PRESS RELEASE ARCHIVES 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
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MAY 2012
5/17/12:
Legends Tournament gives to FISD
5/17/12:
Westwood-Bales Breaks Records While Healing Hearts
5/17/12:
Val, Sal chosen for Friendswood High School
5/16/12:
FHS Golf Teams host 9 hole tournament, end of year awards banquet
5/15/12:
Alumni present scholarships to 2 FHS seniors
5/14/12:
Summer Mini 1-2012 Aerobics Sessions
5/9/12:
FJH Swim team has second successful year
5/8/12:
Cline Elementary Receives AAD Grant Award
5/7/12:
27 FHS band students presented Texas Music Scholars Award
5/7/12:
Westwood-Bales PTO presents huge check to campus administrators
5/4/12:
Friendswood Community Ed Summer Camps
5/3/12:
FHS Choirs to present 2012 Pop Show
Screen Shots
5/2/12:
Girls Softball Playoff Results
5/1/12:
5 from Bales 4th grade chosen as inventors to be showcased
5/1/12:
Wranglerettes Spring Show 2012
APRIL 2012
4/27/12:
6th grader wins in Adopt a Beach contest
4/26/12:
FHS Lacrosse Team has largest class of honorees
4/24/12:
Week of 4-16-12 in Girls Softball
4/24/12:
5 FHS students compete at State for art
4/24/12:
FJH Boys Tennis teams have great season
4/19/12:
2 compete at State in legos robotics
4/19/12:
FHS wins awards at Tommy Tune
4/16/12:
4 FISD campus cafeterias receive County Awards
4/16/12:
Bad Auditions by Bad Actors
presented by FJH
4/16/12:
FHS Lacrosse finishes district in second place
4/16/12:
WW-Bales Robotics team places ninth in State
4/16/12:
FJH Symphonic Band fared well in UIL Region 17 contest
4/16/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: The Week of 4-9-12
4/16/12:
FHS Bands Earn Highest Marks at UIL Contest
4/16/12:
Golf 4A District Tournament
4/16/12:
FHS Tennis Team fares well at district meet
4/12/12:
German students visit in FISD
4/11/12:
FHS One Act wins District, advances to Area competition
4/11/12:
FHS Colorguard to host first clinic for 6-9 grade students
4/11/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: Week of 4-2-12
4/10/12:
2 FJHS teachers invite others to join them for a Costa Rica trek
4/10/12:
FHS Choir UIL Results
4/10/12:
FISD tests capability with Bring Your Own Device Days for students
4/10/12:
TSA students win at State, advance to Nationals
4/9/12:
Special Education records to be destroyed
4/9/12:
FHS Band to host garage sale as program fundraiser
4/5/12:
Westwood-Bales Round Up Festival
4/4/12:
FHS Lacrosse to host Extravaganza April 14
4/3/12:
Three Friendswood High School Seniors Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
4/3/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: Week of 3-26-12
MARCH 2012
3/27/12:
FFA Ag Barn to have open house, cut ribbons on new expansion
3/27/12:
FHS places first at UIL District competition
3/27/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: Week of 3-19-12
3/26/12:
FJH Color Guard wins fourth State Championship
3/23/12:
13 BPA students from FHS compete at State
3/20/12:
FISD students to be recognized by City for video projects
3/20/12:
Wranglerettes named Large Team National Champions
3/17/12:
Softball has busy Spring Break
3/17/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: Week of 3-5-12
3/14/12:
Cline raises $22,000 to Stop Diabetes
3/13/12:
FJH Choir wins at Concert and Sightreading
3/9/12:
FJH named UIL District Champion, wins second in one act
3/9/12:
Friendswood High School Varisty Winter Guard Wins WGI Regional Championship
3/6/12:
Lady Mustangs softball season: Week of 2-27-12
3/6/12:
Fourth graders work to provide lifesaving nets for Africa
3/6/12:
W-B students jump rope, shoot baskets for heart health
3/6/12:
Lady Mustangs open the softball season
3/6/12:
FHS' FFA members to participate at Houston Rodeo
3/5/12:
FHS students bring home honors from the Houston Science, Engineering Fair
3/5/12:
Friendswood ISD Education Foundation surprises teachers with $121,000
3/5/12:
Windsong hosts successful Science Fair on campus
FEBRUARY 2012
2/27/12:
FHS State Swimmers Compete in Austin at the UIL 4A State Championship
2/27/12:
FHS Academic Decathlon takes third at State, brings home honors
2/27/12:
FJH to present UIL One Act Bernice Bobs Her Hair
2/24/12:
FJH wins trophies, medals in UIL competition
