Dollie Coleman - the interim principal at Bay City Junior High since January – was approved as the new principal by the Bay City school board at its regular meeting, Monday, April 16.
In addition, trustees also heard an update on school bond projects including the new... + continue reading
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The annual Matagorda County LEPC Community Safety Block Party is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the STP Center for Energy Development, 4000 Ave. F, Bay City.
The event is free and open to the public with free food and drinks.
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Van Vleck ISD trustees approved Skanska USA Building, Inc. as project administration management for the 2017 $88.2 million bond program.
The bond projects feature a new elementary, junior high and high school along with several district-wide renovations and improvements including new... + continue reading
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Dollie Coleman - the interim principal at Bay City Junior High since January – was approved as the new principal by the Bay City school board at its regular meeting, Monday, April 16.
In addition, trustees also heard an update on school bond projects including the new... + continue reading
Bay City Public Library observed National Library Week by hosting several events throughout last week. Above, one of those was Family Night: Tidehaven Tiger Tales featuring Tidehaven Tigers, Tigerettes and the Tiger Pride Band.
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New BCISD Athletic Director Patrick Matthews, far right, introduced his family after he was hired by Bay City school trustees Monday night. They include, from left: his son, Tavian, his wife, Meka, and their youngest son, Dominique (DJ).
Patrick Matthews was hired as Athletic Director and head Blackcat football coach at a special session of the BCISD school board that drew a packed crowd of 71 people Monday night, April 9.
“I’m extremely impressed with Patrick Matthews,” BCISD Superintendent Dr. Marshall... + continue reading
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New BCISD Athletic Director Patrick Matthews, far right, introduced his family after he was hired by Bay City school trustees Monday night. They include, from left: his son, Tavian, his wife, Meka, and their youngest son, Dominique (DJ).
Patrick Matthews was hired as Athletic Director and head Blackcat football coach at a special session of the BCISD school board that drew a packed crowd of 71 people Monday night, April... + continue reading
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Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas poses with Award for Excellence Finalist Jackson Engel of Palacios High School and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant General Jeffrey Holmes and Staff Sergeant General Nathaniel Huerta on Thursday, March 29.
The Award for Excellence program highlights the achievements of student-athletes across the country. Open to all sophomore, junior and senior-level high school athletes in the United States, finalists were selected based on athletic, academic and civic achievements. Engel is among an elite group of 25 finalists who have demonstrated excellence in all they do and an understanding of the importance of adaptability and versatility when working as a team. “This experience taught me to never sell yourself short and always take chances, because you never know what could happen.” Engel shared.
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The Bay City High School Ladycats Basketball All-District honorees: Honorable Mention All-District: A'mayah Payton, sophomore, and Diamond Harris, junior. All-Academic All-District: Payton, Harris, junior Makila Woods, freshman Fatima Armenta (not pictured), sophomore Shuntenell Small, and junior Samantha Esquivel. Head Coach is Jamie Powers Downey.
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Two members of this year's BCHS Swimming & Diving team - Brooke Richards & Hannah Sliva - were recognized for outstanding performances in the classroom. The 2018 National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) Academic All-American is senior Brooke Richards. Brooke has also been recognized by both the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) & Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) as a member of their Academic All-State teams. Junior Hannah Sliva joins Richards on the TISCA Academic All-State team.
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Cool windy weather plagued most of our crops as well as gardens during the past week. About 3 1/10th of an inch of rain was received over a majority of the county... + continue reading
