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Terry High School Spirit Night at Sugar Land Skeeters Game

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 10th 2013

On May 30 the Sugar Land Skeeters sponsored Terry High School Spirit Night. The varsity basketball team, under the leadership of Coach Michael Jackson, was honored for earning the state championship title, the first in Lamar CISD’s history. The Junior ROTC presented the colors, and the Rangerettes performed.

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Fort Bend Christian Academy Names New Varsity Coaches

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 07th 2013

Cieara Watts Named Varsity Head Coach for Cross Country

Watts has served for two years as assistant coach for both cross country and girls basketball at Fort Bend Christian Academy.

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Diversity Wall at Dulles Middle School Contributes to “No Place for Hate” Designation

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 06th 2013

To help their school earn a “No Place for Hate” designation from the Anti-Defamation League of Houston this year, students at Dulles Middle School created a “Dulles Middle School: A Better Place” diversity wall. The wall features student-produced artwork formed in a brick pattern that represents their answers to the question, “What’s one thing I can do to make my school a better place?” Some of the students’ responses were to stop bullying, spread peace, and make friends.

Pictured in front of the Diversity Wall are (from left to right): Chris Hu, Dana Cox, Librarian; Nicole Dew, Vicky Smith, Counselor; Taylor Miller, Nick Falsone, Arielle Richards, Julie Mai, Greg Foulds, Assistant Principal; Sam Steinman-Friedman, Sylvia Salinas, Associate Principal; Anastasia Paul and Isioma Abili.

Bush High School’s Juan Vasquez Named a 2013 Dell Scholar

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 05th 2013

Bush High School senior, Juan Vasquez, was named a 2013 Dell Scholar earning a $20,000 scholarship from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. He is among more than 300 students nationwide honored among the Dell Scholars Program Class of 2013.

Juan Vasquez

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Missouri City Mom Delivers Miracle Baby at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 04th 2013

Physicians at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) call little Elayna Nigrelli a “miracle baby,” and with good reason.

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Clements High School Cadet Recognized for Artistic and Patriotic Achievement

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 04th 2013

Cadet Pearl Wang, a tenth-grade student at Clements High School, has been recognized for her entry in the 2013 Patriotic Art Contest, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW of Texas. Her entry was judged and selected as a First Place Winner at the local level by members of the Ladies Auxiliary 4010 VFW of Stafford, Texas.

From there her work was sent on to the state competition where she received a second place in statewide judging. Mrs. Mortimer, President of the VFW Chapter in Stafford, was thrilled that an area student would have her artwork receive such recognition.

The purpose of the competition is to have students depict their understanding of patriotism through their own creative illustrations.

Pearl’s work was the result of her illustrative efforts in her Saturday afternoon art class. She has been a student in the MJAC Art Program at the First Colony Association Facility for five years, under the instruction of Mr. John Rodak.

Her entry will be returned in late June, 2013, and will be on display at the Wells Fargo Branch Bank (Austin Parkway and Highway 6) in August, 2013, along with entries from two other MJAC students, Karen Diao and Sophia Huang (also students at Clements High School).

Pictured from left: Phil Morgante (Assistant Principal), LCDR Kenneth Minnard (Senior Naval Science Instructor), Cadet Pearl Wang, and Karin Grisdale (Associate Principal).

Bush High School Twins, Kaitlin and Keira, Dance the Days Away

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 31st 2013

During performances of Bush High School’s Illusions Dance Team, fans may have done a double-take after seeing two particular dancers, but their eyes weren’t deceiving them. Twins Kaitlin and Keira Tademy are both following their passion for dance and are enjoying every moment of it.

Kaitlin and Keira Tademy

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Suburban Sugar Land Women Announces Scholarship Recipients

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 31st 2013

The Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) selected scholarship recipients based on each students’ community service, academic achievement, and leadership.

