WHS Band Conquers TMEA

The CC Winn music program has continued to excel even through this pandemic.  UIL and TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) have done a wonderful job of making accommodations to music competitions in order to keep everyone safe.  

The students at CC Winn, auditioned for TMEA All-Region on December 5th-9th.  The auditions were held virtually by means of submitting recordings of each student performing their All-Region Etudes.  We had 33 students solidify their place as the best in Region 11.  Students auditioned against schools such as: Harlandale HS, McCollum HS, Southwest HS, Southwest Legacy HS, Southside HS, Medina Valley HS, and Kennedy HS.  

 6 students advanced to Area Auditions in January. 

Mariana Soria (Flute 4th chair)

Heidi Guzman (Clarinet 1st chair)

Gloria Garcia (Bass Clarinet 1st chair)

Daniela Pina (Bari Sax 1st chair)

Rodrigo Hernandez (Trumpet 5th chair)

Ivan Ontiveros (Tuba 2nd chair) 

The students will be competing against students from Region 11, 14, 15, and 28 at Area Auditions in January.

The other 33 students are who placed in Region band 1, Region band 2, or District band are as follows:

Flutes

Mariana Soria 4th chair and advancing to Area

Alan Rubio 1st chair 2nd Band

Jazmin Davila 4th chair 2nd Band

Helen Reyes 6th chair 2nd Band

Alyssa Ramírez District Band

Xitlaly Jaimes District Band

Delilah López District Band

Gemma Cabello District Band

Clarinets

Heidi Guzmán 1st chair and advancing to Area

Gissel Jayasi 5th chair 2nd band

Kayla Hinojosa 7th chair 2nd band

Ximena ZuaZua 8th chair 2nd band

Regina Ramirez 10th chair 2nd band

Michelle Enriquez 11th chair 2nd band

Samantha Sanchez 12 chair 2nd band

Bass clarinets

Gloria García 1st chair and advancing to Area

Jocelyn De Hoyos 2nd chair 2nd band

Alto saxophone

Óscar Corpus 1st chair 2nd band

Enrique Hernandez District band

Debbie Benavides District band

Tenor saxophone

Valerie Munoz 1st chair 2nd band

Bari saxophone

Daniela Pina 1st chair and advancing to Area

Trumpets

Rodrigo Hernandez 5th chair and advancing to Area

Diego Esquivel 6th chair 2nd band

F-Horn

Cesar Picazo 2nd chair 2nd band

Kaitlyn Barahona 4th chair 2nd band

Trombone

Christian Luna 2nd chair 2nd band

Euphonium

Kimberly Bautista 3nd chair 1st band

Adán Rangel 1st chair 2nd band

Mariano Flores District band

Tuba

Ivan Ontiveros 2nd chair and advancing to Area

Landin Trevino 4th chair 1st band

Leonardo Diaz 1st chair 2nd band  

Merry Christmas from Superintendent Mijares

 

Mrs. Flores’ Reading Contest

 A big congratulations to the first grade class of Mrs. Flores at Ray Darr Elementary!  Her students were challenged to participate in the reading contest and together read over 1,000 books!  The top winners in her class received a special prize for reading and testing AR on each book.

1st place winners:  Isabella Curi (reading 114 books) & Caiden Olvera (reading 96 books)

2nd place winner:  Zaid Espinoza (reading 88 books)

Merry Christmas from EPHS

 

Tigers win with Perfect Attendance

Friday December 11th at Graves Elementary there were 2 lucky Tigers picked up the bikes they won for coming to school everyday! 

Abram Martinez from Ms. K. Martinez 1st grade class & Naomi Sousa with Mrs. Romero 3rd grade class for 2nd 6 weeks Perfect Attendance. 

Principal Mrs. Soto Gonzalez greeted the Tigers & congratulated them for attending school everyday! Go Tigers

A Sam Houston Christmas

 

Merry Christmas from the Special Education Department

 

Mancha Mustang Rocks Project

 Ms. Kypuros 6th grade teacher at Perfecto Mancha Elementary, wishes to recognize and congratulate her student, Javier Toscano.

