Leadership has been a common theme the last few months district-wide as we began rolling out the leadership definition framework. Leading within our own organizations and communities is something that we all can do and it is important. But leading on a broader regional or state-wide scale is where I want to focus now.

Since January of this year, Temple ISD has hosted three showcases at the request of districts across the state. These showcases featured Blended Learning, Service-Based Learning in our CTE Department, and Structured Literacy. A showcase is an opportunity for other districts to come and see how you are implementing innovative programs that are yielding positive results. Our staff and our students model these strategies for the visiting districts and then provide an opportunity to answer questions about implementation. Temple ISD hosted 15+ school districts from across the state through these hands-on learning experiences and the feedback has been so positive that we are getting requests to host additional sessions.

I have shared with you before that I believe that it is the responsibility of our local school district to reflect the values and expectations of our community and we strive to make you proud every day. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering as it is what our students, staff, families and community deserve. But I also want you to know is this: Temple ISD’s reputation for innovation and stellar programs has traveled far beyond this region and across the state. Temple ISD is recognized as a leader in education in the state of Texas and I could not be more proud of our students and staff.

Likewise, we are blessed in Temple to have a community who trust us, support us and advocate for us. Your support truly makes a difference to our students and staff and is part of what makes Temple ISD such an amazing place.

Sincerely,

Bobby Ott

THS started a FBLA chapter and competed at the regional competition last month and true to our competitive Wildcat nature, we had eight students qualify to compete at the State Leadership Conference in March.

Edgar Saldivar (Accounting I) - 3rd Place

Roosvelt Zuniga (Business Calculations) - 4th Place

Rodolfo Cordova (Cyber Security) - 3rd Place

Mekena McVean (Political Science) - 2nd Place

Karis Midturi (Publication Design) - 1st Place

Ahrosha' Mack (Job Interview) - 3rd Place

Jamarri Thrasher (E-Business) - 2nd Place

Peyton Malina (Business Ethics) - 1st Place

Temple ISD CTE Dept. welcomed 15 school districts to our Service Based Learning Showcase to feature our students and teacher instructional strategies. Our students are a bright light statewide!

Billy Lastovica Class of ‘71 and Johnny Lastovica Class of ‘72 are proud Temple Wildcats who also attended Lanier, Jefferson and Lamar in Temple.

After graduation, the brothers joined the family business Lastovica Jewelers which has served the Temple area since 1950. They eventually became co-owners of the business with their wives – Helen (Billy) and Diane (Johnny).

If you have ever set foot in their store on 31st Street, you know that they treat you like family. There are highly regarded for their honesty, integrity and quality of their products and workmanship.

Billy is certified in jewelry repair and Billy is certified in both jewelry and watch repair. One of the things they are known for is being able to take the most “broken or damaged beyond repair” sentimental family heirlooms and reimagining them into a beautiful new keepsake that will last through generations to come.

Billy & Johnny – Thank you for keeping such a beautiful and specialized craft alive and for serving the Temple Community in such a profound way. We are truly honored to have you in our Alumni Spotlight!

Temple ISD has a long history of excellence and we have had many, many graduates who have gone on to exemplify our vision to become influential and impactful leaders in their local communities and beyond. Temple ISD Alumni Spotlight will feature alumnus and alumna that have represented our community and our district in a positive way.

To nominate yourself or a Temple ISD graduate, please complete our online Alumni Spotlight Nomination Form. Nominations will be reviewed and candidates selected by the Temple ISD Board of Trustees Policy Committee.

We appreciate your patience while we had to close the track to the public during the replacement process. But it is now open again for use per these guidelines that will also be posted at the gate entrances.

Email: bobby.ott@tisd.org
Website: https://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/Superintendent
Phone: 254-215-6760
Facebook: facebook.com/templeisd
Twitter: @OttTempleISD