Pictured are:
Melanie Spiller, of Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Texas in Austin in the fall, and major in accounting and finance; Alexandria Hawkins, of Clements High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Houston in the fall and major in kinesiology; Nailah Jackson, of Hightower High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Miami in the fall and major in psychology; Michael Perkins, of Foster High School in Lamar Consolidated School District, who plans to attend Wharton County Junior College/University of Houston at Victoria in the fall and major in computer science.

 

Lamar Classroom Teachers Names Top Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 30th 2013

Teachers and paraprofessionals from across Lamar CISD were recognized at the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association’s annual banquet, held Thursday, May 23 at Safari Texas Ranch.

LCTA winners: Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year Dorothea Enax; Secondary Teacher of the Year, Ann Cantu; Elementary Teacher of the Year, Sue Austin; and Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year, Velma Bauer.

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Two FBISD Elementary Students Receive TAGT Summer Scholarships

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 30th 2013

Gifted/Talented (GT) students Krish Advani of Commonwealth Elementary School and Isabella Marino of Cornerstone Elementary School have been awarded Texas Association of Gifted and Talented (TAGT) scholarships to attend summer programs. They are among 34 students across the state and the only two in Fort Bend ISD selected as 2013 TAGT Summer Scholars.

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Dulles High School named 2013 UIL 5A Academic State Champions

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 29th 2013

Congratulations to Dulles High School students on earning the 2012-2013 UIL 5A Academic State Meet championship title. The students competed in team and individual divisions at the Academic Spring Meet, held May 20-22 at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned three 1st place team awards, two 2nd place team awards, and several top awards in individual competitions.

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Clements Cadets Give Kudos to Classic Chevrolet

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 28th 2013

On May 23rd, two senior cadets in the Clements High School Navy JROTC Unit presented an award of appreciation to Don Kerstetter, owner of Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land. For the past two years, Classic Chevrolet has been a sponsor of the Clements NJROTC Booster Club, which supports the activities and programs of the 102 cadets in the NJROTC Unit.

Pictured with Don Kerstetter (center) are executive officer Edward Alexander and commanding officer Christopher Mann. Classic Chevrolet has the reputation of being a very community-minded dealership, and has been named a GM Dealer of the Year.

Travis High School’s One-Act Play wins First Place at State UIL Competition

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 24th 2013

The cast and crew of Travis High School’s one-act play were awarded the state championship after performing at the UIL One-Act Play competition on May 22 at Bass Concert Hall in Austin.

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AHS Navy JROTC Receives Distinguished Unit Award

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

The Stephen F. Austin High School Navy Junior ROTC received notification that it has been awarded the 2012-2013 Distinguished Unit Award with Academic Honors by the United States Navy for outstanding performance during the past school year.

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Sugar Land Rotary Honors FBISD District Teachers of the Year and Finalists

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

The Sugar Land Rotary honored Fort Bend ISD’s District Teachers of the Year and other finalists during a Teacher Appreciation recognition program held at a recent Rotary meeting. The Rotary has recognized exceptional teachers through this special program for more than 17 years.

Pictured at the Sugar Land Rotary teacher appreciation luncheon are (front row, left to right): Teacher of the Year finalists Amanda Levermann, Amber Mann, Amanda Castro, Chelsea Waite, and Shakira Guillory. (Back row, left to right): Charles E. Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools; finalists Rosa Martinez and John Glenn Ramon; Johnny DeJesus, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Walter Benavides, Secondary Teacher of the Year; and Ward Pendleton, Rotary Club President-Elect. (more…)

FORT BEND ISD ELECTS TRUSTEES

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

Two Fort Bend ISD Trustees were re-elected on May 11 and were sworn in at the May 20 Board meeting. Jim Rice and Dave Rosenthal will serve three-year terms for Position 3 and Position 7, respectively.

The Board also elected officers for 2013-2014 to include: Jim Rice, president; Susan Hohnbaum, vice-president; Bruce Albright, secretary; and Grayle James, assistant secretary.

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B.F. Terry High School Announces Athletes of the Year

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 22nd 2013

Corynn Acuff and Eugene Wright were named B.F. Terry High School’s Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made at the school’s annual Spring Fling celebrating athletes from all sports.

