The first round of TAKS testing begins March 3rd. In just 14 school days, students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 9 will take the reading tests. Students in grades 4 and 7 will take the writing tests. Students in grades 10 and 11 will take the English Language Arts tests.

The 2007-2008 yearbooks are available for $20. See Pam Starr to purchase one. Yearbooks will be available at the home basketball games or may be purchased during normal school hours.

Our school is taking part in the 2009 Texas Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Feb. 16, 2009. We would like all students in grades 9-12 to take part in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. Parents will need to sign permission slips in order for students to participate in the survey. If you would like to see the survey, a copy is available in the school office.

The Lady Coyotes are 17-9 on the season and 6-5 in district play. The Varsity boys are 15-3 on the season and 7-2 in district play. Both Varsity teams hosted Cherokee on Tuesday night. The Varsity boys only will play Friday night at home against Eden. Both teams still have post-district hopes. Come out and support the teams!

The Junior High teams are through for the season and had their district tournament at Eden. Both teams won their opening games, but lost the next two games. The Junior High teams both ended up in 4th place at the district tournament. Track practice is on the horizon.

February 23rd – February 27th is Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe weather may strike with only a few minutes of advance warning. Richland Springs School will participate in the National Weather Service’s tornado warning drill for schools on February 26th at approx. 9:30 a.m.

The Richland Springs’ FFA achieved success when Franky Soto placed 9th at the Fort Worth Stock Show with his steer. Better yet, sister Miranda Soto placed 6th at the show with her steer. Exhibitors placing in the top 10 make it to the Premium Sale. Gerald McKee, FFA sponsor, is in the traveling mode with San Angelo, San Antonio, and Houston Stock Shows on the horizon. Thanks FFA for your efforts!

It’s great to see our community supporting students in their efforts to achieve. We have a great community, students, teachers and staff. It takes everyone working together to achieve success.

Community involvement is the key to success.