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Two Godley High School graduates were recognized for their academic achievement, leadership and service during the Johnson County Master Gardener Association's monthly meeting on June 15, 2026, at the Johnson County Extension Office.

Godley High School student Reagan Wood advanced to the finals in Respiratory Therapy at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference, held June 16-20 in Indianapolis, after advancing through area and state competition during the 2025-26 school year.

Godley High School students capped a successful competition season by representing Texas and Godley ISD at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 20-23, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, where one student made school history.

Six Godley FFA members earned the prestigious Lone Star FFA Degree during the 98th Texas FFA State Convention, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Texas FFA Association. The convention was held July 6-10, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Godley FFA members compiled an impressive list of accomplishments during the 2025-26 school year, earning state-level recognition, advancing through leadership and career development contests, securing scholarships, exhibiting successful agricultural projects and serving in leadership roles at the district and area levels.

The Godley ISD Board of Trustees recognized numerous Godley High School students and teams for outstanding achievements in academics, athletics and career and technical education during the May 18, 2026, board meeting at Godley High School.

Fifth grade students from Legacy Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and R.B. Godley Elementary School participated in STEM Day on May 18, 2026, at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, hosted by the Cleburne Railroaders.

Several Godley High School FFA teams advanced to state-level Career Development Event (CDE) competitions during the spring 2026 season following strong performances at the Chisholm Trail District and Area VIII contests.

Godley High School senior and Godley FFA member Nola Briscoe has been awarded a $10,000 National FFA Future Leaders Scholarship, recognizing her leadership, academic achievement and involvement in agricultural education.  The announcement was made April 23, 2026.

Godley FFA students continued a strong year of success at the Area VIII FFA Convention held May 4, 2026, at Joshua High School

Godley High School students put their creativity, craftsmanship and business knowledge on full display during the Spring Vendor Fair held May 1, 2026, in the GHS Arena.

Godley High School’s HOSA–Future Health Professionals chapter completed three successful blood drives during the 2025–2026 school year, making a meaningful impact on the community while earning recognition at both the state and international levels.

Godley High School senior Taryn Franks is taking her passion for agriculture to the next level, signing to join the livestock judging team at Howard College during a ceremony held April 30, 2026, at GHS.

The Godley ISD Board of Trustees recognized several Godley High School students during its April 20, 2026, meeting, celebrating outstanding accomplishments in career and technical education and athletics.

Godley High School and Godley Middle School students showcased leadership, communication skills and agricultural excellence during the Chisholm Trail District FFA Convention on April 15, 2026.

Godley High School students earned top honors, including two state championships, at the Technology Student Association State Conference, held April 9-11, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The fourth annual Godley ISD Film Festival showcased student creativity and storytelling across all grade levels, with top entries recognized during an awards ceremony April 7, 2026, in the Godley High School Arena presentation room.

Godley High School students earned top honors and gained valuable competitive experience at the Burleson Esports Tournament on March 28, 2026, held at the Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD.

Godley High School HOSA–Future Health Professionals students earned top honors at the State Leadership Conference, held March 24-26, 2026, in Corpus Christi, including a podium finish and the program’s first-ever international qualifier.

Godley ISD Board of Trustees honored area spelling bee finalists, Godley High School state film festival students and student-athletes, and a National Board Certified Teacher during its monthly meeting March 16, 2026, at GHS.

Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Future Educators chapter earned top honors at the 42nd annual Teach Tomorrow Summit held February 26–28, 2026, in Dallas.

Godley High School students earned statewide recognition at the UIL State Film Festival on February 25, 2026, at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, highlighted by a top-five finish in the documentary category.

Dr. Nikki Nix, Chief Academic Officer for Godley ISD, served as one of four invited witnesses before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business on February 24, 2026, during a hearing focused on career and technical education and workforce development.

The Godley ISD Board of Trustees designated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, reaffirming the district’s commitment to preparing students for college, career and life, during the school board meeting on February 18, 2026.

Godley ISD students who won the fourth annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Poster Contest were honored by the Godley ISD Board of Trustees on February 18, 2026, at Godley High School.

Three Godley High School students in HOSA–Future Health Professionals are advancing to state competition after excelling at fall and spring contests during the 2025-26 school year.

Twenty-eight Godley High School and Godley Middle School students are advancing to state competition after placing at the Technology Student Association Heart of Texas Regional Conference on Feb. 11, 2026, at La Vega High School in Waco.

