It’s “In the Know” time, Brave Nation! We’re so thankful that you’ve chosen to watch and listen to this show for the past four years. This is our 150th episode! We wouldn’t have reached this milestone without your support.

Links discussed:

In the Know Archives - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfK1-INBQ8Y5nWSBu3KOzfqoSSgZQiWC&si=kiF6pbYxdrwFrifP …

Scholarship Portal - https://communityisd.eformsolutions.com/landing/sign-in …

Job Fair Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpoc6gkZHmvrbx2k8ZiISJYeulInxmKi9-UNgSm6elO22z2g/viewform …

Excellence Awards - https://www.facebook.com/CommunityISD/posts/pfbid02TfhPE98RTTWSYYZwSiQpHBacQt5hS3qnurcybAS75QqWTp6355ajR7nr6bCMRfbrl …

Blue Feather Virtual Academy - https://www.communityisd.org/campuses/virtual-academy …

Brave of the Week -

https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/02-19-26 …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave …

Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules

Check out the latest episode of “In the Know,” a weekly roundup of news from across Community ISD hosted by Superintendent Dr. Tonya Knowlton.Links discussed:Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/02-12-26 … Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave … TIA Validation - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/district-news/community-isd-receives-tia-validation … Job Fair Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpoc6gkZHmvrbx2k8ZiISJYeulInxmKi9-UNgSm6elO22z2g/viewform … Blue Feather Virtual Academy - https://www.communityisd.org/campuses/virtual-academy … Scholarship Portal - https://communityisd.eformsolutions.com/landing/sign-in … 2026-27 Academic Calendar - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/district-calendar … Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules … Board Meeting Public Comments Sign-Up - https://www.communityisd.org/school-board/public-comments …School Board Election - https://www.communityisd.org/school-board/board-election #podcast #education #texas

Welcome to 2026, Brave Nation! Thanks for watching the semester’s first episode of “In the Know,” hosted by Community ISD Superintendent Dr. Tonya Knowlton.

This week, topics include the 2026-27 calendar selection, a busy weekend of sports action, and congratulating all-state band members.

Links discussed:

Brave of the Week - ⁠https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/01-15-26⁠ …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - ⁠https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave⁠ …

2026-27 Academic Calendar - ⁠https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/district-calendar⁠ …

Community Live January Show On Demand - ⁠https://youtube.com/live/oh6u79ONdLk⁠ …

Sports Schedules - ⁠https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules⁠ …

Board Meeting Public Comments Sign-Up (open Feb. 9 at 5 pm) - ⁠https://www.communityisd.org/school-board/public-comments⁠

Merry Christmas, Braves! Community ISD Superintendent Dr. Tonya Knowlton delivers the gift of her final “In the Know” episode for 2025. She recognizes a group of McClendon Elementary moms, previews the CHS tennis season, and provides an update on school board reorganization.Links discussed:Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/12-18-25 … Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave … Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules … Calendar Poll - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/district-news/calendar-poll-2627 … School Board Members - https://www.communityisd.org/school-board/board-members

Links discussed:

Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/12-11-25 …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave …

Course Premiere Night (English) - https://youtube.com/live/WZjEfcbRK7g?feature=share …

Course Premiere Night (Spanish) - https://youtu.be/_TR_cMmWOXQ …

Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules

In this week’s episode of “In the Know,” Community iSD Superintendent Dr. Tonya Knowlton begins with a reminder about this weekend’s student-organized holiday market. She also congratulates the Braves on a big basketball win over an Australian opponent, shares details about her monthly video message to students, and previews the City of Lavon’s tree lighting ceremony.

Links discussed:

Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/12-04-25 …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave …

Course Premiere Night - https://www.facebook.com/share/17ooYpz7Ft/ …

Bags for Braves - https://www.facebook.com/events/1348302313456465/ …

October Monthly Message - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24N75DPWFmE …

November Monthly Message - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2MKJ92S8w …

December Monthly Message - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clYmpWMcu2A …

Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules …

Lavon Tree Lighting Ceremony - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1234108505418189

Dr. Tonya Knowlton provides an update on Brave Nation news. In this week’s episode of “In the Know,” she begins by wishing everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! She also invites Brave Nation to the fall musical, recognizes young writers, and shares the latest on safety measures on our secondary campuses.

Links discussed:

Fall Musical Tickets - https://www.successfund.com/7k4mj …

Entrepreneurship II Trip to DECA - https://cisd.tiny.us/CHSatDECA …

10,000 for Troops - https://www.newcountry963.com/10000forthetroops/ …

Holiday Market - https://www.successfund.com/bravemarket/store/69139f87ba70599435932dfd …

Superintendent’s Writers Club - https://tinyurl.com/mpakwtr9 …

Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/11-20-25 …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave …

Bags for Braves - https://www.facebook.com/events/1348302313456465/ …

Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules …

Metal Detectors - https://k12.ceia-usa.com/ …

Security Upgrades - https://cisd.tiny.us/SecurityUpgrades

Dr. Tonya Knowlton provides an update on Brave Nation news. In this week’s episode of “In the Know,” she shares on a new holiday market coming to CHS, encourages us to save the date for an annual charity event, cheers on our basketball programs, and asks you to consider donating to Community Christmas. Check the links below for more information.

Links discussed:

Holiday Market - https://www.successfund.com/bravemarket/store/69139f87ba70599435932dfd …

Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/11-13-25 …

Nominations/Brag on a Brave - https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/brag-on-a-brave …

Veterans Day Tribute - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXsz4ic3ER8 …

Sports Schedules - https://www.communityisd.org/athletics/schedules …

Community Christmas Donors - email info@communityisd.org …

Task Force for Growth - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/growth/task-force-for-growth