St. Michael students have full week of activities
Each school in the Columbus Independent will be releasing from the school day early on Oct. 13 in preparation for the Columbus varsity football game away from home against Hitchcock. Students will get home around three hours earlier than normal to accommodate for those travelling for the game.
EAGLE LAKE – Mayor Tim Kelley and the City Council officially signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 as a day of celebration for the city’s classroom teachers.
EAGLE LAKE PRIMARY GIFTS CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR AWARD
The Catholic Daughters, Court Mary Queen of the Snows made a generous donation to St. Anthony from their dessert sales at the recent KC drive thru meal. The funds will be used for a new fence on the large playground. The parish KCs and CDA are regular supporters of St. Anthony, and the school has expressed gratitude for their support.
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Local schools in the area celebrated Constitution Week from Sept.17 to Sept. 23, which is a commemoration of the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine founding fathers on Sept. 17, 1787.
St. Anthony benefitted from some charitable donations as The Knights of Columbus Council #2971 held a fried pork steak drive through meal to benefit St. Anthony School and the Catholic Daughters. Court Mary Queen of the Snows provided desserts for the event. All the proceeds will go toward the construction of a new fence surrounding the large playground on the school grounds.
The Turtle Wing Foundation has had an eventful year as its 12th year comes to a close.
GIRLS OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MAKE VISION BOARD
EAGLE LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Elementary School’s Parent/Teacher Organization benefitted from the donations of Dollar General after the corporation delivered a $4 thousand grant to aid the school with supplies.
At St. Michael Catholic School in Weimar, the third grade won the Spirit Stick for most-spirited class during the first school pep rally. Students include (front row, left) Finley Marshall, Jesse Janecka and Mason Bittner; (second row, left) Lane Anders, Parker Helmcamp, Kassie Moeller and Hannah Conners; and (last row, left) Myla Pavlu, Beau Anders, Grant Janecka and teacher Denise Delgado Courtesy photos
The upcoming F.I.R.S.T. Class Education Awards hosted by the Diocese of Victoria Office of Catholic Schools will award teachers for providing outstanding, quality education and faith formation to their students. F.I.R.S.T. stands for faith, integrity, respect, scholarship and tradition. SAS nominees for the Elementary level award are Sharon Hajovsky and Jennifer Busselman.
Four students recently receiving the first Academic Excellence Awards at Rice Challenge Academy include cadets Gavin Scott (left), Treshun Smalley, Keshawn Gray and Veronica Farino-Webster.
The Rice Junior High football teams traveled to Palacios on Thursday, Sept. 14th.
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Boys and Girls Club has plenty to offer local youth, from after- school programs to learning about science, technology, engineering and math, officials said.
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:14-15) St. Anthony School was back in session on Aug 9, with the SAS cheerleaders greeting students as they left the lazy days of summer behind and began the ‘2023- ‘2024 school year. Returning students and staff welcomed new students and staff in hopes of kicking off a new year of learning, faith and friendship.
The Weimar High School FFA branch has officially announced this year’s group of officers that will be leading the organization for the 2023-2024 school year. Each of the students recognized as officers exemplified the values of FFA and showed desire in furthering the program with their own individual success as well as looking to enhance their peers as well.
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