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Fort Worth ISD is actively monitoring weather conditions and plans to proceed with after-school activities as scheduled.

Please note that middle school football games will now start at 6:30 p.m. due to anticipated severe weather, which is expected to pass by that time.

Additionally, please be aware that bus services may experience delays due to inclement weather. Thank you for your understanding.

Fort Worth ISD está monitoreando activamente las condiciones del clima y planea continuar con las actividades después de clases según lo programado. 

Tenga en cuenta que los partidos de fútbol americano de las escuelas secundarias comenzarán ahora a las 6:30 p.m. debido al clima severo anticipado, que se espera que pase para esa hora.

Además, tenga en cuenta que los servicios de autobús pueden experimentar retrasos debido al mal clima. Gracias por su comprensión.

The Fort Worth ISD is closely monitoring today's weather conditions and has procedures ready to ensure student safety. We will inform families by 3 p.m. if weather impacts athletic activities.

Please note that bus schedules may experience delays due to inclement weather. Campuses will take extra steps to ensure students board buses safely. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

El Fort Worth ISD está monitoreando las condiciones climáticas de hoy y habra procedimientos listos para garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes. Informaremos a las familias antes de las 3 p.m. si el clima afecta las actividades atléticas.

Tenga en cuenta que los horarios de autobuses pueden experimentar retrasos debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. Los campus tomarán medidas adicionales para garantizar que los alumnos suban a los autobuses de forma segura. Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación.

McLean Middle School Band Selected to Perform at Prestigious National Music Festival in Indianapolis

Only ten bands from across the country are invited to perform this year

Fort Worth, TX – The McLean Middle School Band will perform at the 2024 Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha, in Indianapolis this coming March. This is an extraordinary honor. The prestigious event, which invites only ten bands from across the nation, will showcase the McLean Wind Ensemble’s exceptional talent on a national stage.

"The McLean band is thrilled to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the Music for All National Festival. Preparing for the event in March has energized our entire program and community, and we can't wait to see the hard work pay off,” said McLean Middle School Director of Bands, Christa Martien Chanthavongsy. 

Following the submission of recordings from the 2023-24 school year, the McLean Wind Ensemble was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants to join this elite group of middle school bands. Their selection marks a significant milestone, as this will be the first time a Fort Worth ISD band will take the stage at the Music for All National Festival.

“I am proud of the McLean MS Band students for being selected for this prestigious honor. The directors have been working hard to elevate the McLean band to this national standard of performance. Accomplishing something like this shows that Fort Worth ISD continues to be a nationally recognized district for music education. I expect the festival to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Jesse Cannon II. 

Congratulations to our dedicated band directors for the incredible work they do each day with Fort Worth ISD students. Opportunities like this not only showcase the ensemble's dedication and talent but also highlight a proud moment for Fort Worth’s thriving music community.

Meet the McLean Band Directors:

• Christa Martien Chanthavongsy – Director of Bands

• Jacob Gandy – Assistant Director of Bands

• Lindsey Traughber – McLean 6th Grade Beginner Band Director

• Collin Caldwell – Director of Percussion

About the Festival:
Founded in 1975, Music for All is one of the nation's largest organizations supporting music education and performance. Its National Festival, launched in 1992, provides an unparalleled educational and performance experience for top scholastic bands, orchestras, and ensembles across the country. The festival is presented by Yamaha and aims to create life-changing opportunities through music. There will be a live stream of the event available through Box 5 Media, and we will perform on March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

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La banda de McLean Middle School fue elegida para tocar en el prestigioso Festival Nacional de Música de Indianápolis

Sólo diez bandas de todo el país están invitadas a tocar este año

Fort Worth, TX - La McLean Middle School Band actuará en el 2024 Music for All National Festival presentado por Yamaha, en Indianápolis el próximo mes de marzo. Este es un honor extraordinario. El prestigioso evento, que sólo invita a diez bandas de toda la nación, mostrará el excepcional talento del conjunto de vientos de McLean en un escenario nacional.

“La banda de McLean está encantada de tener esta oportunidad única de actuar en el Festival Nacional de Música para Todos. La preparación para el evento en marzo ha llenado de energía a todo nuestro programa y a la comunidad, y estamos emocionados por ver cómo el trabajo duro da sus frutos”, dijo la Directora de Bandas de McLean Middle School, Christa Martien Chanthavongsy. 

Tras la presentación de las grabaciones del año escolar 2023-24, el conjunto de viento de McLean fue elegido entre un grupo competitivo de solicitantes para unirse a este grupo de élite de bandas de escuelas secundarias. Su selección marca un hito importante, ya que esta será la primera vez que una banda de Fort Worth ISD subirá al escenario en el Festival Nacional de Música para Todos.

“Estoy orgulloso de los estudiantes de McLean MS Band por haber sido seleccionados para este prestigioso honor. Los directores han estado trabajando duro para elevar la banda de McLean a este nivel nacional de rendimiento. Lograr algo como esto demuestra que Fort Worth ISD sigue siendo un distrito reconocido a nivel nacional para la educación musical. Espero que el festival sea una experiencia única en la vida”, dijo el Director de Artes Visuales y Escénicas, Jesse Cannon II. 

