PARTING SHOT

from Liberty Hill Digest • June 2021

FACTS TO BLOW YOUR MIND

End of an Era

When LHISD students left for summer break, it wasn’t just the end of the year, it meant the end of an era for the intermediate school.

The school held an end-of-an-era commemoration that was emotional, touching, and extremely special for everyone present, particularly when Cathy Major, the school’s first principal, spoke to the assembly.

Cathy opened the school in 2000, and deserves much credit for helping build the culture around the school. Everyone in the gym was moved as she bookended 21 years of excellence perfectly into one speech. “Keep exploring, keep reaching, keep doing it right, and achieving success in all future endeavors. Go Panthers!”

Students, parents, board members, faculty and staff filled the Intermediate gym to reflect on all that the school has achieved over the years.

Principal Josh Curtis proudly stated, “The accomplishments you all and the students before you have accomplished will be remembered for years to come.” Cathy Major, the school’s first principal, was the guest speaker. Superintendent Steve Snell stood to tell the students and staff, “As we talk about the end of an era and the beginning of a new era you all have a big challenge—I want you to stay unified as panthers. I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”

The intermediate will now be Noble Elementary. Depending on your zone, all 5th graders will be spread throughout the 5 elementaries and 6th graders will be in one of the two middle schools. Change is hard but nothing is too challenging for our panther nation! They always say great things must come to an end, but in this instance I do not see that to be true. Great things will continue for you and in your future.

It has been an amazing experience being at the Intermediate for all these years and watching you and your predecessors learn and grown not only in the classroom but in life as well. I could not have asked for a better campus to serve Liberty Hill ISD and the community than at the Intermediate.

As we close this chapter and open another one, I want you all to always remember that you are Champions in academics, character, and community.

Remember all the amazing things you learned here and carry them into the future. Do not ever forget that you were part of The Best Intermediate in the State, and you helped shape and define a culture that will never be broken.

Dream Big and Work Hard.