Blanco High School

On Monday morning, the Blanco High School gym was filled with gratitude and respect as students, staff, and community members gathered for our annual Veterans Day celebration. This meaningful event provided an opportunity to honor the veterans in attendance and to recognize the immense contributions of all who have served our country. We were proud to host this gathering and deeply appreciate everyone who played a role in making it such a memorable occasion.

Special thanks go to Mr. Lane, Mrs. Lechner and our talented band, who set a patriotic tone for the event with stirring performances, as well as to Mr. Kersten, Mrs. Taylor and our FFA students, who contributed their time and dedication to making the celebration run smoothly. Our parents and community members also played an integral part, helping decorate and coordinate logistics for the event. Additionally, Mrs. Petri and her Culinary Arts students went above and beyond by providing a delicious breakfast for our honored guests.

We are especially grateful to our young men who have committed to joining the military to serve our nation. Their choice reflects the values we hold dear at Blanco High School, and we could not be prouder of their dedication to the country.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to this Veterans Day celebration. It is through the efforts of our community that we can properly honor our veterans and express our heartfelt appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

The Blanco High School football team has achieved a remarkable milestone, finishing the season as District Champions with an impressive 4-0 record! This achievement not only reflects the hard work and dedication of our players and coaches but also highlights the unwavering support from our Blanco community.

The team represented Blanco High School with determination, teamwork, and skill in the playoffs, where they fought valiantly in the first round. Despite their best efforts, they fell to Van Vleck in a hard-fought battle, 48-41.

We are incredibly proud of everything our players and coaches have accomplished this season. Their commitment to excellence and resilience throughout the season has been truly inspiring. Thank you to our community for standing behind them every step of the way!

On Wednesday, Blanco High School celebrated the signing of three of our exceptional athletes who are set to make their mark at the collegiate level. Madison Hunter committed to Lubbock Christian University to continue her journey in softball, Tylee Shires signed with the University of Arizona for beach volleyball, and Sophia Young committed to Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

These young women have dedicated themselves to both academics and athletics, and their achievements reflect the hard work and determination they have shown throughout their high school careers. We are incredibly proud of Madison, Tylee, and Sophia and wish them every success as they embark on this exciting new chapter. Congratulations to these talented athletes, and thank you for representing Blanco High School with excellence!

In Coach Shehane’s Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance class, students participated in a Division of Labor activity, where they collaborated to build a Marshmallow Tower. This hands-on challenge encouraged teamwork and highlighted the benefits of task specialization, giving students practical insights into effective project management.

The deadline is quickly approaching for parents who would like to honor their graduating Seniors with a recognition ad in the yearbook! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your Senior's achievements and commemorate their high school journey with a personalized message and photos. To ensure your ad is included, please submit your order by December 6th. Don’t miss this chance to create a lasting memory in the yearbook for your graduate.

The Blanco HS yearbook includes school portraits, events and activities from all three campuses including the Middle and Elementary schools. The flyer is now updated with a new QR code, please order by January 31st.

Students enrolled in a Dual Enrollment course through Blanco High School either with Tarleton or UT OnRamps now have the option to make online payments for those fees. Blanco ISD will be utilizing Hometown Ticketing for those secure payments.

Online payments are due for all yearlong courses by March 2025. Payment for English 1301 and History 1301 are due by December 2024 since those courses end at that time. English 1302 and History 1302 payments are due by March 2025.

Upcoming Events:

Monday - November 18th - BISD Board Meeting @ BHS Library 7 PM

Tuesday - November 19th - Girls Basketball vs Johnson City @ BHS 5 PM

Wednesday - November 20th - Area VII LDE Contest at Schreiner University

Friday - November 22nd - Early Release All Staff and Students 1 PM

Saturday - November 23rd - Girls Basketball vs Gloria Deo Academy @ BHS 12 PM

Please help build our PTO!!

We are excited about a new year, and the PTO is ready to help make this year our best yet. This year, we are having a fun little competition, and the grade with the most memberships by September 30th will win an ice cream/popsicle party!! (Please make sure you fill out all the information on your envelope.)

Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors, remember that you must be a member of the PTO by December 31st to qualify for the PTO Scholarship!

Information for Blanco ISD Online Athletic ticket sales this year for all HOME games. Tickets can be purchased from the Blanco ISD website https://www.blancoisd.com/ There is a link to the online ticket site on the BISD main page. Alternately, you can also go directly to the ticketing site - https://www.blancoisd.com/367354_2

Fans can also download the Home Town Ticketing app to their smartphone and order tickets through the app.

This will only apply to BISD HOME games. We do not have control over how other schools sell their tickets. If other venues require online ticketing, we will provide that information as soon as possible.

If you are driving a vehicle and plan to park on the High School Campus, you will need to fill out a parking pass form and pay $10 for a parking tag.

Click here --- https://www.blancoisd.com/57356

Click on Parking Pass under Quick Links on the BHS campus page.

Please fill out the form.

You can come to the BHS office to select your spot and pay your fees.

Vehicles without a parking tag will be subject to removal from BHS.

Have questions or need assistance? Here is contact information:

Blanco High School - 1215 4th St., Blanco, TX - 78606 -- Phone 830-833-4337

Jake Raley - Principal - jacob.raley@blancoisd.org

Bret Johnson - Assistant Principal - bret.johnson@blancoisd.org

Deeanna McLendon - Counselor - deeanna.mclendon@blancoisd.org

Dina Johnson - Academic Dean - dina.johnson@blancoisd.org

Lisa Petri - Registrar - lisa.petri@blancoisd.org

Monique Pennington - Administrative Assistant - monique.pennington@blancoisd.org