Felicidades a nuestros dedicados directores de banda por el increíble trabajo que hacen cada día con los estudiantes de Fort Worth ISD. Oportunidades como esta no sólo muestran la dedicación y el talento del conjunto, sino que también ponen de relieve un momento de orgullo para la próspera comunidad musical de Fort Worth.

Conozca a los Directores de la Banda McLean:

• Christa Martien Chanthavongsy - Directora de Bandas

• Jacob Gandy - Director Asistente de Bandas

• Lindsey Traughber - Directora de la banda de principiantes de 6º grado de McLean

• Collin Caldwell - Director de Percusión

Acerca del Festival:

Fundada en 1975, Music for All es una de las mayores organizaciones del país de apoyo a la educación e interpretación musical. Su Festival Nacional, lanzado en 1992, proporciona una experiencia educativa y de interpretación sin igual para las mejores bandas, orquestas y conjuntos escolares de todo el país. El festival está presentado por Yamaha y su objetivo es crear oportunidades que cambien vidas a través de la música. Habrá una retransmisión en directo del evento a través de Box 5 Media, y nos presentaremos el 15 de marzo a las 9:00 a.m., hora del este. 

Fort Worth ISD Receives Highest Rating for the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

FWISD earns a perfect score of 100 on the final 2023-24 FIRST Ratings    

FORT WORTH, TX — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the final 2023-24 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ratings, and Fort Worth ISD has achieved a perfect 100 score. The district has an A, or Superior, rating. This score reflects the district’s strong commitment to financial accountability, transparency, and responsible fiscal management, as measured by 21 indicators of financial performance.

“The FIRST rating is an important indicator of a school district’s fiscal health and we have worked hard as a team to make this achievement possible. Increasing the district’s fiscal health is a strategic board goal and we strive to maintain financial integrity by ensuring that we are accountable and transparent in how we manage our public dollars,” said Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Chief Financial Officer of FWISD.

Final ratings will be presented to the FWISD Board of Trustees at the regularly scheduled board meeting on October 22, 2024.

About FIRST
The state's school financial accountability rating system, known as the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve these practices. The system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.

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El Distrito Escolar de Fort Worth recibe la calificación más alta en el Sistema de Calificación de Integridad Financiera de Texas (FIRST)  

El FWISD obtiene una puntuación perfecta de 100 en las calificaciones finales de FIRST 2023-24  

FORT WORTH, TX — La Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) ha publicado las calificaciones finales del Sistema de Calificación de Integridad Financiera de Texas (FIRST) para el ciclo escolar 2023-24, y el Distrito Escolar de Fort Worth ha logrado una puntuación perfecta de 100. El distrito recibió una calificación de "A" o "Superior." Este puntaje refleja el fuerte compromiso del distrito con la responsabilidad financiera, la transparencia y la gestión fiscal responsable, evaluado a través de 21 indicadores de desempeño financiero.  

"El puntaje FIRST es un indicador importante de la salud fiscal de un distrito escolar, y hemos trabajado arduamente como equipo para lograr este resultado. Aumentar la salud fiscal del distrito es un objetivo estratégico de la junta, y nos esforzamos por mantener la integridad financiera, asegurando que seamos responsables y transparentes en cómo administramos los fondos públicos", comentó Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Directora Financiera del FWISD.  

Las calificaciones finales se presentarán a la Junta Escolar de FWISD en la reunión programada para el 22 de octubre de 2024.  

Acerca del Sistema FIRST  

El sistema estatal de responsabilidad financiera escolar, conocido como el Sistema de Calificación de Integridad Financiera de Texas (FIRST), garantiza que las escuelas públicas de Texas sean responsables de la calidad de sus prácticas de gestión financiera y que mejoren dichas prácticas. El sistema está diseñado para alentar a las escuelas públicas de Texas a gestionar mejor sus recursos financieros, con el fin de proporcionar la mayor asignación posible para propósitos de instrucción directa.  

Two Fort Worth ISD Projects Selected for 2024-25 Exhibit of School Architecture 

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth ISD is proud to announce that two of its bond projects — O.D. Wyatt High School from the 2017 bond and Rolling Hills Elementary School from the 2021 bond — were selected for the prestigious 2024-25 Exhibit of School Architecture. 

In addition to its selection in the exhibit, Rolling Hills Elementary earned two Stars of Distinction in this year’s exhibit—one for Design and another for Wellness. These honors highlight the district's commitment to creating supportive, healthy, and inspiring learning environments for our students.

This esteemed exhibit, organized by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), highlights exceptional school facilities from across the state.

The Exhibit of School Architecture showcases 41 outstanding projects from 30 school districts, two college systems, and one state school. These projects, completed in the past five years and not previously featured, represent innovative designs and improvements in educational facilities.

The TASA/TASB Exhibit of School Architecture, in collaboration with the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Southern Region Foundation, will be prominently featured at txEDCON24, The TASA | TASB Convention, taking place in San Antonio September 27-28. The projects will also be accessible online at https://texasschoolarchitecture.org/.

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About TASA: 

TASA is the professional association for Texas school superintendents and other administrators. The mission of the organization, which focuses on professional learning, advocacy, and member engagement, is to promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students.

About TASB: 

TASB is an association established in 1949 to serve local public school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve approximately 5.3 million students. TASB’s mission is to promote educational excellence for Texas school children through advocacy, visionary leadership, and high-quality services to school districts.