Middle School reading teacher Teresa Hawkins (right) was honored at Monday night's Board meeting by Principal Keitha St. Clair (left). "In one year, she improved the 7th grade Reading scores from 78% passing to 94% passing. She also improved the at risk students' scores from 37% passing to 83% passing."
Panther Stadium's athletic field has been named a winner in Pioneer Athletics' "Fields of Excellence" awards.
"This award is representative of the efforts of many people involved in maintaining the District's facilities, and it is something that we take great pride in," said Maintenance Director Tony Petri.
Blanco was selected from a pool of over 250 applicants to receive the award.
First Baseman Cross Caldwell stretches for the out against the Georgetown Gators
The Panthers baseball team traveled the short distance to Johnson City to take on the Eagles on Tuesday, March 3. Blanco defeated the Eagles 2-1. Ty Royce got his first win of the year in relief of Ty Preiss, pitching 2 innings and striking out 3.
The Lady Panthers overwhelmed the Ingram Lady Warriors, 63-24, on Tuesday, January 27.
Jamie McClinton paced the Panthers scoring 15 points. Lexee Jenkins followed closely sinking 13 points. Payton Savarino scored 9 points, with Charlsey Smith and Reagan Rogers each adding 8. Kendall Brock and Gracie Edmondson each made 4 points.
The Panthers lost to the Ingram Warriors, 51-61, on Tuesday, January 27 and fell to the state-ranked Jarrell Cougars, 44-74, on Friday, January 30.
Jacob McCaslin led Blanco firing in 22 points. Tyler Schlinke scored 11, with Ty Royce sinking 5. Justin Williams, Dylan Tesch, and Hugo Rodriguez each scored 2 points.
Blanco Middle School, displaying a strong ensemble performance that has become a tradition, won the District 25- AAA One Act Play competition held Wednesday at Lago Vista High School.
"Blanco had the best ensemble cast of the day," said critic judge Patty MacMullen, who awarded Blanco first place honors over three other schools.
Four cast members were named to the All Star cast, one member received honorable mention, and one member was named to the All Star crew.
Blanco performed the play "Trac ...
Drew Ritter and Thomas Kirkscey finished 7th and 9th respectively at the UIL State Congress competition held last week at the Capitol. Forty-nine students from throughout the state qualified for the event.
"Thomas and Drew were honored to have been able to compete at the state capitol during the opening week of the new legislature,"
Blanco Elementary School Principal Linda Romano will be leaving the district at the end of this year. The Blanco Elementary School District accepted her resignation in regular session at the high school library on Monday, Feb. 9.
Romano joined the school district in August of 2012.
"It is with reluctance that we accept Linda Romano's wishes to return to retirement,"
Blanco Middle School ecology students traveled to Blanco State Park to assist with an invasive species removal project.
Last year, these students learned about this topic in their science classes and they were able to apply their knowledge to a practical situation while taking part in this service learning activity. The invasives that were removed have the potential to crowd out our native Texas wildflowers.
The students enjoyed working alongside "Friends of the Park"
The Panther split District 25-3A games with a 44-63 loss to the Lago Vista Vikings on Tuesday, February 3 and a 54-49 win over the Florence Buffaloes on Friday, February 6.
In the Lago Vista game, Tyler Schlinke led Blanco with 14 points. Jacob McCaslin scored 11 with Dawson Albin adding 6 points.