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Texana Center Receives Texas Education Agency

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 21st 2013

Texana Center received notice that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved the Children’s Center for Autism as an accredited non-public school site. The TEA awarded this designation following a site visit to determine if the program met their eligibility criteria.

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Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Luncheon

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 20th 2013

Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to four Fort Bend County students at the Picnic in the Park luncheon held at the City Centre at Quail Valley, Missouri City, on Thursday 16th May, 2013. Entertainment was provided by the Sugar Land Sweet Adelines and more than 100 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch.

What makes this scholarship program unique is that it provides scholarships for students who are planning to attend college in Fort Bend County and need financial aid to help them achieve that goal. Funds for the scholarships are raised by Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation through an annual silent auction and donations.

Scholarships were presented by FBFN President Nancy Frank to Mercedes Hernandez, B F Terry High School, attending WCJC Sugar Land, Dustin Mikel attending WCJC, Arielle Schochler, Needville High School, attending WCJC Sugar Land and Katelyn Zwahr, Needville High School, attending WCJC.

New Officers were also installed for 2013-2014. For Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Social Club the Executive Committee is: President; Nancy Frank, President-Elect; Marsha Sachs, 1st VP Luncheons; Carole Kanusky, 2nd VP Coffees; Charlotte Guettner, 3rd VP Membership; Sandra Boyd, Secretary; Julie Thomas, Treasurer; Bobbie Bresky. For Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation the Board of Directors comprises of: President; Nancy Frank, VP-Scholarships; Marilyn Davis, Secretary/Treasurer; Bobbie Bresky plus Sandra Boyd, Gail Grace, Paula Ruskan and Marsha Sachs.

Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors is a social and philanthropic organization open to Fort Bend women. There are many interest groups including bridge, Bunco, Scrabble, photography, bookworms, antiques, lunch bunch, out and about, gardening, pot luck suppers, crafts and a monthly coffee morning. For further information and to view photos of our many activities see www.fbfn.org.

Pictured in the attached photo are (left to right) Nancy Frank, President; Mercedes Hernandez; Dustin Mikel; Arielle Schochler; Katelyn Zwahr; and Marilyn Davis, Director.

Armstrong Elementary School Honors Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 16th 2013

To celebrate the valuable contributions of its community volunteers, Armstrong Elementary School recently hosted an appreciation breakfast that welcomed members of First United Methodist Church and several parent volunteers who are actively involved at the school.

Star Students Celeste Tunstall, Brandon Juarez and Romya Kelly, pictured with assistant principal Felicia Holmes, served as event greeters.

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Joe Chandler Named New Principal of Willowridge High School

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 16th 2013

Joe Chandler has been named as the new principal of Willowridge High School. Chandler has more than 17 years of experience as an educator. He first came to Fort Bend ISD in 2009 to serve as the Associate Principal of Willowridge. In 2011, he was promoted to be the principal of Garcia Middle School, where he has been serving until his recent appointment.

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Fort Bend Students, Future Aggies Receive Aggie Moms Club Scholarships

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 15th 2013

Pictured are: Drew Miller, Erin Kaufman, Sara Witmer, Libby Woodruff, Kaitlin Porter, Andrea Miller, Amanda Haney. Top row: Jacob Keller, Sean Rebler, Marilyn Clark, Rachel Gonzales, Julia Gaas Taylor Hood. Others winners not pictured are: Kayla Blankenship, Chris Edgar, Taci Gibson, Aaron Griffin, Elizabeth LeDoux, Marisa Mathews, Paige Thomas, and Brian Walther

Rosenberg Mayor Serves as Co-Anchor

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 02nd 2013

Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales Jr. served as co-anchor for B.F. Terry High School’s daily announcements on THS-TV. Morales anchored with Rhiana Garcia.

