Fort Davis ISD

Tom Tefertiller, KOSA, CBS Channel 7 Chief Meteorologist presented strategies of weather forcasting to Science students at Dirks-Anderson Elementary today! Camera operator Rudy Jacquez recorded the lesson. The recording will be shown at 5 pm today on Channel 7 News

Davis Mountain State Park Ranger Ty teaching 2nd grade all about animal adaptations today.

Next week is Dr. Seuss week! In honor of one of our favorite authors, we are going to have Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to celebrate reading! Each day will coordinate with one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. Monday: Cat in the Hat – wear a fun hat Tuesday: Fox in Socks- wear crazy or fun socks Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday- wear wacky clothes, such as mismatched or backwards Thursday: Oh, the Places You’ll Go- wear a college jersey or t-shirt Friday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish- Wear a red or blue shirt

James Weaver, Texas Wildlife Biologist and Will Rhodes, District/County Wildlife Biologist, presented a lesson on animal adaptations today. Students compared structures and functions of different species that help these species live and survive in specific environments.

Send off for the HS boys' basketball team is today at 4:00pm in the front of the high school building, as they travel to Sul Ross State University for the Bi-District playoff game.

Don’t miss the send off for the HS boys’ basketball team as they compete in the first round of the playoff games. Send off Tuesday, February 25 4:00pm In front of HS main entrance Game Tuesday, February 25 6:00pm SRSU Gallegos Center $5 adults, $3 students Good luck Indians!

Don’t stand still...the spring semester at FDHS is moving fast! Sophomore ag students worked on creating their own brands.

FD Junior High students are working on completing their projects to present at History Fair at SRSU on May 5th. Good luck Indians!

Congratulations to Paul Pittman on receiving the Good Citizen Award from the Paisano Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Presenting the award on Sunday, February 23rd in Alpine is Kay Houston.

More FDHS golfing at the Marfa Invitational Tournament on Monday, February 24, 2020. Go Green!

Fort Davis Golf Team at the Marfa Invitational Tournament on Monday, February 24, 2020. Go Green!

Boys' Basketball Bi-District Playoff Game Come out and support the team... Tuesday, February 25 6:00pm SRSU Gallego Center $5 adults, $3 students Go Indians!

Fort Davis Football Players Earn District Honors 1st Team Running Back--Oscar Morales 1st Team Defensive Lineman--Paul Pittman 2nd Team Tight End--Ruben Gallegos 2nd Team Tight End--Paul Pittman 2nd Team Center--Anthony Muniz 2nd Team Running Back--Avery Cobb 2nd Team Quarterback--Damien Tercero 2nd Team Utility Back--Blake Rubio 2nd Team Special Teams Player--Henry Downing 2nd Team Nose Guard--Jack Lanpher 2nd Team Linebacker--Oscar Morales 2nd Team Cornerback--Elian Trevizo 2nd Team Safety--Damien Tercero 2nd Team Utility Player--Blake Rubio 2nd Team Cornerback--Adam Gallegos 2nd Team Punter--Damien Tercero Congratulations to our Fort Davis Football Players for District Honors!

Fort Davis Volleyball Players Earn District Honors Defensive MVP--Crystal Power 1st Team All District--Faith Boultinghouse 2nd Team All District--Allison Martini, Jenny Harrison Honorable Mention--Jodi Pearson, Lariot Urias, Alex Granado, Kayden Gray Academic All-District Jenny Harrison, Allison Martini, Abby Naegele, Faith Boultinghouse, Crystal Power Congratulations to our Fort Davis Volleyball Players for District Honors!

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will take benchmark tests Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 18 & 19. Grade 4 and 5 will also test on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Friday, February 14 is an Indian Day for our students. Only students who receive a notice are required to attend school that morning for tutorials. There will be no classes on Monday, February 17 so teacher can attend staff development.

Lions in the classroom?! Mrs. Locke learned about a 3-D app at yesterday’s Region 18 science workshop at Marfa ISD. It’s a new way to learn about the animal kingdom! #region18 #fortdavisisd #scienceclassroom #google3d

Congratulations to Neveah Sanchez and Kylee McNew for winning top honors in the Lone Star Poetry Gathering Level 3 Poetry contest. Neveah placed second with “My Grandpa’s Sombrero and Kylee places third with “Canyon Trail.” They are invited to read their poems at the event at 11 a.m. , Saturday, February 22 at Sul Ross State University.

Junior Boys defeat Valentine JH 27-16. Go Indians!

Junior High girls defeat Marfa girls 28-16! Go Green!