Derrick Hernandez and Sheila Felps won $100 from Texas Farm Bureau for having perfect attendance during the first six weeks of school. “I want to thank Monica McCormick and Texas Farm Bureau for sponsoring this incentive and recognition for our employees who have perfect attendance,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford. “We had 58 employees with perfect attendance the first six weeks.” Texas Farm Bureau honors two Blanco ISD employees each six weeks who are selected in a random draw wit ...

Blanco ISD honored veterans today as part of Veterans Day activities scheduled across all three campuses. “We are honored to recognize and show gratitude to our veterans,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford. “These ceremonies and activities help impress upon our students the service and contribution our veterans have made for our freedoms.” Middle School The middle school conducted a flag raising ceremony at 8:05 AM.

As part of the Blanco Elementary School construction and renovation project, a cornerstone honoring the Masonic Lodge has been erected in front of the original Alamo-style school building. The Masons originally purchased the property to build a school and donated the stones that are part of the building. Superintendent Dr.

Blanco Middle School sixth grader Taylor Kotfas was the grand prize winner in HEB’s “Summer of Read, Write, and Win Scholarship” essay contest. The first place award, from over 530 entries, was a $15,000 scholarship. The contest called for students to choose an influential Texan and write an essay about him or her.

Construction at the elementary campus has been proceeding as scheduled. “We’re real pleased with the way construction has progressed at the elementary campus,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford. “Things are coming along real well.” The new cafeteria is scheduled to begin operations on Monday, November 26—the first day back from the Thanksgiving holidays. “We should be good to go,” said Vanguard site superintendent Bill Burrow.

Project Graduation 2013 is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance this weekend at the Young Life Building on Pecan Street. The dance is open to all high school students. Students can purchase their tickets in advance at the high school office for $6.00, but tickets will be available at the door as well for $8.00.

Recently, members of the Blanco FFA Chapter exhibited livestock at the Medina County Fair in Hondo as they participated in the annual prospect steer show. Overall, more than 300 head of cattle were exhibited over two days in the heifer and steer shows. Those members taking home second-place ribbons in their respective breed classes included Asher Haack, Carly Haack, Hannah Garrett, Brenna Wallace, and Carlin Green.

Back row: Preston, Ashlinn, Mason, Hannah, Savannah, Dawson, Carlie, Nuri, and Kelton. Front row: Zoe, Candice, Alan, Mina, Alex, Caleb, Noe, James, and Calea.

The Blanco FFA Livestock Judging Team competed in their first contest of the year this past weekend in Seguin as they participated in the Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest. Overall, there were 49 teams and 133 contestants competing in the junior and senior divisions. In the junior division, Blanco Jr. FFA member Kolby Marek placed 10th overall while ranking 6th in Swine and 9th in Cattle.

The Blanco FFA recently competed in two events at the Tarleton State University National Invitational Career Development Events on September 27th and 28th in Stephenville, Texas. Blanco’s Entomology team consisting of Megan Wier, Erica Flores, Monica Flores and Rance Dollahite won their respective events and brought home the title of 2012 National Champions.

The Blanco Panther Band proudly marched their way to a decade of Division I ratings on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the UIL Region 12 Marching Contest at East Central High School. Beginning in the fall of 2003, the Panther band has received “1’s” for their marching shows. This year’s Latin show scored straight “1’s” from all three judges.

The Blanco Panther band competed in the 34th Annual “Drums Along the Medina” marching contest on Saturday, October 6, at Southwest High School. The Panther band placed 2nd in the AA Division and won outstanding Drum Major in AA. The band marches in the UIL Regional marching competition at 4:15 at East Central High School on Saturday, October 13.

Blanco ISD’s elementary school building project was the subject of a presentation at the state convention of the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators, held last weekend in Austin. “The annual TASB/TASA conference is the premier gathering of Texas school district officials,” said school attorney Matt Burns.

The Blanco Panther Band performed in the Fredericksburg Hill Country Marching Festival on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Blanco completed in the 2-A Division against Johnson City, Comfort, Lago Vista, and Austin Ann Richards. The band received awards for Best Music, Best Marching, Best Drumline, and 1st Place in Division 2-A.

Blanco ISD officials and architect Randy Fromberg met with local community members on Wednesday to consult with them on ideas for a front gallery in the renovated historical building. “We’re wanting to have a front gallery to showcase the history of Blanco ISD,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford. “We want the gallery to be beautiful, and we want it to incorporate elements of the history of Blanco ISD to link it to the present.” “We’ve asked our architect Randy Fromberg to be inv ...