Ott's Outlook
February 2022
As we move into February, it appears that the most recent COVID-19 surge is starting to subside as our case counts are beginning to stabilize again across the district. Our overall district percentage of positive COVID-19 cases continues to be less than one percent and all of our campuses are well below the 5% positivity rate threshold that would initiate conversations about implementing more stringent protocols. Our 7-day district dashboard is provided HERE on our website and I encourage you to use this resource for monitoring purposes.
I want to take a minute to commend our staff for their extraordinary efforts throughout the last few weeks that have allowed us to keep our campuses open and continue instruction and services for our students. I could share innumerable stories with you about staff members who volunteered to step in and deliver lessons for their colleagues while they were out due to COVID-related and other seasonal illnesses. The selflessness that our staff demonstrated at every level across the organization from administrators to teachers to auxiliary staff is truly nothing short of extraordinary and is one of the things that makes Temple ISD such a special place.
So many of us acquired a renewed appreciation for the teaching profession when the pandemic forced schools to be closed and parents had to assume the role of teacher for their students. Teaching, undoubtedly, is a true calling and as students, parents and community members, please continue to support our campus staff as we navigate pandemic-related challenges together.
Bobby Ott
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THS Theatre presents the Lion King...
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's The Lion King Jr., being presented at Temple High School. Performance dates are Thursday-Saturday, January 27-29, 2022 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on January 30 at 2 p.m. Please note that evening performance times (7 p.m.) are an hour earlier than usual for the benefit of younger children. Online tickets are available at www.CentralTexasTickets.com and are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Reserved seat tickets (the first eight rows) cost an additional $5.
The production includes students from Temple elementary schools, middle schools and high school. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. You will meet such characters as Mufasa (Simba's father), Scar (Simba's evil uncle), Zazu (Mufasa's majordomo) and Timon and Pumbaa (a meerkat and warthog).
When an unthinkable tragedy happens, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when the weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.
Songs include "The Circle of Life," "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "Hakuna Matata," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and many more.
You can honor a special TISD staff member with an All- Star Pin!
You can nominate a special Temple ISD alum for our Alumni Spotlight!
Temple ISD has a long history of excellence and we have had many, many graduates who have gone on to exemplify our vision to become influential and impactful leaders in their local communities and beyond. Temple ISD Alumni Spotlight will feature alumnus and alumna that have represented our community and our district in a positive way.
To nominate yourself or a Temple ISD graduate, please complete our online Alumni Spotlight Nomination Form. Nominations will be reviewed and candidates selected by the Temple ISD Board of Trustees Policy Committee.
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Welcoming back teachers @ RA
Tem-Cats BB practice
Welcoming back students @ Garcia
Student Advisory Council
Wrestling Match
Rotary Educator of the Month
Bonham Middle School
Supporting Wildcat Basketball
Rewarding hard work in CTE
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Bobby Ott, Ed.D.
Email: bobby.ott@tisd.org
Website: https://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/Superintendent
Phone: 254-215-6760
Facebook: facebook.com/templeisd
Twitter: @OttTempleISD