said Undrea Hickson.

Fowler Elementary hosted their very first PreK and Kinder Camps this year. All of the PreK and Kindergarten students got to rotate among all of the teachers within their grade level to do fun and engaging activities and stations, giving an opportunity to see who the staff and students naturally paired well with. On the reveal day, students got to open a bag that housed their specific homeroom color t-shirt. The 5th grade students, dressed in matching t-shirts, showed the PreK and Kindergarten students to their new official homerooms. "It was such a fun celebration as we welcomed our newest Fowler Mustangs into their official class families," said assistant principal Amanda Awtrey.

The Career Education Center has had a busy start to the school year! Students have been learning how to groom pets and have also learned how to make mini mums in honor of Rider vs. Old High week.

Crockett Elementary was the recipient of the first pop-up breakfast of the school year! Staff members were treated to breakfast pizza from Market Street United, and Chartwells provided warm scones, hot chocolate and hot coffee. AHI Facility Service sponsored this event. Thank you AHI Facility Service and Chartwells!

This week's Staff Spotlight shines on Scott McLaughlin, Fire and Security in the technology department.

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Teamwork was seen throughout third grade at Franklin Elementary during the first days of school. In the third grade classrooms, students worked in teams to follow clues and "escape" from Emoji Camp. During the first week of school, third grade teachers brought the students together to create the Third Grade Social Contract for the year. Students and teachers agreed on 10 words that describe how they will treat each other this year. After the contract was created, every student and teacher signed a copy of the Social Contract that will be posted in each third grade classroom. The third grade teachers include Mrs. Michelle Church, Mrs. Kelli Doley, Mrs. Bailey Richmond, Mrs. Erica Rollins, and Mrs. Meredith West.

Tonight at Memorial Stadium, something special will be in the air. The 80th Flying Training Wing plans a thrilling flyover timed for 7:55, just before the 8pm kickoff of the final Rider-Old High game. Making sure the national anthem syncs perfectly with the flyover will be the Rider Varsity Orchestra. The Rider Varsity Orchestra recently performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and is going to be performing back on their home turf for this final rivalry game with an awe-inspiring flyover.

This week's Teacher Tuesday is on Cassie Erwin, PE teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary.

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In Mrs. Kaufhold's science class at Southern Hills Elementary, the student scientists engaged in scientific process skills through various labs. One of the labs included carefully measuring the volumes of liquids (shown below).

This week, Dr. Lee visited with West Foundation first grade teacher Sarah Jones and her class about the first grade students "building" all the important skills they need to be successful. The students put their construction hardhat and vest on and their teacher, Ms. Jones, decorated her classroom to go along with the lesson.

On Friday, August 18, the Lion Leaders at Franklin Elementary helped lead a Back to School Assembly for all students. PAWS (behavior) Expectations for the hallways, cafeteria, playground and bathroom were reviewed using fun skits featuring the Lion Leaders and teacher volunteers. Lion Leaders also put on a Franklin Lion Fashion Show to demonstrate examples of approved and unapproved uniform dress attire. The Lion Leaders are a group of selected 4th and 5th grade student leaders. Sponsors for the group are Gladys Pando, counselor, and Laura Garcia, instructional coach.

Hirschi High School has welcomed their new SEL counselor, Ms. Finn, to the Husky family. In turn, Ms. Finn set out to give a warm welcome to Hirschi students by creating brightly colored bulletin boards and pensive prose. "She has done a great job with not only the welcome but helping our kids handle the emotional side of a return to campus," said assistant principal, Wendy Moulds.

Due to the extreme heat, Franklin Elementary teachers have had to get creative for students to enjoy their recess time. The heat index has been so high in the afternoons that students have been unable to go outside. Franklin librarian, Missy McCartney, offered for teachers to sign up to use the Maker Space stations from the library for recess. These hands-on STEM inspired activities gave students the opportunity to enjoy unstructured playtime without the scorching heat. Another way Franklin teachers have tried to beat the heat at recess is to adjust recess time to the morning instead of the afternoon.

Need a new WFISD t-shirt, hoodie, or tumbler? Well you're in luck! The WFISD apparel store is open with plenty of different options available (short sleeve, long sleeve, various colors). Click here to place your order.

Please note: Campus pick up is available for WFISD staff only. Shirts will be delivered to your campus if you selected that option. To add that option, click on the very first image in the store that says "STAFF" and then choose your campus. Otherwise, you can pick your items up from BroCro Creative at 607 E Scott Ave or pay to have you order shipped to your home or school.

Important: After you order, please keep a copy or your receipt. There is no way for the district to look up individual orders for staff after they have been placed.

Orders must be placed by the end of the day on Sunday, August 27. Orders will be shipped or ready to pick up at BroCro Creative by September 14.

District in Pictures is a weekly publication developed by the WFISD Community Relations department. If you have events, recognitions or classroom activities taking place on your campus that you would like us to feature, please let us know by completing the form at the following link: www.wfisd.net/dip. We would love to include you in our weekly district news.