Board Celebrations
Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees celebrate the achievements of students and staff at regular board meetings each month.
Board Celebrations
September 2024 Celebrations Listing
King Middle School Teacher of the Month- Jazmine Bazan Aguero
King Middle School Student of the Month- Lydia Vences
King Middle School Paraprofessional of the Month- Rosa Luna
Null Middle School- Jennifer Kenney
Null Middle School Student of the Month- Sarah Duran
Null Middle School Paraprofessional of the Month- Abelina Martinez
Cravens Early Childhood Academy Student of the Month- Ariana Medina
Cravens Paraprofessional of the Month- Frances AKA Becky Marmolejo
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Teacher of the Month- Angela Martinez
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Student of the Month- London Finley
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Paraprofessional of the Month- Yolanda Saenz
Early College High School- receiving all TEA distinctions in access, attainment, and achievement
Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) awarded Sheldon ISD the 2024 District of Distinction Award. Way to go Fine Arts!
Advanced Degree Recipients:
Null Middle School- Dennis Rigsby: Master of Science in Education (MSED) PVAMU, Earned December 14, 2024.
KHS- Glenn Tillman: Doctor of Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Earned Spring 2024.
Royalwood Elementary- Iliana Reyes Aguirre: Masters Degree in Digital Applied Learning from Lamar University, Earned May 11, 2024.
August 2024 Celebration Listing
Region 4 Teacher of the Year- Taylor Brock, Sheldon Lake Elementary
Partners in Education recognition- ATO/Nate's Way/ATO Health
This is a three for one because work together to ensure holistic mental wellness programming. All 3 programs worked with us at the back-to-school bash. Nate’s Way donated food, first aid kits, perishables and household items. ATO has already started working with students since 1st day of school ( social emotional support).
Sports Complex Sponsor- Alanis Real Estate
Elio Alanis is our top sponsor for our stadium for the next three years. He presented a check to Sheldon ISD.
Panthers Community Fall Pep Rally- Performances to happen August 21 at 6 pm.
Celebration Photos
Previous Recognitions this School Year
Board of Trustees- Past photos of this year
Previous Recognitions by School Year
2022-23 Recognitions
- June 2023 Celebration Listing
- May 2023 Celebrations Listing
- April 2023 Celebration Listing
- March 2023 Celebrations Listing
- February 2023 Celebrations Listing
- January 2023 Celebrations Listing
June 2023 Celebration Listing
May 2023 Celebrations Listing
May 2023 Celebrations-
Carroll Elementary Student of the Month- Isabella Artiga
Carroll Elementary Teacher of the Month- Sandra Paulin
Garrett Elementary Student of the Month- Yasli Martinez
Garrett Elementary Teacher of the Month- Catalina Gomez
Sheldon Lake Elementary Student of the Month- Jasmine Argueta
Sheldon Lake Elementary Teacher of the Month- Brenda Penaloza
May's CARE Award recipient- Norma Alvarez, Technology Secretary & Rosalva Gutierrez, Cravens Early Childhood Academy
Sheldon Ambassador Academy Graduates- Artiricia Lewis, Lorraine Sanchez, Wyanicka Broussard
Volunteer Campus of the Year- Carroll Elementary with approximately 1,640 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer of the Year- Norma Enriquez from Carroll Elementary with 681 hours!
