Ezzell ISD

Area schools report lower first day attendance compared to 2025

The school term for 2026-27 began during the past week with area schools, Ezzell and Vysehrad and Sacred Heart Catholic School reporting their first day enrollment numbers.Ezzell and Vysehrad ISDs began their school terms on Tuesday, Aug. 11.The Ezzell ISD administration office reported the school...

Mercantile, high school, Fire Department set the pace

In the early 1970’s the Doobie Brothers sang about a sleepy little town around San Antonio called “China Grove”The “China Grove” song was about the everyday activities of the people who live in a little local area.Here in Lavaca County, there is also a small community, known as Ezzell, that a song...

Former Ezzell principal pleads guilty

District court proceedings took place on Tuesday, May 5 with Judge Jessica R. Crawford presiding over the docket.During the proceedings Jody Mildred Thompson, the former principal at the Ezzell ISD, pleaded guilty to the charge of Theft of Property ($2,500 to $30,000) by a public servant.According...

Former Ezzell ISD Principal Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft

A former Ezzell ISD principal accused of stealing money intended to help a grieving family has pleaded guilty to felony theft, according to recently filed court records.Jody Mildred Thompson pleaded guilty to theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000.

Area schools report first day enrollment

The school term for 2025-26 began during the past two weeks with area schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School and Hallettsville, Ezzell and Vysehrad ISDs, reporting their first day enrollment numbers.Ezzell ISD was the first area school to start with students reporting on Tuesday, Aug. 5.PEIMS...

Area schools to start 25-26 term

The summer is almost over for area students as the 2025-26 school term is around the corner.Some of the schools will be starting classes next week, while the others will begin the following week.Area school starting dates include:Tuesday, Aug. 5• Ezzell ISDWednesday, Aug. 6• Vysehrad ISD• Yoakum...

Berckenhoff set to retire from Ezzell ISD

Lisa Berckenhoff was recently recognized and congratulated on her upcoming retirement during the Region 3 School Board Conference held Wednesday, May 16, in Victoria.She has served as superintendent of Ezzell ISD for 11 years, during which she brought facilities to Ezzell that are admired by small...

Area schools report first day enrollment

The school term for 2024-25 began during the past two weeks with area schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School and Hallettsville, Ezzell and Vysehrad ISDs, reporting their first day enrollment numbers.At SHCS, classes began on Thursday, Aug. 8 with the school reporting an increase in enrollment for...

Tips for being safe in school zones

As summer vacation comes to an end for students, the 2024-25 school year will beginning for area schools with some starting this week and the remainder next week.Whether a motorist, student or pedestrian, school zone safety is of utmost importance as the new school year starts.The Texas Department...