EAGLE PASS FFA PUSHES FORWARD

Despite the pandemic and asynchronous education, FFA has been going full steam ahead and competing. This spring we have been competing in many Livestock Shows and Career Development Events, and we are heading to speaking events, and running for office.  

The following are the competitions and their rankings and who has been competing in each.

Milk Quality- Placed 1st at District, 2nd  at Area, and traveled to Stephenville to compete at Tarleton University for State contest.

-Charles Garrett Purcell, Nina Mata, Eddie Gonzalez, & Jessica Sebastian

Farm Business Management-  Placed 1st  at District , 2nd at Area, and competed at state

Katherine Seturino 3rd at Area,  Jesus Mata, Charles Garrett Purcell, and  Jessica Sebastian

Wildlife- 

On April 15 Eagle Pass FFA traveled to Sinton to compete at the Region III Wildlife Contest. Two teams competed from Eagle Pass and advanced to state. They traveled to Nacogdoches to compete at the Texas State Wildlife Contest on April 20th. On the way home from contest, they toured Texas A&M College Station.  FFA Team (Charles Garrett  Purcell, Jessica Sebastian, & Hanna Hardt Perez) 

4-H Team(Brylyn Wall, Ahahi Molina, Jimena Molina)

Dairy Cattle-Placed 2nd at District , 3rd at Area, and traveled to Stephenville to compete at Tarleton University for State contest.

-Jessica Sebastian, Charles Garrett Purcell, Nina Mata, Cassidy Garcia, and Hanna Hardt.

Land- Placed 1st at District, 3rd at Area, and traveled to Stephenville to compete at Tarleton University for State contest.

-Rene Rodriguez, Paul De la Garza, and Maya Martinez

Range-  Placed 4th at District and Area, and traveled to Stephenville to compete at Tarleton University for State contest.

-Jesus Mata, Bobby Martinez, Marisol Gonzalez, and Isabella De la Garza

Entomology - competed at District and Area

-Samantha Molina, Hanna Hardt, and Isabella De la Garza

Poultry- competed at District and Area

 -Remberto Samaniego, Paul De la Garza, and Kaylee Perez

Livestock-competed at District and Area

-Brylyn Wall, Janel Ramos, Anahi Molina, Jimena Molina, and Art Molina

Vet Science- Placed 3rd  at District , and competed at Area

-Janna Dovalina, Rebecca Sebastian, and Natalia Vallejo

1st Term Incentive Winners for Attendance

EPHS congratulates their 1st Term Attendance Incentive Winners! Lucky winners stopped by to pick up their 50" Ultra HD Roku TV. 

Hard work, everyday, the Eagle Way!

Tigers celebrated Earth Day

 Thursday, April 22nd, Graves Elementary along with EPISD schools, celebrated Earth Day.

 Graves Principal Mrs. V. Soto Gonzalez & her Tiger staff wore green to school and encouraged everyone to celebrate the importance of taking care of our Earth! 

Go Tigers, You Rock!

HBG Perfect Attendance Awards

 On April 28, 2021 at Henry B. Gonzalez prizes were awarded to the Perfect Attendance students. 

To keep safety on mind this event was held curbside for the HBG students.

 Way to go Bobcats

EAGLE PASS FFA RANGE PLANT TEAM CONQUERS STATE

 

Eagle Pass FFA is proud to announce that the Range Plant Identification team are State Champions. 

They competed at the State FFA competition held at Texas Tech in Lubbock on Saturday April 24, 2021 and won.

Jessica Sebastian has the high point individual in the state, and close behind were Katherine Seturino in 3rd, Hanna Hardt in 4th , and Garrett Purcell with  5th high individual in the state. 

This championship has been years in the making; the last 6 years or so, the students have been working hard at learning how to identify Texas range plants through lots of studying and practice, attending invitational competitions, even attending summer workshops. 

Eagle Pass FFA is so proud that their hard work and dedication has finally paid off. 

EPHS LADY EAGLES BEGIN PLAYOFF JOURNEY

Eagle Pass High School's Lady Eagle Softball team will play in a 2 out of 3 series against Harlen High School. 

Good luck ladies! We are all rooting for you!

Game 1 - Friday, April 30th

Eagle Pass - Student Activity Center Softball Field 

5:00 pm

Ticket Prices  

$4 Adults

$2 Students 

ALL TICKETS WILL BE PRE-SALE ONLY!

(DUE TO COVID RESTICTIONS, SEATING WILL BE LIMITED, CALL ATHLETIC OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY) 

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE!

