UIL Academic District Champs!
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston High School

Livingston High School - The LHS Academic Team returned victoriously from Huntsville HS on Saturday, March 29th as the District 18 4A Sweepstakes Champion!  LHS had a total of 325 points edging out the competition with an overall TEAM effort.  In UIL, the District Championship is figured by adding up points won for each individual and team placing.  To the points won by the normal academic events, the district championship adds the points from earlier competitions in CX Debate and One-Act Play making it a true SCHOOL VICTORY.  For the past two years, LHS has been the runner-up at the District Meet but this year, (the final year in District 18 4A), LHS came away the winner.  Final school totals were: 

School Points Livingston H S 325 Willis HS 295 Montgomery HS 283 Brenham HS 195 Waller HS 131 Magnolia West HS 106 Huntsville H S 91 Caney Creek HS 48

Livingston High School winners were as follows:

Fourteen different students have advanced to the Regional competition on April 12 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville with 16 different placings. Those students advancing are:  

Congratulations Academic UIL…how sweet it is to be in Lion Country today!

Now is the time for LHS students to sign up for AP tests!
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston High School

Livingston High School - Students that have taken Advanced Placement classes at Livingston High School this year are strongly encouraged to take the upcoming AP Exams in hopes of earning college credit in those classes.  LISD and the Texas Education Agency have joined together to pay a large part of the original $84 cost of the exams, leaving the student with only a $27 per exam fee or $6 per exam fee for students that qualify for free or reduced lunch

Tuesday, April 8th is the deadline to turn in the “Intent to Test” form to Mrs. Deana Evans, AP Coordinator at LHS.  At least one half of the test fee is due on or before April 8 (along with the form signed by the parent or guardian). 

Click Here for the Schedule and the Forms!

2nd Chance Bark Mulch and Potting Soil Sale
Submitted by Candace Carraway, Livingston High School
LIVINGSTON FFA BOOSTER CLUB - April 5th - 2008
At Tractor Supply from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$ 2.50 per bag
Each bag of bark mulch contains 2 cubic foot of product.
For more information contact the Livingston High School Ag Department (936) 328-2257

Powderpuff Football Game Scheduled
Submitted by Brenda Black, Livingston High School

Powder Puff Football Game
Junior girls verses Senior Girls
April 17th at 6:00 p.m.                                                                    
Lion Stadium

Bond Election - Community Meetings Scheduled
Submitted by Dr. Darrell Myers, LISD Superintendent

Livingston ISD - The Livingston Independent School District will be holding a bond election on May 10, 2008 and would like to make sure that all of our voters have ample opportunities to listen and ask questions about the proposal. The following community meetings have been scheduled prior to the first week of Early Voting. Please plan to attend at least one of these meetings if you have not yet been able to hear Dr. Myers speak on the election proposal. Our goal is for everyone to be able to have their questions answered before they head to the polls on May 10, 2008.

Pine Ridge Elementary – Tuesday, April 15, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Pine Ridge Elementary Cafeteria - Following Family Game Night Which Begins at 6:00)

Livingston Junior High – Thursday, April 17, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston Junior High Cafeteria/Blackbox Theater)

Timber Creek Elementary – Tuesday, April 22, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Timber Creek Elementary Cafeteria)

Livingston Intermediate – Thursday, April 24, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston Intermediate School Library)

Livingston High School – Friday, April 25, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston High School Auditorium)

Early Voting Starts – April 28, 2008

If you would like to schedule a meeting for your community group please contact me at dmyers@livingstonisd.com.

Dunbar Alumni Association Reunion - April 12
Submitted by Gregg Faith, Livingston ISD

Livingston ISD- The Dunbar Alumni Association of Livingston, Texas is hosting its reunion on Saturday, April 12, 2008.  They are honoring State Representative Dr. Alma Allen, District 131 of Houston, Texas.  She is a native of Polk County and a 1956 graduate of Dunbar High School.  She is the only elected Texas State Representative that was born and raised in Polk County.  The celebration will kick off with a parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. where State Representative John Otto along with Polk County and the City of Livingston will participate in the recognition of State Representative Dr. Alma Allen.  The celebration will conclude with a Scholarship Banquet in the evening at 7:00 on the Dunbar campus.

Please mark your calendar and join us in this joyous occasion.  The parade is free to the public and will feature students and community members from Goodrich, Leggett, Livingston, and Onalaska school districts.   Tickets for the banquet are $35.00 each or $350.00 for a table of ten.  The proceeds from this event go towards the four $1000.00 scholarship awards given to recipients selected from Goodrich, Leggett, Livingston, and Onalaska school districts.

For further information contact: Jessie Price at jessieprice1945@yahoo.com  by email or by phone at 832-407-7343.

Presidential Art Contest
Submitted by Paula Franklin, Livingston Intermediate School

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum sponsored the “2008 Art Contest:  Framing Issues from Historic Places.”  Livingston Intermediate School students along with the 3rd grade GT students from Timber Creek and Pine Ridge Elementary entered artwork for the contest.  The artwork featured specific details about historic sites or buildings in the United States of America. 

The artwork had to reveal observations concerning the place’s importance historically and what was suggested about past events there.   Students could have also depicted the significant issues contributing to the historical impact of the featured place while it was happening.  This theme provided a range of exciting opportunities to highlight historic places with the potential of bring history to life.  Twelve students were chosen to represent LISD in the contest.  Four 1st place winners will be named for grades 3 through 5.  These students will receive a $75 gift certificate for art supplies from Hobby Lobby. 

Click Here to see the Photo Gallery!

Daughters of the Republic Essay Contest
Submitted by Paula Franklin, Livingston Intermediate School

Livingston Intermediate School - The Fourth Grade Gifted and Talented students participated in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas History Essay Contest. The essay subject for 2007-2008 was “The Austins of Texas.” The body of the essay had to be between 500 and 525 words and the students had to use at least 4 references. The essays were judged locally by members of the DRT. Students along with their parents were invited to attend the DRT meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2008 to read their essays. 

The students each received a certificate, a gift card to McDonald’s, a Texas flag and a DRT pledge card. The top three winners were announced as follows:

            Trey Summers – 1st Place receiving $75
            Sydnee Smith – 2nd Place receiving $50
            Kameron Tucker – 3rd Place receiving $25

GT students attending the DRT meeting included the top three winners as well as Chris Hernandez, Leslie Hollie, Dakota Marett, Travis Przyborski, Samantha Sanders, Orren Smith, and Jada Tullos along with teacher, Paula Franklin. Mackinzie Criswell, Paige Massey, Caseon Pierce, Lindsey Moore, and Kaitlyn VanWagner also wrote essays but were unable to attend Thursdays DRT meeting.

Click Here to see the Photo Gallery! <- Link Works Now!