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Groesbeck ISD Rating Raised to 'C' After Successful Appeal

Groesbeck ISD Rating Raised to 'C' After Successful Appeal

Groesbeck Independent School District's overall accountability rating has been raised from a D to a C after a successful appeal to the Texas Education Agency, district officials announced. The TEA granted the district's appeal of its final accountability rating for the 2024–25 school year, increasing Groesbeck ISD's overall score from 69, which corresponds to a D rating, to a 73, earning a C. The appeal also improved Groesbeck High School's rating, raising it from a 70 to a 79, both within the C category. Superintendent Scott Cummings said the revised ratings represent progress but acknowledged the district has more work to do. "This is not where we want to be as a school district," Cummings said in a message to the community. "Our staff, along with myself, have been leaving no stone unturned to improve our school academically." Cummings emphasized that continued improvement will require support beyond district staff, calling on parents, guardians and community members to play an active role in student success. "Although our staff is hardworking and committed to your child's growth, we cannot do this alone," he said. "With everyone's support, we can make Groesbeck ISD the place to raise a family."

The Shepherds

The night Jesus was born there were shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their sheep. The sheep required care seven days a week and this kept the shepherds from weekly worship time in the temple. Others viewed them in violation of the religious laws and thus ceremonially unclean. They were viewed as uneducated and unskilled. How many shepherds the angels appear unto is not told. Moses, David and others are mentioned in the bible as shepherds. Jesus described Himself as the “good shepherd.” “I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” King David said, “The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.” What a lesson for our society today. Jesus came for all people regardless of who they are or what sins they may be living in. The shepherds immediately respond to the angel’s message “the savior is born” and visit Mary and the baby Jesus. It is of vital importance that anyone reading this devotion who has not trusted Jesus as personal savior immediately stops and prays, “Lord Jesus, I trust you as the only begotten Son of God come into my heart and be my savior.” This is why the baby Jesus was born to be “the savior of the world.” Is He your savior??

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