It’s National FFA Week!
If you or your child have been part of the Palestine FFA, there’s no doubt you have experienced the 3 pillars of the program in some special way.
💙Leadership
💛Career Skills
💙Personal Growth
Let's see your FFA images in the comments below!
Happy Presidents Day, everyone! Today we celebrate the inspiring leadership of America’s presidents—from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to those who have followed in their footsteps. Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday, this day has evolved into a time to reflect on the legacy and vision of all our nation’s leaders. Whether you’re taking a well-deserved break or reflecting on history, let’s appreciate the guiding principles that have shaped our country. Enjoy the day and celebrate the spirit of leadership! 💙🤍♥️
#PresidentsDay #Leadership #AmericanHistory #GratefulNation
Students in Mrs. Torres' Northside Primary art classes were inspired by Picasso’s Rose Period and created works of art showing happiness using similar watercolors Picasso used during his Rose Period! 🌹🌹🌹
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So…. WE WON!!!!! It’s still a little surreal but my kids did it! My teams placed 1st and 4th out of 31 teams!!!! My 4th place team had the highest score out of all the matches and my 1st place team beat the odds and won!!
How it works… teams are partnered up for multiple qualifying matches and try to get as many points as possible. Then they are ranked and get to pick alliances. Ten alliances are picked and they compete in quarterfinals, semifinals, and then finals.
After 62 qualifying matches the teams placed 3rd and 8th overall. My 3rd place team picked a team that was ranked pretty high while my 8th place team picked a team that was ranked 26th!!!! In the end, the 8th/26th team came in clutch and won! The other team did so good considering all the obstacle they faced! --Ms. Neugebauer, Robotics Instructor
We ❤️ partner reading in Mrs. Gayso's Kindergarten class at Northside Primary! 📚📚📚📚
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Way to go A. M. Story Archery on collecting trophies from the Eustace Tournament. 1st and 2nd place for Team Bullseye!!! 🎯🎯🎯
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Congratulations to all the ladies who made the Palestine High School 2025/2026 Kik-Kat Line! We are so proud of each of you🐾✨
Happy Valentine’s Day AM Story! ❤️
Yesterday , Our Story staff enjoyed a Sweet Delicious Oxbow Pie.. Thank you for all you do for our Story Kiddos!
Happy Valentine’s Day PHS! ❤️
Yesterday , Our PHS staff enjoyed a soda and a candy bar as a small token of gratitude for their hard work, dedication, and the care they show our students every day.
Thank you for being the heart of our school—your passion and commitment make PHS a truly special place!
Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine’s Day! 💕
#PHSTeam #StaffAppreciation #YouAreLoved
OUR BLACK HISTORY
Thanks to Margaret Henderson Spurlock for sharing this photo of the Sunny South Jubilee Quartette. Second from the left is Ms. Spurlock’s grandfather Richard Henderson. The quartette made history as the first African American group to be broadcast by local radio station KNET. The photo was taken in 1943.
♥️Happy Valentines Day from Mrs. Rosson's Northside Primary class♥️
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We are proud to celebrate Hannah Higgins on signing to play collegiate soccer for Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas!
Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have led you to this incredible achievement!
🎈🔥 Successful Launch! 🔥🎈
AP Chemistry students had an exciting day as hot air balloon took flight! 🚀 Learning meets hands-on experience as students explore the science behind lift, heat, and buoyancy.
Great job to everyone involved in this awesome experiment!
🏀 Congratulations to Ladycat Basketball players! 🏀
We are proud to announce that 8 Ladycats have earned All-District accolades for their hard work and dedication this season! 🎉🐾
Way to represent Wildcat Nation with pride and excellence! #AllDistrictHonors #WildcatNation
OUR History....Celebrating and honoring Black History Month in the Wildcat Nation. Dr. J. Don Jackson was the first African American to be elected to the Palestine ISD Board of Trustees in 1972. We honor all he did for the district and our community.
