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WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

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WOCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.

The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for the federal government to assist in local disaster aid efforts.

“In the two years since this historic storm made landfall, Texans have come together seeking strength and a return to normalcy,” said Sen. Cornyn.

“These funds will truly make a difference in helping Texas students and teachers get back on their feet, and I applaud the Trump Administration for their continued commitment to our state’s recovery.”

State: TX
Disaster: 4332
PW#: 05270(0)
Total Project Cost-This Version: $1,823,500.38
FEMA Share: $1,823,500.38
Federal Cost Share: 100%
Type of Grant: PA
Category: B
Summary: WEST ORANGE-COVE CONSOLIDATED ISD
Declaration Date: 8/25/2017

This award provides $1,823,500.38 in federal funding to the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District – West Orange-Stark Middle School for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4332-TX (Hurricane Harvey). This funding is being provided under the authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

Community Christian School Hosts “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” Program

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Community Christian School Hosts "The Greatest Christmas Blessing" Program

Community Christian School recently held “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” where students bought gifts to be given to students on local campuses. Students learned that Christmas is not so much about receiving but the blessing is in giving.

Students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade bought gifts to be distributed. The school was able to distribute over 100 gifts to West Orange-Stark Elementary School and North Early Learning Center. Community Christian School continues to be intentional with mission work in our local community.

More details about the programs of Community Christian School can be found on their website and on their Facebook page.

LSCO Community and Workforce Education Sponsoring Several Upcoming Training Programs

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LSCO Community and Workforce Education Sponsoring Several Upcoming Training Programs

The Community and Workforce Education department at Lamar State College Orange provides non-credit learning opportunities for the community as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of local businesses and industry. Their classes are open to everyone and their commitment is to increase their students’ knowledge and skills needed for their current jobs and preparation for future career advancement.

They also partner with businesses to attain grants and other forms of funding to offset the cost of training. Numerous funding programs exist, and their staff will assist your business in finding the one that best fits your needs.

Upcoming courses include:

  • Yamaha Marine Service Technology, January 7- Feb. 27, 2020
  • Class A Commercial Driving Course, January 6-Feb. 14, 2020
  • Aerobics, Jan 21-May 5, 2020
  • Additional course listings found here

Registration details and more information are available on the LSCO website and on the LSCO Community and Workforce Education Facebook page.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Adopts a New Tax Rate

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Adopts a New Tax Rate

A special meeting of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Board of Trustees was held on Monday, August 26, 2019, for a public hearing for the 2019-2020 Budget and the tax rate. The Board elected to adopt a tax rate of $1.36 for the 2019-2020 school year. This rate includes $0.97 for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and $0.39 for Interest and Sinking (I&S).

The I&S rate will stay the same as last year. These are funds that can only be used to make the district’s bond payments. The amount reflects a $0.20 decrease from the prior year, which on a $100,000 home is a savings of $42 to the taxpayer.

The budget for 2019-2020 totaling $38,797,162. 00 was also adopted.

WOCCISD Sets Important Back-to-School Dates for 2019-20

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WOCCISD Sets Important Back-to-School Dates for 2019-20

Meet the Teacher and Student Orientation dates for 2019-2020 have been announced by WOCCISD.

Campuses will also provide computers for on-line registration

West Orange – Cove CISD is currently conducting on-line registration for all current students. The primary parent/guardian of every enrolled student must complete this process by Friday, Aug. 9.

On-line registration is accessible through the Family Access Parent Portal located on the district website: www.woccisd.net. In order to begin the process, parents must have a Family Access account. Family Access forms are also downloadable on our website.

North Early Learning Center
North Early Learning Center invites parents of all students to visit the campus and rotate through School Readiness Transition Stations prior to the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Stations will be open:

  • Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The six stations include Family Access, Medical Forms, Lunch Forms and more. Completion of all stations is required for Transportation Tag Pick-up.

Additionally, North will have an opportunity for students and parents to “Meet the Teacher” on Friday, Aug. 23 from 9 – 11 a.m.

West Orange – Stark Elementary
The WOS Elementary School computer lab will be open to parents on Thursday, Aug. 8. Technical support in the use of the Family Access Parent Portal for on-line registration will be available from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

New student registration for elementary students will be conducted on Friday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WOS Elementary will hold two “Meet the Teacher” events:

  • Grade levels 3-5 will “Meet the Teacher” on Monday, Aug. 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Students in grades kindergarten through two will “Meet the Teacher” on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

West Orange – Stark Middle
WOS Middle School will conduct new student enrollment Friday, Aug. 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Middle School “Meet the Teacher” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

A Family Access computer workstation is available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for on-line registration.

West Orange – Stark High
New student enrollment at WO-S High School has started. New students should report to the Counselors Office to complete the registration process.

High School students may pick up their schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the main cafeteria:

  • Freshmen: 8 – 9:30 a.m.
  • Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m.

West Orange – Cove CISD

All West Orange – Cove schools will begin classes on Monday, Aug. 26.

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