Author: Coy Holcombe

Last Thursday, the Middle School and High School held their annual awards night. Below are some pictures from both:

After the High School awards, a special recognition took place for retiring board member Cotton Walker. Mr. Walker has served on the school board for a total of 21 years. He has been instrumental in many of the improvements that have happened during that time.

This Week

This is the final week of the 2018-2019 school year. We will have early outs on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday is a staff workday.

Monday – Intermediate – Fun in the Sun/Field Day; High School – Senior Finals; Board Meeting – 7:00 PM – High School library

Tuesday – High School – Senior Finals

Wednesday – Early Out; High School Finals Grades 9-11; Intermediate Awards Day; Senior Breakfast; Senior Group Photo and Walk of Fame; Baccalaureate Services – 7:00 PM – First Baptist Church

Thursday – Early Out; End of 6th 6 Weeks; High School Finals Grades 9-11; High School Senior/Faculty Picnic; Intermediate – Big Prize Giveaway/ Money-aire Championship

Friday – Staff Workday; Graduation Practice – 10:00 AM

Saturday – Graduation – 10:00 AM – E. L. Kirk Gymnasium

Monday – District Closed for Memorial Day

I hope everyone has a great week and a great summer break!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday, EHS hosted its annual Top 10 Banquet. The banquet honors the top 10 seniors in this years graduating class. The seniors get to pick a teacher to honor as well. The student writes a letter to their teacher and gets to read it to them. The teachers receive a copy of the letter along with a plaque.  Here is the list of seniors from number 10 to number 1 and the teacher they chose to honor:

Jorgann Holgersen  – Vikki GoDair

Nancy Lowe – Sonny Hardy

Mackenzie Nolen – Ronnie Babcock

Miranda Fontenot – Jeff Brown

Tucker Reeve – Robert Reeve

Gracie Woodland – Todd Felty

Madelynn Bragg – Kristie Bragg

Reece Thorne – Cody Taylor

Noah Johnson – Daniel O’Dunn

Brooke McAtee – Josh Sypert

Pictures from the Top 10 Banquet

Last night, Eustace High School hosted its annual National Honor Society Banquet. The banquet was held at the First Baptist Church. Danny’s BBQ provided a catered meal. I would like to thank everyone that came out to honor our students. Pictures of the event are below.

The 2018-2019 NHS Officers started the banquet by providing the Welcome Address, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Prayer. The officers included:

Jasmine Washington – President
Reece Thorne – Vice President
Blake Martin – Secretary
Brooke McAtee – Treasurer

Tiffany Miley, our NHS sponsor, presented Community Service Awards to the following students:

Sophomore – Ella Taylor
Junior – Hannah Patterson
Senior – Skylar Moon
Overall Outstanding Service Award – Gracie Woodland

NHS Members
Madelynn Bragg
Abbie Cates
Sadie Cates
Will Chastant
Miranda Fontenot
Kole Graham
Madison Holbert
Jorgan Holgersen
McKenzie Hoyt
Noah Johnson
Madison Lilley
Jayson Losiewicz
Blake Martin
Zach Martin
Brooke McAtee
Mackenzie Nolen
Makayla Pfoh
Maci Price
Tucker Reeve
Mckenzie Rogers
Gabriel Rueter
Alejandro Sanchez
Tanner Stahl
Reece Thorne
Zoe Tunnell
Yasmine Washington
Rebekah Wisdom
Gracie Woodland

Cooper Cates
Stephanie Carlson
David Gilbreath
Maggie Groom
David Grose
Rachel Hartshorn
Briley Holt
Kendall Lowry
Ashton Milner
Dalton Page
Hannah Patterson
Eduardo Valencia

New NHS Members
Rubi Bailey
James Blaylock
Anna Bragg
Clayton Carpenter
Ashlynn Castro
Madison Fisher
Guadalupe Garcia
Elaine Hendrickson
Makena Lilley
Skylar Moon
Trey Oakley
Macy Penix
Gracey Pitchford
Elexis Porte
Noah Russell
Paxton Schwartz
Ella Taylor
Georgia Utz
Blaine Williamson

NHS Faculty Council
Vikki GoDair
Nickole Traughber
Chuck Powers
Brent Ragland
Laura Cheek
Phyllis Bice
Gwen Orr

Last Friday,  the Eustace FFA hosted its annual banquet in the High School cafeteria. Along with numerous awards and recognitions, those in attendance were also treated to a BBQ dinner catered by Danny’s BBQ. At the end of this post, are various pictures from the banquet.

This Week

We are down to 9 school days left in the 2018-2019 school year. This is one of the busiest weeks in school. Between STAAR testing and banquets, there is something happening everyday.