Javier is an exemplary representation of a transitioned bilingual student who is  responsible, determined, conscientious, and creative in all his
projects. 

Friday, December 18th Early Dismissal Schedule

 

Darr Reads ON!

 Ray H. Darr is committed to Reading!

Principal, Ms. Veronica Chacon, challenged her students to complete MYON project and test on A.R. 

THE TOP READERS IN EACH GRADE LEVEL EARNED A NEW TABLET.

MAVERICK STAFF ENCOURAGES AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO BE READERS.  "READERS ARE LEADERS!"

Ms. V. Chacon would like to congratulate
the Following Students:

1st-Samantha Sonora 187 MYON BOOKS

2nd-Xymena Martinez 300 MYON BOOKS

3rd-Maria Huerta 133 MYON BOOKS

4th-Sophia Gonzalez 262 MYON BOOKS

5th-Denise Gonzalez 189 MYON BOOKS

THANK YOU PARENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT & MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Break Curbside Meals

 

Happy Holidays from Winn Guard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Hsqw9zPYw

What Chrismtas Means to EPISD

Christmas means different things to different people, and here at EPISD that's no different!

The holidays may look a little different this year, but EPISD staff and students still found a way to celebrate all that makes their season merry and bright! 

#equippedforsuccess #eaglepassisd #spiritambassadors #holidaycheer 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW1xsunsPJE

WHS PLAYOFF JOURNEY CONTINUES

Congratulations are in order for WHS' Maverick Football team as they continue with playoffs this season.

The boys will match up against Victoria West High School for the Area title.

https://northeastisd.brushfire.com/fbrent/489282

Thursday, December 17, 2020

7:00 PM

Comalander Stadium

12002 Jones Maltsberger Road

San Antonio, 78238

Tickets will be $8 for adults and $4 for students 

All tickets will be sold online and at the gate

Good Luck Mavs, we are all rooting for you!

City of Eagle Pass First Responders' Drive-Thru Toy Drive

 

Student Progress Reports Available Online ENGLISH/SPANISH

https://itccsgb.esc20.net/PAEP/Login.aspx

Student Self-Screener for In-Person

 

EPISD DECEMBER EOC SCHEDULE - DEC 8 - 11

 EPISD DECEMBER EOC SCHEDULE - DEC 8 - 11 

REMINDER

Charting the Course ESC20 Webinar

 https://txr20.escworks.net/

EPISD MEAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE

 

WHS FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

 Congratulations are in order for WHS' Maverick Football team as they enter into playoffs this season.

The boys will match up against Lanier High School for the Bi-District title.

Friday, December 11, 2020

7:30 PM

Alamo Stadium

110 Tuleta Dr 

San Antonio, 78212

Tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for students 

All tickets will be sold online, no tickets will be sold at the gate

Good Luck Mavs, we are all rooting for you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saisd-football-eagle-pass-winn-vs-lanier-voks-bi-district-tickets-131606646021

EPHS FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TICKET SALES

 

EPHS Football Team Named District Champs

Eagle Pass High School’s Varsity Football Team ended their district season with a remarkable 6 - 0 record on Thursday, December 3rd. 

The Eagles have played tenaciously all season long and we are now proud to announce that they are the 30-6A UNDEFEATED District Champs! 

For the 1st time in almost 30 years, your Eagles have had an undefeated season.

EPISD is proud that the Eagle players and coaches have all rallied as one and their hard work and effort has not gone unnoticed. 

Superintendent Mijares applauds them for their great season and for winning with sportsmanship!

Way to go Eagles and good luck in your big Bi-District game against Taft High School on December 11th.

EPISD presents: The 12 Days of Christmas Sing-Along

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0InNY4K-PA&feature=youtu.be

EPISD invites you all to sing-along with your district’s spirit leaders and spread holiday cheer this season!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
#equippedforsuccess #eaglepassisd #spiritambassadors #holidaycheer 

2020 Festival of Lights Contest Winners

Congratulations to all the participants in the 2020 Festival of Lights Contest Winners!

The City of Eagle Pass Parks & Rec are pleased to announce the winners that will receive a $50 gift card and the chance to turn on the Christmas lights at San Juan Plaza tomorrow, December 4, 2020, at 7:00 PM. 