2/23/12:
FHS entry way wins terrazzo award
2/23/12:
Academic Decath team leaves for State comp
2/22/12:
Westwood-Bales Destination ImagiNation Team Wins First
2/22/12:
10 named National Merit Finalists at FHS
2/21/12:
FHS Tennis Team benefits program through fall test drives
2/21/12:
Streaming to showcase clubs at FHS on March 2
2/21/12:
Friendswood ISD receives 10 TSPRA Communications Awards
2/20/12:
FHS artists compete, advance in VASE
2/20/12:
Gala a huge success
2/20/12:
Community Education Spring Classes
2/20/12:
FHS to host
The Pajama Game
for final weekend
2/20/12:
FHS Swimming & Diving Sweeps District and Region, heads to State
2/20/12:
Fourth graders study WWII, Japan with parent presentation
2/10/12:
FHS Baseball Team hosts fifth annual golf tournament
2/10/12:
FHS' German students score high on National exam
2/7/12:
Math Course as College Prep
2/7/12:
FHS' BPA competes at regionals, advances to State competition
2/7/12:
FHS cheerleaders compete, win at Cheer America, NCA Nationals
2/6/12:
Easy Money chosen to play for Foundation gala
2/5/12:
FISD Education Foundation prepares for Bluebonnet Ball Feb. 11
2/5/12:
FHS German students win Sweepstakes at Regional German contest
2/5/12:
FHS has Galveston County Science, Engineering Fair Winners
2/3/12:
FHS AD team earns many individual awards at Regional competition
2/3/12:
FHS students take top honors in SkillsUSA contest on campus
2/2/12:
FHS hosts Science Fair, students to advance
2/2/12:
9 sign letters of intent in Friendswood ISD on Signing Day
JANUARY 2012
1/31/12:
2 Westwood Bales teams bring home awards from UH Mars Rover Contest
1/31/12:
FHS Tennis off to great start as spring season begins
1/30/12:
Third grader at Westwood is Face of Friendswood in Adopt a Grant program
1/25/12:
Two new online courses added to FISD Community Ed
1/24/12:
FISD student artists win awards in Rodeo Art contest
1/24/12:
FJH Cross Country takes first and second at Zone meet
1/24/12:
FISD has 22 percent savings on energy costs with system underway
1/23/12:
German, Breaux's Classes Create Indian Villages
1/23/12:
FHS AD Team advances to State after winning Region Title
1/23/12:
Bales, WS, FJH compete in TCEA Robotics
1/23/12:
WS, FJH host campus Geography Bees
1/18/12:
FISD Slates Academic Excellence Indicator System Hearing
1/18/12:
HS Golf Team hosts successful tournament
1/13/12:
AD team named at FHS after 7 months of study
1/12/12:
FJH student has video with audition for America's Got Talent
1/12/12:
Cheerleaders raise funds for American Cancer Society
1/8/12:
3 FHS Choir students make All-State
1/8/12:
10 FHS Band students make All-State Band
DECEMBER 2011
12/17/11:
FJH Student Council officers attend conference in San Marcos
12/17/11:
FHS band earns District, Region, Area Honors
12/10/11:
Hanks to be featured on Comptroller's video
12/10/11:
$19,000 in grants "adopted" for FISD teachers
12/9/11:
FHS Band Director receives prestigious award
12/8/11:
FHS Swim & Dive Teams win Turkey Bowl
12/5/11:
FISD to be in Tx Business magazine
12/2/11:
5 FHS Choir students advance toward All State Choir
NOVEMBER 2011
11/29/11:
Toys for children battling cancer become holiday projects
11/28/11:
FISD offers
Adopt a Grant
program for holiday giving
11/28/11:
Only 4 tables remain for Valentine gala to benefit FISD
11/28/11:
FHS Swimming & Diving Teams Take 3rd & 4th At LCISD Invite
11/28/11:
FHS Golf to host tournament as fundraiser
11/21/11:
Historical Society makes Donation to FHS groups
11/21/11:
Dunks for Divas offers basketball skills, dinner, raffle & holiday gifts
11/18/11:
FHS Drama Department to present
Little Women
11/15/11:
FISD receives incentive from TNMP
11/15/11:
Fourth grader shares heritage with award winning author, gets surprise story, heroic medal
11/14/11:
FISD Trains Safe School Ambassadors
11/14/11:
Only 9 Tables Remain for Valentine Ball
11/9/11:
7A Mustang Football Team has undefeated season, wins District title
11/9/11:
7C has undefeated season, played with intensity, heart
11/9/11:
FHS Swim & Dive Teams Win 1st Dual Meet
11/8/11:
Animals, new projects become part of activity at Ag Facility
11/8/11:
Students offer others High Fives
11/5/11:
FHS Zero Robotics Team named semi-finalist in MIT contest
11/2/11:
