ACADEMY ISD NEWS
Prescriptions of Thanks
Academy High School Pharmacy Tech students participated in a multidimensional project where they wrote “prescriptions of thanks” to the AHS staff. The students learned to read, interpret, write, and dispense prescriptions. Staff members then picked up the bags of sweet treats, which allowed students to practice their customer service skills. It was the perfect project to show appreciation and create a learning experience that students and faculty enjoyed.
SALADO ISD NEWS
Students participate in SISD Turkey Trot
MICHAEL NOVOTNY | SALADO ISD
We held our second annual Salado ISD Turkey Trot earlier this month. It was a great opportunity for our students to participate in fun athletic activities.
Jerri Kay Boyd, our 2022 Thomas Arnold Elementary School Teacher of the Year, led the planning for this event. Thank you to the following sponsors: Adventure Dash, Brookshire Brothers, Card My Yard Salado, Fleet Feet, Salado Creek Dental, and Walmart.
Thanks also to the following people that helped with this event: Leslie Allen, Paul Baird, Mike Brooks, Rita Champion, Jared Cruddas, Steph Figioli, Marcy Fleming, Andrew Gomez, Savannah Hennig, Nikki Jackson and Melanie Kasper.
Also: Cheryl Lauw, Rachel Lee, Jared Martin, Larry Moore, Shanna Nail, Jodee Preston, Keyla Sebek, Michael Trela, Melissa Wells and Tammy Whitley.
TEMPLE ISD EVENTS
JON WALLIN | TEMPLE ISD
- TISD Art’s Holiday Make and Take will be December 1 st at 5:00 p.m. at Thornton Elementary
- Multiple fine arts groups will represent Temple ISD in the Temple Christmas Parade on December 5 th
- School board’s monthly meeting will be Monday, December 12 th at 6:00 p.m. in the administration building
- December 16 th will be an early release day for all students
- Winter break for students will be December 19 th -January 3 rd . Classes will resume on January 4 th .
Temple High School
- Theatre Arts will perform “The Revolutionists” on November 29 th at 7:00 p.m. in the THS Auditorium
- HS Region Band auditions will be December 3 rd at Harker Heights HS
- The THS bands will perform their annual “Merry Christmas and All That Jazz” concert on December 9 th at 5:30 p.m. at the MDECA Auditorium
- Region Orchestra clinic and concert will be December 10 th at Baylor University
- Band winter concert will be December 11 th at 2:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
- Orchestra winter concert will be December 12 th at 7:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
- CTE’s Christmas Creations Product Showcase will be December 13 th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the THS Career and Technical Education Center
- Choir Holiday Gift concert will be December 13 th at 7:30 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
Bonham Middle School
- MS Orchestra winter concert will be December 9 th at 7:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
- Band winter concert will be December 12 th at 7:00 p.m. at Temple College
- Choir winter concert will be December 14 th at 6:30 p.m. at the MDECA Auditorium
Lamar Middle School
- Fall picture retakes will be December 5 th
- Choir winter concert will be December 8 th at 7:00 p.m. at the MDECA Auditorium
- MS Orchestra winter concert will be December 9 th at 7:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
- Band winter concert will be December 12 th at 5:30 p.m. at Temple College
Travis Science Academy
- Choir winter concert will be December 6 th at 6:00 p.m. at the MDECA Auditorium
- Band winter concert will be December 7 th at 6:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
- MS Orchestra winter concert will be December 9 th at 7:00 p.m. at the THS Auditorium
Cater Elementary
- Fifth grade music program will be December 6 th at 5:45 p.m.
- Choir winter performance will be December 12 th
Hector P. Garcia Elementary School
- Christmas music program for kindergarten, first, second and third grades will be December 13 th at 6:00 p.m.
- Winter parties will be December 16 th
Jefferson Elementary School
- Reindeer Games family event will be December 8 th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Kennedy-Powell Elementary School
- Fall photo retakes will be December 9 th
- Third grade Christmas concert will be December 15 th at 6:00 p.m.
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
- Star Student Assemblies will be November 30 th and December 1 st at 2:15 p.m. in the MDECA Auditorium
- Fall picture retakes will be December 9 th
Raye-Allen Elementary School
- Fall picture retakes will be December 6 th
Scott Elementary School
- Third grade holiday program will be December 14 th at 5:30 p.m.
Thornton Elementary School
- Third grade Christmas concert will be December 15 th at 6:00 p.m.
Western Hills Elementary School
- Fall picture retakes will be December 7 th
- Third grade/Honor choir holiday performance will be December 13 th at 6:00 p.m.
BELTON ISD NEWS
BISD offers ‘family pass’ for sports events
KAREN RUDOLPH | BELTON ISD
There’s a new — and more economical — way for fans of Belton ISD athletic teams to attend the district’s high school and middle school sporting events.
The district is offering a Family Pass for $70, which is good for general admission to any Belton ISD athletic event except for varsity football and post-season games. The pass is valid for the cardholder and his or her immediate family during the 2022-2023 school year.
“The Family Pass is a great deal for families who have multiple students participating in several sports,” Ty Pattrick, assistant athletic director, said. “They can attend all the games without worrying about purchasing individual tickets or the extra cost of tickets for siblings.”
Single tickets range from $2-4 per person, per event, Pattrick said.
“Part of the experience for our athletes is having spectators cheering them on,” Patrick said. “We want to make it as easy as possible for fans to attend, and hopefully a Family Pass does that for some.”
The Family Pass is available to buy at the BISD Athletic Complex (624 Tiger Drive in Belton) or at the Administration Building (400 N. Wall Street in Belton) during regular business hours — Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
At the Administration Building, fans can also now purchase single tickets to high school games with cash. Cash is not accepted at the gates of high school games.
“Some people prefer using cash, so we wanted to give them an option,” Pattrick said. “The cash tickets for sale at the Administration Building are general admission and can be used at any game — high school or middle school.”
Fans can also still purchase tickets online at https://beltontigerathletics.com/ or https://lbhsbroncos.com .
BELTON ISD EVENTS
KAREN RUDOLPH | BELTON ISD
On Giving Tuesday or any day of the year, community members can help support the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation by donating online at beefbisd.org . BEEF was founded in 1992 by Belton ISD alumni to enhance the quality of education for all of the district’s students. The non-profit most notably awards annual student scholarships and teacher grants.
The Jazz Cluster Christmas Concert, featuring performances by groups from Lake Belton Middle School, North Belton Middle School and Lake Belton High School, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the LBHS Performing Arts Center.
Belton High School
Senior photo retakes will be on Monday and Tuesday in the library.
Lake Belton High School
The JV Theatre will present “The Red Velvet Cake War” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Black Box Theatre. The house opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children under 12, are available at the door or online .
Lake Belton Middle School
The holiday band concert will be Wednesday at the Lake Belton High School Performing Arts Center. The wind ensemble will perform at 6 p.m., the symphonic band at 6:30 p.m., the concert band at 7 p.m. and the beginner band at 7:30 p.m.
Lakewood Elementary
Picture retakes are Wednesday.
Pirtle Elementary
Picture retakes are Tuesday.
Sparta Elementary
The fourth-grade Christmas musical is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Belton High School Performing Arts Center.
Belton Early Childhood School
The PTO will host a family movie night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday in the cafeteria.
