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May 2012
5/17/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, e-Community, Legends Tournament gives to FISD, Westwood-Bales Breaks Records While Healing Hearts, Seniors 2012 T-shirts, Ryan Teel, Shannon Ellis win at State in Track, Val, Sal chosen for Friendswood High School, Baseball Regional Quarterfinals Playoffs, FHS Golf Teams host 9 hole tournament, end of year awards banquet, Alumni present scholarships to 2 FHS seniors, FHS Athletic Hall of Honor
5/10/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Moody Scholars, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cline Elementary Receives AAD Grant Award, Westwood-Bales PTO presents HUGE check to campus administrators, LARGEST amount to ever be donated, Go Mustangs! Boys Baseball to face Furr, 27 FHS band students presented Texas Music Scholars Award, FJH Swim team has second successful year, FHS students volunteer at Special Olympics event, Community Ed Youth Summer Program, Alumni Scholarship Campaign ends with $2,000, Powder Puff Results
5/2/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FHS 2012-2013 Cheerleaders, Community Ed Youth Summer Program, Bidistrict Baseball Playoffs, Friendswood High School Sports Hall of Honor, Wranglerettes Spring Show THIS weekend, 5 from Bales 4th grade chosen as inventors to be showcased, Athletic Sports Camps
April 2012
4/30/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Latest report on FISD's conservation program, Wranglerettes Spring Show this weekend, FHS Lacrosse Team has largest class of honorees, FJH Boys Tennis teams have great season, FHS wins awards at Tommy Tune, 2 from FJH compete at State in legos robotics, 6th grader wins in Adopt a Beach contest, Stay in shape this summer, 5 FHS students compete at State for art, Alumni Scholarship Campaign has begun!, Save the Date Powder Puff,
4/17/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Bad Auditions by Bad Actors presented by FJH, FHS Tennis Team fares well at district meet, FHS Bands Earn Highest Marks at UIL Contest, WW-Bales Robotics team places ninth in State, Golf 4A District Tournament, German students visit in FISD, FHS Lacrosse finishes district in second place, FHS Alumni Scholarship Campaign, FJH Symphonic Band fared well in UIL Region 17 contest, Save the Date Powder Puff Game, 4 FISD campus cafeterias receive County Awards 
4/10/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, iGive, FHS Choir UIL Results, Soccer Playoff Games, Westwood-Bales ROUND UP FESTIVAL, Thank You for the Prom Angel Support, TSA students win at State, advance to Nationals, Special Education records to be destroyed, Powder Puff Game, 2 FJH teachers invite students to a Costa Rica trek, FISD tests capability with Bring Your Own Device Days, FHS Band to host garage sale as program fundraiser, FHS Colorguard to host first clinic for 6-9 grade students, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood,
4/4/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FHS UIL District Debate Team, Character Trait for April is RESPONSIBILITY, Three Friendswood High School Seniors Earn Girl Scout Gold Award, FHS Lacrosse to host Extravaganza April 14, Boys & Girls Soccer Sectional Playoffs, Three Friendswood High School Seniors Earn Girl Scout Gold Award, Save the Date Powder Puff, State Science Fair
March 2012
3/28/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, March is Youth Art Month, FFA Ag Barn to have open house, cut ribbons on new expansion, FHS places first at UIL District Academic competition, The Pajama Game awarded 12 nominations, Powder Puff Save the Date, PowerPoint from the End of Course Parent Meeting, FJH Color Guard wins fourth State Championship, FISD students to be recognized by City for video projects, Wranglerettes named Large Team National Champions, 13 BPA students from FHS compete at State
3/20/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, FJH Choir wins at Concert and Sightreading, Parents, Do You Have Questions on End of Course Testing?, Cline raises $22,000 to Stop Diabetes, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Friendswood High School Varisty Winter Guard Wins WGI Regional Championship, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood
3/06/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, Friendswood ISD Education Foundation surprises teachers with $121,000 in grants, FHS students bring home honors from the Houston Science, Engineering Fair, Windsong hosts successful Science Fair on campus, Parents,
Do You Have Questions on End of Course Testing?, FHS students bring home honors from the Houston Science, Engineering Fair, March is National Athletic Training Month, W-B students jump rope, shoot baskets for heart health, FHS Baseball Team hosts fifth annual golf tournament, Fourth graders work to provide lifesaving nets for Africa, FHS' FFA members to participate at Houston Rodeo, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, BP donates to Westwood-Bales, The Inside Pitch from Coach Parr.....by Kevin Parr, Adopt a Grant program underway
February 2012
2/28/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, 10 named National Merit Finalists, FHS Academic Decathlon takes third at State,
 brings home individual honors, FJH wins trophies, medals in UIL competition, FJH to present UIL One Act Bernice Bobs Her Hair, FISD wins 10 TSPRA Communications Awards, VOTE for FEF!, FHS Tennis Team benefits program
