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SSES PK Students with perfect attendance for the 4th 9-Weeks (L-R) *Analisa Aragon, Sofia Argote, *Casin Coleman, *Jacky Estrada, Chloie Franklin, Wyatt Franklin, Hera Lara Baez, Anderson Osorio Castaneda, *Kairi Pryor, *Zoe Valdez

SSES PK Students with perfect attendance for the 4th 9-Weeks (L-R) *Analisa Aragon, Sofia Argote, *Casin Coleman, *Jacky Estrada, Chloie Franklin, Wyatt Franklin, Hera Lara Baez, Anderson Osorio Castaneda, *Kairi Pryor, *Zoe Valdez

San Saba Elementary Perfect Attendance Awards 2025-2026

Dani Gilcrease, Sses Principal
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
We are proud to announce that SSES had 86 students with perfect attendance for the 4th 9-week grading period, but we are even more excited that 36 students had perfect attendance for the entire 2025-2026 school year! This is a remarkable improvement over the last 5 years!
Front Row (left to right): Linda Smith (5 years), Anjela Cuevas (5 years), Dani Gilcrease (5 years), Tara Mejia (5 years), Kallie Bush (5 years), and Jeff Devine (5 years). Back Row (left to right): Teresa Glover (30 years), Susan Barrier (25 years), Shara Wright (5 years), Rosemary Cisneroz (20 years), Ceci Bessent (20 years), Kaitlin Robertson (10 years), Cody Wilcox (5 years), Melissa Vega (5 years), and Roy Mejia (5 years).

Front Row (left to right): Linda Smith (5 years), Anjela Cuevas (5 years), Dani Gilcrease (5 years), Tara Mejia (5 years), Kallie Bush (5 years), and Jeff Devine (5 years). Back Row (left to right): Teresa Glover (30 years), Susan Barrier (25 years), Shara Wright (5 years), Rosemary Cisneroz (20 years), Ceci Bessent (20 years), Kaitlin Robertson (10 years), Cody Wilcox (5 years), Melissa Vega (5 years), and Roy Mejia (5 years).

Thank you for your Years of Service

Kathryn Robertson
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
San Saba ISD is proud to honor these individuals for their dedicated service to our school district. Each person was recognized for their years of service and commitment to education in San Saba ISD.
Pictured left to right: Sara Huron – 23 years, Frankie Arnoult – 9 years, and Teresa Glover – 30 years.

Pictured left to right: Sara Huron – 23 years, Frankie Arnoult – 9 years, and Teresa Glover – 30 years.

Friendly Faces retiring this year

Kathryn Robertson / Ssisd
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
San Saba ISD would like to honor these individuals who are retiring this year. They have dedicated countless years of service to our students, staff, and community, and we are grateful for the lasting impact they have made on Dillo Nation.
San Saba Elementary PK4 Pizza Lunch Party

San Saba Elementary PK4 Pizza Lunch Party

San Saba Elementary PK4 Pizza Lunch Party

Submitted By Sheryl Cooper / Sses
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Mrs. Cooper's PK4 class was treated to a fun pizza lunch party, with cupcakes, party hats and other yummy sweet treats! This was given by the SSISD cafeteria staff on May 27, 2026, for being helpful and respectful in the elementary cafeteria all year! 
Second grade students L-R: top row - Alan Patino, Daryel Olavarria, Isidro Barrientos Sanchez, Case Walts, Karen Estrada, Allison Castillo, and Turner Henslee; Middle row - Daniel Rocha, Asher Little, Andre Rincon-Ortiz, Ivan Rodriguez, Diego Cruz, Jennyfer Carbajal-Ortiz, Elias Bowman, Llano Tindall, and Johnny Gomez; bottom row - Easton Naizer, Carter Ringo, Hudson Turner, Mateo Martinez, Tommy Gilliam, Dennis Clinton, Gustavo Montoya, and Teigan Maldonado.

Second grade students L-R: top row - Alan Patino, Daryel Olavarria, Isidro Barrientos Sanchez, Case Walts, Karen Estrada, Allison Castillo, and Turner Henslee; Middle row - Daniel Rocha, Asher Little, Andre Rincon-Ortiz, Ivan Rodriguez, Diego Cruz, Jennyfer Carbajal-Ortiz, Elias Bowman, Llano Tindall, and Johnny Gomez; bottom row - Easton Naizer, Carter Ringo, Hudson Turner, Mateo Martinez, Tommy Gilliam, Dennis Clinton, Gustavo Montoya, and Teigan Maldonado.

San Saba Elementary School Marathon Kids

Maria Olavarria
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Congratulations to all the students who reached a marathon milestone this year!A marathon consists of 26.2 miles, and every student in these pictures achieved that incredible accomplishment. I am so proud of their hard work, dedication, and perseverance in reaching this goal.
MOE 3/4 team members L-R: top row - Evelyn Macedo, Myers Wallace, Emma Kate Kuehl, Hadleigh Soto, and Summer Stanton; kneeling - Abigail Davila and Stella Smith. Courtesy of Oscar Zepeda

MOE 3/4 team members L-R: top row - Evelyn Macedo, Myers Wallace, Emma Kate Kuehl, Hadleigh Soto, and Summer Stanton; kneeling - Abigail Davila and Stella Smith. Courtesy of Oscar Zepeda

MOE Basketball - Spring Fling

Oscar Zepeda
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MOE Basketball competed at the 2026 Spring Fling basketball tournament on May 22-23 in Leander, Texas.MOE 5/6 (14-4) won the 4/5/6 division with wins over Centex Attack 37-7, MOE 3/4 31-9, and the Lady Blue Devils 31-13.MOE 3/4 (7-2) picked up a second place finish in the 4/5/6 division with an...
Members of the clarinet quartet are Marlane Rodriguez- junior, Sophia Cuevas- senior, Macye McDowell- 8th grade, and Jimmah Schmidt- sophomore. Courtesy of Chans Moellendorf

Members of the clarinet quartet are Marlane Rodriguez- junior, Sophia Cuevas- senior, Macye McDowell- 8th grade, and Jimmah Schmidt- sophomore. Courtesy of Chans Moellendorf

1st Division State Medalists!

Chans Moellendorf, Sshs Band Director
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The San Saba High School Clarinet Quartet earned a Division 1 Superior Rating on their state performance at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest held on Memorial Day.The adjudicator said the following about the quartet’s performance: “You get mature, resonant tones on the clarinet.
Taylor Randolph - Pole Vault

Taylor Randolph - Pole Vault

Cherokee HS - State Track Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
These two students competed at the State Track Meet last weekend. Neither placed, but we are proud of them for their efforts! 
Kindergarten Poetry Contest L-R: Debbie Shahan, SSGC Youth Committee member, 2nd Place - Yaretzi Rocha, 1st Place - Asher Carrington, 3rd Place - Christian Estrada

Kindergarten Poetry Contest L-R: Debbie Shahan, SSGC Youth Committee member, 2nd Place - Yaretzi Rocha, 1st Place - Asher Carrington, 3rd Place - Christian Estrada

San Saba Garden Club State Poster Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ten local San Saba Elementary School Students won STATE honors in the Texas Garden Club Youth Contests. See last week's edition for more information. As promised last week, here are some photos. These photos were taken on 'Wacky Wednesday' at SSES and shows them having fun!
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