Godley High School FFA member Klara Pinkerton earned top honors at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Agricultural Mechanics Project Show, held during the first weekend of the annual 23-day event in January and February 2026.

Several Godley High School students in HOSA–Future Health Professionals have advanced to the Area 5 Spring Leadership Conference after excelling in their preliminary online testing.

Two Godley FFA leadership teams showcased their skills on the state stage during the Texas FFA Leadership Development Events (LDE) on December 6, 2025, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Two Godley FFA leadership teams are advancing to state competition following standout performances at the Area VIII Leadership Development Events (LDE) on November 21, 2025, at Waxahachie High School.

Eight Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) chapter excelled at the TAFE Area 10 conference on November 15, 2025, at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth and have qualified to compete at the state level.

Godley High School iLead students are making a big impact for the school district, with students saving thousands of dollars on Chromebook repairs, according to a new estimate from the teacher.

Two Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Texas Educators chapter competed at the national level during the Educators Rising national conference on June 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Godley ISD school board trustees recognized numerous Godley High School student groups along with Godley FFA teams during its monthly meeting on May 19, 2025, at GHS.

Four Godley FFA teams competed in Future Farmers of America state judging contests during April and May 2025.

Godley FFA student leaders were highlighted at the Chisholm Trail District convention on April 16, 2025, at Joshua High School.

Seven Godley High School students competed in an innovative state contest at the Technology Student Association conference on April 3-5, 2025, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The third annual Godley ISD Film Festival drew creativity from students in all grade levels with top entries receiving awards on April 10, 2025, at the Godley High School Arena.

A $10,000 scholarship was recently awarded to Nola Briscoe of Godley FFA by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee.

Godley High School health science practicum classes helped choose a new name for a Bronch robot used in lung biopsy procedures by Texas Health Resources.

A group of Godley High School audio-visual students placed in the UIL State Film Festival 2025.

Godley ISD school board trustees recognized R.B. Godley Elementary School and Godley High School students during its monthly meeting on March 17, 2025, at GHS.

Godley ISD fifth graders explored possibilities at the 2025 STEAM Carnival hosted by the Region 11 Education Service Center on March 5, 2025, in White Settlement.

Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Texas Educators chapter excelled in state competition during the 41st Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit on February 17-19, 2025, in Galveston.

Godley ISD students winning the third annual CTE Poster Contest were honored by school board trustees on February 20, 2025.

Godley ISD school board trustees adopted a resolution proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education Month at the regular monthly meeting on February 17, 2025.

The Godley FFA public relations team competed at the state Leadership Development Events competition on December 6, 2024, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Godley ISD students were in the spotlight at the Godley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on December 5, 2024, at the Godley High School Arena.

The Godley FFA public relations team qualified for state at the Area VIII Leadership Development Events competition on November 22, 2024, at Hillsboro High School.

Godley High School entrepreneurship students toured the BSN Sports facility in Grand Prairie on November 18, 2024.

Godley FFA members shined at the Chisholm Trail District’s Leadership Development Events competition on November 13, 2024, at Cleburne High School.

Media Team students at Godley High School were honored by Godley ISD school board trustees on October 21, 2024.

Forty-nine Godley FFA students at Godley High School and Godley Middle School received Greenhand degrees during the chapter meeting on October 15, 2024, at GHS.

Godley High School students had the opportunity to attend the National Utility Contractors Association’s North Texas Live Trench Training on September 13, 2024, at Horton Truck & Equipment.

Godley High School education practicum students heard from Godley ISD school board president Craig Stevenson during class on September 6, 2024.

Godley High School students built mousetrap cars in scientific research and design classes led by Adrian Gonzalez. Students tested their engineering skills during demonstrations on September 12, 2024.

Godley Middle School eighth graders toured health science classrooms at Godley High School to learn more about the career and technical education program at The WILD, the new four-story CTE center housing numerous programs with over 40 classrooms, learning spaces and student-led enterprises.

Godley High School iLead students are gaining real-world experience in information technology, a career and technical education program at The WILD, the new four-story CTE center housing numerous programs with over 40 classrooms, learning spaces and student-led enterprises.

Godley FFA member Klara Pinkerton was honored as a state finalist during competitions at the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention on July 8-12, 2024, in Houston.

Godley ISD school board trustees recognized several students during its monthly meeting on May 20, 2024, at Godley High School.

Godley ISD fifth graders were among area schoolchildren attending a Cleburne Railroaders game during STEM Day on May 14, 2024, at La Moderna Field in Cleburne.

Godley FFA student leaders were highlighted at the area convention on May 10, 2024, at McLennan Community College in Waco.