Monday – STAAR Testing – 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 7th Math; 5th & 8th Math Retest; National Honor Society Banquet – 6:00 PM – First Baptist Church

Tuesday – STAAR Testing – 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 7th Reading; 5th & 8th Reading Retest; Top 10 Banquet – 6:00 PM – Pinnacle Club

Wednesday – STAAR Testing – 5th & 8th Science Test; High School Morning Awards Ceremony – 10:00 AM

Thursday – STAAR Testing – 8th Grade Social Studies; Beginning Band Soundpost Festival; Middle School Awards Night – 6:00; High School Awards Night – 7:00

Friday – 2nd Grade Math Blast; Intermediate – Right Choice/Perfect Attendance Awards; Middle School Band Soundpost Festival; STAAR Makeup Day

Saturday – Band Banquet – 6:00 PM

I hope everyone has a great week!

 

 

This past Saturday, the Athletic Booster Club hosted the annual Athletic Banquet at the First Baptist Church. The evening featured a catered meal followed by the awards presentation.

I would like to thank the Booster Club officers and members for all their work in preparing for this banquet. The Booster Club literally spent hours decorating and getting the Fellowship Hall ready to host almost 400 people. The 2019 Booster Club Officers include:

Leann Carlson – President
Kim Skinner – Treasurer
Traci Phillips – Secretary
Tracy Pritchett – Spirit
Angie Grant – Spirit
Steve Skinner – Concessions
Samantha Kelly – Concessions

I want to thank all the officers and members who have worked hard all year long for our athletes!

Awards and Recognitions

Leann Carlson presented a special award to Scott and Tracy Pritchett for the volunteer work that each has contributed to the students and staff of EISD.

Leann also presented Skylar Pritchett and Nathan Mason with a Booster Club scholarship.

Representatives from the Trinity Valley Volleyball Officials Association presented Reece Thorne with a TVVOA Scholarship.

Offseason Awards
Boys – Wesley Kirchenbauer
Girls – Sierra Castillo

Volleyball Awards
The entire varsity volleyball team was Academic All-District.
Newcomer of the Year – Whole Team
Heart Award – Havynn Mahaffey
MVP – Reece Thorne

Girls Cross Country
Captain – Brooke McAtee
Newcomer of the Year – Madison Kulsa
Hear Award – Yasmine Washington
MVP – Kayley Fruen

Boys Cross Country
All State – Nick Westbrook and Dalton Page
Captain – Jaden Lopez
Newcomer of the Year – Colby Carpenter
Heart Award – Nick Westbrooke
MVP – Dalton Page

Football
11 Strong Award – Skylar Pritchett
Offensive Player of the Year – Alejandro Sanchez
Defensive Player of the Year – Kole Graham
MVP – Ethan Austin

Cheerleading
Most Spirited – Stephanie Carlson
Heart Award – Abbie Cates
Most Improved – Alyssa Lane
Leadership Award – Madison Lilley
Best All-Around – Gracie Heron

Girls Basketball
Hear Award – Kendall Lowry
Defensive Player of the Year – Rubi Bailey
Offensive Player of the Year – Lilly Sorrells
Best All-Around – Madison Holbert

Boys Basketball
Heart Award – Adrian Gonzalez and Jason Losiewicz
Defensive Player of the Year – Blake Martin
Offensive Player of the Year – Tucker Reeve
MVP – Ethan Austin

Boys Powerlifting
MVP – Chan Fancher

Softball
Co-Offensive Players of the Year = Kayla Lovelady and Dawson Davlin
Defensive Player of the Year – Lauren Herring
Heart Award – Faith Merchant
MVP – Alyssa Lane

Baseball
Heart Award – Cade Adair
Pitcher of the Year – Kobe Borchardt
MVP – Carson Kelly
Team MVP – Kole Graham

Golf
Boys Most Improved Player – Clayton Carpenter
Boys MVP – Paxton Schwartz
Girls Most Improved Player – Melissa Milan
Girls MVP – Brooke McCord

Girls Track
Newcomer of the Year – Grace Ferrell
Heart Award – Reece Thorne
Field Event Award – Miranda Fontenot
MVP – Yasmine Washington

Boys Track
Newcomers of the Year – Jake Haney and Dominic Rudman
Heart Award – Nick Westbrook and Colby Carpenter
MVP – Dalton Page

Team of the Year – Boys Cross Country

Code Purple Award – Kole Graham

Male Athlete of the Year – Ethan Austin

Female Athlete of the Year – Reece Thorne

The final award of the evening went to Coach Chuck Powers. He received the banner that will hang in the Kirk Gym celebrating his 907 career wins in volleyball.

Below are various pictures from the banquet. The Senior Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be uploaded to the district’s YouTube channel later today.

 

Last night, EISD hosted its annual Employee Banquet. The banquet was held at the First Baptist Church in Eustace. Following a meal catered by Danny’s BBQ, employees were recognized for their years of service. Employees that were recognized received a service pin and a $10.00 gift certificate from Applebee’s in Canton.

