🚨 WE ARE HIRING AT NED E. WILLIAMS MAGNET STEAM ACADEMY! 🚨

Are you ready to join a campus where we Teach with Heart, Lead with Purpose, and Finish Mustang Strong?

We are looking for passionate educators and staff who are committed to student success and ready to grow with a team that believes in excellence and innovation. Email your resumes today to showard@lisd.org!

📌 Now Hiring:
• Certified Teachers
• Dual Language Teachers
• Instructional Assistants

📍 Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy — Longview ISD
📣 Tag a teacher, paraprofessional, or educator who would be a great addition to our team!

Together, we are building leaders and creating opportunities for every student.

#WeAreNED
#MustangStrong
#NowHiring
#JoinOurTeam
#TeachLeadInspire
15 days ago, Simone Howard
Ned E. Williams is now hiring!

💙 Thank You, Verabank!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community partner, Verabank, for hosting our fifth-grade students for an engaging Financial Literacy Field Experience on today, Friday, April 10th.

Through this meaningful real-world learning opportunity, our students strengthened their understanding of important financial literacy concepts such as:

Saving and spending wisely
Understanding banks and financial services
Making responsible financial decisions

Experiences like this help bring classroom learning to life and prepare our students to become responsible, informed leaders in their future.

Thank you, Verabank, for investing in our students and supporting their journey toward lifelong success! 🐎💙💛

about 6 hours ago, Simone Howard
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Students at Vera Bank Learning About Financial Literacy
🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Jewel Hewitt, our 2026 Teacher of the Year at Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy!
She embodies the heart of our campus—innovative in her teaching, supportive of her team, grounded in IB values, and a natural leader. We are proud to call her a Mustang! 💙💛
about 9 hours ago, Simone Howard
Ms. Hewitt 2026 Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Ms. Brittentine, our proud recipient of the 2026 Lamplighter Award!
This special recognition was inspired by a heartfelt essay from one of her students, highlighting the powerful impact she has made through her dedication, encouragement, and love for teaching.
Thank you, Ms. Brittentine, for lighting the way for our students each day! 🌟
about 15 hours ago, Simone Howard
2026 Lamplighter Award Recipient!
Celebrating Ms. King — Our Academic Dean & IB Coordinator
This week, we proudly celebrate Ms. King during Assistant Principal Week. I encouraged her to step into leadership because I saw in her what many others also recognized—strong knowledge and a natural ability to lead. She embraced the opportunity, and our campus is stronger because of her dedication to our students, staff, and families.
Join us in thanking Ms. King for her leadership and service to our Mustang community. 💙💛
1 day ago, Simone Howard
Ms. King Academic Dean/IB Coordinator
🎯 STAAR READING TEST – Today, APRIL 7
Our 3rd–5th grade Mustangs will take the STAAR Reading Assessment on today!
We are confident in their preparation and ready to see them shine!
How Families Can Help Students Be Successful:
🌙 Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest
⏰ Arrive to school on time
🍎 School breakfast will be provided
💬 Encourage a positive mindset
📚 Remind them to take their time and do their best
🎒Leave backpacks at home
Together, we will finish strong — Mustang Style! 🐎💙💛
Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy
4 days ago, Simone Howard
STAAR Reading Test Today!

Good Friday!

8 days ago, Kellye King
Good Friday
Thursday, Ned will go BLUE for Autism Awareness!
11 days ago, Kellye King
Autism Awareness

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership in Action!
We are proud to shout out our amazing School Counselor for representing Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy at the empowering event:
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future Pajama Party held at the Longview ISD ESC.
During this inspiring morning of leadership, connection, and growth, our counselor led a session on Goal Setting, helping participants reflect on their vision, set meaningful goals, and take intentional steps toward personal and professional success.
We are grateful to have leaders on our campus who not only support our students daily but also continue to grow, lead, and inspire others beyond our school walls.
Thank you for representing NED with excellence and purpose! 🐎💙💛

13 days ago, Simone Howard
Ms. Taylor with our Supe Dr. Sheppard
Ms. Taylor Leading the Learning

At Longview ISD, your voice matters. We’re inviting families, staff, and community members to take a short survey to help us continue improving our schools. 💬
Anonymous responses 🔒
Results will be shared 📊
Take the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/longviewisd/ccc

