Washington Early Childhood Center

Join the Wildcat Nation in congratulating Lorenzo Estrada in Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class on counting to 100!!! Way to go Lorenzo!!! The Wildcat Nation is PROUD OF you!!!!

📚✨ The Elves Are Learning at Washington ECC! ✨📚 Our Washington ECC elves have been hard at work — exploring, creating, practicing social skills, and discovering the magic of learning every day! 🎄🧝‍♂️ At Washington Early Childhood Center, our highly qualified, degreed staff are specially trained in social–emotional development and early academic foundations, ensuring every child gets the strong start they deserve. ❤️ From hands-on activities to rich learning experiences, the opportunities and resources are truly endless at Washington ECC — where little learners grow big futures. 🌟 #WashingtonECC #WildcatNation #EarlyLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #FutureWildcats #PalestineISD

Playtime magic!

🛡️❄️ WINTER WATCH at WECC! ❄️🛡️ A huge shoutout to Officer Ramirez, who goes above and beyond every single day to keep our students and staff safe. Her creativity shines in the way she shares safety messages—turning important reminders into fun, engaging displays that our youngest Wildcats can easily understand. From joyful visuals to clear, kid-friendly tips, she makes safety meaningful AND memorable. ❤️🐾 Thank you, Officer Ramirez, for protecting our campuses and supporting our learners with excellence and heart! #WildcatNation #SchoolSafety #PISDMarshals #CreativeLeadership #ProtectingOurPride #WeArePalestineISD

Santa’s elves working hard in Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class. Elves work their fine motor skills wrapping presents and they also take orders classifying orders as SM, MD, or LG packages.    

Christmas came early today in the Wildcat Nation as Mr. Marshall and team distributed retention incentive checks to our dedicated staff! These smiles say it all—thank you for your unwavering commitment, excellence, and service to our students and district. Your work truly makes a difference every single day. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do—for our students, our community, and each other.

❄️ Washington ECC is celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas! This week kicked off with Don’t Be a Grinch Day and a festive Snowman Day, filling our halls with joy, imagination, and early learning magic. At Washington ECC, seasonal celebrations are more than dress-up days — they are purposeful learning experiences. Through holidays, traditions, and seasonal themes, our students build early literacy, social skills, language development, and connections that help them understand the world around them. Our highly trained, degreed early childhood educators create enriching, developmentally appropriate activities that make learning joyful, memorable, and meaningful. Every themed day is intentionally designed to support growth, spark curiosity, and strengthen school readiness. We love watching our littlest Wildcats learn, laugh, and grow this holiday season! ❤️🐾 #WildcatNation #PalestineISD #WashingtonECC #EarlyLearning #12DaysofChristmas #PurposefulPlay #FutureWildcats

Holiday Magic Across the Wildcat Nation

The most wonderful time of the year is here — and so are the incredible Holiday Fine Arts Programs happening across Palestine ISD. From theater to choir, band to dance, our students are shining bright all season long.

At Palestine ISD, Fine Arts isn’t just an event… it’s a commitment. Across every campus, our programs are valued, supported, and intentionally curated to give students meaningful opportunities to grow in their talents. These holiday performances are a showcase of that dedication — and a celebration of the creativity, discipline, and hard work our students bring to the stage.

Join us as we come together for choir concerts, band performances, theatre productions, and community showcases that make this season special for the entire district.

Swipe through to see all the holiday events happening throughout December across the Wildcat Nation.

#WildcatNation #PalestineISD #FineArts #HolidaySeason #PISDFineArts #StudentTalent #CommunityProud

Thanksgiving themed Literacy and Math fun in Ms. Love’s class at Washington ECC! They had fun building Thanksgiving plates with food while practicing their numbers and counting, they made turkey tail patterns, and practiced letters and sounds while writing letters on pumpkin pies with shaving cream fun! What a fun Friday!