The THS-TV broadcasting crew is, front, Brenda Roman, Maralee Vasquez, Jaylan Turner, Ben Tannery and Anasara Gamez; back, Deni Hernandez, Shelby Schroeder, Brittish Dixon and Warrick Lathon. Not pictured is Marisol Ocanas, Maria Ocanas, Eugene Wright, Deandre Greer, Victoria Mason and Monique Williams. Adviser is Denise Adams. Principal at Terry is Dr. Vera Wehring.

Fort Bend ISD Salutes its Outstanding Teaching Staff During Teacher Appreciation Week

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 02nd 2013

Merriam-Webster’s definition of a teacher is “one that teaches,” but we all know that the role of a teacher extends far beyond instruction. Teachers take on numerous roles to ensure that our children obtain the skills and resources they need to become successful in their future endeavors. Fort Bend ISD is proud to join in the celebration of our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, and we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the talents and contributions that our outstanding teaching staff has made to our students, our school district, our community and our world.

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Terry High School Yearbook “Different But One” is Honored

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 02nd 2013

The B.F. Terry High School 2011-12 yearbook “Different But One” has been honored with being included in Balfour-Taylor Publishing’s annual publication “Yearbook! Yearbook!” This annual recognizes the top 15 percent of yearbooks published by Balfour. They are chosen for this award based on cover design, coverage, and creativity. (more…)

Foster High School Symphonic Band Selected for Special Performance

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 01st 2013

The Foster High School Symphonic Band is one of only 16 bands selected in classes 1A - 5A to perform at the Texas State Wind Ensemble Festival, May 4. This is the first Lamar CISD band ever chosen for the honor. Jimmy Exline is the director of the Foster High School Symphonic Band. The concert will take place in Bates Hall on the Campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Admission to the concert is free and the UIL will broadcast the concert live on the internet for those who are unable to make the trip. A time has not been set for Foster’s performance.

 

First Colony Swim Team Leads Open Water Challenge

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 01st 2013

First Colony Swim Team sent four swimmers to the 2013 Open Water All-Star Challenge in Fort Myers, Florida. The swimmers were selected from all of the teams in the southeast Texas region to represent Gulf Swimming. Chris Yeager, Peyton Quattlebaum, Shelby Fruge, and Corey Duke swam the 3rd Annual Fran Crippen Mile on Saturday. FCST was well represented as Chris finished 2nd for boys ages 13 to 14, and Peyton finished 1st for girls ages 13 to 14. The swimmers also competed on Sunday in the 5K challenge. Chris and Peyton both took 2nd place for the 13-14′s, while Corey and Shelby represented the 15-18 age group taking home 6th and 12th place.

Chris Yeager

Peyton Quattlebaum

Eagle Scout Project Benefits Austin High School

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 01st 2013

Evan Carothers, Members of Troop #38, chartered by Parkway United Methodist Church and led by Scoutmaster Jonathan Sturgis, has completed a service project for Austin High School as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. To achieve this award, he had to plan and complete a service project for a nonprofit organization in his community.

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Fort Bend ISD Names Its Bilingual and ESL Teachers of the Year

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 30th 2013

Congratulations to Fort Bend ISD’s 2013 Bilingual and ESL Teachers of the Year. They are: Walter Valenzuela of Holley Elementary School, Bilingual Teacher of the Year; Leyla Halimi of Clements High School, Secondary ESL Teacher of the Year; and Lily Monroe of Fleming Elementary School, Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year. They were selected from a pool of 17 FBISD teachers to represent the District in the Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education’s (HAABE) Teacher of the Year Program.

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Fort Bend Schools Earn Balfour Honors in Yearbook Yearbook

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 29th 2013

Eight Fort Bend high schools and five middle schools earned honors for their 2012 annuals in the prestigious 2013 Balfour Publishing Yearbook Yearbook. Each year Balfour recognizes the nation’s best among colleges, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools for their outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism in the publication.

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Terry High School Varsity Choir Wins Sweepstakes at UIL

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 29th 2013

The B.F. Terry High School Varsity Choir scored straight ones across the board, including on stage and in sightreading, and brought home the sweepstakes award from the annual University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition.

