Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Graves Elementary Gives Back at Drug Free Rally

Graves Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a rally where students donated non perishable items for the local food pantry.  5th grade Tigers helped collect and organize donations. There was also a terrific Drug Free Drawing contest where each student came up with their own slogans with pictures that shared the Drug Free message. During the rally one student from each grade level was recognized for winning the Drug Free
Drawing Competition!

Seco Miners Say NO to Drugs and Bulling in Big Way

Seco Mines Elementary is taking a stand! The school is standing up for what is right and they are reminding their students about it everyday. They promise to educate strong drug free students that are kind to everyone! The school is decorated from head to toe in anti bullying and drug free campaign reminders!
Go Miners!


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Benavides Bulldogs Give Back to Candles for Life


Every year circumstances willing, Benavides Elementary's Student Council participates in the “Candles for Life” event. Several of their Student Council members were able to raise more than 50 dollars to earn a Candles for Life T-shirt and the Bulldog cheerleaders gave a great performance and received a certificate of participation as well.


Go Bulldogs!

Ray Darr Red Ribbon Rally Success!



Ray Darr Elementary brought down the house with their Drug Free Rally! The Mavericks were welcomed to the event by their Principal Mr. Moreno and were able to hear from very special guest speaker, Sheriff Tom Schmerber. 
It was performances and presentations galore as well, with routines by The Golden Diamondettes, The Galaxy Dance Team, skits from 4th - 6th grade student council, and of course it would not be a Red Ribbon Rally without Law Enforcement presentations!
The rally was tremendous and a ended with words from Instructional Officer Mrs. Oca and promise to live a Drug Free Life!

Special Thanks to all Law Enforcement that came out and supported the cause!
Sheriff Tom Shmerber
Border Patrol Agent Martinez
Border Patrol Agent Castro
Border Patrol Agent Montgomery


Border Patrol Agent Castro
EPISD Officer De La Torre
EPISD Officer Hernandez
Union Pacific Special Agent Picazo
Lieutenant Investigator E. Valdez


Winn Mavericks Make School History

Congratulations to our Mighty Maverick Football team for creating campus history on Friday, October 21st. For the 1st time in CC Winn History, your Mavericks have undeniably made it to the UIL 29-5A PLAYOFFS!
The Mavericks still have 2 games in regular season and they are going into this week's match up undefeated in district play!
Congratulations Mavs!

Memorial Junior High Invites all to Fall Festival




Memorial Junior High will be hosting their annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 26th. MJH PTO would like to invite all to come out and support their school! The event promises to have delicious food, fun games, and lively music.
So come on out and ENJOY!

San Luis Cardinals Run, Walk, and Bike for a Healthy Life

In order to promote awareness of a happy and healthy lifestyle, San Luis Elementary hosted the Walk and Bike to School event on October 5, 2016. Walk/Bike to School Day is an energizing event, reminding parents and children of the simple joy of walking to school in an effort to increase walking and bicycling and promote an active lifestyle.
The Cardinals invited their students, parents and our community to join them at Burr Park and walk and/or bike to campus. Students created and walked with their individually made signs that promoted wellness and thanked all participants and community businesses that donated to the event. Once they arrived at the campus treats and goodies were offered to all those that walked, which was immediately followed by a presentation given by administration, community leaders and local business representatives, all aiming to encourage the start of healthy living and active communities. 
Special thanks are given to the following businesses for their donations and participation in the event:
·       Luby’s
·       Sonic
·       McDonalds
·       Burger King
·       Border Federal Credit Union
·       Subway
·       Panchito’s Super Market
·       Wal-Mart

·       Ernesto Cumpian-La Vega Bike Racing