New principal of J.H. Hines

tra_hall Robert (Tra) Hall is the new principal of J.H. Hines Elementary replacing Nina LeBlanc who accepted a job in another district.

Hall joins the Waco ISD team after serving as principal at Munday High School in north Texas. Prior to that, Hall was principal at Paducah ISD. Hall earned his Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University and obtained his Master of Education degree from Wayland Baptist University.

Hall has two sons, Hunter and River.

Welcome to Waco and to J.H. Hines, Mr. Hall!
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Meet Waco ISD's top ranking students from the Classes of 2013.  more
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Human Resources Department enhances new employee orientation sessions.  more
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University athletes get an opportunity to play at the next level.  more
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New campus boss is a WISD graduate and lifelong Wacoan.  more
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Students in Chamber of Commerce mentorship program honored for success.  more
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Longtime Lions football coach takes the helm as Interim Director of Athletics  more
Posted on 05/24/2013
School attendance zones are changed to alleviate overcrowding in some schools.  more
Posted on 05/21/2013
Students and mentors visit the State Capitol to see legislators do their work.  more
Posted on 05/15/2013
This program offers free breakfast and lunch to children during the summer.  more
Posted on 05/13/2013
Law Day winners are recognized by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association  more
Posted on 05/07/2013
Pilot program offers students a way to get to school when they experience transportation problems.  more
Posted on 05/06/2013
Rita Pierson talks about the importance of teachers building positive relationships with their students.  more
Posted on 05/06/2013
Four Waco ISD students will travel to College Park, Maryland this summer.  more
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Posted on 04/24/2013
Waco High stage bands and jazz ensemble earn high ratings at competitions  more
Posted on 04/24/2013
The event will recognize four outstanding graduates of Waco ISD and a distinguished retired faculty member.   more
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Posted on 04/24/2013
Three choirs earn coveted Sweepstakes awards  more
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Posted on 04/23/2013
Bands earn concurrent Sweepstakes awards at UIL Competition  more
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Posted on 04/23/2013
Pre-registration begins for pre-k and kindergarten students  more
Posted on 04/22/2013
University tops El Paso Del Valle in the Class 4-A Championship soccer match.  more
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Posted on 04/22/2013
Four Waco students among the top in Duke's talent search program  more
Posted on 04/22/2013
A 1983 Waco ISD graduate becomes the new head football coach at University High.  more
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Posted on 04/19/2013
Students honored by Waco Founder Lions Club with $1,000 college scholarship  more

Did You Know?

The Office of Advanced Academics conducts an end-of-year survey to gauge customer satisfaction. Students, parents, and educators participating in GT, Pre AP, or AP services at Waco ISD are encouraged to take the survey.

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Posted on 06/14/2013
We'd like to congratulate the A.J. Moore Academy and the University High School Graduating Class of 2013. You did it!  more
Posted on 06/14/2013
We'd like to congratulate the WHS Graduating Class of 2013. You did it!  more
Posted on 05/31/2013
We'd like to thank those teachers and staff for their years of dedicated service to Waco ISD and its students.  more
Posted on 05/22/2013
Paleontology, History, Robotics... you name it - it was there at the 2013 GT Project Fair.  more
Posted on 05/16/2013
The Waco ISD Education Foundation hosted the first annual Legacy Honor Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum.  more
Posted on 05/09/2013
Students, Teachers, Parents. Everyone loves muffins, and these are especially for Mom.  more
Posted on 05/08/2013
Students, Teachers, Friends and Family. All came to celebrate the achievements of the UHS campus.  more
Posted on 04/25/2013
Photos from the 2013 Job Fair  more
Posted on 04/22/2013
With their 1-0 triumph, the University Trojans became kings of 4-A soccer.  more

Stopping the Rumor Mill

Rumors potentially can damage the morale of the employees and supporters of any organization. Waco ISD has created a web page to "set the record straight" about what is being talked about among our employees and in our community as it pertains to district operations. Our goal is to be open and honest about district matters and future plans.

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Upcoming Events
Posted on 06/14/2013
Students from UHS, WHS and WISD middle schools display their works at the Art Forum of Waco  more
Posted on 06/14/2013
Dale Caffey speaks with the 2013 recipient of the Dorothy Crippen Hurd Scholarship, Mathew Reynolds.  more
Posted on 06/14/2013
Waco ISD Superintendant, Dr. Cain, presents the 2012-2013 Teacher and Principal of the year awards.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
We're on the campus of UHS, where gifted and talented students from all over Waco ISD have gathered to show off their research projects.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
Dale Caffey interviews the new interim athletics director, Waco ISD veteran, Johnny Tusa.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
The new interim athletics director for Waco ISD, Coach Johnny Tusa, speaks to the media.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
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Posted on 06/13/2013
The 2013 Graduation ceremony of A. J. Moore Academy and University High School, held at Baylor University's Ferrell Center.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
Waco High Choirs present the 2013 BIG Show.  more
Posted on 06/13/2013
The University High School Choirs present the Spring Show  more
Posted on 05/28/2013
Waco ISD Board of Trustees Business Meeting - May 23, 2013  more
Posted on 05/16/2013
University High School celebrates the successes of the 2012-2013 school year and those who achieved them.  more
Posted on 05/03/2013
Enjoy some of the sites and sounds of the 2013 State Soccer Tournament.  more