The Citywide Track meet is for students who qualified on their home primary/elementary campus to participate in a variety of track events against other students across the district.

“When I grow up, I want to be a scientist or an astronaut,” fifth grader Bray’aunna Delane said.

The judges at the East Texas Regional Science Fair in Kilgore in February were so impressed with Cailyn’s project that she received a special invitation, bypassing state competition to enter the international science fair.

“I am ecstatic about the opportunity to create partnerships and support programs for the Lufkin ISD students and families in my new role as the Project Director for the Stronger Connections Program,” Dr. Johnson said.