Strawn ISD

Strawn ISD students will have no school on Friday, February 12, due to a Teacher Workday. Also, Strawn ISD will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of President's Day.

It's that time again! Talk to Ms. Gray to sign up for High School UIL Academics! The UIL contests will be virtual this year, held in March. Practices will begin soon, so don't miss your opportunity to participate! Academic competition builds confidence and skills, is good to put on college applications, and is a great way to further represent our school. If a student advances to state, they may apply for TILF scholarships. UIL Academics centers around real-life knowledge and skills. Some events include: Calculator Applications, Number Sense, Mathematics Science (biology, chemistry, physics) Journalism--Editorial, Feature, News, and Headline Writing Copy Editing Spelling & Vocab. Ready Writing (essays) Social Studies Current Issue & Events

Happy Groundhog Day! First grade enjoyed a special groundhog treat after learning that Punxsutawney Phil has predicted 6 more weeks of winter.

We have the results from the Palo Pinto County Virtual Fair, and we are proud to say all of our participants placed and represented the Strawn Community well! Congratulations, everyone! Lance Newsom: Kiddies Division Reserve Champion - Art 1st Place Painting Lane Fawcett: Junior Division Reserve Champion - Shop & Tack 2nd Place Woodworking 1st Place Miscellaneous/Mixed Materials Brighton Newsom: Junior Division Grand Champion - Photography Reserve Champion - Photography 1st Place People Photography 1st Place Still Life Photography 2nd Place Landscape Photography 1st Place Plant/Flora Photography 1st Place Sunrise/Sunset/Weather Photography 1st Place Animals Photography 1st Place Architecture Photography 1st Place Special Effects Photography Courtney Greenwood: Adult Division 2nd Place Still Life Photography 2nd Place Landscape Photography 2nd Place Plant/Flora Photography 2nd Place Sunrise/Sunset/Weather Photography 1st Place Animals Photography 3rd Place Architecture Photography

Tonight is Senior Night! The Varsity girls play here at 6:00 PM. We will honor our Seniors on the court after the girls' game, then Varsity boys will play. Come out and support your Greyhounds and Seniors!

*** Reminder: Strawn High School One-Act Play is still in need of costumes and props for this year's upcoming show! Our show is set in the late 1930's - early 1940's! We are in need of: 1930's-40's era~ Male trousers, suits and hats Male boxing shorts and boxing gloves Old phone Male trench coat Old chair that would fit the era, like a winged backed chair, etc. Women's dresses/ hats/ over coat If you have any of the above, or any other pieces, from the 1930's-1940's era that you would like to donate or allow us to borrow it would be greatly appreciated! We will be doing a community performance in the future and would love for the community to come out and support the work our young ladies and gentlemen are putting into our show! Details and date coming soon! Please contact Mrs. Coates with any questions! (254) 672-5776 or acoates@strawnschool.net

Powerlifting Schedule Regional and State Meets TBA

GAME CHANGES: We have added a make up game for the Varsity Girls on Monday February 1st at home against Gordon. We will begin with the Junior High Girls at 5:00, Junior High Boys at 6:00, and finish out with the Varsity Girls. We still have a varsity home/Senior Night game on Tuesday, February 2nd, against Lingleville for Girls and Boys beginning at 6:00 with Varsity Girls. Friday, February 5th, Varsity Girls and Boys will play at Gordon, beginning with Girls at 6:00 PM.

GAME CHANGE: This Saturday, Jan. 30th, our Varsity Boys Basketball team will play Three Way, here in Strawn at 11:00 AM.

The original cover design for the 2020-2021 Greyhound Yearbook will be revealed after 15 pre-orders! Remember, you can order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook ID 12471021, or by cash or checks (payable to Strawn ISD) by contacting Mrs. Ellis! (254) 672-5776

Coach Eli's classes enjoyed some fresh air yesterday while flying their drones. Payton used his to see how many lost basketballs were on top of the old gym, and many of our young students paused their recess play to watch the older students at work! More photos can be found on our Strawn ISD Facebook page.

Check out February's cafeteria menu! You can also find this information in the Dining section of our app and website! Remember that thanks to the USDA, we are able to offer free meals to our students, staff, and community! Community members: If you would like to pick up FREE to-go meals, please e-mail nmontgomery@strawnschool.net the night before so our cafeteria staff can have those ready for you. Pick up each weekday is 7:45 AM for breakfast and 10:30 AM for lunch! We look forward to serving you!

Monday, January 25th, our Junior High basketball teams travel to Stephenville; games start at 6:00 PM. Please be aware of these gym procedures.

Strawn High School One-Act Play is in need of costumes and props for this year's upcoming show! Our show is set in the late 1930's - early 1940's! We are in need of: 1930's-40's era~ Male trousers, suits and hats Male boxing shorts and boxing gloves Old violin Old phone Male trench coat Old chair that would fit the era, like a winged backed chair, etc. Women's dresses/ hats/ over coat. If you have any of the above, or any other pieces, from the 1930's-1940's era that you would like to donate or allow us to borrow it would be greatly appreciated! We will be doing a community performance in the future and would love for the community to come out and support the work our young ladies and gentlemen are putting into our show! Details and date coming soon! Please contact Mrs. Coates with any questions! (254) 672-5776 or acoates@strawnschool.net

Our students and teachers tune in this morning to watch the inauguration.

Our third grade students colored a beautiful tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked tirelessly advocating for civil rights to protect African-Americans. We honor him today by learning more about his work and the changes that came because of his dream.

5th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians: Please join us in the cafeteria on Thursday, January 21st, at 6:00 PM, to learn more about Camp Grady Spruce.

GAME CHANGE: Friday night, our Varsity Lady Hounds' basketball game will begin at 6:00 PM here against Three Way. The boys will not play on Friday night, as their game has been postponed.

Strawn FFA and 4H were represented well last week at the Palo Pinto county stock show! See our Facebook page for more photos! Lane Fawcett- Grand champion Lamb, 4th place cross pig Kyle Nowak- 1st place goat Kathryn Holder- 1st place southdown lamb, 1st place new Zealand rabbit Sarah Shurgart- two 2nd place goats, 6th place rabbit, 9th place rabbit. Payton Harris- 2nd place Chester pig, 6th place cross pig Jaycie Parsons- 3rd place hamp pig, two 6th place cross pigs Kaydee Montgomery- 3rd place bopb pig Alyssa Mahone- 4th place new Zealand rabbit Jered Stiles- 3rd place Chester pig Milly Hughes- 4th bopb pig Ryder Mallory- 5th place cross pig Very proud of all these students!!

The Weatherford College Foundation scholarship application for 2021-22 is now open! Submit yours by the March 25 deadline to be eligible for dozens of scholarships from local donors. https://bit.ly/38CAlYU