Join us on **Friday, February 27th** at **Foster Middle School** for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Black History Month together as a community!
🛍️ **5:30–6:00 PM** – Explore amazing local vendors
🎤 **6:00 PM** – Program begins
🍽️ Enjoy delicious food
💃 Experience incredible dancing
🎊 And so much more!
This is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Bring your family and friends and come be a part of this exciting and meaningful event. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🖤💛
Tomorrow, all FMS students will take their STAAR Reading Simulation test. We will conduct this assessment using official STAAR testing procedures, as it is more formal than our common campus assessments.
Please note the following important information:
-Any students who normally report to the high school campus must report to Foster Middle School tomorrow.
-Our campus will be closed to visitors and shut down for testing.
-Please make every effort to ensure your child arrives on time and remains at school for the entire day.
-Dress code will be strictly enforced. Blankets, pillows, Crocs, slides, and stuffed animals will not be permitted.
We ask that you emphasize the importance of this assessment with your child. The data from this simulation will help us determine any additional needs and supports for students during the remainder of the school year.
On Thursday, we will follow the same structured testing schedule for Science. Eighth grade students will take their STAAR Science Simulation, while sixth and seventh grade students will complete their middle-of-year exam.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our students succeed.
UIL students — we didn’t forget about YOU!
If you were competing in UIL on Friday, you’ll have your chance to interview for Round 1 of The Amazing Shake on Monday during Leadership!
📍 You’ll be assigned a specific interview location. Be sure to check the postings in:
The cafeteria
The rotunda
Your grade-level hallway
Show up ready. Show up confident. Show up AMAZING. 💼✨
See you Monday!
This is a full run-through for the show! It is important that EVERYONE attend (including decorating and stage crew).
Please email adjones@lisd.org with any questions.
📣 Attention Foster Families!
Tomorrow is our early release day at Foster Middle School. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM as we prepare to host the UIL Academic Meet right here on campus.
⏰ Reminder: All students will be released at 12:00 PM tomorrow.
Thank you for your support—and good luck to our Dragons competing in UIL! 💪📚🔥
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At the Brawl in the Boro – Brownsboro Esports Tournament on February 16, Longview ISD dominated the competition with a first place finish in both High School and Middle School divisions!
Even bigger news — our High School team earned an automatic bid to the TexSEF Undisputed State Championship Tournament in April! 🔥
🏆 High School Champions
Isaiah Haynes
Zach Rodgers
Cohen Hardish
Hiram Aguirre
🏆 Middle School Champions
Joseph Kaan
Silas Gilbert
Abel Olivan
We are incredibly proud of these students for their teamwork, preparation, and competitive spirit. Way to represent Longview on the big stage!
Please take a moment to review the upcoming campus testing dates to ensure your student is present, on time, and ready to do their best!
Testing days are important, and we want all of our Dragons prepared and confident. 🐉✨
Be sure to:
✔️ Check the dates
✔️ Avoid scheduling appointments
✔️ Make sure students get a good night’s rest
Let’s finish strong together! 💪 #FosterStrong #DragonExcellence
Have a restful night!
🎉 Amazing Shake Student Sign-Up Is OPEN! 🎉
Parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders — it’s time!
From now until Monday, February 16th, students can sign up to compete in this year’s Amazing Shake Competition — an exciting event designed to build confidence, professionalism, leadership skills, and strong communication.
✨ Round 1 kicks off Thursday, February 19th!
Students won’t want to miss this opportunity to shine!
This is a fun, high-energy competition where students practice real-world skills like handshakes, interviews, eye contact, and speaking with confidence — all while representing themselves and our campus with excellence.
📝 How to Sign Up:
-Use the link below
-OR sign up in Dr. Lacy’s Counselor’s Corner (Google Classroom)
-OR sign up in your child’s House Google Classroom
Encourage your child to step out of their comfort zone and take on the challenge. We can’t wait to see our students rise to the occasion!
Let the competition begin! 💼✨
https://forms.gle/Hw4j1iWJ6M7NTPW6A
Friday, February 27th, 2026!
5:30pm - 6:00pm Vendor and Gallery Walk
6:00pm - 7:15pm Program Begins
This is a student-led event and they would love your support!
If you would like to set up your business' booth at the event or help sponsor (monetary or materials), please contact Mrs. A. Jones adjones@lisd.org.
See you there!
We need your help. Please complete this Parent and Family Engagement Survey to help us see how we are doing and how to better serve you all.
https://www.longviewisd.com/o/fms/forms/fms-parent-engagement-survey
Foster Middle School Model UN Shines at Region VII!
