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7th- Clay Boggess and Ismael Gonzalez; 8th- Matthew Kraft and Robert Barrientes
7th & 8th GRADE 2020 BOYS BASKETBALL SIGN UP & TRYOUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
All athletes, to be eligible to try out must have a physical on the Northside I.S.D. form, some form of insurance and all other paperwork completed and on file by Friday 4:00pm November 6th no exceptions! Anyone who played football here at Garcia will already have all the necessary paperwork on file.
Athletes will need to fill out the interest form in order to reserve a spot in tryouts. Tryouts will be November 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. Athletes will be broken into 2 separate pods. Pod A will go on the 10th and 12th while Pod B will go on 11th and 13th. Pods will be assigned the Friday before tryouts. 7th grade tryouts will be in the morning from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Check in time for 7th grade will be from 6:10-6:25. All athletes will have their “Green Screen,” physical, and rankone online paperwork. For 7th grade tryouts all athletes will be dropped off and picked up on the side of the school closest to the football field and the gym. There will be a coach outside at the drop off spot . 8th grade tryouts will be after school from 3:45 until 5:45 p.m. Check in time for 8th grade athletes will be from 3:30-3:45. 8th grade virtual learners will be dropped off on the side of the school closest to the football field and gym and picked up for all athletes will be there as well. Tryouts are closed to everyone except our athletes and our coaches. Cuts will be made on November 13th. E-mails will be sent for confirmation of making the team or not making the team. These will be sent out after the work day on Friday, November 13th. 7th grade can expect these by 5pm and 8th grade by 6pm.
For Tryouts all athletes will wear their P.E. black shorts and their gray PE or Athletic shirt with their name on it, tennis shoes, and if socks are visible they must be black or white and a mask. No jewelry, no wristbands and no headbands will be allowed. Any athlete that needs constant reminders to follow the rules will be asked to leave the tryouts. No loud colored basketball shoes will be allowed during the season at practice or for the games. (example all colors such as pink, yellow, orange, green, etc. or fluorescent type colors) please try and stay within our school colors (any combination of black, white, silver or gray) when buying your basketball shoes for those of you that make the team. Any color is fine for tryouts.
Some of the skills the athletes will be evaluated on are: Right/Left Dribbling, Pivoting, defensive footwork, Right/Left Lay-ups, Rebounding, Jump shooting, 3 on 2 and 2 on 1transition, 5 on 5 scrimmaging (moving with and without the ball, finishing with the ball, defense on the ball, defense away from the ball etc.).
We would like to thank you in advance for trying out and wish you the best of luck.
Any questions please contact the coaching staff,
8th grade Coach Kraft @ 397-8400
7th grade Coach Gonzalez @ 397-8465
Basketball Sign-up Survey
7th: Kari Gonzalez, Courtney Hutchinson; 8th: Cynthia Glosup, Kari Gonzalez
7th & 8th GRADE 2020 GIRLS BASKETBALLTRYOUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Girls Head Coach. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
TRYOUT DATES: November 10th, 11th, 12tH
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BASKETBALL SCHEDULE |
Wednesday Games: “A” games begins at 5pm “B” games begins after completion of “A” Coaching Staff: Coach Alaniz, Coach Hutchinson, & Coach Glosup |
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PARENT EXPECTATIONS |
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7th: Robert Barrientes, Clay Boggess, John Bean; 8th: Jerry Alaniz, Hondo Gonzalez, Matthew Kraft
INTEREST SURVEY
Please submit the football survey here if you are interested in playing for this school year.
SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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GENERAL INFORMATION
As of now our district has been given the go ahead to have a middle school football season. The district is allowing for face to face instruction and athletic practices to begin on September 8th. The first week of in person workouts will begin on Tuesday, September 8th through Friday, September 11th. This will only be Strength and Conditioning for 1 hour. The first day of football practice will be on Monday, September 14th. Unfortunately, this is all the information I can give out at this time. Information about our season, requirements, game/practice schedules, safety regulations, parent meetings, practices for virtual learners, etc. will be coming very soon. I know everyone will have questions in regard to these subjects.
However, due to the extreme heat during this time of the year and having such a long lay-off because of the pandemic, it is strongly recommended that you begin conditioning on your own now! Our games will begin at 4:30pm so conditioning should be performed during this time of the day. Any type of activity, which keeps your heart rate up for 15 to 20-minute intervals, is encouraged. Below is an example of some of the things that can be done to prepare you for the upcoming season.
M-W-F: Speed Training
- 2-minute warm up (jog, jump rope, high knees, jumping jacks, etc.)
- Stretching exercises
- Ten 10-yard sprints with 1 minute of rest between reps. Six 20-yard sprints with 2 minutes of rest between reps. Four 40-yard sprints with 4 minutes of rest between reps.
- Cool down – light jog and stretching exercises.
T-TH: Strength Training
- 2-minute warm up (job, jump rope, high knees, jumping jacks, etc.)