Several Godley ISD students were recognized for entries in soil and water conservation contests with awards presented at a banquet on May 6, 2024, at the Cleburne Conference Center. Also honored was a Godley FFA sponsor.

Godley ISD school board trustees recognized teachers of the year and several student groups during its monthly meeting on April 22, 2024, at Godley High School.

Godley High School students led ribbon cutting ceremonies for The WILD and a fine arts wing during the week of April 15, 2024.

Godley FFA student leaders were highlighted at the Chisholm Trail District convention on April 17, 2024, at Joshua High School.

Four more Godley FFA judging teams are advancing to state competition from Area VIII contests on April 10, 2024, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.

The second annual Godley ISD Film Festival drew creativity from students in all grade levels with top entries receiving awards on April 11, 2024, at Godley High School.

The Godley FFA wildlife team kicked off Career Development Events with a strong finish at the area and regional competition on April 9, 2024, in Gatesville.

Six Godley High School students competed in an innovative state contest at the Technology Student Association conference on April 4-6, 2024, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Godley High School was in the spotlight at the Godley ISD school board meeting on March 25, 2024, at GHS.

Two Godley FFA students received scholarships at the Johnson County Livestock & Agriculture Association membership banquet on March 19, 2024, at the Cleburne Conference Center.

Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Future Educators chapter excelled in state competition during the 40th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit on February 28-March 1, 2024, in Round Rock.

Godley High School sophomore Keegan Bohannon is building on his ag mechanics skills to become the youngest knifemaker completing a key milestone with a state guild.

Godley ISD students winning the second annual CTE Poster Contest were honored by school board trustees on February 21, 2024.

Godley ISD school board trustees adopted a resolution proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education Month at the regular monthly meeting on February 21, 2024.

Six Godley High School students are advancing to an innovative state contest after placing at the Technology Student Association regional conference on February 9, 2024, at La Vega High School in Waco.

Godley FFA member Nola Briscoe won a Career Development Event at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 26, 2024.

The Godley ISD career and technical education program was in the spotlight at the Godley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on December 7, 2023, at Chisholms Restaurant.

Godley FFA teams competed in the state contest for  Leadership Development Events competition on December 1-2, 2023, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Godley FFA teams claimed area titles at the Area VIII Leadership Development Events competition on November 18, 2023, at Waxahachie High School.

A Godley High School team competed at the Cowtown BEST robotics competition on November 3-4, 2023, at Kennedale High School.

Godley FFA members shined at the Chisholm Trail District’s Leadership Development Events competition on November 8, 2023, at Cleburne High School.

Thirteen Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Texas Educators chapter excelled at competition during the TAFE Area 10 conference on November 4, 2023, at Tarleton State University.

Godley FFA member Payton DeFoor won reserve breed champion for her heifer at Heart O’ Texas Livestock Show on September 29-October 2, 2023, at the Extraco Events Center in Waco.

The WILD, a four-story career and technical education center, is coming to Godley High School in 2024 adding over forty classrooms, learning spaces and student-led enterprises.

Godley FFA members Abbey Mathis and Caitlyn White were elected district officers at the Chisholm Trail District meeting on September 6, 2023, in Glen Rose.

Godley High School health science students in HOSA-Future Health Professionals received a $1,000 grant from Carter BloodCare on August 31, 2023.

Several Godley ISD school board trustees and district administrators visited Milliken & Company headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina during June 2023 to explore the manufacturer’s company culture and innovative design processes. The invitation for the opportunity included educational leaders from other areas of the country.

Six Godley FFA students received Lone Star Degrees during the 95th Texas FFA State Convention on July 10-14, 2023, in Dallas.

Godley ISD school board trustees honored high school academic, athletic and FFA teams during its monthly meeting on May 22, 2023, at Godley High School.

Godley High School student Drew Coleman is learning real-world work experience through a career preparation internship with Rowlett’s Hardware Store.

Godley ISD fifth graders were among area schoolchildren attending a Cleburne Railroaders exhibition game on May 8, 2023, at The Depot in Cleburne.

Seven Godley FFA teams competed in Future Farmers of America state judging contests during April 2023.

Godley High School student Tesslyn Scoggins is learning real-world work experience through a career preparation internship with Godley-based DoubleRock Homes.

Godley ISD held a “topping out” ceremony for The WILD (Wildcat Innovative Learning Destination), the future four-story career and technical education center at Godley High School. The ceremony was held on April 26, 2023.

