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Pathway Academy
Big Spring, TX · grades: Not yet public · opened: 2025-08 · approved Jul 2, 2024
A 7-12 charter that opened August 2025 in Big Spring, led by Superintendent Dr. Thaddeus McCalister, with a $500K Permian Strategic Partnership grant behind it. In its first year and preparing a permanent facility, so vendor decisions are live.
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Received a $500K Permian Strategic Partnership grantMar 10, 2025Half a million in fresh funding kickstarting a capital campaign for a permanent facility. A clear, funded spending window.
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Arelle Young District PEIMS & Registrar Coordinator Brittany Jourdan Resident Principal Darius McCalister Operations Assistant & Coach Dr. Thaddeus McCalister Founder, SuperintendentSuperintendent & Founder of Pathway Academy. Former principal at Ozona High School (achieved its first 'A' rating), holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Texas Superintendent certification. Selected as one of five leaders in a TEA charter-incubator program.
“If we don't start now, then the students who need us won't receive our services.”
Likely email (pattern guess — none confirmed; try it, then confirm via LinkedIn or the office)tmccalister@pathwayhc.org · first-initial + last (+4 more patterns)
Jennifer Thomas District Special Education Coordinator Keegan Clark Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, CTE Facilitator Tommy Moore Chief Operations Officer Christy Weaver Board Member Dr. Kristi Griffin Board Member Joel De La Garza Board President Melissa Mouton Board Member Tamara Jordan Board Member Timothy Green Board Member Where to learn more
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The facts
Everything the public documents state — every line links to its source.
| Approved | July 2, 2024 (Generation 29)Among Generation 29 applicants slated to serve students for 2025-2026. |
| Opened | August 18, 2025Pathway Academy first day of school is August 18, 2025. |
| Grades / size | 7-12, 150 students growing to 300150 students next school year, serving grades seventh through ninth, growing 50/year to 300. |
| Funding | $500,000 Permian Strategic Partnership grantA $500,000 investment to launch Pathway Academy. |
| Initial facility | Cornerstone Covenant Church, Big Spring (permanent facility planned)Operating from borrowed space at Cornerstone Covenant Church while preparing a dedicated facility. |
| Model | Self-paced mastery learning, dual credit, internshipsPersonalized learning plans, dual credit courses and partner with local industries. |
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