24 days ago, Longview ISD
We want your feedback with preview of the survey.
Parents of students participating in UIL, please read flyer.
2 months ago, Kellye King
UIL Flyer

Weather Update 🌨️ All campuses and offices are CLOSED Monday, January 26. We will reassess conditions and share an update following our Emergency Weather Procedures as seen here: https://www.longviewisd.com/page/emergency-weather-procedures

3 months ago, Longview ISD
Longview ISD Update School Closure Jan 26

Weather Update 🔎🌨️❄️ We are monitoring upcoming weather conditions for this weekend and any potential impacts to school operations next week. If a delay, early release, or closure becomes necessary, we will communicate as early as possible through phone/text/email, the Longview ISD app, our website, and Facebook.

Want to know how weather decisions are made? Our Emergency Weather Procedures page explains the process and what we consider:
longviewisd.com/weather

✅ Reminder: Please make sure your contact information is up to date with your child’s campus so you receive alerts.

3 months ago, Longview ISD
Longview ISD update, monitoring weather
You loved the Grinch, and now it’s time to celebrate the season of love! 💘
Valentine Photo Day will be held on January 30th to ensure photos arrive before Valentine’s Day.
3 months ago, Kellye King
You loved the Grinch, and now it’s time to celebrate the season of love! 💘 Valentine Photo Day will be held on January 30th to ensure photos arrive before Valentine’s Day.
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026.
3 months ago, Kellye King
Dr. King Holiday closing
🎉🔬 Congratulations to the Ned E. Williams 5th Grade Scientists! 🔬🎉
A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing 5th graders who participated in this year’s science fair! Your creativity, curiosity, and hard work truly shined. We are so proud of each student who explored, experimented, and presented their scientific discoveries. 💙🧪

Please join us in celebrating this year’s Science Fair Winners:
🏅 1st Place
Kimiah Medford — Teeth Whitening for a Great Smile & Good Health

🥈 2nd Place
Jayceon Maxfield — More Geysers Please

🥉 3rd Place
Damian Parks — Hot vs. Cold Freeze Water

🏅 4th Place
Jilique Mobley — Lava Lamps (with live demonstration)

🏅 5th Place
Brody Ross — Bait It or Hate It

🏅 6th Place
Logan Parks — Sink or Float (with live demonstration)

🏅 7th Place
Ka’dynce Dean — Stir & Dissolve Rate

🏅 8th Place
Zy’tavion Bridges — What Melts Ice the Fastest

🏅 9th Place
Chanelle Bridges — Rethink Your Drink

🏅 10th Place
Kalli Moon, Mia Mills & Kailynn Garrett — Melting Chocolate
Zariyah Jimerson — Skittles Color Separation
Traysen Crain & Jeremaine King — Gummy Bear Osmosis
Kingston Hawkins — King’s Heavy Bears
Austin Nevil — Alka-Seltzer Lava Lamps
Londynn Jones — Color Separation
Dominick Melendez — Which Baby Detergent Cleans Best?

Your hard work and scientific spirit inspire us all!
3 months ago, Longview ISD
Science fair 1st place - 3rd place
Science Fair 4th - 6th place
Science Fair 7th-10th place
Science Fair 10th place
NED Science Fair winners

Choose LISD is officially OPEN for 2026–2027! 🎉 Families can now submit applications at chooselisd.org to choose the best-fit campus for their child.


Application Windows
🗓️ Round 1: Jan 6–Feb 13
🗓️ Round 2: Mar 16–Apr 30
Students attending a campus outside their attendance zone—including Out-of-District transfers, Choice applicants, and ALL Hudson PEP students—must complete a Choose LISD application.


For all the information about enrollment all in one place, visit longviewisd.com/enroll 🔗


We can’t wait to help your family explore all that Longview ISD has to offer! 💚📚

3 months ago, Longview ISD
Choose LISD round 1
Just a reminder about early release.
4 months ago, Kellye King
Early Release
Mark your calendars! Our annual Christmas Program will take place on December 11th—we hope to see you there!
4 months ago, Kellye King
Mark your calendars! Our annual Christmas Program will take place on December 11th—we hope to see you there!
Green Guy Photo Day!
Students can take individual photos or snap a picture with their siblings!
4 months ago, Kellye King
Green Guy Photo  Session! You don't want to miss it!