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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY NEW INDUCTEES AT PJHS
 THE Ralph P. Newsom Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Palacios Jr. High School held its installation for new members. Thirty-three new members were inducted and now join the 23 current members. Students are chosen for membership based on academic achievement. New inductees are: (bottom row, l-r) Bianca Gonzales, Kelly Tran, Bianca Pina, Jennifer Fort, Sydney Garcia, Phuong Nguyen Bryttany Vu, Margaret Castanon, Galdina Rosales and Sarah McKissick; (2nd row) Kyle Seaman, Cameron Slaughter, Sarah Estraca, Victoria Espinosa, Sesely Hyde, Barbara Perez, Sabrina Garcia, Kaitlyn Bui, Sarah Nguyen and Agustin Maldonado; (top row) Leo Sanchez, Dylan Cink, Marco Zamaro, Nicholas Vu, Ivan Carrillo, Austin Diaz, Elijah Garcia and Michael Thomas. Not pictured are Yasmin Muniz,Vanessa Nguyen, Lorenzo Perez, Carlos Villasenor. Sponsors are Cathy Fiorini, Terry Divers, and Lydia Schuetz. NJHS membership is often regarded as a valid indicator that the student will succeed in life and particularly in studies at the postsecondary education level. The Honor Society member has already exhibited academic achievement, citizenship, leadership, honorable and admirable character. Also necessary is service demonstrating that the member is willing to use talents and skills for the improvement of society. (Submitted Photo) |
PALACIOS JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF CHARACTER
 THE faculty and staff of Palacios Junior High have selected (l-r) Matthew Pruitt, Kalynn Gibbs, Nataly Garcia and Tam Lam as Outstanding Students of Character for the fourth six weeks. These students were chosen for this honor based on attributes of their character. The character trait for the six weeks was Fairness. A person of character is fair and just, impartial, listens and is open to different viewpoints. (Submitted Photo) |
DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION MEETING MONDAY AT PHS LIBRARY
Parents and students who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses for next school year as juniors and seniors are invited to attend an informational meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday (March 22) in the Palacios High School Library.
A representative from Wharton County Junior College will attend and discuss and answer questions on the following topics: application process, admission requirements, THEA vs THEA exempt, registration process, tuition and fees, billing, and deadlines.
For more information, contact PHS counselor Mayra Garcia at 972-2571.
PALACIOS JR. HIGH PARENT ACADEMY MONDAY ADDRESSES TAKS TESTS
Palacios Junior High will host a Parent Academy entitled, “What every parent should know about the 8th grade TAKS tests” from 6-7 p.m. Monday (March 22) in the junior high library.
The 8th grade Math, Science, History and Language Arts teachers and junior high counselor will present information on the four TAKS tests that all 8th graders must take. Sample test questions and testing dates will be discussed, as well as Student Success Initiative.
“We invite and encourage all parents to attend this very informative meeting,” said PJHS counselor Rhonda Huitt. “The success of your child might depend upon it.”
Refreshments provided and early lunch passes will be given to students if their parents attend.
EAST SIDE TEAM PLACES 2ND IN ACADEMIC RODEO
 THE East Side Intermediate team took second place in the Junior Division of the recent Matagorda County Fair and Rodeo Academic Rodeo Contest. Team members were An Nguyen, Audrey Kessler, J.J. Figueroa, Jake Carr and alternates Victoria Carrizales and Lance Vu (not pictured). Also competing in the Jr. Division was Palacios 4-H Club whose team consisted of Chase Ford, Bailey Grones, Brittany Guerrero and Aaron Zavala. Both teams were coached by Sally Kurtz. (Submitted Photo) |
PALACIOS HIGH SCHOOL BPA CHAPTER COMPETES AT STATE
 The Palacios High School (PHS) Chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) attended the State Leadership Conference in Fort Worth recently and competed among 2500 other schools. Members were (seated, l-r) An Le, Damaris Martinez, Jason Q. Nguyen; (standing) Theresa Nguyen, Mrs. Shelley Newsom, Chapter Advisor, Ta’Loria Young and Danielle Aparicio. Damaris Martinez represented not only PHS chapter of BPA, but also as the Area V, Region III Region President. The group competed in the Parliamentary Procedure Team event, An Le competed in the Fundamentals of Web Design individual event and Jason Q. Nguyen competed in the Advanced Accounting individual event. (Submitted Photo) |
PALACIOS JR. HIGH BANDMEMBERS EARN 1ST DIVISION RATINGS
 Thirty-four members of the Palacios Jr. High Band received the “Top” rating at the Solo Competition held recently. Students who performed at the highest level were awarded a 1st Division rating in which the students received a medal. Earning a 1st Division rating were: (front row, l-r) Jessica Jimenez, Victoria Espinsoa, Tommy Au, Kaylee Escovedo, Geneva Perez, Bryttany Vu, Tuyet Nguyen, Bianca Gonzalez, Celeste Padron and Tam Lam; (2nd row) Josh Rush, Kyle Seaman, Ariel Robbins, Sarah Estraca, Destiny Terrasas, Sydney Garcia, Sarah Nguyen, Ryan Tran, Nicholas Vu and Jeffrey Dinh; (back row) Leo Sanchez, Taylor Brown, Breianna Real, Brittney Scantlen, Margaret Castanon, Phuong Nguyen, Richard Nguyen, Marco Zamora, Erik Garza andVanessa Nguyen. Not pictured are Sarah McKissick, Jackie Molina, Cody Zavala. Judges also selected Ryan Tran, Vanessa Nguyen, Tuyet Nguyen, Sarah Estraca and Tam Lam as Outstanding Solists. The Junior High Band is directed by Jim Popham and Michael Schurtz. (Submitted Photo) |
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
 STUDENTS of the Week at Central Elementary are (l-r) Maria Cruz-2nd grade, Eric Rynchek-1st grade, and Andrea Gonzalez-2nd grade. (Submitted Photo) |
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