Foster Middle School’s Model UN team had an outstanding showing at the Region VII Model United Nations Competition held at Stephen F. Austin State University on February 2–3. With 29 delegates representing five countries, Foster earned the highest number of awards at the event, bringing home an incredible 14 total awards.
The students and their delegations are as follows:
• Burkina Faso - Owen Mekela, Crosby Ward, JT Tapler, Will Haas, and Jagger Kittner
• China - Ella Turner, Christy Clay, Lainey Novak, Amelia Bryson, Catherine Reynolds, Bristol Dowdy, and Andrew Spears
• Panama - Jamarcus Hunter, Bolu Adeyeye, Hadley Schubarth, Braxton Casey, Suhara Lamichhane, and Zoey Charles
• Serbia - Hazel Holloway, Margot Miller, Emma Miller, Katherine Denkeler, and Breanna Scott
• Slovenia - Lauren Orr, Tariq Stoker, Dallas Nash, Kapil Vattikuti, Arya Patel, and Ashley Reyes
✨ Awards Earned:
🥇 UNESCO Committee
• Bristol Dowdy – 1st Place
• Breanna Scott – 3rd Place
🥈 UNIDO Committee
• Bolu Adeyeye – 2nd Place
🥇🥈 UNODC Committee
• Braxton Casey – 1st Place
• Will Haas – 2nd Place
🏆 Impromptu Resolution
• China Delegation – 1st Place
• Serbia Delegation – 2nd Place
📝 Resolution Writing
• Bolu Adeyeye – 2nd Place
🎨 Collage
• Serbia Delegation – 2nd Place
• China Delegation – 3rd Place
🗺️ Map Competition
• China Delegation – 2nd Place
🛡️ Security Council
• Lauren Orr – 1st Place
🌟 Best Overall Delegation
• China Delegation
We are proud of all our Foster delegates for their hard work, preparation, and teamwork. Their success is a true reflection of months of dedication and leadership. Way to represent, Foster!
🏆 State Qualifiers:
👏 Caleb Pevey – Judson STEAM Academy
“Do You Like Cold Drinks?”
👏 Zoe Gonzales & Brooklyn Warren – Judson STEAM Academy
“The Stroop Effect: The Difficulty Behind Colors and Words”
👏 Aaradhya Saridena – Foster Middle School
“Microplastic Removal with Ferrofluid”
👏 Kapil Vattikuti – Foster Middle School
“Bioplastics: A Sustainable Future for Plastics”
Congratulations to these outstanding students and their teachers for their hard work, curiosity, and dedication. We’re cheering you on as you head to state! 💚🐺
📣 Attention Foster Families! 🐉
Mark your calendars! Thursday, February 19th will be an early release day at Foster Middle School. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM as we prepare to host the UIL Academic Meet right here on campus.
⏰ Reminder: All students will be released at 12:00 PM on this day.
Thank you for your support—and good luck to our Dragons competing in UIL! 💪📚🔥
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We provide a number of services, including academic and personal counseling, assistance with college searches and application/admissions processes, academic study skills, and more. We have a variety of programming each year, including a 6-week summer academic program, college campus visits, cultural experiences, and volunteer opportunities.
We’re looking for students to join our program beginning in Summer 2026! Our focus right now is on 2026-27 (rising) freshmen and sophomores, but we can also consider (rising) juniors and seniors who demonstrate need for services.
Qualifications for Upward Bound:
United States citizen or Permanent Resident
High school student at Kilgore, Longview, or Pine Tree High School
Between ages 13 to 19 (at time of first service)
First-generation (neither parent/guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree)
Income-eligible per federal standards (based on most recent tax year)
Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.00 scale (must maintain to remain in program)
The 2026-27 application can be completed online. A complete application requires both the student application and a parent application. Paper applications are available upon request.
Student App: https://botform.compansol.com/230943977318871
Parent App: https://botform.compansol.com/231063616405145
Please feel free to reach out if you need any further information! UB staff are available to visit with students and their parents to discuss the program, provide more information, etc.
Rebekah Metcalf
Manager, Upward Bound
KC Woodruff AEC, Suite #138
Office: 903-988-3760
www.kilgore.edu/upwardbound
Mark your calendars! Thursday, February 19th will be an early release day at Foster Middle School. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM as we prepare to host the UIL Academic Meet right here on campus.
⏰ Reminder: All students will be released at 12:00 PM on this day.
Thank you for your support—and good luck to our Dragons competing in UIL! 💪📚🔥
Your Foster Fall Sports photos are expiring Monday, February 9th!
If you have not already, please follow the steps in the attachment to purchase your photos.
