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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(082022)-ECTOR COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY

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Odessa, Texas/August 20,2022-Ector County Acceleration Academy has partnered with Ector County ISD to serve students who are about to finish their high school diploma. Acceleration Academy, the first in Texas started in February with a small group of 40 to 50 students from ECISD, and has grown to approximately 165 students. 

(Virginia Hunt, Director-Acceleration Academy at Ector County ISD) 

During her senior year at Odessa HIgh School, Mariah Arriaga received devastating news, that she did not have enough credits to graduate. The stress of the bad news caused her to develop mental issues, anxiety and a lack of desire to attend school, even for a half a day. 

(Mariah Arriaga, Graduate-Ector County Acceleration Academy/ECISD) 

Ector County ISD helped Mariah Arriaga transfer to the Ector County Acceleration Academy, where she was able to begin her journey to graduation, as well as receive medical treatment for her anxiety and other issues. 

(Mariah Arriaga, Graduate-Ector County Acceleration Academy/ECISD) 

Students throughout the U.S. have fallen through the cracks for any number of reasons. The Acceleration Academy is a safety net for school districts to help students fulfill the requirements for graduation. 

(Mark Graves, Chief Engagement Officer Acceleration Academies) 

Mariah Arriaga’s goal is to be part of the medical community as a nurse, and plans to attend Odessa College. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(081022)-BACK TO SCHOOL BONHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Odessa, Texas/August 10, 2022-The first day of school began for Pre-K through 5th grade as-well as for 6th and 9th graders. Ector County ISD is phasing in grade levels at different days throughout the week to help students adjust to the new school environment. 

(Scott Muri, Superintended of School at Ector County ISD) 

Officers with Ector County ISD Police have been preparing for the new school year, making sure that students are safe. 

(Todd Hiner, Ector County ISD Police Chief) 

New students at Bonham began the new school day learning core values to help them grow during their academic school year. 

(Juan Dominguez, Bonham Middle School, Principal-ECISD) 

Students at ECISD will have the opportunity to engage with teachers from 16 different countries as part of the teaching staff. Ector County ISD started the new school year with pay increases for teacher as well as for hourly employees. 

(Scott Muri, Superintended of School at Ector County ISD) 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(060222)-ECISD DEVELOPMENT OFFICE MURAL DEDICATION

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Odessa, Texas/June 2, 2022-Ector County ISD and Odessa Arts celebrated the 100 years of ECISD with the dedication of a new mural by Koda Witsken at the Ector County ISD Development Center at the corner of 10th and Golder. 

Officials with the City of Odessa and City Council as well as ECISD school board representatives and members of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent-Ector County ISD-Odessa, Texas) 

The mural is described as a representation of ECISD’s past and present and of the district’s belief that “Our Students are Our Future. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent-Ector County ISD-Odessa, Texas) 

The mural colors have a 25 to 30-year lifespan and is coated to protect the mural from extreme West Texas weather and Graffiti. 

(Randy Ham, Executive Director-Odessa Arts-Odessa, Texas) 

The location of the mural was chosen by committee that included members of the ECISD school district and Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts. 

(Randy Ham, Executive Director-Odessa Arts-Odessa, Texas) 

Plans are now underway for more city art projects with one begining some time in September. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(050422)-WEST ODESSA RESIDENTS PLAN TO VOTE NO ON SCHOOL BOND

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MIKE GARDNER, ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 1 RECENTLY HELD A TOWN HALL MEETING AT KELLUS-TURNER PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING, WHERE RESIDENTS VOICED THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF A NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN THE BELLS-PARK RANCH AREA.

(MIKE GARDNER, ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 1)

COMMISSIONER GARDNER AS WELL AS WEST ODESSA RESIDENTS BELIEVE THAT THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL WOULD BENEFIT FAMILIES THAT CAN AFFORD TO LIVE IN NORTHEAST ODESSA.
(MIKE GARDNER, ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 1)

THERE IS A CONCERN THAT THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL WOULD ALLOW RESIDENTS OF MIDLAND TO ATTENED THE HIGH SCHOOL.

(MIKE GARDNER, ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 1)

RESIDENTS OF ECTOR COUNTY PLAN TO VOTE AGAINST SCHOOL BOND PROPOSAL ON MAY 7TH.

(MIKE GARDNER, ECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 1)

FOR DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, DANNY BARRERA

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(041322)-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF ODESSA HOST LUNCHEON

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Odessa, Texas/April 13, 2022-The Young Professionals of Odessa hosted the school bond PAC presentation at the Complex Community Credit Union Training Center. Odessa residents were invited to the luncheon to hear Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD and Loraine Perryman present facts on the school bond proposal and upcoming school bond election in May 2022. 

(Kaylie Banda, Chairwoman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

The Young Professionals of Odessa is reaching out to those professionals that have children going to or entering 

ECISD, by providing information on the proposed new high school.  

(Kaylie Banda, Chairwoman-Young Professionals of Odessa) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022822)-BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT TRAVIS ELEMENTARY IN ODESSA

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Odessa, Texas/February 28, 2022-Travis Elementary held a special Black History Month presentation for the 4th grade classes. Students learned of historical African-American icons from decade past. Representatives from the Odessa community were invited to participate at Travis Elementary for the final days of Black History Month. 

(Amy Russell, Principal-Travis Elementary-Ector County ISD) 

Former school administrator, Sheila Stevenson encouraged students to achieve goals in academics and in personal lives, she also read a poem that was translated in a dance performance by a student attending U.T.P.B.  

(Shelia Stevenson, Former School Administrator-Ector County ISD) 

Albert Hall, the youth and music minister at First Baptist Church in Stanton, Texas performed the piano and played musical games with the students during the afternoon session. 

(Albert Hall, Youth and Music Minister-First Baptist Church-Stanton, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera