Kilgore High School

Local investment in CTE pathways primes grads to fuel success for local companies

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Career & Technical Education strengthens local workforce, enhances Kilgore as a prime destination for companies | “Just because you’re starting right out of high school, just because you don’t have the means immediately, doesn’t mean the industry won’t offer you a path.” Kilgore EDC Board Member Tyler Esters graduated from Henderson High School in 2011, […]

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High school, community college collaboration speeds workforce development in East Texas

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Kilgore College partnership with Kilgore High School, other local districts helps students streamline training | Career & Technical Education courses at Kilgore ISD are preparing students for the workforce beyond high school – some are ready to dive right into careers after graduation, while others remain college-bound. In many cases, by the time KHS seniors

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Kilgore High School helps students plug into modern jobs as CTE evolves

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Guided by TEA, Career & Technical Education pathways ensure high schoolers get a jump-start on career goals | The ‘Career & Technical Education’ moniker is broad, but it doesn’t fully capture all the facets of Kilgore High School’s efforts to prepare students for college, the workforce and beyond. “We hone in, and they’re able to

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THEY GOT THE BEAT | High school’s Health Science students make the rounds with essential lessons

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‘Every Beat Counts’ for Kilgore High School’s Health Science SkillsUSA chapter, and they’ve been on the beat the past month teaching life-saving skills to almost 1,000 adults and youngsters. For CPR, the best beat is the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive,” the youngsters reminded Kilgore Lions Club members last week during their presentation on everything from

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CTE equips KHS students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in East Texas

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Kilgore educators, industry leaders spotlight Career & Technical Education opportunities preparing students for top jobs here Mention CTE these days, and many folks still conjure images of woodshop, Home Ec and other vocational education programs. That’s the old term, says Kilgore High School’s Misty Lewis, and it’s the old understanding of career preparation. “Nothing wrong with

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KHS cautions parents about potential consequences for students who participate in rumored walkout

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Kilgore High School gave local parents a heads-up Wednesday morning ahead of a rumored walkout students are considering in protest of ICE. Per rules set down at the state-level, students may receive an unexcused absence and subsequent discipline in the event of a walkout. According to a message from KHS Principal Otis Amy Feb. 11,

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KHS Health Fair’s vital signs are looking great

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Classes were well over, but Kilgore High School Cafeteria was still full of life hours later Jan. 22 as the 2026 Health Fair welcomed the community-at-large. There was a constant stream of students, parents, siblings, grandparents and other visitors moving through the labyrinth of students’ health-focused booths that Thursday night. In addition to the home-grown

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Kilgore FFA Booster Club’s 22nd annual chili cook-off set for Saturday

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The Kilgore FFA Booster Club is hosting its 22nd annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, welcoming all comers to help raise funds for local efforts. Set for 6 p.m. at the Kilgore Ag Farm at 225 Wilshire Road, the chili’s free to taste, and tickets will be available for purchase in order to vote for entries.Awards include

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SOLE TRAIN | Rotarians ready to welcome lines of local students for annual shoe drive Friday & Saturday

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There are some cool new kicks waiting for local kids tomorrow during Kilgore Rotary Club‘s 2025 Shoe Drive. From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to gold glitter, opalescent silver to technicolor flames plus black, white, maroon, pink, purple and plenty more, the civic organization’s members and volunteers have put heart-and-soles into another back-to-school giveaway set Friday

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State’s school supplies sales tax holiday set Aug. 8-10

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From COMPTROLLER.TEXAS.GOV The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.

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