The Lady Coyotes basketball team is off to a good start and they are 4-2 on the season. The Lady Coyotes played Jonesboro this past Tuesday will play in the Rochelle Tournament December 3-5. The junior high girls and boys played at Lohn this past Monday. The varsity boys will be idle this week as they will take a week off before beginning basketball action.

A good crowd supported the Coyotes at Early Stadium, but varsity football ended with a heartbreaking 70-22 loss to the Strawn Greyhounds. The varsity Coyotes ended the season with an 11-2 record. Thanks to all the coaches and players for the time and effort spent on another great season. Hats off to the band and cheerleaders for their efforts in boosting our school spirit.

The district will have December benchmark testing in math and science. The first round of TAKS testing is only 55 school days away. Come visit with your child’s teachers and get involved in your child’s education.

Gerald McKee commented that swine validation numbers were up slightly from last year. Local exhibitors validated 84 pigs at the county show barn for the San Saba County Livestock Show to be held Jan 14-16, 2010. Cold weather exerts more demands on show animals. Proper shelter and nutrition are important in keeping show animals healthy and growing. Contact Mr. McKee for assistance as necessary with your show animals.

The elementary and junior high academic meets were held this week. The junior high traveled to Rochelle to compete on Tuesday, and on Thursday Richland Springs hosted the elementary academic meet. Thanks to Melanie Smith for her help in organizing the academic meets.

This week is the end of the 3rd week in the 3rd six-week grading period, with only 14 ½ school days remaining prior to the Christmas break.

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!