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Dickinson Elementary Student Accepted into National Young Scholars Program

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 29th 2013

Connor Bowen, a fifth grade student at Dickinson Elementary has been accepted into the 2013 National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). He was nominated by his teacher, Janet Marlow. He will attend the residency program at the University of Denver and have the opportunity to select an area of curriculum including crime scene investigation, modern engineering, medicine, and explorers.

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Foster High School Band to Perform at State Ensemble

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 26th 2013

The Foster High School Symphonic Band is one of only 16 bands selected in classes 1A - 5A to perform at the Texas State Wind Ensemble Festival, May 4. This is the first Lamar CISD band ever chosen for the honor. Jimmy Exline is the director of the Foster High School Symphonic Band. The concert will take place in Bates Hall on the Campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Admission to the concert is free, and the UIL will broadcast the concert live on the internet for those who are unable to make the trip. A time has not been set for Foster’s performance.

Local Teens Awarded Scholarships for Volunteerism

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 25th 2013

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) was pleased to present Arielle Schochler and Victoria Rigsby college scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for their outstanding volunteer efforts in Fort Bend County. The recipients were chosen from a highly qualified pool of applicants from public, private and parochial schools throughout Fort Bend County. The winners stood out among the other candidates as leaders in their schools as well as in their various volunteer efforts.

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Three Crockett MS Students Win Quill and Scroll International Photojournalism Awards

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 24th 2013

David Crockett Middle School eighth graders Brianna Capello, Raquel Amadi, and Oluwasuolabomi Idowu were selected as winners in the Quill and Scroll International Writing/Photography Contest for middle and junior high school students.

Capello was declared a sweepstakes winner for her “Inches from a Score” Maverick football photo. She captured a Crockett football player being taken down inches before the goal line with several defenders tackling him along the way.

Amadi won the National Award with her Maverick Club Soccer photo which features the Crockett students battling over the ball. Idowu photographed a special timeout moment during a Lady Maverick eighth grade basketball game which earned her the national award as well.

“I am thrilled for these three very talented young ladies,” Joshua McLain, journalism teacher, said. “They have been members of the Unleashed Yearbook Staff for two years and they have done an incredible job. This honor means their photos caught the eye of others which is what I believe makes any good photographer great!”

Sweepstakes winners received mounted certificates for their winning entries. National winners were awarded a certificate.

 

Crockett Middle School eighth grade students Raquel Amadi, Brianna Capello, and Oluwasuolabomi Idowu display their awards for being selected winners in the Quill and Scroll International Writing/Photography Contest for middle and junior high school students.

GT Mentorship Senior Earns Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 24th 2013

Carolyn Ramirez, a Gifted/Talented (GT) Mentorship student and Austin High School senior, is recipient of a 2013 Texas Association of Gifted and Talented/Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating GT high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose and clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals. Ramirez’s strong commitment for leadership, passion for engineering, and remarkable social conscious helped earn her this prestigious scholarship award.

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Sugar Land Middle School Students win Trophy at Castle Grand Prix

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 23rd 2013

Art students from Sugar Land Middle and James Bowie Middle School competed against each other in the Castle Grand Prix - My Castle Party on the stage at the Houston Children’s Festival. Each art team had 13 minutes on stage to decorate a card board castle they created weeks before. Sugar Land Middle School took home the trophy, but both castles are on display at the First Colony Mall near the Apple store. They are accepting other schools who wish to participate in their next Castle Grand Prix. Schools can sign up at CastleGrandPrix.com and MyCastleParty.com.

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Elkins High School Student Helps Wheelchair Basketball Team Win National Championship

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 23rd 2013

Sophomore Fabian Romo of Elkins High School, along with his Houston-based team, brought home the national championship trophy for wheelchair basketball this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Fabian received requests from coaches at the University of Alabama, UT Arlington and the University of Arizona to participate in their summer basketball programs. Fabian is an outstanding student and incredible young man who is recognized for this accomplishment along with the rest of his team.