through fall test drives from Bayway Lincoln, Water Aerobics  offered at FISD Aquatic Center, FHS Baseball Team hosts fifth annual golf tournament, FHS German takes 4th at State, FHS State Swimmers Compete in Austin
at the UIL 4A State Championship, WW-Bales Destination ImagiNation Team Wins First, Streaming to showcase clubs at FHS on March 2, FHS entry way wins terrazzo award, FHS Cheerleaders offer cheer clinic, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities  around Friendswood
2/21/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, Education Foundation Gala a huge success, FHS to host The Pajama Game for final weekend, New Athletic Director announced for FISD, Community Education Spring Classes, FHS artists compete, advance in VASE, VOTE for FEF!, FHS Swimming & Diving Sweeps District and Region, heads to State, FHS Baseball Team hosts fifth annual golf tournament, Fourth graders study WWII, Japan with parent presentation, Math Course as College Prep, Friendswood High School Cheer Clinic, Adopt a Grant program underway, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, SAT course to benefit Education Foundation THIS SATURDAY, Events and opportunities  around Friendswood
2/13/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, THE PAJAMA GAME opens this Friday, FHS Baseball Team hosts fifth annual golf tournament, FHS students take top honors in SkillsUSA contest on campus, FHS' German students score high on National exam, Color Guard Success, FHS CX Debate teams win first, second, third places at District meet, Math Course as College Prep, Adopt a Grant program underway, FHS' BPA competes at regionals, advances to State competition, Events and opportunities  around Friendswood,
2/6/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, FHS AD team earns many individual awards at Regional competition, FHS hosts Science Fair, students advance to Galveston, Houston events, FHS has Galveston County Science, Engineering Fair Winners, FHS Baseball 100 Inning Game Fundraiser, Home Run Derby,FHS German students win Sweepstakes at Regional German contest, Elective Fair/Parent Meeting for Incoming 7th Graders at FJH, Easy Money chosen to play for Foundation gala, FHS German students win Sweepstakes at Regional German contest, FISD Education Foundation prepares for Bluebonnet Ball Feb. 11, The Pajama Game opens February 18, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood
2/2/12: Picture of the Week, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, Character Quote for TRUSTWORTHINESS, 9 sign letters of intent in Friendswood ISD on Signing Day, FJH Cross Country takes first, second at Zone meet, FHS Tennis off to great start as spring season begins, FISD student artists win awards in Rodeo Art contest, Third grader at Westwood is Face of Friendswood in Adopt a Grant program, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, Two new online courses added to FISD Community Ed, Events and opportunities  around Friendswood, Adopt a Grant program underway
January 2012
1/24/12: Picture of the Week, FHS AD Team advances to State after winning Region Title, Bales, WS, FJH compete in TCEA Robotics, German, Breaux's Classes Create Indian Villages, FISD has 22 percent savings on energy costs with system underway, School Board Recognition Month, Science Fair Open House 2012, FISD Slates Academic Excellence Indicator System Hearing, WS, FJH host campus Geography Bees, Donuts with Divas at Westwood-Bales, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, Adopt a Grant program underway, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug
1/20/12: Picture of the Week, FHS hosts Academic Decathlon Regional Meet, Spelling Bee Winners, Adopt a Grant program underway, Science Fair Open House 2012, FISD Slates Academic Excellence Indicator System Hearing, School Board Recognition Month, Friendswood HS Golf Team hosts successful tournament, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug
1/13/12: Picture of the Week, FHS Band and Choir students make All-State, FISD featured, Cheerleaders raise funds for American Cancer Society, FJH student has video with audition for America's Got Talent, School Board Recognition Month, AD team named at FHS after 7 months of study, WANTED: Parent Volunteers for Academic Decathlon Regional Meet at FHS, Propane buses arrive in FISD, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug
1/5/12: Picture of the Week, Character Counts! for January, School Board Recognition Month, FHS Boys Basketball games to be broadcast, WANTED: Parent Volunteers for Academic Decathlon Regional Meet at FHS, FHS soccer player Hannah Perry named Scholar All American, Water aerobics next sessions have begun, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, FJH Student Council officers attend conference in San Marcos, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Santa Project, FHS band earns District, Region, Area Honors, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug
December 2011
12/12/11: Picture of the Week, Hanks to be featured on Comptroller's video, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, FHS Swim and Dive Teams win Turkey Bowl, $19,000 in grants "adopted" for FISD teachers, FHS Band Director receives prestigious award, FISD to be in Tx Business magazine, Only 1 table remains for Valentine gala to benefit FISD, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, FHS Golf to host tournament as fundraiser, Take a practice SAT Prep test and support our
Friendswood ISD Education Foundation!
