News From Cherokee ISD

  • Cherokee ISD - State qualifiers Coach Alan Berrio, Joel Valdez, James Beck, Brady Johnson, Caleob Houston, Gunner Baugh, Rode Ligon, Joey Bond, and Coach Zack White Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bond
    Cherokee ISD - State qualifiers Coach Alan Berrio, Joel Valdez, James Beck, Brady Johnson, Caleob Houston, Gunner Baugh, Rode Ligon, Joey Bond, and Coach Zack White Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bond
  • Laura Gratz and Kim New, our teachers of the year Photo courtesy of Jennifer Bordner
    Laura Gratz and Kim New, our teachers of the year Photo courtesy of Jennifer Bordner
  • Joey Bond celebrating his win in the shot put Photo courtesy of Alan Berrio
    Joey Bond celebrating his win in the shot put Photo courtesy of Alan Berrio
  • Gunner Baugh High jump
    Gunner Baugh High jump
  • Rylie Bryant in long jump
    Rylie Bryant in long jump
  • Brady Johnson running on the relay team Above photos courtesy of Rita Boultinghouse
    Brady Johnson running on the relay team Above photos courtesy of Rita Boultinghouse
  • Riley Eckert running the 800m run
    Riley Eckert running the 800m run
  • Rode Ligon running in 4x200 Relay
    Rode Ligon running in 4x200 Relay

Seven Cherokee Indians headed to the 1A State Track Meet at the University of Texas at Austin's Mike A. Myers Stadium this past Saturday. Senior, Joey Bond brought home the gold in Shot Put, setting a 1A state record with a distance of 57' 7.75'. He placed 3rd in discus and 4th in the 200m dash. Junior Gunner Baugh placed 4th in High Jump. The 4X100 relay made up of Brady Johnson, Rode Ligon, Gunner Baugh, and Joey Bond placed 8th. The 4x200 relay made up of Caleob Houston, Rode Ligon, Gunner Baugh, and Jeremiah Wakefield (sub for Joey Bond) placed 9th. It is notable that Joey Bond has qualified for state 10 times and has competed at the state track meet for three years winning three gold medals, two silvers, one bronze, and a 4th place. Cherokee ISD wishes him the best of luck as he continues his track career at Tarleton State University in the fall. Congratulations to these athletes!

This week, Kora Berrio will be competing in the state UIL competition in a speaking event. Good luck to Kora!

Congratulations to two of our outstanding CISD teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students! Mrs. Laura Gratz received the Mirabeau B Lamar Award of Excellence, and Mrs. Kim New received the 2023 Texas Rural Education Association's Teacher of the Year Award! These are big accomplishments, and we feel blessed to have these ladies on our staff.

Some upcoming events:

May 18th – Rotary Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the San Saba Civic Center May 18th – elementary field day in Zephyr May 20th – Prom May 22nd – senior breakfast and athletic banquet May 23rd – senior trip May 24th – PTC sponsored water day and movie day for elementary, early release at noon May 25th – elementary awards at 9 a.m., junior high and high school awards at 10 a.m., early release at noon May 26th – graduation at 8 p.m.