Friday, December 18, 2020

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


 

Thursday, December 17, 2020

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

 


Monday, December 14, 2020

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 




Sunday, December 13, 2020

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.
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!

Saturday, December 5, 2020

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!

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.



Friday, December 4, 2020

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 


Thursday, December 3, 2020

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

 

5th & 6th Grade

Emily Valdez, 5th Grade, Glass Elementary

 

Junior High

Marichel Hernandez, 8th Grade, EPJH

 

High School

Rachel A. Palacios, 12th Grade, EPHS




Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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!


Tuesday, December 1, 2020

ESC20 Webinar - Autism Parent Training

 http://meet.google.com/mfb-miwh-wkm