Robert E. Lee Veteran John Craddock Named Interim Principal According to TISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons, “John will do an excellent job as interim principal. He provides stability and has great rapport with the students and the staff at Lee.” A formal search for a new high school principal will soon be underway. A new principal should be in place before the start of the 2006-2007 school year. Learn More

Tyler ISD Junior Exemptions The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will review the policy that exempts students from exams at its regular January meeting. The administration has recommended that exam exemptions be re-instated for juniors who meet the 90 average and two or fewer absence criteria. If the Board approves this policy change in January, it will be effective for the spring semester and will allow juniors to be exempt for exams in May 2006. Learn More

Tyler ISD Volunteer Connection OPPORTUNITIES VARY ON EACH CAMPUS Assist at any level, grades K-12 Read to a child or group of students Tutor math, reading, or language arts Assist bilingual students with class work or homework Assist in office or clinic Monitor hallways or cafeteria Mentor a child Aid special education motor labs Minimum of 45 minutes a week. Applications accepted at TISD Administration Building Tuesday and Wednesday 8 AM - 11 AM and 2 PM - 4 PM. Application process includes a criminal background check. Volunteers help TISD students succeed Call (903) 262-1143 for more information. Helping hands...touching hearts

John Tyler High School is an "Inspiration" Semifinalist for National Award John Tyler High School was recently selected as a Semifinalist for the College Board’s Inspiration Award. Every year the national College Board honors three outstanding secondary schools for exemplary work in improving the academic environment and helping students achieve the promise of higher education. The board seeks secondary schools that are truly a springboard to college, despite the social, cultural, and economic barriers that stand in the way of their students. John Tyler High School met and exceeded the initial criteria based on the increase in the number of students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the number of students accepted to two or four year institutions. From 2004 to 2005 the school increased the number of AP exams taken and the number of students enrolled in advanced classes from 500 to 853. There was also an increase in the number of students accepted to college from 146 in 2004 to 317 in 2005. 93 percent of John Tyler High School’s 2004 graduating class were accepted into college. Learn More

January is School Board Recognition Month Thank you for your dedication and service to the children of the Tyler Independent School District. Andy Bergfeld, President - District 1 Kristen Baldwin, Vice-President - District 4 Orenthia Mason, District 2 Therelee Washington, District 3 Brad Spradlin, District 5 Michelle Carr, District 6 Ron Vickery, District 7 Please join us for a special reception honoring the Tyler ISD Board of Trustees Texas Outstanding School Board of the Year. January 19th - 5:00 p.m. Plyler Instructional Complex - Library 807 West Glenwood, Tyler Call 903.262.1065 for more information. 2004 Bond Construction Updates Tyler ISD Link - Fall 2005