1st Nine Weeks SuperStars at Windsong
11/1/11:
Bales students enjoy Reading With Rover program on campus
OCTOBER 2011
10/31/11:
FHS Choir students audition, make All-Region Choir
10/26/11:
McRee Ford, Box Tops Program team to offer FISD funds
10/26/11:
FHS Senior Brown selected as Scholar-Athlete finalist
10/26/11:
FJH fundraiser collects funds, has faculty kiss goat
10/26/11:
FHS, Windsong Intermediate Recognized as 2011 NCEA Higher Performing Schools
10/25/11:
New website area offers campus tours for realtors, parents
10/24/11:
Volunteers help clean, maintain quality in FISD Nature Center
10/24/11:
MCS to offer Open House Nov. 1
10/24/11:
FHS to offer Horror Show this weekend
10/24/11:
FHS band to head to State Marching Contest
10/18/11:
Westwood-Bales counselors host
Coffee Chat
on bullying
10/18/11:
Oct. 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week
10/18/11:
FHS Swimming & Diving Teams Kick-Off 2011-12 Season in 1st Place
10/17/11:
FISD celebrates Red Ribbon Week with activities
10/17/11:
Great Teacher Blast to help wildfire victims
10/17/11:
Wranglerettes to host quilt raffle
10/17/11:
FJH Theatre group brings home awards from festival
10/17/11:
FISD Special Olympic Swim Team completes first season
10/11/11:
FHS Soccer member Bridget Richie could win for academic scholarship
10/11/11:
FHS to present Royal Hunt of the Sun
10/10/11:
FHS VB checks in at 12-0 in District
10/6/11:
Bales classes participate in symbolic butterfly migration
10/6/11:
16 at FHS named Commended by National Merit
10/6/11:
FHS senior named to National Hispanic Recognition Program
10/6/11:
FHS senior named National Achievement semifinalist
10/4/11:
10 FHS seniors chosen Natl Merit semifinalists
10/4/11:
FJH teacher to return to classroom after investigation
10/3/11:
FJH choir places 30 at region tryouts, hosts events
SEPTEMBER 2011
9/30/11:
Windsong Intermediate receives the Texas Honors Circle Award
9/29/11:
FHS Tennis Teams host Lincoln test drives, offer car washes
9/26/11:
FHS senior scores perfect on ACT test
9/26/11:
FJH youth hold keys (literally) to greatness
9/26/11:
FHS Jazz Band members place at ACC audition
9/26/11:
FHS Choir successful at District audition
9/22/11:
Friendswood ISD receives the Texas Honors Circle Award for Public Education Excellence
9/20/11:
Westwood Wins For Promoting Healthy Choices
9/20/11:
1969 State Basketball Team to be 2011 Sports Hall of Honor Inductees
9/16/11:
Friendswood ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating
9/16/11:
Community Education Classes Starting Soon
9/16/11:
Mustang Follies set for two improv shows Sept. 24
9/16/11:
FHS to host college planning night for 11-12 grade parents
9/14/11:
Top Marching Bands to compete at FHS Oct 1
9/14/11:
FISD, Education Foundation offer REWARDS page
9/8/11:
Take the Shuttle
9/8/11:
FJH to have new parking lot construction begin soon
9/7/11:
FHS Student Council needs your help
9/6/11:
FCCLA to host Pink Out at Mustang Football Game
AUGUST 2011
8/31/11:
Wranglerette Pre-Game Dinner and Auction
8/30/11:
Child of exchange student visits Bales
8/24/11:
Mustang Golf Cart
8/23/11:
Calling all alums for Distinguished Alumni Nominees
8/23/11:
Huddles and Heels clinic to offer women football instructions
8/23/11:
Traffic in FISD: Back to School encourages PATIENCE
8/23/11:
Fall Aerobics to begins new session
8/19/11:
Foundation hosts late summer picnic in the park
8/19/11:
FHS senior runner up in pageant
8/18/11:
FHS Wranglerettes to offer fall clinic
8/16/11:
FJH Symphonic Band advances to state contest this summer
8/16/11:
Cheerleaders do well at camp in Galveston
8/16/11:
FHS students learning acting, stagecraft at Houston Shakespeare Festival Conservatory
8/15/11:
1969 State Basketball Team to be 2011 Sports Hall of Honor Inductees
8/15/11:
FISD hires small number but excellent new personnel
8/15/11:
Cline art teacher has work selected for area show
8/7/11:
Two more departments move into former FJH
8/3/11:
FHS students have late arrival day on Thursdays for new school year
8/2/11:
Wranglerettes Officers win camp awards
8/2/11:
It's Official: FISD Exemplary for third consecutive year
JULY 2011
7/21/11:
Friendswood ISD Transportation move to greener fleet
7/11/11:
FISD Child Find Screenings
