D'ANN CATHRINER-VONDERAU, ED.D
Superintendent

High Island ISD is an extraordinary district!  We are fortunate to be able to provide our students a world-class education where all can reach their maximum potential.  Our students’ academic education is balanced with the development of their character and each child is encouraged to become a productive and responsible citizen.  We continuously strive for excellence in a caring community of learners.  My purpose is to rally you, the community, as we seek to place High Island ISD among the greatest districts in this state.  Much has already been done to accomplish that goal and you are to be commended for your work.  You certainly have much of which to be proud.  From academics to athletics, the High Island family has been and continues to be a mighty force for good in the lives of its students. 
There is much to be done as we embark on another school year.  We cannot stop the process of building and improving High Island ISD.  To do so would betray the dedicated work of you and others who have gone before us here.  Above all, we must seek to foster and nourish future generations.  We must press on, secure in the knowledge that we can make a difference through service to our students.  We will be a community of learners and leaders dedicated to the greater cause of impacting our children’s future!
It is my greatest wish that I will be able to serve this district with energy and enthusiasm using my abilities to empower our important work together.  The students of our district deserve nothing less!

Yours in service and education,

D’Ann Cathriner-Vonderau, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
High Island Independent School District