Education Archived
Six GHS students qualify for state academic meet
Six Granbury High School students qualified for the University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet May 20-22 in Austin.
Rachel Rodgers captured the championship in Lincoln-Douglas debate at last week’s regional contest, while editorial writing contestant Preston Flurkey was second in that event.
The accounting team of Austin Bradley, Joseph McLean, Evangelina Oviedo and Kyle Shanahan placed second overall and is advancing to state as a wild card.… Read the rest
Pearson, Schultz National Merit scholarship finalists
Granbury seniors Hunter Pearson and Emily Schultz are National Merit scholarship finalists.
The Merit program honors academically talented students in the U.S.
Pearson is a homeschool student; Schultz attends Heritage Christian Homeschool.
Pearson plans to attend Texas A&M, major in finance and go to law school and eventually politics. He has interned for the Granbury office of Congressman Mike Conaway. … Read the rest
Nominations sought for woman of year
Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) is seeking nominations for the 2013 Opal Durant Granbury Woman of the Year Award. The winner will be presented at CWJC’s annual fundraiser, Rendezvous in the Bahamas, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at Granbury Resort Conference Center.
To request a nomination form, send an e-mail to: pwebsterco@gmail.com or download a form at: www.cwjcgranbury.org. … Read the rest
School Briefs, April 17
Lipan kindergarten
sign-ups Thursday
Lipan Elementary pre-kindergarten and kindergarten pre-registration will be Thursday.
The sign-ups will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the elementary office.
All children who will be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2013, and are not currently enrolled in Lipan ISD may register. … Read the rest
One Act moves on to regional
“The Diviners” will continue its road show.
Granbury High School and Crossland Ninth Grade Center theater arts students triumphed at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) One Act Play area competition Saturday at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The troupe advances to the UIL regional competition Saturday at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. … Read the rest
Tolar High takes second at district academic meet
The Tolar High School Academic University Interscholastic League (UIL) team recently finished second overall in the District 10-2A academic competition.
Tolar accumulated 385 points, behind host Grandview High School with 543 points.
Tolar qualified 25 individuals for the regional competition next Saturday at Tarleton State University and also captured eight team event championships: … Read the rest
Wallace rejoins school board
B.J. Wallace has rejoined the Granbury School Board.
The board Monday evening approved the appointment of Wallace to fill his previously held position.
Wallace resigned in December because of health issues.
The remaining board members left his Place 7 slot vacant rather than call a special election or appoint another individual for the remainder of the term. This gave Wallace an opportunity to return if he chose.… Read the rest
Student lunches will jump a dime
Student lunch prices will increase 10 cents starting next school year at Granbury ISD campuses, the school board approved Monday night.
Lunches will be $2.25 at the elementary schools, $2.50 at the middle schools, and $2.65 at Crossland Ninth Grade Center and the high school.
Breakfast prices will not change. The price increase will not affect students receiving free or reduced-priced meals.… Read the rest
Student council wins top awards
The Granbury High School student council was recognized with top awards from the Texas Association of Student Councils.
StuCO received the Outstanding Student Council award.
The students also won sweepstakes accolades for initiatives in community service, paper recycling, blood drives, drug and alcohol use prevention, promoting school spirit, and assisting teachers and staff. … Read the rest
Lipan kindergarten sign-ups Thursday
Lipan Elementary pre-kindergarten and kindergarten pre-registration will be Thursday.
The sign-ups will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the elementary office.
All children who will be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2013, and are not currently enrolled in Lipan ISD may register.
Documents needed include a copy of the student’s birth certificate, Social Security card and current shot records.… Read the rest
