JACKSONVILLE —
Jacksonville Independent School District announced the selection of two new campus principals — one at East Side Elementary School and one at the Compass Center.
JISD named Holly Cargill as the new principal at East Side Elementary School.
Ms. Cargill comes to Jacksonville with 18 years of experience, nine of those in administration.
Cargill previously served as assistant principal at Fred Douglass Elementary for three years and then at Jacksonville Middle School as assistant principal for two years. Her family relocated to the Austin area where she was an elementary principal for two years, moving her campus from Recognized to the Exemplary level after that first year.
She moved back to East Texas with her family and has been an assistant principal in Lindale for the last two years.
“We are impressed that she brings with her a wealth of knowledge about balanced literacy, guided reading, as well as classroom management” said Judy Terry, JISD Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Curriculum, “We are excited to have her back with us because of her love for Jacksonville and our students.”
Many of the initiatives that Ms. Cargill introduced to Fred Douglass and Jacksonville Middle School are still in use on those campuses.
JISD also announced the selection of T.J. Rucker from Overton as principal of the Compass Center. Chosen from a wealth of applicants, Mr. Rucker will be coming to JISD with an abundance of experience, education and enthusiasm.
Mr. Rucker holds degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas at Tyler. His last experience was with Overton ISD as their Middle School Principal.
Dr. Leslie George, JISD Director of Special Education Programs, said, “JISD is fortunate to have such a qualified candidate to take the Compass Center to the next level.”
Mr. Rucker has been with Overton ISD since 2003. He began his career there as their Head Athletic Trainer, became a classroom teacher and moved on to serve as a campus principal.
“We look forward to working with each of these tremendous individuals,” said JISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Wardell.
Local News
JISD selects new principals
- Local News
-
-
LMC employees receive furlough notice
All but a core minimum group of Lon Morris employees received furlough notices Wednesday morning, and college President Miles McCall handed in his letter of resignation Tuesday, officials said Wednesday.
-
JISD alters graduation requirement for pair of subjects
Seniors at Jacksonville ISD will no longer have to take technology and health as a graduation requirement.
-
Rusk ISD lunch prices to rise 25 cents
A rise in school lunch prices is among several changes slated for Rusk ISD cafeterias.
-
County boasts 'pretty good' turnout
At the half-way mark of early voting for the May 29 primary, 1,485 Cherokee County voters turned in their ballots at the polls.
-
Organizations provide summer lunches for students
As schools approach summer vacation, Jacksonville has four locations offering free meals to students through the Summer Food Program.
-
Dome homes
Within the gated community of Lakewood in Cherokee County, homes are being built, ones so unique realtors can count how many they have seen on one hand.
-
Police seek burglary suspects
The Jacksonville Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying two suspects involved in a local store burglary.
-
Details being worked out to bring new industry
A few details are getting finalized before Freedom Equipment moves its headquarters to Jacksonville, creating job opportunities for residents.
-
Jacksonville ISD to discuss changing graduation requirements
After swearing in two new board members, Jacksonville ISD school board will discuss possibly removing health and technology from the graduation requirements on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 1541 Pine St.
-
Fake gun nets same charge as real ones
A Jacksonville man who brought a BB Gun to a fight was charged as if the gun was the real thing.
- More Local News Headlines
-
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles
Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK
Raw Video: Bride Who Faked Cancer Released