Tommy Tune Awards- KHS wins Best Technical Execution team:
Adam Bradner, Tammy Reed, Alexandra Cordova, Hugo Palacios, Kelvyn Amaya, Josephine Gonzales Clawson
Softball Team Playoff- New School record set by the Softball team. Overall record: 21-14. District record 9-5 (4th Place)
April 2023 Celebration Listing
April 2023 Celebrations-
Royalwood Elementary Student of the Month- Romeo Rincon
Royalwood Elementary Teacher of the Month- Maria Luna de Pacheco
Sheldon Elementary Student of the Month- Matthew Denman
Sheldon Elementary Teacher of the Month- Kenneshia Shields
CARE (Caught in the Act of Responding with Excellence) Awardee- Tacarra Williams, Principal of Garrett Elementary
CARE Awardee- Lyne Jordan, Teacher KASE
CARE Awardee- Gloria Martell, Dual Language
Elementary Principal of the Year- Solmaria Benavides, Carroll Elementary Principal
Secondary Principal of the Year- Ashley Sampson, CE King Middle School Principal
AVID Showcase School- Sheldon Elementary
Army ROTC Scholarship $140,000- Cadet Clay (Texas A & M University)
Army ROTC Scholarship $66,520 (with monthly $1,200)- Cadet Villanueva (University of Houston)
STEAM Grant- Presented to Cravens Early Childhood Academy, Sheldon Early Childhood Academy STEAM Labs
Tommy Tunes Finalist-
| Outstanding Lighting Design Finalist | Josephine Gonzalez Clawson |
| Outstanding Scenic Design Finalist | Hugo Palacios & Kelyn Amaya |
| Outstanding Lead Finalist | Alexandra Cordova as "Audrey" |
| Outstanding Technical Achievement | Little Shop of Horrors |
Indoor Percussion 6th Place at State
March 2023 Celebrations Listing
March 2023 Celebrations-
King High School Student of the Month- Margarita "Maggie" Arce
King High School Teacher of the Month- Rafael Sepulveda
Early College Student of the Month-
Early College Teacher of the Month-
KASE Academy Student of the Month-
KASE Academy Teacher of the Month-
Communications department wins medals at TSPRA State Conference
Dr. Brenda Dearmon celebrates 20 years in the After Schools Program
NEW Partner in Education: Oak Street Health
February 2023 Celebrations Listing
February 2023 Celebrations-
- Teacher and Student of the Month
Cravens Early Childhood Academy: Student Aubrey Cantu, Teacher Savanna Trevino
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy: Student Kayden Prichett, Teacher Serita Walker
CE King Middle School: Student Jenna Semien, Teacher Tylisha Jones
Null Middle School: Student Aden Nguyen, Teacher Sherone Hudson
- Rodeo Art District Winners
Monica Arceo- Best of Show,
Asia Fontenot- Gold Medal
Samantha Meza- Gold Medal
Ashley Benegas- Special Merit
Jacob Cerna- Gold Medal
Ayvah Cortes- Best of Show
Lillian Turner- Gold Medal
Kara Bartholmey- Best of Show
- Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE) District Winners
Teresa Moreno- Royalwood Elementary
Ida Gaines- Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Aleiza Cabrera- King Middle School
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) Outstanding Teacher Awardees
Yadira Rebollar- Sheldon Lake Elementary
Ida Gaines- Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Kourtney Gatson- Royalwood Elementary
Tracie Miller- Null Middle School
Gloria Castillo- Garrett Elementary
Donald Sanders, III- King 9th Grade Campus
Student Scholarship Recipient- Myana Libbett received $1,000 scholarship
- Middle School UIL One Act Play Results
King Middle School's production of "Kamikaze Kate and the Sword of Captain Kurado" won 1st Place Overall Show, Best Overall Crew, and Best Performer (Phoebe Williamson). Directed by Ms. Brianna Short.
- Elementary UIL District Champion: Sheldon Elementary, District Runner Up: Monahan Elementary
- Celebrated National School Counseling Week (February 13-17)
- This month is Black History Month and CTE Month
- CE King High School Football team had 14 athletes sign to play college football on the National Signing Day (Feb 1). Another signing date will be on April 12 for other sport athletes.
- VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) Regional Contest artists were announced. There were 20 medalist for Sheldon ISD out of the 35,000 entries state wide. State qualifiers are:
Monica Arceo (Qualified a 2D and 3D pieces of artwork)
Ashley Benegas
Samantha Meza
Amanda Moreno
January 2023 Celebrations Listing
2023-24 Recognitions
- June 2024 Celebrations Listing
- May 2024 Celebrations Listing
- April 2024 Celebrations Listing
- March 2024 Celebration Listing
- February 2024 Celebration Listing
- January 2024 Celebration List
- December 2023 Celebration List
- November 2023 Celebration List
- October 2023 Celebration List
- September 2023 Celebration List
- August 2023 Celebration Listing
June 2024 Celebrations Listing
Students Giving Back- SISD students helped clear a fallen tree in the yard of Mr. Albert Benoit. King Middle School students Jerel Harris, Greyson Parker, Ke'shon Gales, De'shon Gales, King 9th Grade student Kardarion Estes and James Ross.
CARE Award recipient- Deborah Carmouche
TASB- Sheldon ISD has been a member of TASB Risk Management for 50 years
Adopt a School- Exotic Welding Academy has adopted SECA as their campus to support.
KMS Soccer Volunteers- Coaches Gonzales and Lopez (both KHS alumni) volunteered to keep the soccer program going at their campus following the end of the After School Program grant last year. They carried 55 students forward for another year, volunteering over 62 hours in practice and games.