Game 2- Saturday, May 1st

San Antonio - Northside Athletic Complex, Softball Field # 2 

7001 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238 

1:00 pm

Ticket Prices  

$4 Adults

$2 Students 

TICKETS FOR SATURDAY GAME AVAILBLE ONLINE ONLY!

LINK: nisd.net/athletics/online-tickets

Game 3 - (if needed) 

30 minutes after Game 2

STUDENT PFIZER VACCINATION - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

 

WHS & EPHS SENIOR PROM ANNOUNCEMENT

 

WHS CTE NIGHT

 Thursday April 29th 

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Google Meets

EPISD Top 5% Presentation Announcement

 

Tigers say Thank You

Wednesday, April 21st, Graves gave a big thank you to their office crew Sonya, Adriana, & Mary for all they do for Graves 

 Happy Administrative Professionals Day ladies from Principal Mrs. V. Soto Gonzalez, staff & students! 

MJH Administrative Professionals Day

 Memorial Junior High is lucky to have the best administrative professionals! 

On Wednesday, April 21, Maverick administrators and counselors surprised them with breakfast tacos and a gift card to celebrate their day.

Tigerland celebrates National Library Week

Tuesday, April 6th - Friday, April 9th Graves Elementary celebrated their Tiger Librarian Mrs. A. Libson. 

Mrs A. Libson would like to take time to thank each and every one of her Tiger coworkers which she considers family & her Principal Mrs. V. Soto Gonzalez for making her feel special & blessed during National Library Week by showering her with much love throughout the week. 

Go Tigers

EAGLE PASS FFA CLAIMS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

 Eagle Pass FFA is proud to announce that the Range plant identification team are State Champions!

 The group competed at the State FFA competition held at Texas Tech in Lubbock on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and won. 

Jessica Sebastian had the high point individual in the state, and close behind were Katherine Seturino in 3rd, Hanna Hardt in 4th , and Garrett Purcell with  5th high individual in the state.  

This championship has been years in the making and the students have been working hard at learning how to identify Texas range plants through lots of studying and practice, attending invitational competitions, even attending summer workshops.

  Eagle Pass FFA is so proud that their hard work and dedication has finally paid off.

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Career Expo 2021

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, & SENIORS!

INTERESTED IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE?

JOIN US TUESDAY, MAY 11 AT THE SAC!

REGISTER NOW!

https://www.wfsmrg.org/job-fairs

STUDENT PFIZER VACCINATION REGISTRATION PORTAL

https://forms.gle/Ez1vctiZ8WfjuY2EA

Happy Assistant Principal Month

 R.V.L.A. Principal, Mrs. Pang - Villa and Staff celebrated Assistant Principal Mrs. Oly Rodriguez for National Assistant Principal Month. 

Mrs. Oly was treated gift cards to indulge at her favorite shopping venues! 

Mrs. Oly and RVLA Staff were also treated to decadent cupcakes from Delicias. 

Thanks for all you do for us here at RVLA Mrs. Oly!

EPHS COLORGUARD CAMP

 

EPHS Lady Eagle Softball 30-6A District Co-Champs

 Congratulations are in order for Eagle Pass High School's Lady Eagle Softball Team as they are now your very own District 30 -6A Co-Champs!

The girls had a tremendous season!

Good Luck in Playoffs Eagles!

EPHS SENIOR ADVANCES TO UIL STATE

 Eagle Pass High School's UIL Academics team, coaches, and coordinators would like to congratulate and commend UIL Competitor Bryana Trejo.   

Through commitment, determination and hard work, Bryana placed first in Ready Writing at Regionals and will advance to the State Competition!  

Good luck Bryana!

EPHS VIRTUAL SCIENCE NIGHT

 

“Este es mi Mexico" XXV Children Drawing Contest 2021

 The Mexican Consulate would like to announce a drawing contest for children ages 6-14, XXV Children Drawing Contest 2021 “Este es mi Mexico". 

The deadline is August 15th!

You can take your drawing to the Consulate of Mexico in Eagle Pass at 2252 E. Garrison St. or send it via e-mail in JPG or PNG format to imeeag@sre.gob.mx. If you have any questions please call 830-773-9255.

For more information and registration form, please for the link below and good luck!

https://www.gob.mx/ime/articulos/xxv-concurso-de-dibujo-infantil?idiom=es&fbclid=IwAR1tWrWwfQ8nSzpGc75Job_ET9pkE-341YIYwD8SZyBzefkM4nRPI55mI4k

2021 Wildlife Contest

April 15th,  Eagle Pass FFA traveled to Sinton to compete at the Region III Wildlife Contest. 

