PISD News – November, 2013
Schools to Give Veterans Day Royal Treatment
In recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11, students will salute America’s heroes with special activities and programs district-wide. Campuses invite the community to participate in the celebration. Read more….
Grit, Internet Safety Presentations Offered
Learn more about the district’s grit initiative and Internet safety during presentations for all parents Nov. 7 (6 and 7 p.m.) at Turner College and Career High School. Presenters include 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year Mandy Benedix and Officer Z. Davis. Read more….
Dawson Eagle Band Bound for State
On Nov. 5, the Dawson Eagle Band and Catalyst Color Guard will take on 27 other 4A bands in the UIL State Marching Band Contest. Read more….
Education Foundation Board in Place
With a board of directors now in place, the Pearland ISD Education Foundation will move forward with fundraising for projects and programs to impact the district’s 20,000 students and 1,200 teachers. Read more….
Oilers, Eagles Volleyball Competing in Bi-District Playoffs
Pearland and Dawson high schools’ volleyball teams compete in bi-district playoffs this week.
Pearland HS Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs (vs. winner of Baytown Sterling/Westbrook tie-breaker match):
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
- Where: Channelview High School, Bill Neal Center,1100 Sheldon Road, Channelview, TX 77530
Dawson HS Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs (vs. winner of Angleton/Lamar Consolidated tie-breaker match):
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Hopson Field House, 3335 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX 77459
For game schedules and other info, visit the Athletics webpage.
Health Takes Front, Center at Schools
Drug-free. Active. Safe. Students learned to be all of these and more during health-themed activities like Red Ribbon Week in October. Read more….
National Merit Commended Students Announced
Important Dates:
- 11/6: Early release
- 11/7: Grit and Internet safety presentations, 6 and 7 p.m., Turner CCHS
- 11/11: Veteran’s Day
- 11/13: Progress reports
- 11/25 – 29: Thanksgiving Break
Thanks to our friends at Silvercreek Tribune for sharing this information