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Two JROTC Cadets from Clements High School Honored

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 22nd 2013

During the recent Clements NJROTC End of Year Awards Ceremony, two of the Clements Cadets were given a special honor. The Texas Lone Star Chapter Of Korean War Veterans, Inc., presented the Sergeant Thomas J. Campion Memorial Scholarship Award to Cadet Lieutenant Commander Christopher Mann, the Unit’s Commanding Officer, and the runner-up award to Lieutenant Edward Alexander, the Unit’s Executive Officer.

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Natalia Kapacinskas Recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 22nd 2013

Natalia Kapacinskas, a junior at Fort Bend Christian Academy, received national recognition with a silver medal for persuasive writing in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2013, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Of the 230,000 submissions received, fewer than 1% were recognized on the national level. Fort Bend Christian Academy English teacher Mrs. Alex Dravis was also given credit by the Awards for her instruction on Natalia’s piece.

Natalia will be in attendance at this year’s National Celebration, which begins in New York City on May 31, for a special ceremony at Carnegie Hall where she and other recipients will be recognized.

The Awards are the country’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers, with 2013 marking their 90th anniversary. Alumni of the Scholastic Awards have gone on to continue their education at many of the top colleges and universities across the country. Distinguished alumni include Robert Redford, Andy Warhol, Joyce Carol Oates, Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, John Updike, and Stephen King.

World Book Night and the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 18th 2013

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is proud to announce that they have been selected as a book provider this year for World Book Night. On April 23, 2013 staff, volunteers and students will be distributing books in front of Sugar Land City Hall from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Copies of John Grisham’s “Playing for Pizza” have been donated through the World Book Night Foundation and will be given to the first twenty guests. They will also be giving away free books from the Literacy Council. In addition to free books, Grimaldi’s Pizza will be on hand with giving out free pizza.

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Fort Bend ISD has been selected as the 2013 Best Communities for Music Education

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 08th 2013

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has selected Fort Bend ISD as one of the 2013 Best Communities for Music Education. FBISD is among 307 school districts in the nation to receive this year’s prestigious distinction and has been selected for this recognition for four consecutive years.

In its 14th year, Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) affirms school districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the schools’ core curriculum.

“In Fort Bend ISD, music education is an integral part in equipping students with the 21st Century skills of creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, which are essential for future success.” said James Drew, FBISD Director of Fine Arts. “Receiving the Best Communities for Music Education designation for a fourth consecutive year corroborates the quality of our district’s music education programs, and supports the FBISD Fine Arts Department mission of instilling a life-long appreciation for music in all students.”

As Fort Bend ISD finalizes its 2013-2014 budgets, the announcement of this year’s Best Communities for Music Education designation brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education and music’s vital role in student success in school.

Elementary Math Team Earns First Place at Math and Science Competition Second Time in a Row

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted April 05th 2013

Colony Meadows Elementary School (CME) Mathletes participated in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) competition, held on March 2, 2013 at Doerre Intermediate School. They competed against the best math students from 40 Houston area elementary schools, matching their skills in four tests: Number Sense (mental math), Calculator, Mathematics, and Science.

The team earned many team awards including:
• 1st place Sweepstakes Trophy for “Best Overall” results
• 1st place team award in “Number Sense”
• 1st place team award in “General Math”
• 1st place team award in “Science”
• 2nd place team award in “Calculator”

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Lamar CISD Purchasing Department honored by state organization

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted March 26th 2013

The Texas Association School Business Officers has presented the Lamar CISD Purchasing Department an Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations recognizes school district’s achievement in implementing best practices in the area of purchasing.

The Award of Merit recognizes school districts committed to following professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services.

Much of the award’s emphasis is based on the Best Practices in Purchasing, as identified by the Legislative Budget Board during the Texas School Performance Review process, and on the Purchasing Module in the Management Section of the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide published by the Texas Education Agency.

