The Bush School Youth Leadership Program can propel your passion with an in-depth, in-residence experience at Texas A&M University’s Bush School for Government and Public Service.
Beginning summer 2025, Texas A&M University will offer 75 high school students a 3-week civics-focused residential experience through the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Made possible with support from the Texas Pioneer Foundation, the program will be held annually each summer.
Students will focus on civics and public service by building relationships with academic and community experts in a variety of fields while also engaging in activities that might include:
https://youthengagement.tamu.edu/youth-leadership/index.html
Hamilton County Electric Cooperative (HCEC) is again sponsoring two (2) students on the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. HCEC is proud to carry on its commitment to empowering two (2) local youths from its service area to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an 8-day guided trip to Washington, D.C.
The Youth Tour is an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's capital. Our statewide association, Texas Electric Cooperatives, coordinates the trip from June 15 to 22, 2025.
Eligibility: Students who have completed their sophomore year of high school and whose parents or legal guardians are members of the Hamilton County Electric Cooperative Association are eligible.
https://www.hamiltonelectric.coop/news-and-events/government-in-action-youth-tour/
🏀 Game Update🏀
We have only 2 games lined up this Friday in Oglesby, and you won’t want to miss them!
📅 Game Schedule:
Varsity Girls: 2:00 PM
Varsity Boys: 3:30 PM
This will be the boys first district game of the season. The girls are currently 2-0 in district play.
Powerlifting Schedule for 2025
🎉 Congrats, Emily Turner!🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Emily Turner has officially signed her letter of commitment to play softball for Cisco College! 🥎✨
This is an incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of you, Emily! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have truly paid off. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish at the next level!
Join us in congratulating Emily on this exciting new chapter in her athletic career! 🖤💛🥎🤍💙
Congratulations to Braxton Dossey and Clayton Herring who placed first at the Bosque River District FFA Talent Show. They will be advancing to Area level in May!
Next week's calendar. Notice that we start Christmas Break Thursday. Students are on campus Monday-Wednesday.
Just a reminder that the end of the 2nd nine weeks grading period is Wednesday, December 18th.
🏀 The Varsity Girl's dominated their first district game of the season, defeating Gholson with a score of 56-17! This impressive win improves their record to 7-3. Way to go, ladies! 👏💪
Not to be outdone, the Varsity Boys also came out on top, beating Gustine with a final score of 61-29! Great job, boys! 🙌🏽
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
All four of our high school teams will be competing in the Zephyr Tournament at the end of the week. Check out the updated game times below.
Christmas Break will run from December 19th to January 14th. Students will return to class January 15th.
🏈 Congratulations to Our Jonesboro Athletes on the 2024 Region IV-1A All Region Team!🏆
The awards keep coming...
🌟 Newcomer of the Year:
Jeremiah Forrest
🌟 1st Team Selections:
- Maddox Stroud, Offensive Line
- Eric Thorman, Receiver
- Pate Foote, Spread Center
- Jeremiah Forrest, Running Back
- Laydon Nichols, Fullback
- Truett Foote, Spread Rusher
- Laydon Nichols, Cornerback
- Jeremiah Forrest, Safety
🌟 2nd Team Selections:
- Luke Stephenson, Quarterback
- Laydon Nichols, Kicker
- Austin Massingill, Noseguard
- Pate Foote, Defensive Lineman
- Luke Stephenson, Cornerback
- Eric Thorman, Utility Player
Thank you to all our athletes for your hard work, determination, and dedication! Keep shining and making us proud!
🏈 Congratulations to our outstanding athletes from Jonesboro!🏆
We are thrilled to announce the2024 District 14-A All District Selections 🎉
District Award Winners:
- Coach of the Year: Eddie Gallegos, Jonesboro
- Newcomer of the Year: Jeremiah Forrest, #11, Jr.
- Defensive MVP: Laydon Nichols, #2
1st Team Selections:
- Offensive Lineman: Maddox Stroud, #14, Sr.
- Wide Receiver: Eric Thorman, #5, Sr.
- Center: Pate Foote, #26, Sr.
- Quarterback: Luke Stephenson, #3, Sr.
- Running Back: Jeremiah Forrest, #11, Jr.
- Full Back & Kicker: Laydon Nichols, #2, Sr.
- Noseguard: Austin Massingill, #25, Sr.
- D Lineman: Truett Foote, #24, Sr. & Pate Foote, #26, Sr.
- Cornerbacks: Luke Stephenson, #3, Sr.
- Safety: Jeremiah Forrest, #11, Jr.
- Utility Player: Eric Thorman, #5, Sr.
2nd Team Selections:
- Running Back: Sam Lawrence, #8, Jr.
- Special Teams: Truett Foote, #24, Sr.
- D Lineman: Koen Nabors, #44, Sr.
- Cornerbacks: Sam Lawrence, #8, Jr.
- Punter: Jeremiah Forrest, #11, Jr.
Honorable Mention:
- Fullback: Austin Massingill, #25, Sr.
- Cornerback: Chase Buster, #16, Sr.
Let's give a huge round of applause to these talented players for their hard work and dedication this season! 💛🖤
Philosophical debate over which energy is most important: radiant energy or chemical energy
Priddy cancelled the JH basketball games for tomorrow, Dec. 9th.
🏀 Exciting news from the Walnut Springs tournament!
Our varsity girls basketball team finished in 3rd place with an impressive 2-1 record for the weekend. 🎉
Shoutout to Ella Gustin for earning all-tournament honors!
Way to go, team!
Walnut Springs Tourn Update
Girls play at 10 am
Boys play the next game.
Both in the new gym.
Next Weeks Calendar
Santa Gram Info
🏀 Walnut Springs Tournament Update🏀 Great news! Both the boys and girls teams won their games yesterday! 🎉👏 Today’s Schedule: - Varsity Girls will play Cross Plains at 6:10 PM - Varsity Boys will play at 4:50 PM Both games are in the New Gym 📅 Saturday's games are still TBD.
Meat Rabbit Exhibitors:
If you ordered rabbits through Mrs.Ferguson, they will be picked up Saturday at 10 AM. Please have money ($60/head) turned in by Friday.
Validation is Sunday, December 8 at 2PM at the Gatesville Civic Center.