April 17, 2020 Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a "Retail-To-Go" model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Is Requesting Suspension of Federal Testing Requirements For 2019-2020 School Year
March 16, 2020 Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.
March 22, 2019 - Governor Greg Abbott released a a press release naming appoints to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board which included Tenaha native Cassandra "Cassie" Bering who is a 1984 Tenaha High School graduate.
October 13, 2016 - As school leaders, principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource - our next generation of leaders. These students are our promise for the future, and it is critical that they receive a rigorous and well-rounded education.
March 22, 2019 - Governor Greg Abbott released a a press release naming appoints to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board which included Tenaha native Cassandra "Cassie" Bering who is a 1984 Tenaha High School graduate.