November 2011
11/30/11: Picture of the Week, FHS Freshman A team wins district, FHS Drama Department to present Little Women, Dunks and Divas event offers basketball skills, dinner, raffle & holiday gifts, Toys for children battling cancer become holiday projects, Take a Tour of FISD & Friendswood, FHS Swimming & Diving Teams Take 3rd & 4th At LCISD Invite, Historical Society makes Donation to FHS groups, FISD offers Adopt-A-Grant program for holiday giving, Only 4 tables remain for Valentine gala to benefit FISD, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug
11/16/11: Picture of the Week, FISD receives incentive from TNMP, FISD trains Safe School Ambassadorsl,7C has undefeated season, played with intensity, heart, Fourth grader shares heritage with award winning author, gets surprise story, heroic medal, FHS Swim & Dive Teams Win 1st Dual Meet, 7A Mustang Football Team has undefeated season, wins District title, Only 7 Tables Remain for Valentine Ball, FISD PHOTO & VIDEO Gallery in SmugMug, NEW Events and opportunities around Friendswood
11/9/11: Girls, Boys Cross Country head to State competition this weekend, FHS senior Soccer player wins Heisman, Lady Mustang Volleyball, It's Football Playoff Time!, FHS Speech, Debate teams win, place at area competitions, Events and opportunities around Friendswood, Students offer others High Fives, Animals, new projects become part of activity at Ag Facility, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug
11/2/11: Parking at Friday night's football game vs Texas City, FHS Football Schedule Changes, FHS Choir students audition, make All-Region Choir, 1st Nine Weeks SuperStars at Windsong, Boys Cross Country wins three divisions at District Meet, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Volleyball - Area Playoffs, Good Luck, Band!, New events and opportunities around Friendswood
October 2011
10/27/11: FHS, Windsong Intermediate Recognized as 2011 NCEA Higher Performing Schools, Volunteers help clean, maintain quality in FISD Nature Center, FHS Senior Brown selected as Scholar-Athlete finalist, New website area offers campus tours for realtors, parents, McRee Ford, Box Tops Program team to offer FISD funds, Autumn Art Festival, MCS to offer Open House Nov. 1, FHS to offer Horror Show this weekend, FHS band to head to State Marching Contest, FJH fundraiser collects funds, has faculty kiss goat, Histor-Ween offers events Oct. 28-29, funds FHS clubs, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug
10/18/11: FISD celebrates Red Ribbon Week with activities, Westwood-Bales counselors host Coffee Chat on bullying, Oct. 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week, Wranglerettes to host quilt raffle, Great Teacher Blast to help wildfire victims, FJH Theatre group brings home awards from festival, FHS Swimming & Diving Teams Kick-Off 2011-12 Season in 1st Place. Golf Cart, trailer raffle ends this Friday at football game, Golf Cart, trailer raffle ends this Friday at football game, Target Stores "Take Charge of Education Program", Support FJH
10/12/11: FHS Mustang Football this week, FHS students named National Merit Scholarship Winners, Bales classes participate in symbolic butterfly migration, FHS Soccer member Bridget Richie could win for academic scholarship, FHS to present Royal Hunt of the Sun, FHS Homecoming Queen & Football Sweetheart, FHS VB checks in at 12-0 in District, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Target Stores "Take Charge of Education Program", Collecting kitchen and office supplies, Mustang Golf Cart, Support FJH
10/4/11: Friendswood ISD receives the Texas Honors Circle Award for Public Education Excellence, Homecoming, FISD, Education Foundation offer REWARDS page, Mustang Football this week..., Target Stores "Take Charge of Education Program", Collecting kitchen and office supplies, JH teacher to return to classroom after investigation, Semifinalists named in National Merit Scholarship Program, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Mustang Golf Cart, Junior Class to sponsor Homecoming pre-game dinner, Support FJH seats & flip flops, Windsong Intermediate receives the Texas Honors Circle Award, FJH choir places 30 at region tryouts, hosts events, Invitation to Art Show, FHS Tennis Teams host Lincoln test drives, offer car washes,
