Preparing for a critical incident requires practice. Today, @WRMSWildcats parents and faculty participated in a practice reunification drill supervised by @EanesISDPolice in collaboration with Teen CERT students @WHSChaps and @austinridge Keeping students safe is #1 @EanesISD

Even a chilly, rainy Wednesday did not dampen our interest in visiting @eemustangs with Trustees Kim McMath and Kelly Marwill. Thanks to Principal Lesley Ryan as well as the teachers and students who welcomed us dropping in to their learning spaces. Always exemplary @eanesisd

Enjoyed my debut Tuesday night as guest conductor of the Nutcracker Symphony Orchestra @whschaps during its Winter Concert. The amazingly talented students really conducted themselves in spite of me. Thanks to Maestros Josue Martinez, Elizabeth Compton and Jeni Berecek @EanesISD

If you want to know why we embrace @bestbuddies in all our schools @eanesisd, just watch this video.

Kissing pigs for a good cause Thursday @VVEcardinals with the Valley View Booster Club. What better way to raise funds @WeFundTeachers than to smooch a hog. We had a great time and more than a few laughs @EanesISD The pigs, not so much.

From our #EanesFamily to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! @BCEBlueJays @bpebobcats @CCEeagles @eemustangs @FTEfalcons @VVEcardinals @hcmscougars @WRMS_Wildcats @WHSChaps @EanesISDPolice @EanesSupt

Ellen Balthazar, Diane Hern and I visited The Learning Center @WHSChaps Director Renee Field talked about this innovative school within the high school, and plans for a new expanded home in 2025-26. This program and its staff have changed the lives of so many students @EanesISD

Annual STEAM Day Thursday @eemustangs thanks to the eanes PTO. Many stops across campus to see kids and critters learning about each other, plus all the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities. These traditions @EanesISD represent the best of our schools.

An annual tradition I cannot miss: the Culture Fest @BCEBlueJays What a great way to be thankful for the diversity of our schools and community @EanesISD, just in time for the Thanksgiving break. I enjoyed visiting with so many students, staff and parents.

Fun week of visiting campuses @EanesISD with Trustees Kim McMath, Ellen Balthazar and Kelly Marwill, including stops @CCEeagles and @WHSChaps Always inspiring to see the talents of our students and staff, including a preview of James and Giant Peach @WestlakeTheatre

Funding challenges for Texas public schools are real. Thank goodness our students are REALLY smart. Friday, Susanna McConnell's AP Microeconomics classes interacted with panels of Trustees @EanesISD and state experts, including @CCEeagles parent and @whs_chaps alum Chris Grammer.

Last home football game of the year @Westlake_Nation Friday night. Perfectly framed view of the band, the field and the Super Moon. The Chaps' playoff win made it a beautiful night all around @EanesISD

A bright morning to join the "bike bus" @CCEeagles Thanks to Ofcr. Cowden and all the parents who kept a group of about 30 students safe in a fun, healthy route to campus. No students, parents, vehicles or the superintendent @eanesisd were harmed in the making of these photos 😊

Bocce ball with all my best friends at the annual Special Olympics tournament. Aidan said he let me win. Not sure about that, but I am sure how important these events are for our staff and students with special abilities @EISDSpecial and @EanesISD

Joy in motion Tuesday night at the Unified Softball game. Students with special abilities playing alongside students with special hearts as the value of inclusion took the field on a perfect night for a ballgame. These students and staff represent the best of us @EanesISD

Thanks to our exceptional team of school psychologists @EanesISD, whose dedication and expertise continually enhance our district’s support for students and families. Nov. 11-15 is National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to spotlight the important work of these valued educators.

The Eanes History Center hosted a Veterans Day program with WWII vet, Art Strickland, who will celebrate his 102nd birthday this week. Strickland is the father of former @EanesISD Trustee Jim Strickland. Thanks to current Trustee Ellen Balthazar for hosting with @WestbankLibrary

Felt bad for the band and parents @WHSChaps I went to their sendoff to marching band tourneys in San Antonio this weekend. No idea one of their charter buses and the tractor trailer with equipment would break down. But their show must go on. Real Chaps are resilient @eanesisd

The BeYOUtiful basketball classic kicked off Thursday @WHSChaps Teams from 24 Texas high schools competed in the tournament, highlighting athleticism and mental health for young women. Our Lady Chaps were terrific hosts and @EanesISD is proudly hosts these games for a good cause

Fun to see and hear children reading their original writing to parents, grandparents, friends and teachers during the Kindergarten Publishing Party @eemustangs Thursday. Thanks to Ms. Ford, Ms. Simmons and Ms. de Paoli. Great students, great educators, great together @EanesISD