By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief
For the first day of school in Salado, 1,923 were enrolled, compared to 1,832 enrollment for the first-day enrollment in 2017.
The increase of 91 students over last year is almost three percent below what Salado ISD Trustees forecast for student enrollment growth in their 2018-19 budget adopted earlier this summer. [Read more…] about More students return but short of budget
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Salado ISD Athletic Director Paul Baird today announced new head coaches for volleyball and baseball. Kristi Wilk will be the new volleyball coach and Emery Atkisson will be the new baseball coach.
[Read more…] about New head coaches named for Salado High School
Kayla Manning is heading to Harvard this fall after graduating at the top of her class at Salado High School.
The daughter of Will and Kris Manning, Kayla will graduate Salado High School with a final GPA of 113.667.
Kaden Smien, the son of Reem and Eddie Smien of Salado, is the Salutatorian for the Salado High School graduating class of 2018 with an overall GPA of 110.807.
He has attended Salado schools since the seventh grade.
Site work on Salado Middle School could begin as early as December, according to a timeline Salado ISD Trustees discussed at their May 14 meeting.
[Read more…] about Site work on Salado Middle School could start in December
Salado Masonic Lodge will honor Teachers of the Year from each of the four school campuses with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal during a luncheon at the Salado Civic Center at noon on April 28.
The Lamar Medals will honor the Salado ISD Teachers of the Year from Thomas Arnold Elementary (Meredith Bonnett), Salado Intermediate School (Colleen Gilchrest and Laura Tomlin), Salado Junior High (Ruth Watkins) and Salado High School (Kenny Mann) with the Lamar Medal and a $250 check.
There is no charge for the luncheon, but public attendees are asked to join the Lodge members in bringing side dishes, salad or dessert for this community celebration of education. Lodge members are cooking Italian food for the lunch. For more information, call Secretary Tim Fleischer, 254-458-2643 or email secretary@saladolodge296.com.
[Read more…] about Salado Masons to honor Teachers of the Year
Salado Village Voice put the following questions to the Mayoral and Aldermen candidates. Early voting begins on April 23.
Question 1: The projected initial demand on the sewer system is 341 Living Unit Equivalents (LUE) for a daily demand of 83,545 gallons per day, or about 40% percent of the total 200,000 gallon per day capacity. In its ninth year, it is projected to increase to 432 LUE and 105,840 GPD. Should the Village be considered with attracting more users to spread the costs of the sewer to a wider base and share the burden? If so, what steps can the Village take to do that? (250 words)
Question 2: There are several residential subdivisions being platted and built in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of Salado. Should the Village try to attract them into annexing voluntarily into the city limits? If so, how? If not, why not (250 words)
Question 3: In terms of growth for the Village, do you want more residential rooftops, more businesses, both or neither? Why or why not? (150 words)
On Feb. 26 the Salado Police Department received information regarding 29 year old DIxie McColough, Salado High School Teacher’s Assistant allegedly engaging in Sexual Intercourse with Salado High School male students.
[Read more…] about Allegation of inappropriate relationship between SISD staffer, student reported
Salado ISD Trustees are set to call for a $49.4 million bond election during their 6 p.m. Feb. 12 meeting at the Salado Civic Center.
School trustees met in workshop session Feb. 5 to discuss a $51.7 million recommendation by the Long Range Facilities Planning committee.
[Read more…] about Salado ISD trustees set to call $49.4 Mil bond election