Ruth Simmons (born Ruth Jean Stubblefield,July 3, 1945) is an American professor and academic administrator. Simmons served as the eighth president of Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university (HBCU), from 2017 until 2023.From 2001 to 2012, she served as the 18th president of Brown University, where she was the first African-American president of an Ivy League institution. During her time at Brown, Simmons was named the best college president by Time magazine. Prior to Brown University, she headed Smith College, one of the Seven Sisters and the largest women's college in the United States, beginning in 1995. During her tenure, Smith College launched the first accredited engineering program at an all-women's college. Simmons was born in Grapeland, Texas. She is the last of 12 children of Fanny and Isaac Stubblefield.Her father was a sharecropper until the family moved to Houston during her school years. Her paternal grandfather descends partly from the Benza and Kota people, enslaved people from Gabon,while her maternal line is traced back to the indigenous peoples of America. While in school, one of her teachers, Vernell Lillie, talked to her about attending college, something she had never considered before.She earned her bachelor's degree, on scholarship, from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1967. She earned her master's and a doctorate in Romance literature from Harvard University in 1970 and 1973.
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Happy 100 Days of Schools from Mrs. James' class at Northside Primary! #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation
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Northside students had an amazing day counting to 100.
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100 days of school fun at Northside with Ms. Garcia's class! #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation
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Northside 100th day winners!! The 100th bus rider to cross the doors, Moises Rodriguez. The 100th car rider Bentley Calloway. the 100th student at first lunch Emma Lugo. The 100th student at second lunch, Ukunada Augustine and the 100th student at third lunch was Eli Wood
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Northside celebrating 100 days of school
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Celebrating 100 days of school, Northside style
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Celebrating 100 days of school, Northside style
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Check out some of these amazing shirts. NORTHSIDE students celebrating 100 Days of School!
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Check out how Northside students celebrating 100 days of learning! We will be posting all day
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Spring YMCA soccer sign ups!
3 months ago, Palestine ISD
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School today on the normal schedule for Palestine ISD! Relaxed dress code!
3 months ago, Palestine ISD
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Good morning, parents. I hope you are enjoying your holiday and staying warm. We are planning to return to school tomorrow morning at regular time. However, snow is forecasted for our area overnight. The forecast doesn’t indicate that we will receive a lot of frozen precipitation, but it has been so cold lately that the snow is likely to stick making travel dangerous tomorrow morning. Please stay in touch with your ParentSquare and social media accounts. If we need to delay or close school tomorrow, we will make a decision by 6 am and communicate with you at that time. Have a great day! Mr. Marshall
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Dates are starting to fill up for 2025! Birthday Yard Signs available at all Palestine Independent School District campuses & Christian Heritage Academy! Fundraiser benefiting PISD C/O 2028 Text 903-515-0266 to book $30 Venmo or Cashapp Signs will be up for one school day. Limited quantities, first come first serve basis. We now have two sets of Happy Birthday and two sets of the alphabet along with additional most used letters. Text to book today!
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Northside 1st Grade students are chaining words.
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January is School Board Recognition Month! Palestine ISD is grateful for the dedicated leaders who work tirelessly to guide our schools and support student success. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence in education!!! Learn more about the BOARD and their roles at: https://www.palestineschools.org/page/board-memebers
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Palestine ISD will have NORMAL operations for today, Friday, January 10, 2025 Bundle up; drive safely; and see y’all at regular arrival times for a school day. #palestinetx #palestine__isd #wildcatnation
4 months ago, Palestine ISD
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The Wildcat Nation is closely monitoring the current weather conditions. School will proceed as scheduled today. We will continue to assess conditions today & will provide updates regarding any changes to Friday’s schedule if needed. #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation
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Palestine ISD staff will return from Christmas break on Monday, January 6. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, January 7th at regularly scheduled times. We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday and look forward to seeing everyone Monday.
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