The case of the missing carrots!

  • Attorney Marcus Wood and Dakota Gage defended Mrs. Wells.
    Attorney Marcus Wood and Dakota Gage defended Mrs. Wells.
  • Our fourth grade jurors - Anlee Boswell, Anival Vazquez, Aaron Martinez, Adelyn Sixetos, Reagan Hay, Rocio Argote in the back. Abigail Davila, Dayler Barrier, Blayke Lozano, Luke Nazier, Jeimy Ortiz, and Jovani Canedo-Cervantes in the front row. Officers Michael Vallenavedo and Leigha Turner on the side.
    Our fourth grade jurors - Anlee Boswell, Anival Vazquez, Aaron Martinez, Adelyn Sixetos, Reagan Hay, Rocio Argote in the back. Abigail Davila, Dayler Barrier, Blayke Lozano, Luke Nazier, Jeimy Ortiz, and Jovani Canedo-Cervantes in the front row. Officers Michael Vallenavedo and Leigha Turner on the side.
  • County Judge Jody Fauley with acting judge Hugh Henslee. Fun fact, Hugh’s greatfather used to be our county judge. His pictured is framed to the right.
    County Judge Jody Fauley with acting judge Hugh Henslee. Fun fact, Hugh’s greatfather used to be our county judge. His pictured is framed to the right.
  • Attorney Russ Baker and Hadley Fuller helped Edwiin Tovias with his case of the missing carrots
    Attorney Russ Baker and Hadley Fuller helped Edwiin Tovias with his case of the missing carrots
  • Mrs. Wells pictured with Levi Palacio and Evelyn Coronado acting as the sheriff’s office. Rosalena Vasquez worked with Christi Whitley as the county clerk.
    Mrs. Wells pictured with Levi Palacio and Evelyn Coronado acting as the sheriff’s office. Rosalena Vasquez worked with Christi Whitley as the county clerk.

    San Saba Elementary fourthgrade students had a unique field trip this year to the San Saba County Courthouse for a hands-on learning experience about local government and the judicial system.

    Students met with county officials and staff, learning about the roles of judges, law enforcement, lawyers, and other courthouse employees. They explored different offices and gained a better understanding of how the court system works. The highlight of the trip was a mock trial, where students participated and saw the courtroom process in action. The elementary's very own Mrs. Wells was on trial over missing carrots!

    The fourth-grade class would like to thank everyone at the courthouse for taking the time to make the visit both educational and memorable.

    A special thank you to Keep San Saba Beautiful for providing pizza for lunch, which students earned by bringing in the most water bottles to recycle.

    Overall, the trip gave fourth graders a deeper appreciation for their community and the people who serve it.

    Right: Attorney Marcus Wood and Dakota Gage defended Mrs. Wells. More photos inside this edition.