5 Years
Caressa Foster
Brenda Gilbreath
Lloyd Mahaffey
Steven Stegall
Laci Taliaferro
Jessi Tandarich
Melanie Tanner
Stephen Tardiff

10 Years
Roger Carpenter
Hayley Lane

15 Years
Jerri Davis
Kortni Harris
Charla Johnson
Debra Meyners
Wade Morton
Chris Powers
Beth Williamson

20 Years
Kathy Jones
Tish Bennett
Suzanne Pharmakis
Tonnie Hemphill
Carol Warren

25 Years
Gwen Orr

30 Years
Sherri Purselley
Donna Chiles

35 Years
Sandy Sowers
Judy Vestal

40 Years
Janice Beasley

50 Years
Chuck Powers

There were two special recognitions made for our retirees. The retirees received our wooden bell award and a $15.00 gift certificate from Applebee’s in Canton.

Allison Bristow – 8th grade math teacher and 26 year veteran of Eustace ISD

Judy Vestal – Primary intervention teacher and 35 year veteran of Eustace ISD

We wish Allison and Judy a very happy retirement!

I want to thank Brother Paul McKinney and the First Baptist Church for allowing us to use their great facility.

A special thank you to Markie Saye and Mona Thomas for their hard work in collecting all the door prizes!

And, a special thank you to Karen Thompson for keeping up with the years of service and making sure the correct service pins were ordered.

For the first time since 2013, the Lady Bulldogs advanced to the state softball playoffs. The Lady Bulldogs played Grandview in the bi-district round of the playoffs last Thursday in Cleburne. While the Lady Bulldogs lost a hard fought game, 12-3, they have set the stage for more successes in the coming years. Congratulations to all the coaches and players on a great year!

Congratulations to Miranda Fontenot on qualifying for the state track meet in discus! Miranda won the regional meet with a throw of 131′ 10″. Miranda also set a new school record with that throw! The state meet will be held in Austin on May 10-11.

While it was not possible to install a large screen for shade at the Primary courtyard, we were able to find some smaller alternatives. A special thank you to Stan Sowers for his work on this project.

This Week

This is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our campuses will be celebrating our teachers all week.

Monday – Employee Banquet – FBC – 6:00

Tuesday – Spring Band Concert – High School Auditorium – 7:00 PM

Wednesday – Special Needs Field Day – High School Football Field – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thursday – Band Leaves for Trip

Saturday – Athletic Banquet – FBC – Meal – 5:00; Awards – 6:00

Sunday – Band Returns from Trip

I hope everyone has a great week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! There are 24 school days left in the 2018-2019 school year. There are a lot of events and activities in those 24 days.

Monday – Regional Golf at Brenham Country Club; Guided Reading Assessment – Primary

Tuesday – Regional Golf at Brenham Country Club; Guided Reading Assessment – Primary; Anti-Bullying Assembly K – 6 – Kirk Gym – 1:00; JV & V District Baseball v. Blooming Grove -4:30; Senior Night

Wednesday – Regional Golf at Brenham Country Club; Guided Reading Assessment – Primary

Thursday – Regional Golf at Brenham Country Club; Guided Reading Assessment – Primary; Bi-District Softball v. Grandview in Ennis – 7:00

Friday  – Guided Reading Assessment – Primary; 2nd Grade Science Fair; Regional Track Meet at Waco Midway

Saturday – Regional Track Meet at Waco Midway

I hope everyone has a great week!

 

 

 

Congratulations to Jorgann Holgersen and Mady Bragg on qualifying for the State UIL Academic Meet! Jorgann placed first in Extemporaneous Informative Speaking and Mady placed third in the Lincoln/Douglas Debate!

Macy Penix and James Blaylock attended a Rotary Club meeting this past Friday and discussed their experiences while attending the RYLA Camp.

This Week

A reminder that this is a short week. Friday is our Good Friday holiday. Classes will resume Monday, April 22 at regular times.

We will be hosting two meetings for 8th grade parents this week. These meetings are to discuss the different types of options that will be available to students in High School. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 16. We will have a light meal at 5:30 and the presentation will start at 6:00. The second meeting will be on Wednesday, April 17. We will have a light breakfast starting at 8:30 with the meeting starting at 8:45. Both meetings will take place in the High School auditorium. If you are a parent or guardian of an 8th grade student, please make plans to attend one of these meetings.

Monday – Area Track Meet at Whitney; Board Meeting – 6:45 – High School library.

Tuesday – Varsity softball and baseball v. Rice; 8th Grade Parent Meeting – Meal 5:30 – Meeting 6:00

Wednesday – Intermediate Staff/Class Pictures; 8th Grade Parent Meeting – Breakfast 8:30 – Meeting 8:45

Thursday – Primary Easter Egg Hunt; JV and V District Baseball v. Malakoff

Friday – Good Friday Holiday

I hope everyone has a great week!