 If students are attending the event, please be at San Juan Plaza Kiosk at 6:30 PM and wear a mask.  

They will practice social distance and make sure they stay safe.  

If winners are not able attend, they can pick up the gift card on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Multipurpose Center, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

Congratulations to all and Happy Holidays!

Festival of Lights Drawing & Essay Contest Winners:

 

Pre-K & K

Rolando Fernandez, Pre-K, ECC

 

1st & 2nd Grade

Isaac Villa, 1st Grade, A. Cerna Elementary

 

3rd & 4th Grade

Camila Ruiz, 3rd Grade, Glass Elementary

 

5^th & 6^th Grade

Emily Valdez, 5^th Grade, Glass Elementary

 

Junior High

Marichel Hernandez, 8^th Grade, EPJH

 

High School

Rachel A. Palacios, 12^th Grade, EPHS

HONOR ROLL EAGLES

 ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, EAGLE PASS HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE 1ST NINE WEEKS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

 FALL 2020 HAS DEFINITELY BEEN A STRANGE START TO ANY SCHOOL YEAR. 

EPHS PRINCIPAL, MR. LUIS HUERTA, ALONG WITH HIS ADMINISTRATION TEAM, FELT IT WAS NECESSARY TO HIGHLIGHT STUDENTS THAT ARE WORKING DILIGENTLY TO ATTAIN GOOD GRADES. 

RECOGNITION DECALS WERE PICKED UP BY STUDENTS AND PARENTS FOR THIS ACHIEVEMENT! MANY STUDENTS PROUDLY AND QUICKLY POSED FOR PHOTO WITH THEIR DECAL. 

CONGRATULATIONS EAGLES FOR EARNING HONOR ROLL STATUS!!

Tiger Staff get New Jackets

 On Tuesday December 1st Graves Elementary Staff received their new jackets, just in time for the chilly weather up ahead! Go Tigers!

Tigerland Thanksgiving drawing

 On Thursday November 19th Graves Elementary Staff came together and held a drawing for their campus and gifted 2 Thanksgiving meals for 2 of their Tiger families. 

Congratulations to the lucky winners from Tigerland! Go Tigers!

Graves Custodians gifted Turkeys

On Friday November 20th Graves Elementary Principal Mrs. V. Soto Gonzalez, I.O. Mr. De la Cruz & their Tiger Staff gifted their custodians with a Turkey & Ham for their families. 

A Special Thank You to them for all they do for Tigerland! Go Tigers!

ESC20 Webinar - Autism Parent Training

 http://meet.google.com/mfb-miwh-wkm

 

FFA CONQUERS CONTEST SEASON

Friday November 20, Eagle Pass FFA competed in 3 competitions.  Our Chapter Quiz team placed 2nd and advanced to state.

The week of November 23rd - 29th, Eagle Pass FFA competed in 5 Area X FFA Leadership Development Competitions and advanced to state in 3 of them.

Both Chapter conducting teams (parliamentary), Freshmen and upperclassmen, placed 2nd.

The upperclassmen FFA Quiz team, that takes a 150 question test over Agricultural knowledge placed 2nd.

These 3 teams compete at state level this week.

The other 2 Area competing teams were the Freshmen Quiz team and our FFA Broadcasting team.

Eagle Pass FFA has never had a Broadcasting team advance to Area level before, and this team did, and competed well!.

EPISD is very proud of these students that are competing so well, even with the state of affairs of our world!

Good luck FFA and job well done to all the participants!

December Parent Engagement Meetings

 

EPISD DECEMBER EOC SCHEDULE - DEC 8 - 11

 

COVID SCREENER REMINDER FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION

 

EPISD MEAL DELIVERIES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30TH - DECEMBER 4TH

 

WHS & EPHS FOOTBALL TICKET SALES

 

Day 5 of Diabetes Awareness Week at Tigerland

November 13th at Graves Elementary Tigerland supported the 5th Day of Diabetes Awareness Week by wearing crazy socks for Stomp Out Diabetes! 

