Friday, February 05, 2010
HMS earns Just
for the Kids Award
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Hallsville Middle School received the Just For The Kids Award recently for being recognized as a higher performing school in the area of mathematics by the National Center for Educational Achievement. Superintendent Greg Wright compared the award to receiving Heisman-like recognition.
"This award is given to schools that exhibit high levels of achievement in all demographic areas over several years," Principal Brandon Jones said. "This honor is a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of the teachers and staff.
"They renew their commitment every day to give their best for each child that walks through the door of our school. Their passion for success in learning and the compassion they show each child are the reasons our students have been so successful," he added. "I could not be more proud of them for this outstanding accomplishment."
The Just for Kids Award indicates Hallsville Middle School has consistently scored higher in math than 81 percent of the students in schools with similar demographics in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The middle school has also been one of the top performing schools in the state during this time.
Personal credit goes to those who laid the groundwork beginning in the Little Cats, primary, elementary two, intermediate and the entire staff at Hallsville Middle School.
HJHS officials set
eighth grade dance
Hallsville Junior High School's Eighth Grade Dance will be 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. April 24 at the Hallsville High School Cafeteria.The theme this year is "Masquerade Ball."
Tickets will be on sale for $10 March 8 to 12 and March 22 to 26.Tickets will be on sale for $15 April 12 to 16. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets must be presented at the door.
For more information, call Linda Townsend at 903-758-9107.
HISD wins Whitehouse
UIL tournament
Hallsville students traveled to Whitehouse Saturday, Jan. 30. They took first place with 348 points. Second place went to Lindale with 216 points, followed by Sulphur Springs with 189 points.
Individual and team standings
Current Events
First place team: Hallsville
Fourth place: Daryk Wiess
Sixth place: Rustin Bridges
Team members: Daryk Wiess, Rustin Bridges, Spencer Horn, Justin McDowell, Chase Reeder, Brad Kroyer
Literary Criticism
First place team: Hallsville
Second place: Kaitlyn Sharp
Fourth place: Katherine Landgrave
Fifth place: Taylor Hickson
Team members: Kaitlyn Sharp, Katherine Landgrave, Taylor Hickson, Becca Hughes
Science
First place team: Hallsville
First place: Nick Fuller
Second place: Alex Stamm, top biology scorer
Fifth place: Nathan O'Quinn, top chemistry scorer
Team members: Nick Fuller, Alex Stamm, Taylor Wilhite, Dee Deaver, Cody Pratt, David Hauer, Josh Miller
Spelling and vocabulary
First place team: Hallsville
First place: Rachel Harless
Third place: Caleb Osteen
Team members: Rachel Harless, Caleb Osteen, Damion Hamblin
Journalism
Second place team: Hallsville
Team members: Casey Harper, Chas Harper, Chelsea Hough, Sarah Pattullo, Alexa Alvidrez, Neil McCray
News writing
First place: Casey Harper
Fifth place: Alexa Alvidrez
Feature writing
First place: Sarah Pattullo
Third place: Chas Harper
Fifth place: Casey Harper
Editorial writing
First place: Sarah Pattullo
Second place: Neil McCray
Computer applications
First place: Tiffani Erickson
Accounting
First place: Trent Parker
Social studies
Fourth place: Andrew Cornish
Number sense
Top senior scorer: Jeremy Naylor
Prose
Second place: Alyssa Rummel
Fifth place: Patrick Hill
Poetry
Third place: Jeremy Naylor
Semifinal contenders: MaLisa Nelson and Briana Bowers
CX debate
First place: Tyler Gregston and Andrew Cornish
Second place: Neil McCray and Taylor Wilhite
Fourth place: Dakota Brown and Casey Hagans
Persuasive speaking
Second place: Erin Dulaney
Speech and debate, NFL events
Third place, PFD: Thomas Glenn and Cameron McCray
Second place, humorous interpretation: Andrew Lockard
Fourth place, duo: Dara Winsted and Matt Groce
Third place, Student Congress: Thomas Glenn
Halbert makes
Dean's List
Kristen R. Halbert of Hallsville was named to the West Texas A&M University Dean's List for the fall semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, student must have a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 and carry a minimum of 12 undergraduate hours.
Tri-County can
help with bills
Tri-County Community Action, Inc., continues to assist elder, disabled, and families suffering from expensive utility bills.
Call 903-934-9892.
Hospice needs
volunteers
Hospice of East Texas, a non-profit community-based hospice, dedicated for 25 years to enhancing the quality of life for families and individuals facing life limiting illnesses, is in need of male, female and bi-lingual volunteers in all 18 East Texas counties served.
Student volunteer opportunities for youth ages 14 to 18 are also offered.
Call 800-777-9860 for more information.
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