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6th Grade Campus's Marie Workman to Speak at National Convention
Marie Workman will speak at the 2009 National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention Saturday, November 21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each year, the convention draws thousands of kindergarten through 12th grade teachers, . . . read more
New Caney FFA Wins Sweepstakes at District Competition
Six teams from New Caney ISD's FFA program will advance to Area III Competition Saturday, November 21 after winning first place at District last weekend at the District V Leadership Development Event held at West Conroe Baptist Church. The . . . read more
Basketball Teams to Host Cancer Awareness Night
Tonight's double header basketball games at the New Caney High School gym will look a little different. There will be a lot of pink-- on the court and off the court-- for Cancer Awareness Night. It's an initiative prompted by the Coaches . . . read more
Community Members, Students Turn Out for Veterans Day Ceremony
The New Caney High School Soaring Eagle Battalion honored the nation's heroes during its second annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony November 11. The day began with a parade at 6:45 a.m. Several speakers, including Principal David . . . read more
Happy Thanksgiving!
New Caney ISD will be closed November 23 - 27 for Thanksgiving break. All campuses will be closed. Classes will resume Monday, November 30. read more
NCISD Once Again a "Recognized" District
The Texas Education Agency recently released accountability ratings for the New Caney Independent School District. Six schools were rated “exemplary,” the highest distinction. Five schools received a “recognized” status, and one . . . read more
Students Research and "Create" World Landmarks
Advanced students in Mrs. Freeman’s Social Studies class at the 6th Grade Campus were assigned to find the locations of nine different famous world landmarks as part of an enrichment project. They were to choose one of the landmarks to . . . read more
Recognitions and Honors
New Caney ISD was honored with many awards and recognitions at the ESC, Region VI Fall Administrators Conference and Awards Banquet Wednesday, October 28 in Huntsville. School personnel from 15 counties served by the region were recognized . . . read more
NCHS Reveals New Website
New Caney High School unveiled its new website this week with tons of information! It features newly developed teacher web pages, news, events and activities. You can find the student handbook, grading policy and much, much more. . . . read more
The 3 "E"s of Healthy Living!
Students in New Caney ISD will be participants in a new Texas Department of Agriculture initiative aimed at encouraging students to adopt the 3E's of Healthy Living - Education, Exercise and Eating Right. Agriculture Commissioner Todd . . . read more
Tasty Field Trip
Six NCISD middle and high school students traveled a short distance down Highway 59 to Humble Wednesday, October 21 for a day of taste-testing! Students sampled vendors' treats at the Commodity Food Expo at the Humble Civic Center. Their . . . read more
NCHS Band to Compete This Weekend at SHSU
The New Caney Spirit Band from Eagleland is prepared to impress judges and spectators this weekend at Sam Houston State University's Marching Band Festival in Huntsville! The band performs at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24. Bands that . . . read more
Walmart Gives Gift Cards to Porter Elementary Teachers
Ten Porter Elementary teachers were recently surprised with $100 gift cards from the Super Walmart in Porter. Their names were drawn out of a basket Friday, October 9. The cards can be used at any Walmart or Sam's Club to help buy . . . read more
Fire Prevention Week at New Caney Elementary
New Caney Fire Department spent the day at New Caney Elementary School Friday, October 9 educating all students on Fire Prevention and Safety. Firefighters Zepeda, Glaze, Arnold, Goodrich, and Griffin stressed the importance that students . . . read more
Homecoming Pep Rally Moved Indoors
The Community Pep Rally in conjunction with this week's Homecoming festivities has been moved indoors. The pep rally is Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM inside the New Caney High School main gym. The decision was made to move it from Don . . . read more
NCISD Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Three students at New Caney High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with . . . read more
Save the Date!