Front row, Purchasing Clerk Terry McColloch and Lamar CISD Purchasing Manager Audrey Fox
Back row, Clerk Teresa Brau and Buyer Robin Sheehan

Student Places in Houston Science and Engineering Fair

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted March 25th 2013

Harmony School of Science-Sugar Land High (HSS-High) competed in the Houston Science and Engineering Fair at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Students from over 100 Houston school’s participated in this event, presenting projects from sixteen different categories. HHS-High’s very own 7th grader, Neriyah B. placed 3rd in the competition for his project Microbes: The Shocking Truth.
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March Kids for Kindness hosts Book Drive

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted March 21st 2013

Campbell Elementary Kids love our librarian, Mrs. Peters! To show our appreciation, we collected gently used books and donated them to Seguin Early Childhood Center. We hosted the Book Drive during the week of the Spring Book Fair. Students dropped off gently used books to donate as they went in to purchase new books for themselves. We collected over 500 books. The staff at Seguin Early Childhood Center were very excited with a surprise load of good books to share with students. This month we learned about the virtue of honesty. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say or do. Go out into the world and spread some kindness. As Mrs. Koerth, our principal would say, “Do something nice for yourself and someone else.”


Bottom Row: Brynn Johnson, Cassidy Hoang, Claire Evers, Ava Ward, Bailey Rech, Olivia Lober, & Johnathon Paz;
Middle Row: Megan Braun, Ryan Jones, Stasja Nossa, Caroline Morrison, Scottlyn Goodmanson, Ashley Wandling, Matthew Krafcheck, & Madison Braun;
Back Row: Vicki Peters, Librarian; Lakyn Diller, Janean Silva, Brooklyn Chapman, Kaley Edelbrock, Nicole Sampaio, Coy Cook, Caleb Degeyter, & Suzanne Stavinoha, Counselor

National Signing Day

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted November 26th 2012

Braxton Wilks signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, November 14th, to play Baseball at Kansas State University. Currently, Braxton plays Centerfield and is a left-handed pitcher at Episcopal High School. Braxton is a long-time Sugar Land resident (living over 14 years in Greatwood subdivision). He is an alum of Lamar Little League, with his 2007 12 year old Lamar National All-Star team making it to the State Championship game in Tyler.

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Fort Bend Republican Women’s PAC Donates Books to Library

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted November 19th 2012

Penny Hays and Marian Wright, representing the Fort Bend Republican Women’s PAC, recently donated a number of books in honor of the Texas Federation of Republican Women in support of the Barbara Bush Literacy Library to George Memorial Library in Richmond.

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The First Colony Middle School Bobcats Think Pink!

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted November 12th 2012

Last month, the First Colony Middle School PALS and Cheerleaders organized a THINK PINK day to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The Bobcats held a door decorating contest, a Powder Puff Football game, and collected donations from students and faculty that wore jeans in conjuncture with Lee National Denim Day.

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Veteran’s Day Programs

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted November 06th 2012

The staff and students of Lamar CISD would like to invite the public, and especially veterans, to events and programs commemorating Veterans Day, 2012.

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Classroom Assignment turns into Book Deal for Quail Valley Student

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted November 01st 2012

Twelve-year-old Quail Valley GT Academy student, Alice Harvey, is reaping the rewards of a classroom writing assignment after having her eBook, Time Star, published on Amazon Kindle.

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Auto-Related Businesses Growing Their Own Employees with LCISD

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 25th 2011

Area businesses, including automobile dealerships, independent repair facilities and tractor service facilities have discovered a way to find the highly-skilled technicians they need at Lamar CISD.

“We are hiring quality auto technicians by partnering with Lamar Consolidated ISD’s Automotive Technology program,” said Troy Schroeder, Service Manager for Gillman Honda. (more…)

Cadete Thiri Lwin Recognized as Cadet of the Month

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 24th 2011

William P. Clements NJROTC Unit selected Cadet Thiri Lwin as the September Cadet of the Month. Cadet Lwin is a 9th grade student, which classifies her as a Naval Science I Student. Cadet Lwin literally hit the deck running. After only a month in the unit, she has made a big impression on her instructors and the cadet corps. (more…)

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