- Stretching exercises
- 2 sets of 20 push-ups and a 3rd set of push-ups until failure
- 3 sets of 30 sit ups
- 2 sets of 10-yard lunges and 2 sets of 20-yard lunges with good form (never let your front knee pass our toes)
- Cool down – Light jog and stretching exercises.
You may change up the workouts to fit your use of space and what is available to you. Remember to continue to practice safe distancing if you choose to leave your home. I want everyone safe while preparing for the upcoming season. ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND OUR SEASON, SCHEDULE, AND IN PERSON PRACTICES ARE STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SEPTEMBER |
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Sept 14 | Sept 15 | Sept 16 | Sept 17 | Sept 18 | Sept 19 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 7-8:30am 8th: 9-10:30am |
Sept 21 | Sept 22 | Sept 23 | Sept 24 | Sept 25 | Sept 26 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
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7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
Game vs. Rawlinson *See Game Schedule Below |
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OCTOBER |
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No Practice |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
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Oct 5 | Oct 6 | Oct 7 | Oct 8 | Oct 9 | Oct 10 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
Game Vs. Jefferson *See Game Schedule Below |
No Practice |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
Oct 12 | Oct 13 | Oct 14 | Oct 15 | Oct 16 | Oct 17 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
Game Vs. Stinson *See Game Schedule Below |
No Practice |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
Oct 19 | Oct 20 | Oct 21 | Oct 22 | Oct 23 | Oct 24 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
Game Vs. Rudder *See Game Schedule Below |
No Practice |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
Oct 26 | Oct 27 | Oct 28 | Oct 29 | Oct 30 | Oct 31 |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
Game Vs. Hobby *See Game Schedule Below |
No Practice |
7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
NOVEMBER |
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7th: 6:30-8am 8th: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
Game Vs. Bernal *See Game Schedule Below |
DATE | 7TH GRADE | 8TH GRADE | TIME |
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9/30 | Rawlinson @ Garcia | Garcia @ Rawlinson |
"A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
10/7 | Garcia @ Jefferson | Jefferson @ Garcia | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
10/14 | Stinson @ Garcia | Garcia @ Stinson | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
10/21 | Garcia @ Rudder | Rudder @ Garcia | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
10/28 | Hobby @ Garcia | Garcia @ Hobby | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
11/2 | Garcia @ Bernal "B" Game | Bernal @ Garcia "B" Game | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
11/4 | Garcia @ Bernal "A" Game | Bernal @ Garcia "A" Game | "A" - 4:30P; "B" - To Follow |
Jerry Alaniz
SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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Boys Coaches: John Bean, Hondo Gonzalez; Girls Coaches: Cynthia Glosup, Amanda Woods
SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Girls Head Coach OR Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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Thomas Villarreal
SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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Boys Coach: Robert Barrientes
BOYS TRACK & FIELD SIGN UP AND TRYOUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Boys Head Coach - Coach Barrientes. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Here is the Track Survey link: (Link is now closed)
PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
COACHING STAFF | COACHES BARRIENTES, GONZALEZ, BEAN, BOGGESS | |||||||||||||||
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TRACK & FIELD MEET SCHEDULE |
Meets begin at 4:45pm |
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SPORTSYOU APP SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS:
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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Girls Coach: Kari Gonzalez
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
This form is for any 7th or 8th grade girl that is interested in participating in track and field for the 2021 school year. The season will begin February 3rd.
Survey link: (FORM IS NOW CLOSED)
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Girls Head Coach - Coach Glosup. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
COACHING STAFF | COACHES ALANIZ, HUTCHINSON, WOODS, GONZALES, AND BARRIENTES (HIGH JUMP AND POLE VAULT ONLY) | |||||||||||||||
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TRACK & FIELD MEET SCHEDULE |
Meets begin at 4:45pm |
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SPORTSYOU APP SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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7th: Jeffrey Erday, Suzanne Herrera; 8th: Cynthia Glosup, Kari Gonzalez
SIGN UP & TRY OUT INFORMATION
Participation in any NISD athletic program requires the completion of the 6 forms on the RankOne site. PRINTABLE physical forms are found on RankOne. Submit printed copies to Girls Head Coach. Please review the Garcia 7th/8th Grade 2020-2021 Athletic Paperwork Letter before completing the forms.
Please click on this link to sign up for the volleyball tryouts. https://forms.gle/My9DaNGRkZcnYYhL9. 7th and 8th grade Garcia girls must use their NISD student email address to gain access to the Google Sign Up Form.
Volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, September 14th and conclude on Wednesday, September 16th. Attendance is required for all three days.
7th grade tryouts are before school beginning at 6:15am. All 7th grade students will be dropped off on the Garica bus loop and enter the building by the gym. 8th grade tryouts will be after school and will finish at 5:30pm. All 8th grade students will be picked up on the Garcia bus loop. All students trying out must be dressed in Garcia PE Uniform, no jewelry, and proper shoes. Bring knee pads if you have them. Each student must have all six RankOne online forms completed and a current physical form turned in before tryouts begin or she cannot try out. If a student has asthma, the asthma form must be turned in before tryouts begin.