Looking for something fun, yet affordable to do as a family this Saturday? How about attending Aikin Elementary's Fall Festival? Enjoy a hay ride, games, face painting and fun! Plus, guess who'll be sitting in the dunking booth? Yes, . . . read more
Student Services Fair
Ever wondered what specialized services are available for your student at New Caney ISD? Gifted and Talented programs, dyslexia services, bilingual/ESL, credit recovery courses, technology, and free breakfasts are just a few! Discover what . . . read more
Teachers Squeeze "Limeades For Learning" for Grant Money
Supporters of New Caney ISD helped fund about $8000 in teachers’ projects through Sonic Drive-in’s “Limeades for Learning.” Customers who bought a drink at Sonic in September had the option of voting online for specific teachers to . . . read more
Student Brings Gun to Campus
A student was removed from the Kings Manor Elementary campus after bringing a gun to school Wednesday. Administrators were notified Thursday after some students came forward. The student’s guardian turned the gun over to NCISD police as . . . read more
NCISD Board Members, Administrators Tour PHS
The future home of the Porter Spartans is taking shape! NCISD Board Members and Administrators took a tour Tuesday, September 29 of the district's second high school currently under construction. Porter High School will have an . . . read more
Volunteers at NCISD Must Attend Orientation
Most school districts are just happy to get people to volunteer on their campuses. Volunteers help with the little things, like grading papers, reading to students, making copies and going on field trips. They are little things that amount . . . read more
Porter High School Transition Q&A UPDATED
New Caney ISD is committed to open and honest communication. It’s understandable there are questions and concerns regarding the upcoming transition to two high schools in the district. It’s crucial that we have access to good, reliable . . . read more
Valley Ranch Elementary Sends Books of Hope to Uganda
Students at the Latigi Orphan Care Center in Uganda, Africa recently received books written and illustrated by students in the Gifted and Talented Program at Valley Ranch Elementary. It was part of the Books of Hope Project, which is a . . . read more
New Caney ISD Now on Twitter
Get the latest information from New Caney ISD sent directly to your phone or computer! NCISD has joined the Twitter bandwagon. Twitter is a free social networking website that has users “tweeting” in quick messages. Parents or . . . read more
Author Speaks to Students About Bullying
As a boy, Michael Korenblit remembers asking his parents why they had letters and numbers tattooed on their wrists. His mother explained that they were survivors of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany. Korenblit used his parents’ experiences . . . read more
13 Teachers Honored
The Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County awarded 13 teachers in the New Caney school district with “Teacher of the Year” awards for the 2008-2009 school year. The annual luncheon was held Wednesday, September 2nd . . . read more
Dyslexia Awareness Night
New Caney ISD will be hosting a Dyslexia Awareness Night on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in learning about dyslexia facts. The meeting will be in the Large Group . . . read more
Free Adult Computer Classes
The New Caney ISD Department of Technology offers free computer classes to the public on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM during the months of October, November, January, February, March and April. Technology Tuesdays will . . . read more
Community Forum Tonight for PHS Transition
A community town hall-style meeting to discuss the transition for students who will attend the new Porter High School next school year is being held tonight, September 24. The campus at 22625 Sandy Lane in Porter will open in the fall of . . . read more
Board of Trustees Approve 2009-2010 Budget
The New Caney ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2009-10 budget for the school district at the August 25, 2009 board meeting. A copy of the budget is available by clicking here . read more
Heat Advisory Tips for Parents
It is important to educate students regarding practicing heat-stress precautions while participating in outdoor activities. The following information is based on the guidelines provided by the Texas Department of Health. To reduce the . . . read more
Online Payment Option for Student Meals
Have you ever forgotten to give your child lunch money during the morning rush to get to school? The Child Nutrition Department offers a convenient online option for busy parents to pay for student meals. My Lunch Money.Com is an . . . read more
2008-2009 General Fund Budget Update
The 2008-2009 budget year has been a positive one for New Caney ISD. Many factors have contributed to decreasing the original adopted budget deficit of $6,233,282. The district’s state revenue increased due to the average . . . read more
Board Approves New Compensation Plan
Despite an ever tightening budget, New Caney ISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the approval on a new compensation plan for the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Kenn Franklin and the Board of Trustees wanted a . . . read more
New Caney Elementary Students Learn Clay Animation
Several students from New Caney Elementary School attended Summer Technology Camp along with their teacher Tom Davidson. While at camp the students learned the magic behind Clay Animation. Using a Clay Animation program along with a webcam . . . read more
Changes in Immunization Requirements Affect 6000 Montgomery County Seventh Graders
The Montgomery County Health Department in conjunction with UTMB has issued the following press release regarding changes in immunization requirements for incoming seventh grade students. Summer break has arrived, but so . . . read more
Energy Conservation to Beat the Summer Heat
NCISD to Implement Four Day Week in July
As we move into the height of the summer months and the conservation of both energy and money are on the minds of all, NCISD is going to pilot a summer four-day work week program in an effort to lessen the impact of increasing utility . . . read more
Board of Trustees Attend TASB Summer Leadership Institute
The Board of Trustees recently attended the Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute. During the institute the board members attended a cumulative total of 42 workshops that included Boardmanship Basics, Building Team . . . read more
District Sees Continued Improvement in TAKS Results
Good news! In reviewing preliminary TAKS scores, it appears that the district saw growth in all subject areas and growth in all but a few sub-groups. The district's academic accountability rating is based on state assessment results in . . . read more
Student Art Sale
The 4th Annual NCHS Student Art Sale will be held on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the high school. This event will take place before the Band Concert. Everyone is invited to come out and support the very talented . . . read more
Kenn K. Franklin Hired as Superintendent
At a special meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2009 the New Caney Independent School District Board of Trustees hired Kenn K. Franklin, to be the new superintendent. Afterwards, Mr. Franklin and his family were welcomed to the community by . . . read more
Keefer Crossing Middle School Student Earns State Recognition
The Duke University Talent Identification Program, also known as Duke TIP is nearing 30 years of dedicated service to the cultivation and education of talented youth. The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies academically gifted 7th graders, . . . read more
District 2008 Report Card Reviewed at Public Hearing
New Caney ISD's 2008 official report card was presented at a public hearing at the December School Board meeting. The Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) is a report issued by the Texas Education Agency for each district in the . . . read more