Two teams competed from Eagle Pass and placed 1st and 2nd place. 

They will travel to Nacogdoches to compete at the Texas State Wildlife Contest on April 20th. 

Good luck and go FFA!

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

 Join EPISD celebrate 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd at the District Service Center Front entrance from 12:30 – 4:30.

Help us beautify our district and GO GREEN!

EARTH DAY, EVERYDAY!

EPH TENNIS TACKLES DISTRICT

 EPH Senior, Maya Patricia Martínez and Junior, Eduardo Gonzalez named Mixed Doubles Finalists at the District Meet held in Del Rio, Texas. 

Congratulations Eagles!

EPISD EARTH WEEK

 The Eagle Pass Superintendent's Advisory Council invites all of EPISD to join them on their mission to make EPISD a greener and safer place to be! 

April 19th - 23rd, EPISD will celebrate Earth Week; a week long celebration to bring awareness over the dangers of climate change, food waste, and pollution. Please do your part and participate in this inspiring event!

Earth Week

·        Monday – SHOOT FOR THE STARS! 

o   Shine like the Lyrid Meteor Shower and wear GOLD, YELLOW, OR STAR apparel.

·        Tuesday – SPREAD THE LOVE!

o   Go wild and dress in your best ANIMAL PRINT/WEAR OR RED while you take a VIRTUAL journey to the San Diego Zoo. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams

·        Wednesday – REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

o   Rock your best UPCYCLED OR BLUE wear & recycle paper, plastics, and cans at your home/school.

·        Thursday – Earth Day, EVERYDAY!

o   Wear Green OR FLORAL PRINT and visit the DSC to celebrate with the district Earth Week. Bring a plant between 12:30-4:30 to be added to the DSC EARTH WEEK GARDEN

·        Friday – WASTE NOT, WANT NOT!

o   Throw on your favorite FOOD-THEMED OR PURPLE clothes and learn how to reduce food waste. https://klrn.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ee18-sci-foodwst/kids-go-green-reducing-food-waste/

COVID-19 STUDENT VACCINATION SURVEY

 https://forms.gle/yMrpE35fds3yfGRbA

CAREER EXPO REGISTRATION

https://www.wfsmrg.org/job-fairs

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, & SENIORS!

INTERESTED IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE?

JOIN US TUESDAY, MAY 11 AT THE SAC!

REGISTER NOW!

Top HBG MyOn Readers

On April 12, 2021 Henry B. Gonzalez 3rd grade student Mackenzie Ruiz from Mrs. M. Mauricio and 5th grade student Regina Hernandez from Mrs. C. Galvan were awarded for being the Top Readers on the MyOn Program.

 Congratulations!

Way to go Bobcats!

National Library Week at HBG

On April 6, 2021 at Henry B. Gonzalez, Principal, Ms. C. Garcia and staff presented Mrs. E. Gonzalez with an outdoor sporting chair along with a cooler filled with goodies and several other gifts. 

This was due to celebrate National Library Week. 

Mrs. E. Gonzalez is always there for the student's and staff needs. 

Way to go Bobcats!

WHS 2021 - 2022 Silverline Tryouts

 https://forms.gle/CTNqvSJdB4vmKoHb7

WIOA Youth Program

 

EPHS Color Guard & Band

Eagle Pass High School's Music Department is hard at work to continue their streak of excellence. 

EPHS Color Guard for instance continues to work on their winter guard show Entitled "Yes We Can" and the Mighty Eagle Band has begun working on their UIL music program. 

Good luck Guard and Band!

EPHS Guard is under the direction of Korina Meza

EPHS Mighty Eagle Band is under the direction of Mr. David Solis. 

Winn Golf Conquers District

 Congratulations are in order for CC Winn High School's Girls' Golf Team!

 The ladies took the green and came out victorious and snatched up the District Runner-Up Title!

This win cemented their bid to Regionals.

Good luck ladies and Go Mavericks!

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LOCATION CHANGE - WHS BOYS GYM

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK

National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated every April to recognize the significant role assistant principals play in the overall academic achievement of students nationwide. 

EPISD has joined this celebration to honor the impact assistant principals have on the success of schools across our beautiful district.

Thank you for all you have done this school year and we appreciate you for what you do to make our school run as smooth as possible!

HAPPY ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK!

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