May 2024 Celebrations Listing
Carroll Elementary Student of the the Month- Salvador Sanchez
Carroll Elementary Teacher of the Month- Arissa Hayden
Garrett Elementary Student of the Month- Chloe Nichols
Garrett Elementary Teacher of the Month- Clarence Love
Sheldon Lake Elementary Student of the Month- Violetta Rodriguez
Sheldon Lake Elementary Teacher of the Month- Khadijah Ellis
District Elementary Teacher of the Year- Taylor Brock of Sheldon Lake Elementary
District Secondary Teacher of the Year- Natasha Greene of Null Middle School
Graduation of the inaugural class of the Superintendent's Scholar Squad.
Sheldon Ambassador Academy
Librarian Appreciation Week
District Partners in Education Volunteer Hours Winner- Garrett Elementary topped the charts with 2,267 hours.
Top Volunteer- Christina Caballero lead the campus with 263 hours throughout the school year.
Librarian of Note- Amanda Chacon of Carroll Elementary has won numerous awards this school year including: Stand Up For STEM Educator, SHSU Distinguished Educator, School Library Journal- School Librarian of the year.
April 2024 Celebrations Listing
Monahan Elementary Student of the Month- Amber Argueta
Monahan Elementary Teacher of the Month- Latresha Bryant
Royalwood Elementary Student of the Month- Jenny Hernandez
Royalwood Elementary Teacher of the Month- Jason Bustillos
Sheldon Elementary Student of the Month- Caleb Cortez
Sheldon Elementary Teacher of the Month- Shavonn Waller
HABSE Conference Parent Engagement- San Juanita Baez and Bertha Perez
March 2024 Celebration Listing
King High School Student of the Month: Kendyl Johnson
King High School Teacher of the Month: Ashley Adelaja-Wilson
KASE Student of the Month: Alan Delgado
KASE Teacher of the Month: Allison Spooner
King 9th Grade Student of the Month: Serena Zaw
King 9th Grade Teacher of the Month: Kendralyn Johnson
TABSE & HAABSE Assistant Principal of the Year: Ms. Charlotte Harris
TASBO RISE Award Recipient: Kelechi Bradley
TSPRA State Gold Award: Communications Department
Sheldon ISD Spelling Bee Winners:
1) Jonhatan- Null Middle School
2) Liam- Monahan Elementary
3)Arabella- Sheldon Lake
Girls Basketball Team: Bi-District Champions, Area Champions over Alief Taylor, Regional Quarter Finalists
Boys Basketball Team: Bi-District Champions, Area Championship, Regional Quarter Finalist
February 2024 Celebration Listing
King Middle School Student of the Month: Alyssa Fitzgibbon
King Middle School Teacher of the Month: Dr. Bradley Boone
Null Middle School Student of the Month: Jeremiah Villarreal
Null Middle School Teacher of the Month: Natasha Greene
All-state Choir: Senior Sara Saeed was selected for All-State Choir! This is a first in CE King history.
C.E. King high school senior, Zoe Quiroga, has been selected to have her artwork displayed at the Texas Art Education Association Youth Art Month Show in Austin this spring. This is the first Sheldon ISD student selected for this distinction.
Null Middle School theatre program has own first place overall at the Middle School Theatre UIL One Act Play contest. They presented Dwayne Hartford's "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane".
Rodeo Art Winners:
- Monahan Elementary: Liam Randolf, Best of Show, Brian Randolf, teacher
- Sheldon Elementary: Amelie Zelaya, Elementary Gold Medal, Alde Christopher, teacher
- Null Middle School: Jasmin Cazaubon, Middle School Best of Show, Kayla Myers, Middle School Best of Show, April Phat, Middle School Gold Medal, Quentin Cleaves & Destiny Barr, teachers
- King High School: Danna Basillo, High School Best of Show, Bianca Marin Franco, High School Gold Medal, Allan Chavira Bejarano, High School Gold Medal, Leslie Roades & Jessica Little, teachers.
