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CISD becomes latest district to face threat

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Early Thursday morning represented a roller coaster of emotions for those in and around Canton ISD, as a violence threat that forced campuses into “soft lockdown” was later revealed to be a social media hoax.

WPISD adopts four-day instructional week

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Wills Point ISD has largely been on an island by itself when it comes to producing and adopting an instructional calendar, maintaining a practice of early release days each Stemmingfromtheuncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the move initially allowed for campuses to be deep cleaned without the large on-campus presence midweek while also providing a mental health break for both students and staffers.
The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees approved the adoption of a four-day instructional week for the 2023-’24 school year at their April 11. The district becomes the first in Van Zandt County to adopt such a schedule. Courtesy photo

Election sign damage under investigation

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A candidate running for a position on the Edgewood ISD School Board was the victim of vandalism last week after a large campaign sign in the city was damaged ahead of the upcoming May election. Stacy Duff Shaw, who is the running for Place 7 on the Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees, called the development “disappointing” while adding that candidates and elected officials volunteer their time to make the community a better place to live.
A campaign sign for Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate Stacy Duff Shaw was vandalized last week ahead of the early voting period that scheduled to begin April 24. Courtesy photo

Aging Unbound – celebrating Older Americans Month

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May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme, “Aging Unbound,” highlights diverse aging experiences, combats ageist stereotypes and showcases how we all benefit when older adults are supported to remain engaged, independent and included.

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Local book lovers will have an opportunity to add to their personal collections early next month with the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library announcing that their latest book fair and silent auction event will take place May 2-5 at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton. Library officials stated, “Everyone has been asking when our next book fair will be! Save the dates for May 2 - May 5.

Update on VZC Jail standards, personnel presented

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taining records on cell checks. These cell checks are made every 15-30 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Records have to be maintained. He has been working on this, implementing some things, so that we can get back into compliance.

Indians, Bulldogs race at District 12-3A Meet

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Athletes representing both Edgewood and Grand Saline made their way to Emory Rains High School April 5-6, hoping to extend their respective seasons by at least one week while competing at the District 12-3A Track and Field Meet.