On Tuesday, Jan 29 we hosted Goldthwaite. The Dillos jumped out to an 11-8 lead after the 1st quarter. In the second quarter Goldthwaite outscored us 17-21 and took a 29-28 halftime lead. The Dillos came back in the third quarter and tied the game up 38-38. In the fourth quarter both teams had high scoring quarters but Goldthwaite outscored the Dillos 28-19 in the fourth quarter and won the game 66-57.

The JH Indians finished their basketball season this past weekend at the District Tournament in Eden. The Lady Indians lost to Lohn in the Consolation game by two points. The Indians were defeated by Menard in the 3rd place game. Thank you to all the parents and fans who travelled with us this season! The Lady Indians will finish their basketball season on Tuesday against Richland Springs.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has announced that Erin Wright is among the candidates receiving the Master's Degree in Special Education in December. Ms. Wright is the daughter of Terry & Peggy Wright of Odessa, and granddaughter of the late Charlie and Jerrie Startz of San Saba.

The San Saba Lady Dillos clinched a playoff spot with a big win over the Valley Mills Lady Eagles on Friday night. The Lady Dillos took an early 12-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. They went on to defeat Valley Mills by a score of 57-28.

The San Saba JV Boys finished 1-1 this past week. On Tuesday the young Dillos lost a close game to Goldthwaite by the score of 35-31. Scoring in that game: John Faught (3), Holt Oliver (8), John Welch (16), Josh Cazares (2), and Stone Sealy (2). On Friday our teams traveled to Valley Mills.

This month’s Educational Leadership focus deals with creativity. The topic has been a focus in many debates. Standard-based instruction and high stakes testing has been to blame for “stifling” the creative juices of our students. I beg to differ. The opportunity to be creative can present itself in any environment.

The San Saba Tennis Team played in the Copperas Cove Tournament on January 31. Teams at the tournament were Brownwood, Killeen Ellison, Liberty Hill, San Saba, Waco High, Llano, China Springs, Killeen Shoemaker, Lampasas, Georgetown, Harker Heights, and Copperas Cove. Joannah Crosby and Joely Haverland won all 5 of their matches to win the girls doubles championship.

The GED Test will be given at Gatesville High School February 12th and 13th. Individuals wishing to take the test must complete registration between 5 and 7p.m. on February 6th. Be prepared to spend 30 minutes to one hour when registering. You will need to bring a current state or federal photo ID, Social Security Card, and $80 fee for the test.

The first round of STAAR testing begins April 1st. In just 35 school days, students in grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 will begin testing. Students in grades 4, 7, 9, 10, and 11 will take the writing tests. Students in grades 5 and 8 will take the Reading and Math tests.

2013 Eden Tournament Champions - The Richland Springs Jr High girls are now 14-1 on this basketball season and finished out strong this weekend by clinching another tournament gold. Pictured top from left to right: Paige Sloan, Courtney Grady, Jordan Gossett, and Jacey Gossett. Pictured bottom from left to right: Tori Hill, Kamree Lewis, Berkeley Mann, and Taylor Smith.

San Saba ISD has once again been chosen for a very big honor. For the second time, San Saba High School Students will be presenting their technology skills to the Texas Legislature. SSISD strives to educate well rounded students who are ready for the workforce. Through the skills and confidence learned in the use of technology, SSISD is producing students who are workforce ready. What is the Texas Capitol Schoolhouse?

Come one, come all, to see the worlds craziest Sport! Wilder than a Rodeo, funnier than a circus, It’s Donkey Basketball! This Super Bowl extravaganza will be held in the White Gym at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday January31st. Real donkeys specially trained for Donkey Basketball will be used for this fantastic show.

The San Saba Tennis Team played Brady on January 24 in San Saba and won 15 matches and only losing 3 matches. This brings the tennis team 2012-2013 season record to 6 wins and 2 loses for the year. Playing in the match against Brady were Joannah Crosby, Joely Haverland, Kristen Isham, Josie Dawson, Morgan Jimenez, MiKayla Eden, Alex Baker, Gunnar Hibler, Aaron Krueger, Jairo Casco, Will Cooley, and Drew Daniel.

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