Ott's Outlook
June 2026
Hitting pause: Commencement provides Temple High class of 2026 a moment to reflect
Partnership between City of Temple fleet services, Temple ISD helps students enter automotive careers
'Cat and mouse game': How local school districts stay one step ahead of cybersecurity threats
Temple ISD student graduates alongside parents nearly 30 years after they left high school to raise a family
Temple High School reaches 100% College, Career and Military Readiness classification
Featured Former championship football player visits Temple ISD middle school to deliver inspiring message
Temple ISD board authorizes Cater Elementary School property sale, recognizes student, staff achievements
Temple ISD students earn top placements at National Business Professionals of America Conference
Temple, Belton ISD students earn associate degrees ahead of high school graduation
Baylor University recognizes Temple ISD middle schooler for exceptional academic potential
Two Temple ISD educators recognized at Region 12 bilingual education awards celebration
Little Wildcat Relays draw hundreds to watch fifth graders compete in track and field events
You can nominate a special Temple ISD alum for 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
So proud of our 2026 graduates!
Hats off Seniors!
2026 School Board ready to honor the graduates!
Excited for the Class of 2026!
Congratulations Carl Pleasant on 48 years in Education, with over 35 in Temple ISD. Enjoy your retirement!
Attended the City of Temple Burgers & Badges event. Thank you for your service!
Mission Monday at Bonham Middle School.
Honored to join the Top 10% Seniors for their award dinner.
Very proud of our Valedictorian, Valerie Velasquez, and Salutatorian, Preston Myers, for their exceptional work!
Honored to join the 2026 Top Ten seniors for the annual Cheeves luncheon.
The Top 10 Students Ceremony was amazing, featuring a speech by 2019 graduate and valedictorian, Clayton Gowan.
Thank you, Bella, for being an outstanding education reporter for TDT! Wishing you all the best!
The Sampson-Howard Honor Choir visited the Admin Building for a special end-of-year performance.
Meridith-Dunbar Class of 2039 graduate ready to go to Kindergarten.
THS students received their Workforce Program graduation awards from Central Texas Workforce Solutions.
End of Year Wildcat Mentor event FUN!
Middle School Soccer Action!
Scott Elementary hosted an incredible Multicultural Night for families and the community!
Jamyra White received a "Spread the Empire" bracelet for great leadership and athletic skills at Scott Elementary!
Congratulations David Melvin for 34 years in Education! Enjoy your retirement!
Congratulations Laurie Cook for 38 years in Education! Enjoy your retirement!
Always great to visit with Coach Ron Scott, the founder of the 53 year tradition of Little Wildcat Relays.
Great lunch visit with Community leaders.
Great visit with TASA Executive Supt, Dr. Steve Flores.
Mission Monday at Lamar Middle School.
We love when Alumni stop by to visit. Hemant Makan has reconnected his class of 1991.
Congrats to our TBI graduates for receiving their associates degree from Temple College.
Great visit with House Public Education Chair Representative Buckley to discuss education policy and the future for Texas children.
Thankful for TBI Ambassador President, Stephanie Garcia and her leadership in the program.
