BBLSA Stock Show January 9-11, 2020 Alpine ISD Show Barn Schedule of Events Thursday January 9th 4:00pm – 6:00pm ➢ Weigh-in for hogs, lambs and goats will be at the Ag Barn. ➢ Weigh-in for steers will be at Hill Top pens between 4:00 – 4:30pm. ➢ All weight cards and entry fees must be turned in by 6:00pm ➢ 6:30pm – Poultry show begins at the AISD Ag Barn. ➢ Rabbit show immediately following Poultry show. Friday January 10th ➢ 9:00am – Show begins with Lambs. ➢ Goat show will begin at the conclusion of the lamb show. ➢ Steer show will begin at the conclusion of the goat show. ➢ Lambs, goats and steers will show at the AISD Ag Barn. ➢ 4:00pm – Horse show exhibitors need to report to the Sul Ross SALE arena ➢ 5:00pm – Horse Show begins at the Sul Ross SALE Arena Saturday January 11th ➢ 9:00am – Swine show begins at the AISD Ag Barn. ➢ 6:00pm – Buyer’s registration and buyer’s social begins. ➢ 6:30pm – Awards program. Presentation of Grand Champion Banners, Reserve champion banners, showmanship awards, Honoree recognitions and senior recognitions. ➢ 7:00pm – Auction begins. Rusty Mertink will be returning as auctioneer again this year. Concession stand will open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday mornings. Menu each day: Breakfast Burritos Donuts Hot Chocolate Soft Drinks Camp Coffee Friday lunch: Cabrito Burritos and Brisket Burritos Saturday lunch: Pork Burritos, Cabrito Burritos and Brisket Burritos Come out and support the kids as they show off their hard work!

January Breakfast Menu

Happy New Year! Student classes will begin on Tuesday, January 7. Free breakfast is available daily for all students at the Dirks-Anderson gym from 7:15-7:45 a.m. First bell rings at 7:50 a.m. Staff workday, Monday, January 6.

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!