Come Meet the Teacher at Dirks-Anderson this coming Thursday, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm!
HS football practice update for week of Aug 15:
The scrimmage at Van Horn Thursday starts at 10am. Bus leaves at 7:45 am that morning.
Practice for Monday-Wednesday will be from 6:00-9:00pm
Friday practice will be from 6:00-8:30pm.
Please note this change for Grades 6, 7, and 8:
Schedules will be available for pick up along with registration packets, locker assignments and chromebook authorization forms. Grades 6, 7 & 8 Thursday, August 11, 9am-12pm
We have some slight changes to our bell schedules this year. Here are the times for the regular bell schedules:
JH/HS
1st bell - 7:55 am
Lunch - 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Last bell - 3:51 pm
JH and HS students are reminded that NO food or drinks are allowed into the classrooms. Students that bring in food or drinks in the mornings, or after lunch, will be asked to throw those items away.
DA Elementary
Breakfast - 7:25 am to 7:50 am
1st bell - 7:55 am
Lunch - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Last bell - 3:45 pm
Elementary students that do not plan to eat the free breakfast are encouraged to show up at 7:45 am.
Bell schedules for shortened days, or early release days, will be published later.
Students in grades 6-12. Schedules will be available for pick up along with registration packets, locker assignments and chromebook authorization forms.
Grades 6, 7 & 8
Tuesday, August 9
9am-12pm
Grades 9 & 10
Tuesday, August 9
1pm-3pm
Grades 11 & 12
Wednesday, August 10
11am-12pm
and
1pm-3pm
Registration for the new school year will begin on Monday, August 8, from 9 am to 3:30 pm daily. New students must be accompanied by their parents with copies of immunizations, Social Security cards, proof of residency, and parent ID's. Registration packets may be picked up at the individual campus offices. The first day of school is Monday, August 22.
HS Football August practice schedule:
Week 1:
8/1/22: Practice 7:30 - 11:00 (issue equipment/etc.)
8/2/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/3/22: Practice 6:30pm - 9:00pm
8/4/22: Practice 6:30pm - 9:00pm
8/5/22 Practice 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Week 2:
8/8/22: Practice 8:00-11:00
8/9/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/10/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/11/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/12/22: Scrimmage vs Van Horn/Sierra Blanca 10:00am
Week 3:
8/15/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/16/22: Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/17/22 Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/18/22 Practice 8:00 - 11:00
8/19/22 Scrimmage @ Van Horn TBD
This is a reminder that physicals for Junior High and High School athletes will be given tomorrow morning for girls and tomorrow afternoon for boys at the Fort Davis Family Practice. Physical packets were mailed out last week. If you did not receive a packet in the mail, physical forms can be picked up at the school office. Members of the Fort Davis coaching staff will be at the clinic to help. You can contact Coach Merrill if you have any other questions.(432)249-1168
Big Bend Youth Soccer Association registration via the TEAMSNAP app will go "live" on Monday, July 25-31, 2022. Please spread the word! For more information about divisions, soccer camp, etc., please visit www.bigbendyouthsoccer.com
Free athletic physicals for Junior High and High School students planning on playing a sport this school year will be given on Tuesday, July 26th at the Fort Davis Family Practice. Physical form packets are being mailed out and should be completed prior to arrival at the clinic. Girls physicals will be in the morning and boys physicals will be given in the afternoon. If your child did not receive a packet in the mail, you can pick one up at the school office.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees on August 8 has been rescheduled for Monday, August 1, at 7:00 pm.
Little update on day 2:
Both squads and chief Victorio received another spirit stick last night! Maite Morales was awarded the Pin It Forward Award. Pin it Forward is a program at UCA camp thats recognizes standout cheerleaders who portray the following characteristics: Leadership, Spirit, Commitment, Kindness, and Motivation. Once a cheerleader receives the two pins, they will find another cheerleader who demonstrates those same qualities and “Pin It Forward”.
On to day 3 today!
Busy week for your Fort Davis cheer squads. They have been working hard to get ready for those Friday Night Lights at UCA Camp at Texas Tech University!
Day 1 of camp : both squads and chief Victorio received a spirit stick!
Day 2: The Squad was evaluated on their sideline and cheer today receiving a blue Superior ribbon (top award)!
Day 3 here we come!
Go Indians!!
We are excited to offer the community access to our tennis courts during the day and, now, at NIGHT! The new lights are in. The new lights are on a one hour timer, which can be accessed at the south east corner of the courts. Simply open the switch box and turn the timer clockwise. The lights were made possible with a grant from the King Foundation and local donations. Enjoy!
Happening NOW!
Fort Davis Cheer is having a bake sale at Porter’s this morning! Come out and support the ladies and their plans for next year. Proceeds are used to help with uniforms, material, and cheer camp.
Ladies, here is an opportunity to get some exercise with a certified personal trainer. Any ladies in their teens and older should email, or text, their interest to Charity Bidegain.
On behalf of:
Texas Association of School Boards 12007 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas 78759 800-580-8272 tasb.org
Dear TASB members,
It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out to you today, and I know you feel the same.
On your behalf, we are in touch with the Uvalde CISD school community. We have shared the following message:
Uvalde CISD school community,
As the President of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), I extend deep condolences to your school community.
Our TASB Board of Directors — representing every region and school board in Texas – stands with you in solidarity, heartache, and support.
We are deeply pained for you after the horrific act of violence perpetrated upon Robb Elementary yesterday. Please extend our support and heartfelt sympathies to your entire community, especially your students, parents, and staff.
As school leaders, I know many of us understand that action is more important than words. Uvalde CISD has shared a donation opportunity on the district website. If you feel so moved, the information is posted here: https://www.ucisd.net/.
Today and in the days ahead, please continue to hold this grieving community in your hearts.
Ted Beard
TASB President
The special board meeting scheduled for Friday, May 27, has been cancelled.
I am sure that all of you have heard about the tragic school shooting in Uvalde today. Our hearts are broken for that community and those families, and we pray for peace and grace from God for them. You will hear much more about it in the coming days and weeks from pundits and politicians. You will hear about what local school districts should be doing, as well as what should happen at the state and federal levels. We, at FDISD, are blessed to live in a community that cherishes our children, knows when we have strangers around, and supports our school staff in providing a safe place to learn. We are also blessed that our school year is behind us. I do feel, however, that I need to reassure our parents and community members regarding the safety measures FDISD has in place.
FDISD has very old facilities with multiple entry points, and, while it is financially impractical to make major changes to our facilities, we have made a focused effort to improve the safe access to our classrooms and buildings. We put a new, higher, and stronger fence around our elementary campus. We added camera/buzzer access to the main campus entry doors. We have added and upgraded our camera systems inside and outside the buildings. We have required trainings for staff on intruders and active shooters, and we have staff trained to carry and use firearms at both campuses in cases of an active threat to our staff and student safety.
There are, I am sure, more things we can do to actively monitor our facilities for threats, but I assure you that we do the best we can with what we have. FDISD staff, and the school board, are committed to keeping our children safe. There may be some inconvenient procedures for visitors to our campuses, but we want to encourage parents to visit your child's classrooms and attend their activities. There is a fine line we have to walk between community and parent involvement and school safety. I encourage anyone that may be concerned about our safety precautions to contact me. I will take whatever time necessary to try and address your fears and concerns. FDISD will continue to do our best to keep our children safe.
Workforce Solutions is offering Summer internships and jobs for high school juniors and seniors. Anyone interested can contact Linda Garza at:
(915) 887-2045 or linda.garza@borderplexjobs.com