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Longview ISD invites proposals for innovative in-district charter school models. To find out more, click HERE.

🚨 NEW CHIEF OF DISTRICT SAFETY 🚨 Longview ISD proudly welcomes Chief Benjamin Kemper, a Longview High School graduate and former Assistant Police Chief with the Longview Police Department. Chief Kemper brings nearly 24 years of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to his hometown schools. He’ll lead districtwide safety operations and the launch of the new Longview ISD Police Department — ensuring every campus is a safe place to learn and grow. 💚💛

🎉 STATE FAIR CHAMPION! 🎉 Congratulations to Longview High School senior Brynn Woods, who was named Grand Champion in the State Fair of Texas Job Interview Contest! 🏆

Brynn earned a scholarship, buckle and banner — plus Big Tex Scholar honors — representing the nation’s largest FFA chapter with more than 1,300 members! 💚💛

After hosting 44 bands for the Region 21 UIL Marching Contest, enduring a rain delay, and performing late into the night, the Big Green Marching Machine earned a ANOTHER Division I rating — advancing to State and marking 76 consecutive years of first division excellence! 👏💛💚

Our Longview ISD Esports teams represented us proudly at the Region 7 Esports Event in Kilgore! 🎮🏆

High School Esports Team — 4th overall!
Middle School Teams — Judson, Forest Park, and Foster — 5th place finish!

We’re so proud of our students for their teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship on the digital stage. 💚🐺

Check out the full story from KLTV here 👉 https://www.kltv.com/2025/10/13/east-texas-middle-schoolers-kick-off-2-day-e-sports-competition-kilgore/

Our first PSAT Saturday this past weekend was a huge success — students showed up focused, motivated, and ready to grow! 💪📚 See the photos below from our College & Career Readiness team.

To keep the momentum going, we're inviting 7th graders who scored MASTERS on STAAR and ALL 8th grade students to join our next PSAT Prep Sessions:

📅 October 18 & October 25
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Forest Park Middle School

Let’s keep pushing toward excellence, Lobos! 🐺💚

Longview Independent School District recognized three exceptional graduates as the 2025 Distinguished Alumni during the district’s inaugural State of the District event, held Wednesday, Oct. 1. The 2025 honorees were celebrated by the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc on October 1 with their annual brick ceremony.

The honorees—Kenneth C. Raney, Jr., Dr. Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson, and Rhonda Glass Bullard—were celebrated for their achievements in law, education, music, community development, and their longstanding contributions to public service.

Kenneth C. Raney, Jr. – Class of 1970
A 1970 graduate of Longview High School, Raney distinguished himself early in academics, athletics, debate, and civic activities. He earned the Rotary Club Scholarship, the VFW Voice of Democracy Award, the Texas State Civitan Essay Contest, and the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation.
Raney continued his education at Kilgore College, serving as Vice President of the Sophomore Class and the Student Affairs Congress, earning his Associate of Arts degree in 1972. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas in 1974 and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1977.
His legal career spanned over 40 years, including executive roles as Vice President, Secretary, and Associate General Counsel at Central and South West Corporation. He later served as Assistant General Counsel and Chief Legal Counsel for the River Operations Division of American Electric Power.
Raney has remained active in civic leadership. He served multiple terms as president of the Kilgore College Foundation and was honored with the Blue Ribbon Medal of Excellence for Alumni Success in 2022. He is also involved with the Texas Historical Foundation and serves in statewide leadership with the Sons of the Republic of Texas. That same year, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed him an Admiral in the Texas Navy.

Dr. Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson – Class of 2007
A 2007 graduate of Longview High School, Dr. Stevie Johnson—known professionally as “Dr. View”—is a DJ, music producer, educator, and cultural organizer. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Creative Practice in Popular Music at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Johnson earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 2019. His dissertation, Curriculum of the Mind, was the first non-traditional project to win the prestigious Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education.
He is the founder and executive producer of Fire in Little Africa, a 21-track hip hop album signed to Motown Records. The album, commemorating the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the legacy of Black Wall Street, was accompanied by an award-winning documentary, podcast, and educational curriculum.
In 2023, Johnson was named the Nasir Jones Hip Hop Fellow at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. He is also the CEO of SOUSE (pronounced “sauce”), a cultural production company and research initiative that amplifies Black music, memory, and joy through innovative DJ culture and community engagement.

Rhonda Glass Bullard – Class of 1975
A proud 1975 graduate of Longview ISD, Rhonda Glass Bullard has spent more than 50 years giving back to her hometown through civic service, leadership, and nonprofit development.
Active in student life during her years at Longview High School, Bullard’s early involvement led to decades of leadership in the Junior League of Longview, local church ministries, city task forces, and significant community events like the Great Texas Balloon Race.
Bullard is a Certified Fundraising Executive with a BA in nonprofit management. She began her fundraising career with local PTA initiatives and alumni projects, later guiding nonprofit boards through strategic planning and helping raise millions of dollars for community causes.
Her proudest achievement is leading the effort to raise over $3 million to establish the Longview World of Wonders Children’s Museum, which has since become a central cultural and educational hub for families throughout East Texas.
A dedicated advocate for Longview’s future, Bullard believes in building a community where families can thrive and businesses can grow. She is also a wife, mother to three Longview ISD graduates, and grandmother to six.

“These three alumni are extraordinary examples of the excellence Longview ISD fosters in our students,” said Longview ISD Superintendent, Dr. Marla Sheppard. “Their personal achievements and service to others reflect the values we strive to instill in every graduate.”
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Longview ISD graduates who have demonstrated excellence in their careers, civic leadership, and lifelong dedication to public education and community development.