Teachers going back to school this fall will have an additional resource to draw on to fund innovation in their classrooms. They can for grants to fund programs and projects from the newly formed Blanco Education Foundation.
April 9, 2018 was the first meeting of the Blanco Education Foundation where officers were elected.
The Blanco Middle School cheerleaders attended cheer camp at the BMS gym Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22. Back row, from left, Sydney Shiller, Cierra Perez, Cassidy Daves, RoAnna Acosta Mackenzie Topper and Grayci Jung. Middle row, Gracelyn Monasmith, Chloe Luna, Meadow Schlinke, Evelyn Trammell, Baylee Byler, Skyler Soldwisch and Jessica Schwind, cheer sponsor.
The Blanco High School cheerleaders attended a Universal Cheerleading Association, UCA, camp in Corpus Christi Tuesday, June 19 through Friday, June 22.
The camp theme was “Space Jam.”
The BHS squad received two Superior trophies, five Superior ribbons, three Spirit Sticks, and the coveted Top Banana of the Week award for displaying an overwhelming amount of spirit all week.
Mascot, Danae Kimmel, was honored with a mascot Traditions award, a mascot All-American award, and a mascot P ...
Zach Collins (pictured at left) and Will Adams (pictured at right) of Blanco High School graduated from American Legion Boys State, known simply as Texas Boys State.
This year, 1,100 future leaders were selected for the prestigious Boys State program and spent a week at the University of Texas learning about government.
Begun in 1935, Boys State is a unique program that educates future leaders about government, civics, and patriotism in a “learn by doing” environment.
Blanco High School band members, parents and supporters welcomed new band director Jonathan VanOmmeren Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
According to BHS Principal Keitha St. Clair, the search for a replacement for departing director Brian Hecimovich began with a summary of desired skills and characteristics. The search committee included St. Clair, Hecimovich and assistant band director Danette Conard.
VanOmmeren was one of five finalists interviewed, and unanimously selected by the committee.
Most people look forward to summer as a time for relaxation and vacation. Kids and teens get a well-deserved break from their rigorous school schedules and the regular ‘rules’ such as bedtimes and curfews are not strictly enforced.
Church attendance often drops significantly during summer months. Families may enjoy time spent at the beach, barbeques, camping and road trips to visit relatives.
Summertime freedom may also mean less parental supervision and can also be risky for some tee ...
Kyle Gray has become a New York Yankee for the second time in his life. The first time was in 2007 when he was a 10-year-old on a Blanco Little League team. On Wednesday, June 6 Gray was drafted by the major league New York Yankees in round 14, pick 427.
His parents, Alan and Marilyn Gray were both at work when the announcement was made.
