Miranda Valenzuela and Rebekah Hicks were two of the ladies selected to represent Fort Davis High School in the UCA All-American London New Years Varsity Spirit Tour 2019-2020 from December 26-January 2.
They will be performing in the London New Years Parade. Wish them luck!
Another great Christmas program - “What is Christmas Really About, Charlie Brown?”
Thank you Stessa Miles and Mary Beth Manhart!
Kindergarten and 1st grade students celebrated Grinch Day today - green pancakes, puzzles, slim, and other fun activities!
Dirks-Anderson fifth grade students practice for tonight's Christmas program, "What's Christmas All About, Charlie Brown?" The elementary students will open the show at 6 p.m. followed by a dance performance by the high school Spanish Club and high school students singing Christmas carols.The One Act Play Troupe will sell burritos, water, soft drinks, and cookies during intermission and after the show. Free admission. Happy Holidays!!
Modified bell schedule today, Wednesday and Thursday. Today and Wednesday - 8:55 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Thursday - 8:55 a.m.- 12:05 p.m. Holiday begins. Classes will begin again on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Happy Holiday!
Breakfast will not be served this week.
Second graders had a cookie adventure! They read “Catch that Cookie”, and mixed and baked cookies. Then, the hunt began as they searched all around the school and caught those cookies! Holiday fun!
Santa’s senior elves have been busy at work in Mrs. Porter’s office!
The Fort Davis CX Debate Team kicks off the season at the Lubbock High School Tournament. Debating were partners Ashley Martini and Paul Pittman, and Charis and Jeremy Miles. Pittman and Martini were quarter finalists!
State troopers Borchardt, Cacho, and Flores spent some time this morning playing basketball with Kindergarten, 1st graders and 2nd graders. Everyone had a great time. We sure appreciate our Troopers!
Dirks-Anderson is having a winter food drive to benefit the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County. All students are asked to bring a non-perishable item to school before Dec. 18. Thanks for helping us support our community!
Fort Davis JH and HS students wowed crowds once again at the Chamber of Commerce’s Frontier Christmas festivities. Students performed 6 traditional dances in their colorful costumes.
Lunch on Tuesday, tomorrow, will be extended until 2:10 pm for junior high and high school students only. Elementary students will be on a normal schedule. Call 426-4444 if you have any questions.
Jeff Davis County Livestock Show 2019
First class in the first show in our new Bob Dillard Memorial Show Barn and James and Jan Dyer FDISD Agriculture Building. All made possible from the many donations, large and small, from our community members near and far. What a beautiful day in Fort Davis!
FFA and Ag class students were preparing for today’s Jeff Davis County Livestock Show. The show will begin at 10:00am at FDISD’s new Bob Dillard Memorial Show Barn/James and Jan Dyer Agricultural Building. Come out and watch the students show their animals and support them in their hard work!
Thank You Frank Molinar! Filling in the electric service ditch today!
Congratulations to Paul Pittman for earning 1st place in Senior Creed Speaking at this year’s District FFA meet in Alpine. Good today luck today at Area in Big Spring!
The Fort Davis Chapters of National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society hosted the 2019 Inductee Ceremony on Wednesday, November 20th. These new members represent the scholarship, leadership, service, and character of Fort Davis Junior-Senior High School. Thank you to our officers and members for making this a memorable occasion. Congratulations to our new NHS members Elizabeth Lara and Max Williamson and our new NJHS members Sawyer Downing, Hunter Grado, John Miles, Evelyn Ramos Arredondo, and Bo Williamson!
Ms. Sanchez followed the directions that 4th graders wrote on how to make pb&j sandwiches. Always learning and having fun!
Ranger Bill Manhart, NPS, presented a flag lesson to fifth graders this week. Students learned about the history of our nation's flag, how a flag is properly folded and what each fold represents. Students also learned about symbolism and designed their own flags. Always learning!
