Education-Youth

Shorthorns Forever Assn. gives $5,689.40 in grants

Shorthorns Forever Association awarded nine grants totaling $5,689.40 to Schulenburg ISD personnel and programs during the fall semester, as follows: 1. Nursing Dept. – RNs Erin Seale, Stacie Schramek For: CPR training supplies/wellness/ education for the entire district Amount: $572.20 2.
St. Rose garden project update for November to January given

St. Rose garden project update for November to January given

St. Rose garden project update for November to January given

Avegetable garden project is being conducted at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, with volunteers Wanda and Wallace Brown giving the following update for November 2024 to January 2025.As of Nov. 7, 2024, the area finally experienced some rainfall and cooler temperatures.

NVCW taking scholarship applications

Navidad Valley CattleWomen (NVCW) are seeking applicants for their 2025 scholarships for students graduating from high school. Due to the generous support of the community at the NVCW 5K Ranch Run in August, numerous recipients will be awarded scholarships.
4-H’ers compete in Beef Skill-A-Thon at San Antonio Livestock Show

4-H’ers compete in Beef Skill-A-Thon at San Antonio Livestock Show

4-H’ers compete in Beef Skill-A-Thon at San Antonio Livestock Show

Fayette County 4-H members competing in the San Antonio Livestock Show Beef Skill-A-Thon on Monday, Feb. 10 were (from left) Crockett Guenther, Joe Carrales, Adalyn Carrales, Sawyer Mau and Harper Mau. Harper Mau, a member of the Fayetteville 4-H, competed in the senior division.
The Fayette County 4-H team of (from left) Ellie Hammack, Kylee Hoffmann and Clay Hoffmann competed in the Bell County Ag Product ID Contest on Friday, Feb. 7 in Belton. The team placed 12th overall in the junior division. Hammack and the Hoffmanns are all members of the Schulenburg 4-H Club.

The Fayette County 4-H team of (from left) Ellie Hammack, Kylee Hoffmann and Clay Hoffmann competed in the Bell County Ag Product ID Contest on Friday, Feb. 7 in Belton. The team placed 12th overall in the junior division. Hammack and the Hoffmanns are all members of the Schulenburg 4-H Club.

4-H team enters Ag Product ID Contest

St. Rose sixth graders attend musical production in Houston

St. Rose sixth graders attend musical production in Houston

St. Rose sixth graders attend musical production in Houston

The St. Rose of Lima Catholic School sixth grade class visited Main Street Theater in Houston on Wednesday, Feb. 12 to see the on-stage musical production of “Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief.
Columbus High Schoo l PRESEN TATION – (from left) Amy Venghaus, counselor; Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald, parents; William Fitzgerald, award recipient; and Jana Semler, Good Citizens committee chair.

Columbus High Schoo l PRESEN TATION – (from left) Amy Venghaus, counselor; Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald, parents; William Fitzgerald, award recipient; and Jana Semler, Good Citizens committee chair.

John Everett NSDAR Chapter announces Good Citizens Award winners

The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, honored four high school students with the Good Citizens Award at the Feb. 10 meeting.Good Citizens committee chair Jana Semler of Schulenburg had the winners introduce themselves and their guests.

Stanzel Foundation taking scholarship applications

The Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-25 school year.The Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship offers up to $15,000 to high school seniors living in the Schulenburg or Weimar school districts. All seniors are encouraged to apply.
The Fayette County 4-H team of (from left) coach Jennifer Miksch and team members Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride, Zoey Krenek and Catelyn Bosl competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Dairy Judging Contest on Thursday, Feb. 6. Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride and Zoey Krenek belong to the Schulenburg 4-H, and Catelyn Bosl is a member of the Flatonia 4-H.

The Fayette County 4-H team of (from left) coach Jennifer Miksch and team members Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride, Zoey Krenek and Catelyn Bosl competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Dairy Judging Contest on Thursday, Feb. 6. Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride and Zoey Krenek belong to the Schulenburg 4-H, and Catelyn Bosl is a member of the Flatonia 4-H.

4-H team competes in dairy judging at San Antonio