September 2011
9/27/11: Friendswood ISD receives the Texas Honors Circle Award for Public Education Excellence, FHS senior scores perfect on ACT test, FHS Choir successful at District audition, FHS Jazz Band members place at ACC audition, FJH youth hold keys (literally) to greatness, FHS to host college planning night for 11-12 grade parents, FISD, Education Foundation offer REWARDS page, Mustang Football this week..., Target Stores "Take Charge of Education Program", Collecting kitchen and office supplies, 7A Volleyball wins championship, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Mustang Golf Cart, Junior Class to sponsor Homecoming pre-game dinner, Support FJH seats & flip flops
9/20/11: 1969 State Basketball Team to be 2011 Sports Hall of Honor Inductees, Mustang Follies set for two improv shows Sept. 24, take the shuttle!, A special note from the FOOTBALL MOMS, Friendswood ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating, Support FJH seats & flip flops, Friendswood ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating, Westwood Wins For Promoting Healthy Choices, FJH 8th gr. A Team wins first place at VB tournament, FHS to host college planning night for 11-12 grade parents, Wranglerette Fundraiser Night at Texas Roadhouse, FCCLA to host Pink Out at Mustang Football Game, Community Education Classes Starting Soon, FISD, Education Foundation offer REWARDS page, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug
9/14/11: FHS Special Olympic Athletes get letterjackets, Top Marching Bands to compete at FHS Oct 1, FISD, Education Foundation offer REWARDS page, Join FHS Student Council to help Bastrop, FCCLA to host Pink Out at Mustang Football Game, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Calling all alums for Distinguished Alumni Nominees
9/8/11: Join FHS Student Council to help Bastrop, Friendswood ISD offers online web advertising to community members, 012 FHS Graduation date and location is set!, Take the Shuttle!, Wranglerette Pre-Game Dinner and Auction, We Remember 9/11, Mustang Golf Cart, FHS PTO to raffle parking spot by flagpole, FJH to have new parking lot construction begin soon, HS Basketball fundraiser, FCCLA to host Pink Out at Mustang Football Game, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, Calling all alums for Distinguished Alumni Nominees
9/1/11: Friendswood ISD offers online web advertising to community members., Child of exchange student visits Bales, 2011 Battleship TEXAS Art and Essay Contest, FHS PTO to raffle parking spot by flagpole, Back to School Traffic, FHS Wranglerettes to offer fall clinic, Wranglerette Pre-Game Dinner and Auction, Calling all alums for Distinguished Alumni Nominees, Mustang Golf Cart, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug
August 2011
8/24/11: Back to School Traffic, Freshman Sponsored Per-Game Lasagna Dinner, Fall Aerobics to begins new session, Huddles and Heels clinic to offer women football instructions, Mustang Golf Cart, Calling all alums for Distinguished Alumni Nominees, Become a Friend of the Education Foundation, Join us on Facebook for ISD, FEF and Alum news, 1969 State Basketball Team to be 2011 Sports Hall of Honor Inductees, FISD Photo Gallery in SmugMug, FHS Wranglerettes to offer fall clinic, FISD Child Find Screenings
8/16/11: FHS students learning acting, stagecraft at Houston Shakespeare Festival Conservatory, FJH  Special Registration, Become a Friend of the Education Foundation, FISD hires small number but excellent new personnel, Are you ready for the new school year?, Cheerleaders do well at camp in Galveston, Cline art teacher has work selected for area show, FJH Symphonic Band advances to state contest this summer, 1969 State Basketball Team to be 2011 Sports Hall of Honor Inductees, FISD Child Find Screenings, FHS Cheerleader Sonic Car Hop Fundraiser
8/9/11: It's Official: FISD Exemplary for third consecutive year, Are you ready for the new school year?, FHS students have late arrival day on Thursdays ,Friendswood ISD Transportation move to greener fleet, More departments move into former FJH, Reduction to occur in FISD Transportation Services for New School Year, Wranglerettes Officers win camp awards, Westwood, Bales to become one K-5 campus for new year, FISD Child Find Screenings