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.
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We are excited to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to students and their classrooms:
🥇 1st Place – $500
Nina Herigon, Ware Elementary School
🥈 2nd Place – $250
Tamecca LaCarol Armstead, East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
🥉 3rd Place – $100
Juana Tovar, Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy
A special thank you to Horace Mann for sponsoring this contest and for their continued support of our teachers and staff. Your generosity helps create even better learning environments for our students!
Our 5th graders brought the energy, teamwork, and school spirit to this year’s Longview ISD 5th Grade Olympics! From relay races to fun challenges, students showed determination, sportsmanship, and plenty of campus pride all day long.
Congratulations to J.L. Everhart for earning the coveted Tug-A-War champions!
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make this event such a success. We are so proud of our students and the memories they made together!
🎉☀️ FIELD DAY TICKETS ARE ON SALE! ☀️🎉
Get ready for a FUN-filled day at Field Day! Students can now purchase tickets for delicious snacks, treats, and lunch items during the event. 🌭🍿🍭
🎟️ Ticket Prices Include:
• Nachos – $4
• Nachos & Chili – $5
• Hot Dog – $3
• Hot Dog Chili & Cheese – $4
• Pickles – $1
• Ring Pops – $1
• Pixy Stix Sour Straw – $1
• Airheads – 2 for $1
• Cookies – $2
• Trolli Gummies – $2
• Chips – $2
📅 Field Day: May 15, 2026
💵 Please send money with your student to purchase tickets. No refunds will be made.
We can’t wait for a day full of fun, games, music, and memories! 💙💛 #NEDFieldDay #NEDPride #FieldDayFun
At Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy, our teachers give their hearts to our students every single day, and now it’s our turn to show them just how much they are appreciated! 💙💛
We invite all parents and families to join us in showering your child’s teacher with appreciation all week long. Whether it’s a note, a favorite snack, or a small token of gratitude, every gesture makes a difference.
Let’s work together to make this a memorable and meaningful week for the incredible educators who serve our students so well!
Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate our teachers! 🎉
After years of dedicated service, unwavering commitment, and heartfelt care for our students and staff, Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy proudly celebrates the retirement of Ms. Collins.
Ms. Collins has been a beloved member of our campus family, known for her kindness, reliability, and the positive spirit she brought to our school each and every day. Her contributions have made a lasting impact on generations of students and staff, and we are incredibly grateful for the role she has played in making our school such a special place.
As she begins this well-deserved new chapter, we pause to say thank you for the years of service, dedication, and love she has given to our school community.
💙💛 Congratulations, Ms. Collins! Your Ned E. Williams family wishes you a retirement filled with joy, rest, and new adventures.
Longview ISD is proud to recognize outstanding achievements honored by the Rotary Club of Longview!
👏 Ari Collins, Longview High School senior, was named April Student of the Month. He plans to attend LeTourneau University as a student-athlete, majoring in mechanical engineering and continuing his soccer career.
👏 Lily Danielson, Longview High School senior, was named May Student of the Month. She plans to attend Texas A&M University, majoring in environmental studies with a minor in business.
🍎 Maria Aranda, first grade teacher at Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy, was recognized as April Teacher of the Month.
We are proud of these individuals for their hard work, dedication, and the way they represent Longview ISD. Join us in congratulating them on these well-deserved honors!
Thank you for your unwavering commitment, professionalism, and the many ways you support the success of Ned E. Williams Magnet STEAM Academy. Our school is stronger because of you! 💙💛
#AdministrativeAssistantDay #TeamNED #WeAppreciateYou
Congratulations to Jewel Hewitt on being named Ned E. Williams Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Ms. Hewitt’s dedication, care, and commitment to her students shine through in all she does. She creates a positive learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
This honor reflects the impact she makes each day in the classroom and beyond. We are proud to celebrate you!
👏 Join us in congratulating Ms. Hewitt on this well-deserved recognition!
💙 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! 🐎💙💛
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! 💙💛
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! 🌟
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. 💙💛
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
Good Friday!
🌟 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! 🐎💙💛
