SEGUIN, Texas (April 27, 2026)—Seguin ISD is proud to announce its 8th consecutive year of recognition as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. The district is among those recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

“Music education plays a powerful role in building relationships, inspiring success, and empowering all students,” said Dr. Jack Lee, Seguin ISD superintendent. “In Seguin ISD, we believe every student deserves opportunities to grow through connection, inspiration, and creativity. Through music and the arts, our students not only develop their talents but also learn to collaborate, express who they are, and contribute to something greater than themselves. This recognition reflects the dedication of our educators, the support of our families, and the commitment of our community to shaping brighter futures together.”

Districts that receive the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award demonstrate a strong commitment to providing students with music education. According to NAMM, the application process includes verified data on funding, instruction time, participation, and community engagement.

“With over 100 years of music ensembles across Band, Choir, Mariachi, and Elementary Music, Seguin has always supported the arts,” said Dr. Samuel Parrott, Fine Arts Coordinator for Seguin ISD. “One of my favorite aspects of this community is the multi-generational participation in our groups. Parents and grandparents always speak about their time with Seguin ISD music ensembles and celebrate their children and grandchildren as they begin their musical journey.”

Seguin ISD elementary students have several opportunities for music enrichment, including regular classes, school choirs, and public performances. The district’s two middle schools and high school offer band, choir, guitar, mariachi, and musical theatre to students at the secondary level. These students also have the opportunity to compete in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) music program.

“Our teachers and students are the ones who do the fantastic work every day,” Dr. Parrott said. “Our community, School Board, and administration always show up to advocate for our programs and highlight the outstanding performances across all art forms.” 

2026 marks the 27th year of the Best Communities in Music Education award. Seguin ISD has received the honor annually since 2018.

About The NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants, the global trade association for the music products industry. The foundation works to remove systemic barriers that limit access to music-making and career pathways in the music industry. By investing in bold ideas and innovative solutions, we strive to build inclusive and thriving musical communities. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

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SEGUIN, Texas (March 31, 2026) – Seguin Independent School District is proud to announce that 38 teachers will receive new or higher Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations. Last school year, 17 teachers received TIA designations, and of those, seven earned higher ones this year.

District leaders, board trustees, and the Seguin High School band and cheerleaders surprised teachers who met the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) rigorous data validation process. These teachers, who received new or higher designations, serve Seguin ISD students at ten schools: Ball Early Childhood Center, Jefferson Elementary, Koennecke Elementary, McQueeney Elementary, Patlan Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, Vogel Elementary, Weinert Elementary, Briesemeister Middle School, and Seguin High School.

“We doubled the number of new and higher-designated TIA teachers from last year to this year,” Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Lee said. “This growth is proof of what our team already knows: we have amazing teachers working in Seguin ISD, and I am incredibly proud of them.”

The 2025-2026 school year marks the second year that Seguin ISD has submitted teachers for the TIA program, which provides teachers with a pathway to increase their yearly salary. With this year’s designations and previously designated teachers who joined the district this school year, Seguin ISD now has 52 designated teachers who will receive additional compensation provided directly by the state when they return in August.

“It’s a great opportunity for our teachers,” Dr. Lee said. “We look forward to expanding the TIA program again next year in Seguin ISD.  Not only is that an opportunity to recognize more of our outstanding educators, but it is also in line with our strategic plan of increasing TIA designations.”

Teachers must meet district standards to qualify for Recognized, Exemplary, or Master designations. TEA and Texas Tech University review data for quality and reliability before approval.

Those who earn the distinction will receive the awarded amount each year for five years. Several factors, including their designation, determine each teacher’s one-time compensation sum. Information on the state’s TIA program can be found at https://tiatexas.org/.