Fort Davis ISD

Club Fort Davis After-School Program's last school week schedule: Monday, May 20-Wednesday, May 22 program ends at 5 p.m. Pickup at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday is the final day of the program this year. See you next year!

Thanks so much to the following people who donated money to the Education Foundation to support scholarships, grants, & the Coolest 5K Run! We couldn't do it without all of you! Larry & Nancy Donaldson, Flying W Ranch (Johnny & Anne Weisman), Jay & Peggy Wood, FD Lions Club

The Fort Davis National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society worked together with the students of Dirks Anderson Elementary to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during the month of February. They are proud to report that their Pennies For Patients project raised $1,875.12 this year! Proud to be an Indian!

Tomorrow's field trip to Monahans State Park for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades has been cancelled due to possibility of rain. We will have movie/game day in the gym. Students may bring board games.

Kindergarteners and the Superwomen in their lives - moms, aunts, and grandmothers joined the class for muffins and a morning of fun.

Entomologist Sarah Evans presented a lesson about life cycles to Kayla Weavers 4th grade class today

Kindergarten and 1st grade students had a great time at CDRI this morning! #cdri #fieldtrips

Congratulations to our JH Tennis Team! Fort Davis took the overall District Championship! The boys' team won 1st place and the girls' team won 2nd place. Additional results: Isiah Gallegos--3rd place Boys' Singles; Edgar Lara and Jace Parker--1st place Boys' Doubles; Kevin Perez and Luis Solis--2nd place Boys' Doubles; Kayden Gray and Yolesmy Renteria--2nd place Girls' Doubles; Ivy Boatright and Alissa Ferguson--4th place Girls' Doubles Way to go Indians!!

Check out the Healthy Communities E-Newsletter, from the Channing-Bete Company. Good information for our students and parents. https://links.email.channing-bete.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MjE0MTkxNjgS1&r=NTY5ODM1OTYzMzk2S0&j=MTUwMDA1MTE3MQS2&mt=1&rt=0

A great big Indian THANK YOU to the following people who have donated to the Fort Davis Education Foundation to help support students, teachers, and our Coolest 5K run and walk July 4, 2019!! Randy & Patricia Pinkston, John & Regina Heiner, Jim & Sally Espy, Diane Smyrni, Melody & Jerry Rutkowski, Barry Beal (BTA Oil), Sproul Family Ranch, LP, Bob & Lois Phillips, Lonn & Dedie Taylor, Reynolds Cattle Company, Randy Graham, CPA

Thank a teacher today and everyday!

Junior high and high school Folkloric group danced at Marfa ISD Cinco de Mayo Multicultural event tonight. Amazing!!

Register online for the Education Foundation FUN RUN, July 4: http://permianbasinevents.com/

Kindergarten and 1st grade students learned all about the US Border Patrol today at Sector Headquarters in Marfa. Then, it was lunch and fun at Coffield Park.

Fort Davis Spring Extracurricular Banquet It's time to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our students! Come join us tonight at the Kelly Outdoor Pavilion behind the county library at 6:00pm...hosted by the Fort Davis Indian Booster Club and catered by Poco Mexico. Brisket Sandwich, Potato Salad or Chips, Drink, Dessert...$5 for students and $10 for adults Student recognitions will include JH athletics, HS athletics, FFA, Spanish Club, One Act Play, HS UIL Debate and Academics and those receiving letter jackets. Come support your Indians, and enjoy a great meal!

Shera Welch, Dirks-Anderson Kindergarten teacher, has been accepted into Texas A&M Master of Ed program - Accelerated Preparation of Leaders for Under-served Schools (A-PLUS Cohort). Only 100 applicants were accepted to the program. Way to go Ms. Welch!!

WooHoo! More donations to our Education Foundation to support our 4th of July Coolest 5K, student scholarships, and classroom grants! Thank you McCoy Remme Ranches, Andy Prude Well Service, Betty Prude

Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman, American retired three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bull Riding World Champion, visited with our 5th graders at the Limpia Hat Company in Fort Davis today. He talked about his career, answered questions, and signed autographs.

Whoop! A great big THANKS to the following people who donated to the Education Foundation and its 4th of July Coolest 5K. We are thrilled with the donations we are receiving! Huey & Cathy Rhudy, Steve & Carla Kennedy, Bencomo Motorport, Grand Companions Humane Society Thank You!

Dirks-Anderson Class Photos - tomorrow - Wednesday, April 24. Information will be sent home today with students.