School and Sports

Richland Springs Coyotes - Area Champions!

Richland Springs Coyotes - Area Champions!

RS Coyotes are Area Champs!

The Richland Springs Coyotes began their playoff run with a 64-6 victory over the Zephyr Bulldogs for the Area Championship after a bye in their first round of the playoffs due to forfeits by Calvert and Buckholts.
Rotary October Student-of-the-Month was awarded to Jessica Nguyen. Each month, a different senior is awarded. Awards are based on leadership, character, and teacher nominations. They receive a certificate and are invited to a luncheon with the Rotarians. They also get a special parking spot in front of the school for the month. Congratulations, Jessica! Pictured: Rotarian Jerry Blankenship, Student Jessica Nguyen, Rotarian Marcus Wood, and Rotarian Paula Wood. Courtesy of Leanne Johnson / SSHS Counselor

Rotary October Student-of-the-Month was awarded to Jessica Nguyen. Each month, a different senior is awarded. Awards are based on leadership, character, and teacher nominations. They receive a certificate and are invited to a luncheon with the Rotarians. They also get a special parking spot in front of the school for the month. Congratulations, Jessica! Pictured: Rotarian Jerry Blankenship, Student Jessica Nguyen, Rotarian Marcus Wood, and Rotarian Paula Wood. Courtesy of Leanne Johnson / SSHS Counselor

Rotary Club October Student-of-the-Month

Rotary Club October Student-of-the-Month
Left to Right Back row: Jim Eckermann, Troy Kubin, Brice Roesler, and Christian McKinnerney Front row: Rylie Eckert, Jadeyn Fleming, Raegan Eckert and Dusti Gossett Courtesy of Pam Starr

Left to Right Back row: Jim Eckermann, Troy Kubin, Brice Roesler, and Christian McKinnerney Front row: Rylie Eckert, Jadeyn Fleming, Raegan Eckert and Dusti Gossett Courtesy of Pam Starr

Richland Springs Homecoming Court

Richland Springs Homecoming Court
Tharp takes off on a run in last week’s game against Crawford. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey 1916 athletics

Tharp takes off on a run in last week’s game against Crawford. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey 1916 athletics

Armadillo football season comes to an end

Tharp runs into the record books.The Armadillo football season abruptly ended last Friday night as they lost a tough Bi-District matchup to the Crawford Pirates 21-15.

From the Principal’s Desk

JH & HS Principal - Cherokee ISD By Rebecca SharkeyOver the last week, I had an opportunity to visit with a few of our students for various reasons. In our conversations, our students were honest about their struggles to adjust to the pressure of higher expectations.
Cherokee Elementary 3-5th graders at 'Into the Woods Jr.' Courtesy of Kari Owen

Cherokee Elementary 3-5th graders at 'Into the Woods Jr.' Courtesy of Kari Owen

News From Cherokee ISD

Last week was a fun one that wrapped up with our annual Thanksgiving feast. Each year, we invite our students’ friends and family to come eat a delicious meal of turkey, dressing, and all the fixin’s along with pie! We had a great turn out, and it all went smoothly.
New unofficial 4-H officers (L-R): Hannah Bell, Ava Spence, Natalie Porcayo, Katie Bell, Ruby McBee, Clara Murray, Wiley Murray, and Emma McBee

New unofficial 4-H officers (L-R): Hannah Bell, Ava Spence, Natalie Porcayo, Katie Bell, Ruby McBee, Clara Murray, Wiley Murray, and Emma McBee

San Saba County 4H club elects officers

Hannah Bell, San Saba 4H Club ReporterNovember 8, 2024This month’s 4H meeting they elected unofficial officers for 2025. 4H members were too young to be official officers, so the positions held are unofficial. The 4H Club members also painted pumpkins for the activity.
Jasmine Vanderburg, Allison Millican, Anlee Boswell, Hadley Fuller, Addilyn Morrison, and Abigail Davila singing the National Anthem

Jasmine Vanderburg, Allison Millican, Anlee Boswell, Hadley Fuller, Addilyn Morrison, and Abigail Davila singing the National Anthem

SS Elementary Veterans Day Program

On Tuesday, November 12th, the San Saba Elementary 3rd grade class had the honor of hosting our annual Veterans Day Program. Students had the pleasure of singing patriotic songs,speaking about, and thanking members of each branch of the military.