Campus Chronicles - February 26, 2025

Lisa Valadez | 2/24/2025, 2:02 p.m.
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Nimitz Lady Cougars Basketball: A Season to Remember
photo  Aldine ISD (photo caption: 🐾 Nimitz Lady Cougars Basketball)
 


The Nimitz Lady Cougars wrapped up a historic and dominant basketball season, reaching the Regional Semi-Finals and securing the District Championship. Under the leadership of Coach K—who kept her promise to wear a dress in celebration—this team made its mark and set a high standard for future squads.

Season Highlights:
  • Aniah Holmes (#3) reached a major milestone, surpassing 1,000 career points and 500 career assists during the November 4 game.
  • Kira Hubbard (#22) started every game this season while maintaining one of the top two academic spots in her 2025 class.
  • Chloe (#5) found her stride at the Dallas Invitational Girls Tournament, earning the All-Tournament Player Award.
  • Tatiyana Cole (#21) proved to be a rising star, recording four double-doubles this season.
  • Cassi Henderson (#0) made history as the first Nimitz student to commit to Gallaudet University, which serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
  • Kamora Lewis (#20) broke barriers as the first in her family to receive an athletic scholarship.
The Lady Cougars showed their strength throughout the season, including a standout performance against Cy Ranch. The varsity squad achieved both of its season goals—winning the district championship and reaching the regional semi-finals—while the junior varsity team remained undefeated in district play.

Highlands Elementary Counselor Angela Hsu Honored with February PAC Award
Highlands Elementary School counselor Angela Hsu has been named the recipient of Fort Bend ISD’s February PAC Award, recognizing her dedication and impact on students, staff, and the broader school community.
FBISD Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith, along with members of the district’s executive leadership team, surprised Hsu on campus with the award in front of the entire school. Her husband and daughter were also present to celebrate the moment.
Highlands Elementary Principal Dr. Angela Dow nominated Hsu for her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Dow praised her dedication, stating, “When you think of someone who exhibits the characteristics of the PAC—Professionalism, Accountability, Communication—she is it. She works tirelessly with our students, staff, and parents, has a deep compassion for helping others, and we could not do it without her.”
Hsu’s leadership has helped Highlands Elementary earn annual recognition as a No Place for Hate campus. Beyond her role as a counselor, she actively supports extracurricular programs such as the National Elementary Honor Society and Girls on the Run. She also serves as a mentor to 12 campus counselors across the district.
Now in her 19th year with FBISD, Hsu continues to make a lasting impact on the district. The PAC Award honors employees who exemplify FBISD’s core values and contribute significantly to student and staff success.

Spring Branch ISD Communications Team Recognized at 2025 TSPRA Awards
photo  Spring Branch ISD’s Communications team was honored at the 2025 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Awards


Spring Branch ISD’s Communications team earned top honors at the 2025 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Awards, showcasing excellence in storytelling and strategic communication.
The team was recognized as a Platinum Award Finalist for its Comprehensive Strategic Year-Round Communication Program and a Crystal Award Finalist for the RISE Early College Marketing Campaign. Additionally, they secured 14 awards across multiple categories in the Under 40,000 division, including gold awards for digital newsletters, marketing videos, web design, and news features.
Associate Superintendent Linda Buchman praised the team’s dedication, stating, “Their commitment to telling the stories of our students, staff, and community is unmatched.”
Congratulations to the SBISD Communications team for their achievements!
To view all awardees and finalists, visit springbranchisd.com/news.

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