School and Sports

L-R: Rotarian Dr. Jerry Blankenship, Student-of-the-Month Karen Ortega, and Rotarian Jake Lackey Courtesy of Leanne Johnson

Rotary Student-of-the-Month

Leanne Johnson | San Saba High Counselor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rotary Student-of-the-Month was awarded to Karen Ortega.Each month, a different senior is awarded. Awards are based on leadership, character, teacher nominations.Recipients are presented to the student body as well as the school board.

SSGABB food event for Senior Scholarships

Amy Stencil

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The San Saba Golden Armadillo Band Boosters are hosting a menudo and brisket plate fundraiser on February 28, in front of the San Saba Courthouse. Menudo sales will start at 830 a.m. and brisket at 1030 a.m. A large container of menudo with trimmings, a tortilla and drink will be $12.

Macye McDowell (8th Grade Clarinet) and Marlane Rodriguez-Estrada (11th Grade Clarinet) perform in the ATSSB Region 29 High School Concert Band held in Burnet on January 17th.

SSISD Students Shine at Region Band Concerts

Chans Moellendorf, Director Of Bands | Sshs

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Student musicians from the San Saba Band Program were among those recognized for their talent and dedication at recent Region Band concerts held in Burnet and Fredericksburg, both of which were met with great success.

Cherokee ISD students and staff evacuated

Djuana Payton, Editor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The news office reached out to Cherokee ISD Principal Jennifer Bordner for more information on their campus being evacuated on January 29th.Early in the school day on January 29th, the Cherokee ISD campus was briefly evacuated as a precautionary measure due to a propane-related issue.

Congratulations to our Lady Dillos for taking 1st as a team in the powerlifting meet in San Saba! Courtesy of San Saba All Sports Booster Club

We got your TOUGH right here!

News Staff

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Congratulations to our Lady Dillos for taking 1st as a team in the powerlifting meet in San Saba!

Preslee Duggan in the zone against Priddy last week. Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee ISD News

Kari Owen

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Last week, our Cherokee Indians and Lady Indians traveled to Priddy to play basketball. They girls came up a little short with a score of 44-31 in favor of the Lady Pirates. However, the boys made up for it with a decisive victory of 67-29.

SSHS's Sabrina Dozier recognized for artwork

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Sabrina Dozier’s artwork has been selected by the TAEA Youth Art Month ( YAM) committee for the prestigious Spring Exhibit at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas!

San Saba Elementary Spelling Bee

Cecilia Bessent

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

On January 15th, San Saba Elementary School proudly held their 4th Annual Spelling Bee, and we could not be more proud of all the students who participated! It takes confidence, preparation, and courage to stand up and spell in front of others, and every student rose to the occasion.

Stock Show Participants - Top row: Chris Oakman, Uriah Valdez, Robert Bench, Vince Ocnaschek, Hannah Sims, Susan Lane, Mandi Fry, Leilani Aguilar, Ms. Catherine Whitely, and Phoebe Valdez; Bottom row: Anika Srishti, Richard Chavarria, Mason Rogers, Brantley Shannon, Keaton Shannon, Wiley McKneely, Preslee Duggan, Cara Sue Broyles, Georgia Broyles, Theresa Turner, Kenna Fry, Kaden Morrison, and Macey Forehand Courtesy of Susan Shannon

Cherokee ISD News

Kari Owen

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Our elementary UIL results are finally all in! Here is how our students fared.

Big Country Prep

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Congratulations to Sydni Jones and Chassidy Gonzales on being named to the Big Country Preps Top 10 after a strong week last week.Sydni Jones (Fr.) put on a show with 35 points, along with 7 rebounds, 6 steals, and 5 assists.

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