December 15 - Boys BB @ GHNO - 5 PM
December 15 - Girls BB @ Luling - 5 PM
December 18 - Semester Exams
December 18 - BISD Board Meeting - BHS Library - 7 PM
December 19 - Semester Exams
December 19 - Girls BB vs Richland Springs - 4:30 PM
December 20 - Semester Exams/Early Release - 1 PM
December 20 - Boys BB vs Jarrell - 2:30 PM
December 21 - Christmas Holidays begin
December 21 - Boys BB at Harper - Noon
December 21 - Girls BB at Faith Academy - 1:30 PM
December 28 - Boys BB at Randolph Tournament
December 28 - Girls BB at Nixon-Smiley Tournament
December 29 - Boys BB at Randolph Tournament
December 29 - Girls BB at Nixon Smiley Tournament
January 2 - Girls BB at Randolph - 11:30 AM
January 2 - Boys BB at Lampasas - 5 PM
January 4 - UIL State Spirit Cheer Competition
January 5 - Boys BB at Lago Vista - 5 PM
January 5 - Girls basketball vs Ingram - 5 PM
January 6 - ATSSB Area Band Audition - Robinson HS
January 8 - Teacher Work Day - 8 AM
January 9 - Classes Resume - 8 AM
Parents should have received a Leader in Me Survey earlier this week. Please take the time to complete the survey so we can better assess our needs and utilize Leader in Me in the most efficient way possible. The survey will close on December 15. If you have not received the survey link, please let us know (using contact information at the bottom of the newsletter) so we can send another link.
The girls basketball team was in the Brady tournament Thursday - Saturday last week. They won their games against Coleman and Grape Creek but lost to San Saba and Abilene Cooper to finish the tournament with a 2-2 record. The teams traveled to Pleasanton on Tuesday, December 12. The varsity lost 41-36. The JV lost 22-9. The girls are in Luling on December 15. The remainder of their holiday schedule can be found above on the calendar. They will begin District play on January 5 against Ingram at home.
The boys varsity basketball team participated in the Brady Tournament last week. They defeated Abilene JV while losing to Brownwood and Grape Creek. The boys hosted Stockdale on Tuesday (12/12) winning 60-41. They will travel to GHNO on Friday (12/15). The remainder of their holiday schedule can be found above on the calendar. They will begin District play on January 12 at Comfort.
On Saturday, December 9th the Blanco FFA Chapter held their 26th annual Blanco FFA Chapter Show at the County show barn in Johnson City. 37 Blanco FFA members students showed 95 head of high quality livestock. The judge for all species was Cory Rains of Fredericksburg. After all the dust settled the ribbons and buckles were handed out. There were lots of smiles and handshakes from all the exhibitors and those who came out to support them. These young people are putting countless hours into their animal projects and it was good for many of them to see their hard work pay off. Showing livestock develops work ethic, character, sportsmanship, and grit, all of which were on full display during the show. Congratulations to all who placed with their animals. Thank you to all the local individuals and businesses who sponsored the Chapter Show. We appreciate your support. Breed and division champions along with overall Grand and Reserve and showmanship winners are listed below. Good luck to all FFA members in their upcoming shows.
Sheep
Dorper Champion- Craddock Faris
Dorper Reserve Champion- Preslee Faris
Finewool Champion- Landry Meyer
Finewool Reserve Champion- Preslee Faris
Finewool Cross Champion- Landry Meyer
Finewool Cross Reserve Champion- Cooper Lawson
Medium Wool Champion- Craddock Faris
Medium Wool Reserve Champion- Korah Bizzell
Southdown Champion- Landry Meyer
Southdown Reserve Champion- Korah Bizzell
Grand Champion Lamb- Craddock Faris
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb- Landry Meyer
Jr. Lamb Showmanship- Kaleb Johnson
Sr. Lamb Showmanship- Landry Meyer
Goats
Light Weight Division Champion- Brailee Snow
Light Weight Division Reserve Champion- Kylene Kramer
Medium Weight Division Champion- Payton Loge
Medium Weight Division Reserve Champion- Landry Meyer
Heavy Weight Division Champion- Landry Meyer
Heavy Weight Division Reserve Champion- Landry Meyer
Grand Champion Goat- Landry Meyer
Reserve Grand Champion Goat- Payton Loge
Jr. Goat Showmanship- Chloe Green
Sr. Goat Showmanship- Sawyer Kersten
Cattle
British Division Champion- Sidney Johnson
American Division Champion- Sidney Johnson
Exotic Division Champion- Sidney Johnson
Grand Champion Steer- Sidney Johnson
Reserve Grand Champion Steer-Sidney Johnson
Sr. Steer Showmanship- Sidney Johnson
Swine
Light Cross Champion- Sidney Johnson
Light Cross Reserve Champion- Ryan Ortiz
Duroc Champion- Estevan Vargas
Duroc Reserve Champion-Sidney Johnson
Dark Cross Champion- Ryan Ortiz
Darkl Cross Reserve Champion- Brailyn Tarjan
Hampshire Champion- Brailyn Tarjan
Hampshire Champion- Estevan Vargas
Grand Champion Swine- Ryan Ortiz
Reserve Grand Champion Swine- Brailyn Tarjan
Jr. Swine Showmanship- Brailyn Tarjan
Sr. Swine Showmanship- Estevan Vargas
In an effort to recognize contributions and accomplishments of BHS students and staff, we will be giving shout outs to individuals or groups who have made and impact, represented Blanco HS well, done a good deed, gone above and beyond expectations, extended a helping hand, received an award, or just did something cool. These are the BHS Shout Outs for the week:
Band members who are tried out for region band on Saturday. It is not easy to go to a tryout like that and we are proud of you for giving it your best.
Band members who qualified for the Area Band.
Mr. Snider, Mr. Pranger, and Ms. Lechner for their work and dedication to our band students and helping them reach their fullest potential.
FFA Members for their successful Chapter Show.
FFA Members who won at the Chapter Show.
Mr. Kersten and Ms. Taylor for their work and dedication to our FFA students and ensuring a successful Chapter Show.
The cast and crew of Frozen Jr. for three more outstanding performances this past weekend.
Ms. Moncus for her tireless work in praparing students and rehearsing for the production of Frozen Jr. as well as for the performances themselves.
Girls Basketball for their wins this past week over Coleman and Grape Creek.
Boys Basketball for their wins thie past week over Abilene JV and Stockdale.
Ms. Hackebeil for all of her hard work for our teachers and students.
Mr. Raley for successfully navigating state mandated testing last week as our testing coordinator.
Ms. McLendon for picking up extra duties to ensure our students stay on track academically.
Ms. Hood and Zane for their goodies for staff members for the 12 days of Christmas.
Athletic Tickets
Fans can also download the Home Town Ticketing app to their smartphone and order tickets through the app.
Tickets are usually available for purchase 3-5 days prior to the contest. In person (cash) tickets will not be available at the gate/door.
This will only apply to BISD HOME games. We have no control over how other schools sell their tickets. If other venues require online ticketing, we will provide that information as soon as we have it.