Spring is always a busy time for staff and students and parents. Traveling and participating in events such as Little Dribblers basketball, baseball, tennis, track, UIL academics, UIL one act plays and assorted meetings seems to leave little free time. Spring break is always a welcome event where students, faculty and staff can rest and revitalize for the remainder of the busy school year. Only ten weeks of school remain after spring break. Richland Springs students are enjoying spring break the week of March 15-19. School will resume on March 22nd.

The UIL high school spring academic meet will be held at Panther Creek on March 23 and 25. Students and teachers are working on final preparations for the academic meet. Two students have already qualified for the UIL state meet in Austin. Brennen McGinty and Stephen Fowler will be traveling to Austin along with UIL director Nelson Smith on Monday, March 15 to compete in Cross-X Debate. Good luck and bring home the gold. Students who place in state competition are eligible to apply for TILF Grants. 60 -70 % of students who apply for TILF Grants become recipients of grant funds.

The UIL one act play Close Ties will be performed for the public at the Richland Springs cafetorium on Monday, March 22. The One Act Play Dinner Theatre includes a 6:00 p.m. meal and a 7:00 p.m. play performance for only $5. This is the last tune-up for the March 24 zone competition at Rochelle. The public is invited to attend and support our aspiring actors. Patsy Hall directs the play. Cast members include: Emily Smith, Sara Hedley, Elbert Thomas, Marsha McMillan, Kelyn Green, Brooklyn McGinty, Haustin Burkhart, and Brennen McGinty. The crew and alternates consist of: Katelynn Teel, Cheyenne Tharp, Stephen Fowler, Tommy Hollon, Ashley Ferguson, Jonathan Patino, Stephen Soto-Thornhill, Denim Reeves, and Callie Teel. The production is an awesome task. Thanks to all involved; the cast and crew, director, and drivers Pam Starr and Paula Miller who make this event happen at locations near and far.

Attendance is important! Encourage your child to be at school everyday. Please try to schedule doctor’s appointments after school if possible. Good attendance is so important to student success. Please urge your child to be at school each and every day. If you desire a conference, please schedule a conference time with your child’s teacher. Parent involvement is important! Get involved in your child’s education.

Community involvement is the key to our success!