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

In this week’s episode of “In the Know,” Dr. Tonya Knowlton congratulates the Mighty Braves Band on an outstanding season, previews the CHS sports weekend, and looks ahead to Community Christmas.

Links discussed:

Brave of the Week - https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/11-06-25 …

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

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

Football Live Stream - https://www.communityisd.org/network …

Community Christmas Donors - email info@communityisd.org …

Dr. Tonya Knowlton provides an update on Brave Nation news. In this week’s episode of “In the Know,” she discusses a new position focused on academic excellence, middle school football, and the Mighty Braves Band's upcoming trip to the UIL Area.

Links discussed:

National Stories on Volleyball Program’s Fundraising Efforts for CHS Custodian: https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/10-16-25 …

Brave of the Week: https://www.communityisd.org/about-us/initiatives/brag-on-a-brave/10-23-25 …

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

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

Football Live Stream: https://www.communityisd.org/departments/communications/community-braves-network