Wow! What a week at Yamboree for the Big Sandy Wildcats!
It seemed that every time you turned around, a float, a concession stand, or a student from Big Sandy ISD was winning!
We are so proud of Mrs. Shirly Brisby and the girls that helped to decorate the float for the School Parade! The float was awarded FIRST PLACE!
Also, the Big Sandy Concession Stand on the square was awarded BEST DESSERT for the 2nd year in a row, with their Deluxe Hot Chocolate!
Also, that Wildcat Band capped off a stellar week, by earning FIRST DIVISION BAND and FIRST DIVISION DRUM MAJOR at the Yamboree Marching Contest! That was after earning a STRAIGHT 1's at the UIL MARCHING CONTEST on Tuesday of last week!
That same night, the Ladcats sealed up the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP in Volleyball!
Then, on Thursday night, the Wildcats pummelled the Union Grove Lions with a score of 51-6!
The following is a list of the many, many awards earned by our FFA and Ag students:
Goats
Grand Champion-Miranda Collier
Sr Showmanship-Victoria Hill
Gabby Beason 1st in class (made sale)
Jacob Allen-3rd in class
Zach Duhart-3rd in class (made sale)
Victoria Hill-2nd in class
Jaxson Croley-1st in class (made sale)
Maci Childress-1st in class (made sale)
Maddie Freeman-2nd in class (made sale)
Madi Hill-3rd in class (made sale)
Rabbits
Grand Champion-Victoria Hill
Reserve Champion-Cheyenne Flores
Lorin Drennan-28th overall
Swine
Lane Carlson-4th and 5th in 2 separate classes (made sale)
Canyon Minter-4th in class (made sale)
James Briscoe-8th and 9th in class
Broilers
Grand Champion-Natasha Shaw
Triston Wilson-25th (made sale)
Shop Projects
Reserve Champion-Farm Equipment class Zachary Gregory w/ a 55 gallon yard sprayer, He also received a blue ribbon for his outdoor bench
James Briscoe-4th w/ Floating Shelf and 4th w/ deer feeder and received a blue ribbon for his 2nd floating shelf
Triston Wilson-3rd in class with a 12' dovetail bumper pull trailer
Lane Carlson-4th in class with a 18' equipment trailer
Taylor Plaisance received a blue ribbon for her doghouse
Gabby Beason received a blue ribbon for her horseshoe outdoor table
All of the Sophomores who constructed picnic tables in their 1st ag mech class received blue ribbons
Ashton Beason received a blue ribbon for his outdoor table
David Brown received a blue ribbon for his outdoor table
Kaden Dunn received a blue ribbon for his picnic table
Zach McDade received a blue ribbon for his picnic table
Clayton Shelton and Dylan Budynkiewicz received a blue ribbon for their hog trap
Waylon Burkett received a blue ribbon for his grill
Khameron Pippins received a red ribbon for his yard swing
On top of all of our success, our grand and reserve champion students were interviewed by Pigskin Bob and were on the air advocating for our chapter and Big Sandy overall.
Big Sandy ISD is so proud of all the hard work by our kids, parents, coaches, and sponsors! Big Sandy made a huge statement this past week!
As one parent commented on a recent Facebook update, "We are a force to be reckoned with!" I could not have said it better myself!
Go Wildcats!
Hear ye, Hear ye:
Varsity Game is TONIGHT, however the pep rally IS STILL ON FOR TOMORROW!!!!! Plan to dress up and we will still have a full pep rally honoring Volleyball, FFA, and JH football!
Go Wildcats!
ATTENTION:
WE WILL PLAY MINEOLA IN A VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME TONIGHT, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, INSTEAD OF FRIDAY NIGHT!
THE JUNIOR HIGH GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING AND VARSITY WILL PLAY TONIGHT INSTEAD!
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO SO MANY STORM AND RAIN CHANCES FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!
THE VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME WILL BE TONIGHT, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, AT 7:30 PM, IN MINEOLA! BAND AND CHEER WILL ALSO BE PERFORMING THIS EVENING!
GO WILDCATS!
🚨🚨 T-SHIRT 🚨🚨
This year’s Big Sandy FFA Officer Team designed the chapter t-shirt. This year they will be maroon with cream lettering! They are $10 to parents, faculty, staff, friends family or community members. Even better, they will be made in our very own Big Sandy ISD Print Shop!!
Please email Mrs. Davidson if you would like to purchase. ddavidson@bigsandyisd.org
Attention Big Sandy High School Juniors:
A message from Balfour....
Important information needed today to reserve your 2020 cap & gown!
Go to mygradinfo.com and complete the form by 9pm today.
Ladycats and Wildcats in action all week:
9/17- JH Volleyball vs Linden-Kildare @ 4:30 (Home)
9/18- HS Volleyball vs Hawkins @5:00 (Home)
9/20- JH Football vs Mineola @ 5:00 (Away)
9/21- HS Volleyball vs Union Hill @ 4:30 (Home)
9/21- HS Football vs Mineola @7:30 (Away)
9/22- JH and HS Cross Country in Hawkins Meet
Come out and support ALL of our Ladycats and Wildcats!