Go Tigers 

Diabetes Awareness at Graves Day 4

 On Thursday November 12, 2020 Graves Elementary Staff participated in Day 4 wearing Super Hero Outfits. Tigers stand together with their Diabetes Superheroes for Diabetes Awareness Week! 

Go Tigers

Tigers participated in Day 3 Diabetes Awareness Week

 On Wednesday November 11th, 2020 Graves Elementary Staff participated in Day 3 of Diabetes Awareness Week and wore their Patriotic Wear with Stars and Stripes as they salute our Veterans and those at war with diabetes. 

Go Tigers!

RVE SAR Named Recruiter of the Year

 Eagle Pass Independent School District is pleased to announce Rosita Valley’s Service Advocate Recruiter (SAR) Mrs. Gina Morua was named Texas’ Recruiter of the Year by the Association of Migrant Educators of Texas.

Mrs. Morua has been at Rosita Valley Elementary School for six years and during her time there, she has fostered a strong and caring relationship with her campus’ migrant families and students. She constantly strives for the best resources and learning opportunities for her students. Her dedication to the program and professionalism has gained her not only the respect, but the trust of her peers and migratory families.

 It is with immense pride that Superintendent Samuel Mijares, Migrant Director Timoteo Chaires, and Rosita Valley Principal Cynthia Guedea congratulate Mrs. Morua for her award and dedication to her profession.

https://episd.smugmug.com/Nov-19-2020-Migrant-Recruiter-of-the-Year-2020/

EPHS EAGLES SIGN THEIR LETTERS OF INTENT

Eagle Pass High School Seniors, Edward Mendoza and Sergio Lopez, sign their letters of intent on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. 

Edward Mendoza commits to attend and play for Texas State University in the Fall of 2021. 

His parents, EPHS Baseball Coach, Reynol Mendoza and EPHS Counselor, Tinna Mendoza, along with grandparents were present to witness the momentous occasion. 

Sergio Lopez signs with Alvin Community College. 

The future Dolphin is surrounded and fully supported by parents, Sergio and Melina Lopez as well as proud brother and former baseball Eagle, Salvador Lopez. 

The entire EPHS Family wish both these boys the best as they pursue their dreams doing what they love!

EAGLE PASS FFA LDE RESULTS

Despite all the obstacles that have been placed in front of them this school year, the Eagle Pass FFA students continue to move forward and compete. 

November 16th - 17th, students from WHS and EPHS competed in the Winter Garden District Leadership Development events in the first ever virtual contest. 

The students showed the Winterguard District that they are still a force to be reckoned! All 1st and 2nd place teams advanced to the Area X FFA Career Development events that will take place November 20, 23, & 24 virtually. 

The placements and contest descriptions are below.

Good luck FFA and job well done to all the participants!

3RD PLACE: Agriculture Advocacy

This contest is designed to inform the general public and consumers about the importance of the agriculture industry and how agriculture impacts human lives.

1ST PLACE: Agriculture Issues Forum

In this contest students research and analyze a current agriculture issue, create a portfolio and also develop and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of their selected issue.

3RD PLACE: Agriculture Skills Demonstration

In this contest members perform an actual demonstration of an agricultural skill including anything in the Agricultural Science and Technology Curriculum using effective public speaking and communication methods.  The topic for this team was Artificial Insemination of Cattle.

2ND PLACE: Freshman Chapter Conducting

  In this contest teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures.

1ST PLACE: Senior Chapter Conducting

This is the same contest as Freshman conducting however more advanced and more detailed.

3RD PLACE: Senior Creed Speaking

In this contest a member presents the FFA creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose

2ND PLACE: FFA Broadcasting

In this contest a team of 3 members presents an informative radio program covering 1 or more agricultural subjects that is current in nature and local in content

2ND PLACE: Public Relations

In this contest a team of 4 FFA members develops and presents a 5-8 minute program to inform a specified target audience regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents

2ND PLACE: Freshman Quiz

In this contest students take an exam testing knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure and FFA Knowledge including history, facts, business structure, leadership and programs.

1ST PLACE: Senior Quiz

This is an exam testing team members’ understanding of the FFA, Agriculture education, current events and parliamentary procedure.