***Due to Covid, our tryout dates and times are subject to change. If there are any changes to the dates and times, we will make those adjustments on this same page. We will also post any changes on our GLADIATOR ATHLETICS sportsYou app.
Join via App | Join via Website |
New Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com 2. Click Get Your Free Account and enter your email 3. Go to your email and click Confirm Your Email 4. Click Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up Existing Users 1. From your computer or phone, go to sportsyou.com and login 2. In left column, click Join Team/Group 3. Click Enter Access Code to enter code |
New Users 1. On mobile device download sportsYou app from the App Store (iOS) or Google PlayStore (Android) 2. Tap Create Account or Continue with Google 3. Tap Enter Access Code to enter code, then finish set up
Existing Users 1. On mobile device login 2. In bottom tray, tap Teams/Groups 3. Tap blue + button, then tap Join Team/Group
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Name | Sponsor | Location | Day and Times | Participation Requirements | Update |
Anime Club | Ms. Yglesias | C130 | Tuesdays 4:05-4:30 | All grades | 10/15/20 |
Art Club | Mrs. Fitzgerald Mrs. Stone | B110 | Wednesdays 3:55 - 4:30 | 7th & 8th grades. Students should be able to attend all meetings. | 9/23/19 |
Chess Club | A129 Library | Tuesdays 3:40-4:45 | All grades | 10/7/19 | |
Coding Club | Mr. Slater | C132 | TBA | All grades - Students must bring their own device to work from | 20/10/13 |
Debate Club | Ms. Yglesias | C213 | Thursdays 4:05-4:30 | All grades | 10/15/20 |
Dungeons & Dragons | A129 Library | Wednesdays 3:45-4:15 | All grades | 9/23/19 | |
FCS Leadership Club | Mrs. Osteen | B113 | Tuesdays 3:50 - 4:45p | 7th and 8th grades. Must be in FCS | 9/23/19 |
Green Gladiators Recycling Club | Mrs. Erwin | C122 AND in drop off area | **CLUB NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE** | 6th, 7th, 8th graders with quality behavior | 10/13/20 |
Grow Your Minds Garden Club | Mr. Esquivel | Meet in the Garden | Wednesday 4:20-5:45p | All grades | 10/13/20 |
Kindness Club |
Ms. Minnis Ms. Perez-Ramirez |
A129 Library |
The following Wednesdays at 8:00am: 10/28, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/3, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, & 6/2 |
All grades | 10/13/20 |
Math Club |
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Tuesday from 3:50 to 4:20 pm and Thursday from 8:00 to 8:30 am | All grades. Come to practice in order to participate in competition | 9/23/19 | |
National Junior Honor Society |
Mrs. Washburn Mrs. J. Garza |
A129 Library | Participants will receive meeting dates and links via the Club Google Classroom | 7th & 8th Graders To be accepted: 1) Core GPA of 90, 2) 12 hours of community service, 3) Application, 4) Being accepted by Faculty Council Once a member: 1) GPA of 90, 2) 25 hours of community service each year, 3) Individual Service Project, 4) 80% meeting attendance | 10/13/20 |
Robo Gladiators |
Mrs. Schantz Mr. Villarreal | Zoom | Contact Ms. Schantz C218 or Mr. Villarreal C215 for Zoom link and meeting time. | Work well with group members, participate in project and robot design | 12/16/20 |
Science Bowl | Mrs. Beck | C209 | Thursdays 4-5pm | Competitive and strong desire to learn above grade level science and math | 9/6/19 |
Spelling Bee | Ms. Bennoch | -- | -- | ||
Student Council | Ms. Martinez | C239 | Thursday once a month at 8am. Twice a month when school events occur | All grades. Must follow Garcia Gladiator expectations at all times with an average above an 70 | 9/23/19 |
Writing Club | Ms. Yglesias | C130 | Fridays 4:05-4:30 | 7th & 8th grades | 10/5/20 |
Elective | Grade Level | Teacher |
Art | All Grades | Tilley Stone, Linzie Fitzgerald, Richard Brooks |
Band | All Grades | Guerrina Esparza, Chris Cintron |
Choir | All Grades | Kathy Settles-Horejsi |
Career & Technical Education - Family Consumer Sciences | All Grades | Jody Osteen |
Career & Technical Education - Industrial Technology | 7th & 8th Grades | Chris Lambert |
Dance | All Grades |
Kaleigh Melton, Cassidy Oldham |
Orchestra | All Grades | Joshua Cox, Danica Murphy |
Spanish | 7th & 8th Grades | Brian Woodard, Patricia Martinez, Susie Villarreal |
Theater | All Grades | Amy McFarlane |
Yearbook | Richard Brooks |