Go Ladycats! And Go Wildcats!
Hey Big Sandy:
Volleyball plays in Union Grove starting at 4:30 pm!
Football, Band, and Cheer kick off at 7:30 pm vs the Timpson Bears at HOME!
Go Wildcats!
Attention: JH Volleyball plays in Leverett’s Chapel, starting at 5:00 pm. The schedule says Linden-Kildare, but the games are in Leverett’s Chapel!
Go Ladycats!
Reminder that JV Football will play Alba-Golden at HOME this evening, Thursday, at 6:00 pm. Also, The Ladycats begin Volleyball District play tomorrow night at Leveretts Chapel, starting at 4:30 pm. There is only a Varsity match. Also, on Friday evening, the Wildcats will play Alba-Golden, at Alba-Golden, starting at 7:30 pm. Go Wildcats!
Wildcat Football TONIGHT (Yes, it’s Thursday night) in Beckville vs San Augustine at 7:30 pm! Band and Cheer will be in attendance and performing as well!
Go Wildcats!
Hey Big Sandy:
Starting on Monday, August 27th, after student drop-off is complete and school has begun, our outside doors will automatically lock down (8:00 am). The outside doors of our school buildings will all remain locked, all day. If you need to come into an office area (Elementary, Junior High, or High School), please use the call button, which is located on a bright silver box, to the right of every main entrance door. You will also notice a camera inside this box. Once you hit this call button, a front desk staff member will answer you, and you can check in with them by speaking directly to them, as they can allow you access to the office areas.
This is a new feature, and one that we know will allow us to keep our buildings more safe, by not allowing anyone to simply walk all the way into our office areas, without our knowledge. This, in turn, allows us to help keep our children safer.
Thank you for working with us, as we have worked diligently this summer to increase security awareness and infrastructure on all of our campuses and inside all of our buildings.
Also, please be reminded that if you see a State Trooper's patrol cruiser parked at the school, we have been assigned 3 State Troopers that will frequently stop to visit our schools to help ensure the utmost safety of all of our school students and personnel.
Go Wildcats!
If you have Elementary students and are bringing supplies to the school, please bring them tonight to Meet the Teacher, if you have them, so that teachers can get them checked in tomorrow. Thank you! Go Wildcats!
Please remember that Aurora Concepts will be available during Meet the Teacher, offering School Immunizations for everyone that needs school immunizations, at no cost to you.
They will be available on Thursday, August 23rd, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, during Meet the Teacher.
For more information, please contact our School Nurse, Mrs. Susan Williams at 903-636-5287 ext. 229 or at by email at swilliams@bigsandyisd.net.
Attention Big Sandy 6th Graders and Parents:
6th Grade Orientation is tonight, Tuesday, August 14th, 2018, at 6:30 pm, in the Cafeteria. This is for ALL incoming 6th grade students! Come pick up your schedules, take a campus tour, complete all registration paperwork, and learn about student life in Junior High School!
Go Wildcats!
Don’t forget about Freshmen Orientation tonight, Monday, August 13, 2018, at 6:30 pm. The Orientation will be held in the Cafeteria. See you there!
Hey Big Sandy Parents/Guardians/Students:
Registration Packets are ready for pick up in the JH and HS offices. If you have access to Student Grades, you can fill some of the packet out there but will need to pick up additional required forms in the office to complete. All registration information must be completed and proof of residency provided before student schedules can be picked up.
Offices are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Ms. Elliff will be in the HS office late on:
---Aug 8th& 9th till 5:30
---Aug 13th & 14th till 5:30
---Aug 15th till 6:00
Schedule pickup for grades 7-8 on Aug 13th
Schedule pickup for grades 10-12 on Aug 15th
Remember all paperwork and proof of residency must be turned in before the date of schedule pickup.
Also:
---Freshman Orientation Aug 13, 6:30pm
---6th Grade Reception Aug 14th 6:30 pm
Elementary Offices will be open from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday August 13-17, 2018 to pick up and fill out registration packets and turn in. If you have access to Student Grades, you can fill some of the packet out there but will need to pick up additional required forms in the office to complete
You must bring a current utility bill as proof of residency with your paperwork.
Don't forget:
---Meet the Teacher Aug 23rd 4:00-6:00 pm
---Meet the Wildcats Aug 23rd 6:00pm
---Kona Ice will be here, so that you can purchase a snow cone cup and help beat the heat!
Go Wildcats!
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for exciting news about the Elementary!
Go Wildcats!
Please join us in welcoming Kim Stradley as our Secondary Principal for grades 6-12! She will do an amazing job!
Regional Track leaves today, Thursday, April 26th, for Springtown! Let’s wish them good luck for tomorrow and Saturday!
Go Wildcat Track!
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