Dr. J. Don Jackson served the Palestine community for 42 years as a family physician, surgeon and trained urologist. His legacy survives him as a caring, thoughtful, patient man and skilled doctor for many. His patients benefited from his care and commitment to healing their wounds and ailments whenever possible.. Dr. Jackson Sr. was born on the west bend of the Trinity River/Freestone County on Dec. 16, 1919. He was the second son of four children born to Sherman and Sarah Solomon Jackson. The first son died in infancy.. He joined Lone Star Baptist Church at the age of 9. He was a lifelong member participating in Sunday school, choir, quartets and Bible training for young people and adults. He developed an abiding faith in his Creator that sustained him throughout his life.. Growing up in the Lone Star community, he completed all grades offered and ranked as the top student in all classes.. He finished Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas in 1939 as valedictorian. He subsequently entered Mary Allen Junior College in Crockett and graduated in 1941. He then spent his third year of college study at Wiley College in Marshall. In 1941, he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army. After training at various camps, he was sent to Europe where he spent over a year in Florence, Italy. It was there, while attending science classes, his instructor encouraged him to study medicine. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and received a B.S. degree from Wiley College in 1947. That September, he enrolled in Howard University Medical School in Washington, D.C. and earned his M.D. degree in 1951.. He trained in urology and allied branches of medicine at Homer G. Phillips Hospital, a 750-bed facility in St. Louis, Mo. After completing residence, Dr. Jackson came home and decided to live and work in Palestine.. He lived and worked one half block from Lincoln School on McClellan Street, treating patients for 10 years. In March 1963, his new office opened at 402 Fort St. He remained in the practice of medicine until 1998, culminating 42 years of familiar service in the area.. During those years, he hospitalized his patients at Dr. H.D. Patton's clinic on Fulton Street and the G.L. Prince Hospital in Crockett.. On Dec. 16, 1960, he received an invitation to join the staff of Memorial Hospital in Palestine where he served as chief of staff for various terms.
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Join me and House Public Education Chairman Brad Buckley on February 28 for an important conversation about the future of education in Texas. He will be laying out his school choice and public education funding bills, cutting through the noise to bring you the truth and facts about what’s at stake. We look forward to answering your questions, addressing your concerns, and sharing the real story on education policy in Texas. All are welcome!--Representative Harris
Please help me congratulate Anthony Betancourth on receiving his Private Security Licence from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and the Department of Public Safety. The course delivers Texas Private Security program curriculum for non-commissioned security officers, including roles and responsibilities of security officers, legal aspects of security work, security communications, and response to emergencies and safety hazards. This course carries 6 hours of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and 6 hours of Texas Department of Public Safety - Regulatory Services Division, Private Security. --Mr. Facio
Principles of Health Science Valentine Drive extended to February 27th! Help them show some L O V E at TRUCARE!
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OUR HISTORY
GUY Brown attended Palestine High School. He only played one year of high school football, because his mother did not allow him to play before his senior season.
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Houston.
As a senior, he focused on playing the "standup" left defensive end position and contributed to the team winning the Southwest Conference championship.
Brown was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 1977 NFL draft, who saw him as an above average athlete and wanted to play him at outside linebacker. As a rookie, he was considered the fastest defensive player on the team and also set the rookie power clean lift record of 315 pounds.
In 1979, Brown was slowed by a groin injury. In 1980, he had a chance to earn the starting strongside linebacker job after Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson was waived, but was passed over by Mike Hegman.Hegman dislocated his elbow in the wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, which gave Brown a chance to start in the next two playoff games. He was one of the core special teams players during his first four seasons.
In 1981, Hegman fractured his arm in the season opener, giving Brown the chance to start six games at strongside linebacker.
In 1982, Brown would eventually earn the weakside linebacker full-time starter job, when D. D. Lewis retired.
Palestine Interact students visit Legacy and Greenbriar nursing homes to bring Valentine joy to their residents ❤️🩷❤️🩷❤️🩷
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