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RJHS Raiders split games against Palacios
RJHS Raiders split games against Palacios
The Rice Junior High football teams traveled to Palacios on Thursday, Sept. 14th. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS
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. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
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. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
St. Michael’s Elementary has busy week
St. Michael’s Elementary has busy week
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 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
Dollar General sends grant to Columbus Elementary PTO
Dollar General sends grant to Columbus Elementary PTO
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. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Fun, learning on tap with Boys and Girls Club
Fun, learning on tap with Boys and Girls Club
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. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
COLUMBUS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
• Club Schedule – Club hours are Monday through Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays, available to all youth ages 6-18. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar High FFA names its officers
Weimar High FFA names its officers
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. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
“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. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3
The Weimar Vets hosted the Shiner Clippers at Strickland Field on Sunday, July 23. The Clippers scored a run in each of the first three innings while the Vets matched that to tie the game at 3-3 after five innings. The Clippers broke the tie with three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead, which proved to be the final score. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award
DALLAS – The Weimar FFA program had a strong showing at the Texas FFA State Convention with several of their students earning individual awards and recognition. The sum of their parts combined to earn the chapter the 3-Star rating National Chapter Award at the convention after finishing as the highest ranking 3-Star Chapter in Texas for the third straight year. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Rice FFA student receives highest honor
Rice FFA student receives highest honor
The Rice FFA chapter had some quality representation at the Texas FFA State Convention as one of their students received one of the highest honors an FFA student can receive. Adalyn Rodgers, an upcoming senior at Rice Consolidated High School, received the Texas Lone Star FFA degree to mark her commitment to the chapter and the duties and values that surround being an FFA student. Rodgers and the rest of the Rice chapter will look to improve further and have more students receive the honor for future conventions. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team
The athletes of Weimar High School varsity sports will have a chance to connect more directly with their community during the Booster club’s membership drive to recruit more boosters to help with donations and volunteering to help the various sports programs at Weimar. On Monday, Aug. 7 in the WHS cafeteria, Weimar residents and sports fans will be able to meet the athletes that will be competing during the upcoming school year as well as partake in a hamburger supper. The state champion Ladycat softball team will also be in attendance for photos and autographs following dinner. For fans of Weimar varsity sports, this is their opportunity to meet and become familiar with the next group of Wildcat athletes before their respective seasons begin in the fall. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
05/31/2023 01:46 PM
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Every year, Turtle Wing Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors from Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties pursuing college and/or a trade school. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
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