I got a phone call the other night from a friend. After we caught up with everything going on in our lives she got to why she really called. Vaping. I will be the first to admit I have never had a problem with smoking. I never enjoyed it. I tried but not really for me. Plus the smell. Yuck.
For many parents one of the biggest milepost for transitioning out of the toddler phase with their little ones is the day that they first set foot in school for Pre-K or Kindergarten. There s a lot of excitement and wonder abound at that age. And the folks at Amarillo ISD are working to simplify and demystify the of troublesome process of student enrollment while still adding a little bit of fun along the way with their new Ready, Set, Vamanos! Initiative.
Dejan Ristovski
What the district hopes to do with Ready, Set, Vamanos! is to provide an outreach for parents of children who are age four (or will be by September 21st) and are not yet enrolled in a district school. The program offers a variety of age appropriate activities for children, including scavenger hunts and a chance to explore participating campuses. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and seek assistance in enrollment.
School Closures in the Panhandle for Thursday
As the cold continues its grip on the Panhandle, many roads are still frozen over and that means there are school closings that continue on. Here in the Amarillo Area, Amarillo ISD has already announced no class till the end of the week along with Canyon ISD
Schools and Colleges going to virtual learning:
Ascension Academy
Clarendon CISD
Bovina ISD (9:00A Start with buses running 1 hour late)
Grandview-Hopkins (2 hour delay, Buses running 2 hours late)
Groom ISD (10:00A Start with buses running two hours late)
Happy ISD (one hour delayed start)
Shamrock ISD (10:00A Start with buses running two hours late)
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a set of Weather Watches and Warnings for the Panhandle due to snowfall and cold temperatures as well as rolling outages. As expected, this does affect local schools. Here s what we have as of 9:45pm 12/16. Please check with your institution for further instructions or details and if we missed something please reach out and let us know!
Schools and Colleges going to virtual learning:
Bovina ISD
Schools On Delay:
Lazbuddie ISD (10:00A Start with buses running two hours early)
Farwell ISD (10:00A Start with buses running two hours early)
Schools and Colleges that are Closed Wednesday: