A word from Victoria I.S.D. Superintendent Quintin Shepherd
The following is an article provided by Quintin Shepherd, Supt. of the Victoria I.S.D. I read a wonderful story over the holiday break about the fabled Masai tribe in Africa. It is understood no tribe had warriors more intelligent or…
Some New Mexico students go to Texas for in-person education
HOBBS, N.M. - New Mexico schools have ranked at the bottom for years and parents, lawmakers and others are concerned the state is worse off now with no in-person learning due to the pandemic. Superintendents from districts in southeastern New…
Victoria I.S.D. to introduce Chinese language, cultural studies to course offerings
VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria I.S.D. board members voted to approve the addition of the Chinese language and cultural studies, with one board member requesting…
A word from Victoria I.S.D. Superintendent Quintin Shepherd
The following is an article written by Supt. Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D. Many years ago, when I was still a music teacher, I oversaw the process of putting together the annual Christmas/Holiday Concert at the Elementary, Middle, and…
VISD creating yearly calendar, accepting parental and staff input
VICTORIA, Texas - Since 2016, VISD added more innovation supporting areas to endure student improvement. While creating their next academic calendar, the district is accepting parent and staff input. In the past, their calendar had to be designed in accordance…
Victoria Public Library giving out gingerbread houses
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria Public Library is hosting a gingerbread house handout through 3 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020. Participants are asked to line up at the…
Victoria ISD to adopt new online security system to help protect students learning virtually
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria Independent School District announced Friday that they are implementing a new system to improve student safety during online learning. The system is called Gaggle and it's a security management system designed to help protect students who…
"I’ve enjoyed my 12 years on the board," says Ross Mansker, VISD Board of Trustees member for District 4
VICTORIA, Texas- Ross Mansker, Victoria ISD Board of Trustees member for District 4 stated that he will not be running for re-election. This news came at an unexpected time but he talks about what led him to this decision. “I…
Ross Mansker announces he is not seeking re-election after 12 years on Victoria ISD Board of Trustees
VICTORIA, Texas- Ross Mansker announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Victoria Independent School District Board of Trustees after serving four three-year terms. Victoria ISD released this announcement in a statement sent to Crossroads Today Thursday afternoon.…
Victoria ISD Bond Planning Task force listened to community concerns about the building renovations
VICTORIA, Texas----- On Tuesday night at the Victoria I.S.D Bond Planning Task Force meeting, an update was given to the community about the renovation needs of various school buildings in the district. Victoria ISD is currently in the planning phase…
Victoria ISD releases new guidelines for classroom holiday celebrations
VICTORIA, Texas- Victoria Independent School District (VISD) announced Tuesday new guidelines for holiday celebrations in classrooms in light of the pandemic. The two new guidelines address the sharing of food during the celebrations and the use of parent volunteers. "As…
Victoria ISD announces changes to meal distribution service for remote students
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria Independent School District announced Wednesday that the district's meal distribution service for remote students will be changing. In a statement sent to Crossroads Today, Shawna Currie, the Communications Director for VISD, explained that beginning Monday, November…
University of Houston-Victoria postpones 2020 commencement ceremonies
VICTORIA, Texas- The University of Houston-Victoria announced Tuesday in a statement n their website that they are planning to postpone their fall 2020 commencement ceremonies, due to the uptick in COIVD-19 cases in Texas. UHV said the ceremonies that were…
Victoria ISD announces statewide Thoughtexchange to gather feedback on how schools are responding to COVID-19
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria Independent School District announced that the district is spearheading a statewide Thoughtexchange to get as much input as possible. Victoria ISD said in a statement sent to Crossroads Today that they expect state agencies to use…
Victoria I.S.D. board approves tax limitations for solar energy project
VICTORIA, Texas - A tax limitation for Sunshine Energy, a project under Caprock Renewables, based in Austin, was approved by board members Thursday evening with…
A word from Superintendent Quintin Shepherd
The following article is provided by Superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D. There is an interesting business school case study that is quickly becoming imminently applicable to Education as this pandemic endures. If you have never heard of the…
