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At just 16 years old, Reagan Moreau is doing more than most high schoolers her age she’s graduating a full year early with a college associate’s degree already under her belt.
Thanks to the Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) program housed at Blinn College and its partnership with several small independent school districts (ISDs) in Fayette and surrounding counties, students like Reagan are seizing opportunities that some larger school districts can’t match.
ACCSS encourages and supports students in taking dual-credit courses that allow them to earn real college credit while still in high school, often times taught by credentialed high school faculty.
“I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” said Ms. Moreau, a student at Fayetteville ISD. “I’ve had amazing support from my teachers, professors, and my family. The ACCSS program let me push myself in a way I didn’t think was possible in my cherished small-town school.”
Reagan completed her associate’s degree through Blinn College District and plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall. Her long-term goal? To attend medical school and become a surgeon. Her father, Craig Moreau, expressed pride and gratitude.
offerings and opportunities, our small ISDs here in rural Texas are quietly delivering competitive, if not superior, college prep options through programs like ACCSS.
For Reagan, the journey is just the beginning. But thanks to the vision of local educators and programs like ACCSS, she’s already several steps ahead.
“ACCSS is a collaborative program involving Blinn College District and eight regional independent school districts. The original five that founded the partnership include Flatonia, Schulenburg, Weimar, Columbus and Fayetteville ISD’s. Now in their expansion phase, ACCSS has added Moulton, Dime Box and Sealy ISD’s. Believing that rural youth deserve the opportunity to dream big and pursue their goals, the ACCSS program works to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to the opportunities needed to thrive in the pursuit of their educational and career aspirations by providing academic and career resources, guidance, and comprehensive support essential for students to attain post-secondary credits or workforce career credentials.”
For more information on ACCSS, please contact Susie Shank, ACCSS Director, at 979-743-5239 or susie. [email protected].
“What this program and Fayetteville ISD have done is truly remarkable. It shows what our 1A-3A rural schools can provide to give the best opportunities for our future leaders,” Moreau said. “Reagan’s ambition has always been strong, but ACCSS gave her the tools to make that ambition a reality.”
Fayetteville ISD teacher Amber Eilers praised Reagan’s achievement as a sign of what’s possible when schools prioritize personalized learning and opportunity. “Reagan believes that the sooner she graduates from high school and college, the sooner she can help people.
However, Reagan was born to serve and has been helping others for years. I do not doubt that the future Dr. Moreau will continue to make an impact on everyone she meets and leave an unsurpassable legacy. She represents what our partnership with Blinn is all about— unlocking potential, no matter the size of the district.” Susie Shank, ACCSS Director, echoed that sentiment: “We created ACCSS to level the playing field for rural students. Reagan’s success is proof that students in smaller districts can — and do — excel when given access to high-quality, college-level instruction.” While larger schools often tout expansive advanced course