Boost Reading Winners:
- November Campus Winner: Royalwood, Student Winner- Elissa Villalba, Sheldon Elementary, Mr. Barahona
- December Campus Winner: Carroll, Student Winner- Brandon Martinez, Garrett Elementary, Ms. Lopez
- January Campus Winner: Sheldon Elementary, Student Winner- Scarlett Garcia, Sheldon Elementary
ESL Bilingual Teachers of the Year:
Jamie Graves- Secondary ESL teacher of the year
Michelle Garcia- Elementary ESL teacher of the year
Andrea Saucedo- Bilingual teacher of the year
Principals of the year:
Elementary Principal of the Year- Jana Rolling
Secondary Principal of the Year- Jumana Mills
January 2024 Celebration List
Cravens Early Childhood Academy Student of the Month-Esther Guevara
Cravens Early Childhood Academy Teacher of the Month- Wendi Merino
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Student of the Month- Julian Ybarra
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Teacher of the Month- Adriana Garcia
Donation of $55,000 donation from Mary Cain Foundation Supporting sports medicine program
December 2023 Celebration List
Carroll Elementary Teacher of the Month- Leslie Vasquez
Carroll Elementary Student of the Month- Davion Smith
Garrett Elementary Teacher of the Month- Catalina Gomez
Garrett Elementary Student of the Month- Janiah Bailey
Sheldon Lake Elementary Teacher of the Month- Terry Small
Sheldon Lake Elementary Student of the Month- Tru Wright
Doctorate Degree Staff - Dr. Jillian Howard, Dr. RoxAnne Wyatt
Masters Degree Staff - Sandra Carrasco, Crysell Cruz, Michelle Garcia, Carmon Marlo, Viviana Martinez, Christopher Smith, Yancy Stephens, Kevin Traylor
Bachelor Degree Staff - Chante Coleman, Diana Diaz, Alex Franklin, Alondra Garcia, Kadejhia Hayes, Leira Selene, Samantha Santamaria, Katlyn West, Donneria Woodfork
Partner in Education- East Harris County Empowerment Council
Mercedes Bonner Leadership Award- Tamika Bartley
Houston Texans Teachers Grant- Dr. Maurice Williams Jr.
District Holiday Card Winner- Sophia Vo
District Runner-Up - 9th Grader Chris Cano of King 9th Grade Campus
Middle School Winner - 6th Grader Anylah Mata of Null Middle School
Elementary Winner - 5th Grader Sergio Perez of Sheldon Elementary School
Elementary Runner-Up - 5th Grader Valeria Paulin of Monahan Elementary School
November 2023 Celebration List
Monahan Elementary Student of the Month- Chloe Cathey
Monahan Elementary Teacher of the Month- Joanne De la Garza
Royalwood Elementary Student of the Month- Dru Barrett
Royalwood Elementary Teacher of the Month- Michelle Leal
Sheldon Elementary Student of the Month- Emily Perez
Sheldon Elementary Teacher of the Month- Vanessa Venegas
CARE Award Winners- Stephen Zuklic, 9th Grade Center
CARE Award Winners- Wanda Chavez, Child Nutrition
CARE Award Winners- Zulema Perez, Carroll Elementary
CARE Award Winners- Sophia Ruelas, C.E. King High School
C.E. King high school Tennis Team- Playoffs
October 2023 Celebration List
October 2023 Celebrations-
KASE Academy Student of the Month: JaVante Bellard
KASE Academy Teacher of the Month: Christopher Arceneaux
King 9th Grade Campus Student of the Month: Jamarius Credit
King 9th Grade Teacher of the Month: Chad Upchurch
King High School Student of the Month: Joseph Hernandez
King High School Teacher of the Month: Cynthia McFadyen
September 2023 Celebration List
September 2023 Celebrations-
Cravens ECA Student of the Month- Julian Jack Cortez
Cravens ECA Teacher of the Month- Stephanie Gomez
Sheldon ECA Student of the Month- Leslie Saldana
Sheldon ECA Teacher of the Month- Mayra Gomez
King Middle School Student of the Month- Kierran Jones
King Middle School Teacher of the Month- Elena Montemayor
Null Middle School Student of the Month- Luannie Adelle Vasconcelos
Null Middle School Teacher of the Month- Rodolfo Santoyo
Dr. Brenda Dearmon- HAABSE President-Elect
Dr. Rachelle Ysquierdo- TEPSA Region 4 President
August 2023 Celebration Listing
August 2023 Celebrations-
Sheldon ISD has received an “A Superior rating” for quality financial management practices for the 2022-23 school year.
Thank you to our partners who helped start the 2023-24 school year amazing at our Back to School Bash!
Shawn Laws – Chick Fil-A : they provided school supplies and free food gift cards
Rachel Rendon- State Farm: Provided backpacks and school supplies
Oneeka Hayden – Generation Park : Provided 50 free haircuts and discounted haircuts coupons
Idalia Alaniz – Inspire Church: Provided Shoes for families
Noel Perez – Oak Street Health : Provided School Supplies and backpacks.
Veronica Barbosa- WeeKare Pediatrics: Provided School Supplies.
Partners in Education recognition- Shawn Laws
Shawn will be partnering district wide to help the community in any way. She will provide give aways such as attendance rewards as the previous year. Cow appearances in events district wide. Mrs. Shawn has a daughter who graduated last year from KHS and has a student currently at KHS this year also. Shawn loves our community and is ready to help in any way she can.