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The Tigers have reached the playoffs for the third year in a row! Come cheer the team on as they take on the South Grand Prairie Warriors at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Field. The Tigers will be wearing white at home for the first time this year, so help us "white out" the stadium! GO TIGERS!
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This year's "Think Pink Go Red" campaign raised $8,210 to benefit the Baylor Scott & White Cancer Institute for a total of just over $62,800 in the past six years! The check was presented during the Pink & White game on October 28. Special thanks to Barry Harper for contributing funds to have the t-shirts made.
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All campuses participated in the Kids Campaign to raise funds for the United Way of Central Texas. Spirit chain links were sold at each campus. United Way of Central Texas CEO Stephanie O'Banion attended the event and thanked the Big Red Community for their generous donation. Our students raised over $5,700!
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Dear Community Leader,
Yesterday I was able to join our students for several events honoring our nation's veterans. I was struck both by the debt that we owe all who have served in defense of our freedom and by the sincere appreciation that our students have for their service.
As part of South Belton Middle School's "Take a Vet to School Day," our students organized an assembly to honor the veterans in their lives and then asked thoughtful questions in class discussions with veterans. It was evidence that our kids understand the importance of service and are looking for ways to serve themselves - whether that's by becoming more active in our community now or exploring a career in the military after graduation. It was also evidence that so many of our students are leaders in their school community.
When the Tigers take the field tonight for the bi-district championship game against the South Grand Prairie Warriors, you'll see student athletes, who are leaders both on and off the field. Throughout the season, the commitment and dedication of this team has been impressive.
We're in an incredibly competitive district, and this team has more than met that challenge securing the first home playoff game since 1999. Go Big Red!
Our principals and teachers are great leaders too. This week, school board president Randy Pittenger, principal Tiffany Weiss and veteran teacher Dana Jackson represented Belton ISD and Leon Heights Elementary School at the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Washington, DC. Leon Heights is one of just 329 schools nationwide to receive this prestigious award, but the conference was more than a celebration. It was also an opportunity to share best practices. Schools from around the country wanted to know what makes Leon Heights and all of our schools successful.
And the truth is that you're a big part of what makes our schools successful. Our kids are blessed to live in a community that supports them and their schools. Thank you for that!
Sincerely,
Susan Kincannon, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Board President Randy Pittenger, Principal Tiffany Weiss, and Teacher Dana Jackson represented Leon Heights Elementary at the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools awards ceremony in Washington, DC. In honor of the school's award, Blue Bell treated the whole school to an ice cream party yesterday afternoon.
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Several Veterans Day activities were held at South Belton Middle School this week. Take a Vet to School Day consisted of an assembly featuring State Representative Hugh Shine as guest speaker as well as performances by the choir, band, and the BHS MCJROTC. The Warriors on Wheels made a stop along their Ride Texas journey from Wichita Falls. The school raised over $200 for Wish for Our Heroes, an organization that provides resources to active duty soldiers during and after deployment.
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Message from the School Board President:
Our Schools! Our Community!
It was fun and exciting to see our Big Red Community come together to support our Belton Tiger Football team Thursday evening. Special thanks to Schoepf's BBQ for hosting the Community Pep Rally, and to everyone who joined in the celebration. Go Tigers!
The recent Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation BEEF Red Carpet Event raised $53,000 to be used for student scholarships and teacher grants. We are thankful for the support of our community for our students, and know that investment will have a long lasting effect.
Our community supports our schools and students in amazing ways, but our students are giving back to our community in many ways, including through the United Way Kids campaign. Recently at Tiger Field our students displayed spirit chains from each school representing over $5,700 given for the United Way.
In addition, our BHS Cheerleaders led us in collecting $8,210 for the THINK PINK GO RED breast cancer research fundraiser. Over $62,800 has been raised in the six years of this great effort!
The annual Belton FFA Thanksgiving Food Rally had a record number of entries and wonderful enthusiasm as our students and teachers raced to fill their shopping carts with food to feed our neighbors. Special thanks to the Belton HEB for hosting this special event each year.
Watching our students honor and learn about our veterans this week has been inspiring. South Belton Middle School held their annual "Take a Vet to School Day" which included an amazing student led ceremony and opportunities for interaction between our students and our veterans. Our BHS Madrigal Choir and MCJROTC, along with students from BNTHS@W joined with the Belton Senior Center for a meaningful tribute to our veterans. Pirtle Elementary and others held similar great events to connect our students and veterans.
We are so proud of the leadership of our students and community members in all of these important events. They help demonstrate the vital connection between our schools and our community. We are fortunate to have a supportive community that recognizes the value of strong public schools. Thank you for your continued support!
I Love Belton!
Randy Pittenger
President, Board of Trustees
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This year's Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation (BEEF) Red Carpet event was a success with Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis, Temple Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, and KCEN news reporter Rissa Shaw serving as emcees. Auctioneer Troy Gallagher and his son Thomas led the live auction, and the Belton High School Harmony choir provided musical entertainment. A total of $53,000 was raised for student scholarships and teacher grants. Thank you to the BEEF Board and volunteers who worked hard putting this event together.
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Thank you to the City of Temple for planting seven trees at Tarver Elementary in celebration of Arbor Day. The school gathered outside to view the trees and hear a proclamation from Mayor Danny Dunn. Students read facts about trees and poems they wrote about their importance. Congratulations to Brooke Gilmore who earned a spot in the State cross country meet. Competition begins tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Go Brooke! Students at Pirtle Elementary took part in "Every Kid Votes," a mock presidential election.
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What a great turnout at last night's pep rally! Thank you Schoepf's BBQ for hosting! Go Big Red! O
ur Belton FFA had an incredible turnout for its annual food rally with a record 74 teams participating! Thank you to Belton HEB for allowing us to have this event each year. What great service to our community!
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