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Ranchview Students Receive Individual Golf Medals

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Please join me congratulating Senior Ann Wang on receiving her first individual golf medal yesterday at the Denton Bronco JV Roundup held at Lake Park Golf course in Lewisville.  She scored her personal best a 102 and received a 5th place medal!  Freshman Leilani Rife also received her first individual golf medal by scoring a 103 and receiving a 7th place medal.

A special Thanks to Coach Norris.  Your help was immeasurable!

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Newman Smith Debate Team Wins Numerous Awards at Sachse High School Tournament

Debate team holding their trophies.

The Newman Smith Debate Team competed at the Sachse High School Tournament on Saturday November 12.
The team won many awards with all Smith students attending reaching the elimination rounds in an event.

Individual results:

Elizabeth Ghil- 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Brandon Betancourt-3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Hannah Smith-5th Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Raiden Wollery-4th place Lincoln Douglas Debate, Semifinalist Extemporaneous Speaking
Heewon Huh- Finalist Congressional Debate
Alondra Ramirez-Semifinalist Extemporaneous Speaking

Newman Smith Debate is coached by Christopher Michael Agee and Robert Martin

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Ranchview High School – 10-4A All-District Volleyball Team

The 10-4A All-District Team has been announced. Please see the accolades below bestowed upon the Ranchview program.

MVP – Caitlyn Mahoney
Defensive Player of the Year – Kianna Ismail
Newcomer of the Year – Malia Land
Coach of the Year – Angela Taylor

1st Team All-District
Riley Fleming
Dre’Unya Burns

2nd Team All-District
Sara Aldabseh

Academic All-District
Sara Aldabseh
Mackenzie Bergene
Dre’Unya Burns
Amirah Butler
Peyton Fleming
Riley Fleming
Elyssa Gibson
Kianna Ismail
Malia Land
Landry Leatherwood
Caitlyn Mahoney

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SAFE! – Issues Affecting Today’s Teens and How You Can Help

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Our district will be hosting a parent education presentation on “SAFE! – Issues Affecting Today’s Teens and How You Can Help”. The presenter is Vanita Halliburton, president of the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and understanding of adolescent mental health and suicide prevention.

When: November 30, 2016
Where: ESDC building B, Texas Room
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
We will have a Spanish interpreter.

Click here to see the flyer.
Click here to see the flyer in Spanish.

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Barbara Bush Middle School Celebrates Veteran’s Day

Last night, several Barbara  Bush Middle School students participated in a “Salute to our Veterans” program.  There were student speakers who spoke about the courage and sacrifice of soldiers and their families.  The choir and orchestra led the singing of the national anthem and performed the theme for all five branches of military.  There was Wall of Honor to showcase family and friends of BBMS teachers who have served in the military, and there were letters that students had written to thank family members for their protection.  Approximately eight veterans were publicly recognized, including the following staff members at our school: Mr. Michael McDaniel, Ms. Pam Devine, and Ms. Kay Fox.  This IB World School says thank you to all veterans who have served our country so long and so well.

Veterans standing in honor of Veteran's day Wall of honor for veteran's day

 

 

 

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Newman Smith High School – Robotics Team Places 3rd at 2016 Best UIL Robotics Hub Competition

Congratulations to the Newman Smith Robotics Team.
The team, composed of students from The Science/Engineering Pathway Program, finished third at the 2016 BEST UIL Robotics Hub Competition Saturday at Brookhaven College qualifying for State Competition December 8, in Frisco, Texas.
The 2016 Texas BEST UIL State Robotics Championship, hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, will be held at the Dr Pepper Arena & Convention Center in Frisco.
The competition will bring together seventy-two champion teams from across Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to tour the UT Dallas Campus including the Jonsson School of Engineering and its innovative labs. Students will network with industry professionals through mentoring sessions, learn about careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and most importantly celebrate their success.
Students from two Science/Engineering Pathway classes actually designed, engineered and manufactured the NSHS Robot entry in the Hub competition.
Students are required to write a engineering notebook summarizing the processes involved in the design and engineering of the robot.
Also, students are required to present a marketing presentation, create a display booth and be interviewed by judges.
The actual competition team is comprised of twelve Science/Engineering Pathway students.
The program is taught by Meaghan DeLong.

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