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.
Mrs. Richmond’s class in really having fun with the 100th day of school! #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation
Miss. Robertson's students at Washington ECC are celebrating the 100th day of school!
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Starting the week off right with coffee and hot chocolate alongside the dedicated staff at Washington Early Childhood Center! Here’s to a productive and inspiring week ahead as we continue to nurture and educate our young learners.
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Spring YMCA soccer sign ups!
Students In Mrs. Richmond's class are working hard to learn the letters in their names and Winter. They used letter “marshmallows” in hot cocoa. They celebrated Winter learning about the letter W with circle & rectangle waffles, decorating cookies, and drinking hot chocolate!
How do you make it snow when Mother Nature doesn’t? With a little shaving cream magic! ❄️ Our kids at Washington ECC had a blast bringing winter to life—even without real snow!
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School today on the normal schedule for Palestine ISD! Relaxed dress code!
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
Mrs Bradley popping in to show appreciation to Washington teachers!
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Lennox Madison in Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class can count to 100!!!
Marco Rivera in Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class can count to 100!!!
Cecil Warren in Ms. Carrizales Pre-K class can count to 100!!!
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!
🍕⚽️ Thank You, Pronto’s! ⚽️🍕
Thank you Pronto’s for making sure everyone working hard to make the Wildcat Soccer Tournament a success was well-fed!
Your support helps keep the tradition of Wildcat Soccer strong, and we’re so grateful for your kindness and generosity. 🐾⚽️
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
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.
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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
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.
🎉 Happy New Year, Wildcat Nation! 🎉
May 2025 bring joy, success, and new opportunities to our students, staff, and community. Let’s make this year one to remember!
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