Godley ISD school board trustees honored teachers of the year and several student groups during its monthly meeting on April 24, 2023, at Pleasant View Elementary School.

A Godley High School team was the innovative design champion at the Aerial Robotics in STEM Education (ARISE) competition on April 15, 2023, at the Dallas International School.

The first annual Godley ISD Film Festival drew creativity from students in all grade levels with top entries receiving awards on April 13, 2023, at Godley High School.

Six Godley FFA teams are advancing to Future Farmers of America state judging contests after competing at Area VIII Career Development Events on April 12, 2023, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. A seventh team will also compete at the state level.

Godley High School student Natalie Andrei is learning real-world work experience through a career preparation internship at a local grocery store.

A large donation from HistoryMaker Homes is enhancing veterinary medicine classes at Godley High School.

Godley High School graduate Erica Ramirez obtained full-time employment with ACS Bank following a high school internship through the career and technical education program.

Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Texas Educators chapter are advancing to national competition from the 39th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit on March 2-4, 2023, in Round Rock.

Godley FFA members Alex Duran, Peyton Haws and Preston Maxwell won scholarships following their participation in the Fort Worth Calf Scramble during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in January and February 2023.

Five Goldey High School students took part in the High School Senior Welding Competition on February 25, 2023, at Tulsa Welding School.

Godley ISD students winning the first annual CTE Poster Contest were honored by school board trustees on February 13, 2023.

Godley ISD school board trustees adopted a resolution proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education Month at the regular monthly meeting on February 13, 2023.

Godley ISD school board trustees honored long-time Godley High School agricultural science teacher Jack Rowland on January 23, 2023, following a Johnson County proclamation designating “Jack Rowland Day.”

Long-time Godley High School agricultural science teacher Jack Rowland was honored at Johnson County Commissioners’ Court on January 23, 2023, in Cleburne.

Godley ISD hosted business and industry professionals at a partnership breakfast for the school district’s career and technical program on December 14, 2022, at Godley High School.

A Godley FFA team placed third at the Bridgeport FFA Build-Off on December 12, 2022.

Godley High School students in the Texas Association of Texas Educators chapter excelled at competition at the TAFE Area 10 conference on November 16, 2022, at Tarleton State University.

November 11, 2022 - Goldey FFA won sweepstakes honors at the Chisholm Trail District’s Leadership Development Events competition on November 9, 2022, in Cleburne.

October 31, 2022 - Godley High School health science students attended the Area 5 Fall Leadership Conference for HOSA-Future Health Professionals on October 22, 2022, at Aledo High School.

October 31, 2022 - Godley FFA students Cate Heiner and Brittany Roark attended the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo on October 25-29, 2022, in Indianapolis.

October 25, 2022 - Godley ISD school board trustees honored the high school robotics team and elementary ambassadors during its monthly meeting on October 24, 2022, at Godley High School.

October 19, 2022 - A Godley High School team competed at the Cowtown BEST robotics competition on October 14-15, 2022, at Arlington Martin High School.

October 19, 2022 - Godley FFA member Creed Miller won reserve champion honors for his ram at the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show during October 2022 at Fair Park in Dallas.

October 19, 2022 - Twenty-five Godley FFA students at Godley High School and Godley Middle School received Greenhand Degrees during the chapter meeting on October 18, 2022.

October 17, 2022 - Godley ISD is proud to announce the kick-off of its We Believe Godley ISD! Campaign - a celebration of the successes of our students and an opportunity to engage, educate, and excite the entire Godley community.

October 4, 2022 - Godley FFA member Payton DeFoor won reserve breed champion for her heifer at Heart O’ Texas Livestock Show on October 1, 2022, at the Extraco Events Center in Waco.

September 21, 2022 - Godley High School junior Makenna Carter, a four-year agriculture student and member of the Godley FFA, raised a heifer that recently gave birth to a baby calf.

September 14, 2022 - Nikki Nix, career and technical education director for Godley ISD, highlighted innovative programs at the Godley Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting on September 14, 2022, at ASC Bank.

September 6, 2022 - Godley FFA member Brecken Sage placed first with his Red Angus heifer at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo Livestock Show on September 3, 2022, at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

August 24, 2022 - The Godley community honored long-time Godley High School agricultural science teacher Jack Rowland during a reception on August 23, 2022, at GHS.

August 18, 2022 - Long-time Godley High School agricultural science teacher Jack Rowland was inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame during the association’s Professional Development Conference on July 25-29, 2022 in Corpus Christi.