School & Sports

The End of Course Exams will take place over the next two weeks. San Saba ISD will give the End of Course Exams during the testing window for May 14-25 according to the schedule below: Wednesday, May 9, 2012: United States History (Field Test for enrolled in US History)Thursday, May 10, 2012: Biology and Biology Modified for all 9th graders enrolled in course.

Zachary Vasek grandson of Jackie & Charlene Brister of Bend signed with Hill College to play baseball. Zac’s parents are Penny & Stephen Vasek of Rosenberg. Jackie & Charlene are proud grandparents but could not be at the signing.

A week ago last Monday, April 23, our varsity team travelled to Hico for the last game of the regular season. Having a lead in the standings for second place by a couple of games, our second place position in district and our spot in the playoffs was secure no matter the outcome of the game.

Richland Springs ISD is proud to announce Sara Hedley as Valedictorian and Kensie Green as Salutatorian of the 2011-2012 class.I would like to congratulate the students on 100% attendance during last week’s STAAR/TAKS testing. Thanks to the staff and faculty the week of the state assessment testing went smooth-ly. Elementary and middle school students are taking the bulk of their STAAR tests this week, but the passing standards for those exams won’t be released until the fall.

The District 7 4-H Junior/Intermediate Photography Contest was held recently in San Angelo. 4-H’ers in the 23 counties that make up district 7 enter. It is always a very competitive contest. Five San Saba County 4-H’er entered the junior/intermediate contest. One 4-H’er entered the State Photography Contest. The results for it are available till June.

San Saba ISD will host the 2011-2012 Federal Programs Evaluation Meeting on Thursday, May 10th at 5:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Funding information and program requirements will be covered during this meeting. Parents, please make plans to attend. The meeting will not conflict with the Rotary Banquet scheduled for the same night.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, May 8 and 9. Test candidate must register to take the test, Wednesday, May 2 in room 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. and will need to bring Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, social Security card and $75.

April 30th the Junior High Golfers competed at Mason in a 9 hole tournament at Comanche Creek Golf Course. Results were as follows: Boys Results1 - Brady #1 2022 - Sonora #2 2113 - Sonora #1 2194 - Mason 2235 - San Saba 2276 - Brady #2 2427 - Ingram 2478 - Llano 270 Boys Medalists1 - S. Parker - Mason 462 - Cash - Brady 473 - Isia Lira - Sonora 494 - B.J.

Libby is once again STATE BOUND!!!Libby Lasley won the 3200m race at the Regional track meet on Friday at Judson’s D.W. Rut-ledge Stadium. She placed 3rd in the 1600m race on Saturday. Talli Morrison performed well in the discus event. As one of the youngest athletes in the event, it’s great to know she’ll be back in the competition next year.

Shelby Hardy earned All-Southland Conference honors for the third time and Meghan Musk picked up her first post-season honor as the two Sam Houston State student-athletes earned berths on the 2012 women’s golf all-league team. Hardy is one of five first team selections. Musk was named All-Southland honorable mention. Hardy also was a second team all-league pick as a freshman in 2010 and was voted to the first team in 2011.Hardy earned her third all-conference honor after finishing tied ...