💚🎄 Grinch Day was a SUCCESS in Ms. Carrizales’ Pre-K class! 🎄💚 Our littlest Wildcats had a magical day filled with hands-on learning and holiday joy! Students made Grinch ornaments and hats, “Grinched” their names, helped the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes, and wrapped up the fun with a festive Grinch snack. 💚✨ At Washington Early Childhood Center, days like this are more than just adorable — they’re intentional. Our degreed, highly trained early-childhood educators design experiences that build foundational skills in language, fine motor development, creativity, social-emotional learning, and early literacy. We believe the earliest years matter most — and we’re proud to provide a nurturing, engaging environment where every young learner can grow, explore, and thrive. 🌟 #WashingtonECC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #WildcatNation #PreKMagic #FoundationalSkills #LearningThroughPlay

The Palestine ISD Bond 2025 proposal is broken out into one proposition and includes:
• A New Career and Technical Education Facility
• Safety and Security
• District-Wide Upgrades

Be sure to check out our bond webpage for more information at https://Palestineschools.org/bond

Ms. Love’s Washington ECC class put their 5 senses to work tasting different treats—salty, sweet, sour, and bitter! 👅🍭🍋🍿 The lemon action shots stole the show… but believe it or not, a few students actually asked for more lemon slices! 😂😂 #LearningIsFun #WildcatNation

Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class use their Science skills making slime today as they learned about their 5 senses.

What is a TUNNEL CAT? TUNNEL CATS are boys and girls in Grades PK-6 who have the opportunity to run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel before each regular-season home football game. Each TUNNEL CAT will receive a T-SHIRT and FREE ADMISSION to all regular-season home football games (parents/guardians must buy a ticket). How do I join TUNNEL CATS? ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE. Use the QR Code above (easiest!) OR go to the PYSO website (palestineyouthsportsorganization.com) and click on the provided link to the Lone Star Online Store. YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR TUNNEL CATS WHEN YOU ORDER A SHIRT! Credit and debit cards may be used to pay the $20.00 registration fee (plus tax). You MUST pick up at LONE STAR ATHLETIC APPAREL & DESIGN, INC. located at 1317 South Loop 256, Palestine (Hours 9:00 - 4:00). What are the TUNNEL CAT Expectations? a.) Students must wear their TUNNEL CAT 2025 SHIRT to gain FREE ADMISSION into the game (use Main Gate HOME Entrance) & run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel. A parent/guardian must be in attendance at the game. The TUNNEL CAT Staff will not be responsible for any child during the game. b.) Students will run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel BEFORE the football game while the band is playing. Students will meet on the Track at 7:15 p.m. and are encouraged to make signs. After they run through the Tunnel, students will meet with their parent/guardian in the home stands and return to their seats to enjoy the rest of the game! When are the Home Football Games? ● Fridays at 7:30 P.M. (except for one Thurs. Game - Aug. 28): Aug. 28, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 31 ● Tickets: Ticket Sales are ONLINE ONLY. (Go to www.palestineschools.org - Menu - Athletics – Purchase Tickets- Follow remaining prompts.) ● TUNNEL CAT shirts are GREAT to wear to school on Campus SPIRIT DAYS! ● Questions? Nancy Kindig-Malone, PYSO Coordinator, 979.446.6470; nkindig-malone@palestineschools.org

😅 That Friday feeling… Ms. Love’s class at Washington ECC survived the 1st week of school! 🐾📚 From busy mornings to big smiles, we made it — bring on week two! 🎉 #WildcatNation #FirstWeekSuccess #SurvivorStatus #PISDproud #WashingtonECC

📢 Legal Update for the 2025–26 School Year Starting this school year, House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cell phones and personal communication devices during the school day while on school property. If brought to campus, personal communication devices must be turned off or silenced and remain out of sight at all times between arrival and dismissal. Thank you for reviewing and discussing this new policy with your students before the school year begins. #WildcatNation #PalestineISD #BackToSchool

🎟️ Wildcat Football Fans! 🏈
If you held season passes last year, your window to renew your same seats opens TOMORROW, July 9, and runs through August 8!

After that, any unclaimed reserved seats will be released for new purchases.

📌 Renewal Instructions:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3679/PISD/5854913/2023_Step_By_Step_Renewal_Instructions_PDF__1___1_.pdf


❓ Questions?
📞 888-478-5273 ext. 5
📧or email-- support@payk12.com

#WildcatNation #FridayNightLights #PalestineTX #WildcatFootball

Join the Wildcat Nation as a substitute teacher for the upcoming year. Training mandatory.

Save the Date, Wildcat Nation!
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 7 from 4–7 PM across all Palestine ISD campuses!

Come meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒✏️📚
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back! 🐾❤️

#PalestineISD #MeetTheTeacher #WildcatNation #BackToSchool2025 #MaroonAndWhite