School and Sports

After winning “Above The Rim Classic” tournament championships in 2022 and 2023, MOE (30-2) traveled to Georgetown, Texas, on Saturday, April 20, to take part in the 2024 version of the annual tournament.

We are the Difference. I came across a video clip by Josh Shipp this weekend that seemed timely and appropriate for this time of year.

Last week, the region four golf tournament was held in Corpus Christie, Texas. The San Saba HS boys team was the regional runner up and advanced to state for the 1st time as a team since 2001.

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is excited to be hosting the 2024 Riata Roundup Rodeo & LTX BBQ Fest Presented by Hoffpauir Auto & Outdoor Group. The event starts Thursday, April 25th, and continues Friday, April 26th, and Saturday, April 27th. The event will take place at the 580 Sports Complex, located at 2351 FM 580 West in Lampasas, Texas. The Diamond Cross Rodeo Company is back to produce the CPRA Professional Rodeo, there is something for the entire family to enjoy.

San Saba High School art students have a busy schedule this April. Saturday, April 27th, is the state Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) in San Marcos. “Texas High School Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2019. The first VASE event was held in 1994 with just over 400 student entries; after 25 years, High School VASE entries number around 35,000. Students create artworks, write about their creative processes and understanding of visual art, and articulate information about their artwork during an interview with a VASE juror, who evaluates their work using a standards-based rubric.” VASE is not divided into districts so students compete against 1A through 6A schools.

Testing is in full swing this time of year. We’ve had some fun preparing in the elementary hallway with a “game” theme. Our motto is “Level Up Your STAAR game.” Mrs. Owen’s theme was Super Mario Brothers. Students enjoyed a fun classroom transformation with decorations, themed games like Hunt for Yoshi’s Eggs, Fireball Toss, and a Mario themed obstacle course. Throughout the unit, students reviewed grammar skills and reading strategies. Through analyzing their writing, students set writing goals and worked to improve in those areas. In Mrs. Padgett’s room, they had a Jumanji theme. Students were surrounded by a jungle-like atmosphere and played Jumanji, a game with challenges to be completed. Students earned their turn in the game by answering science questions. They practiced teamwork and strategy and silliness! Mrs. Randolph had a Candyland theme. Students reviewed math skills and played some candy themed minute to win it games. There is even a life sized Candyland game board! Good luck to our students testing.

In collaboration with market research firm Statista, Newsweek compiled its third annual list of “Most Trustworthy Companies in America.” The survey, completed by approximately 25,000 potential customers, investors, and employees, named Atmos Energy to the list for the second consecutive year.

On Sunday, April 28, the New Hope Presbyterian Church is welcoming Orlando Lopez as guest preacher. Orlando has been in ministry for 28 years, serving in pastoral roles from Louisiana to Texas in both Presbyterian and Assembly of God congregations. Most recently, Orlando has served as the Area Director of Young Life in San Angelo.

Praise God for all this lovely rain. The nasty storms passed us by, and area gardens and trees are benefitting from a good drenching rain. It’s not a frog strangler yet, but it sure is good. I don’t have my watering system set up yet, so this is good for me.