Fairness is a trait that is admired in successful realtor, investor, developer and former FISD School Board member Kent Ballard. He is a role model for the character trait that will be part of his honor as one of six Distinguished Alumni to be recognized by the Friendswood Education Foundation at their annual fundraiser.
  Ballard graduated from Friendswood High School in 1971 and from Texas A&M University in 1975. While attending Friendswood schools, Ballard distinguished himself as an ...

  Eight Friendswood High School German students have placed in the top 25 percent of German students nationwide on the German National Exam.  
   The Exam is similar to the SAT II exams and was taken this year by 26,000 students.  The FHS students listed below had scores qualifying them for national recognition, similar to 760-800 on an SAT subject area test.
   They will be honored in an awards ceremony in ...

   On Valentine's Day, the Friendswood Wranglerette Drill Team gave their hearts to their first competition of the year - the Crowd Pleaser's West Houston Showcase hosted at Mayde Creek High School.  Not unlike prior years, the Wranglerettes gave an outstanding performance and returned with multiple trophies and awards.  
     In the category of Solo Finalists, the winners include ...

   The Lady Mustang Softball team won first place recently at the Marble Falls BBQ Classic. They were 4-0-1 in the tournament.
  The Mustangs beat Fort Bend Dulles 4-2, Odessa Permian 2-0, Lehman 12-2, Marble Falls 5-3, and tied Lockhart 2-2.
  "The Friendswood girls played extremely well. Their first home game is against Clear Lake.  Come out to their games and show your support," Head Coach Kevin Parr said.
  Game times are 4:30 for JV and 6:00 for varsity.

   The Friendswood High School play chosen for One Act Play competition will be Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. Director is FHS drama instructor Kathy Powdrell.
   UIL competition for One Act Plays will be in March.
   Students and crew in the UIL Company 2009 include ...

  The Freshmen and JV tennis teams competed in tournaments at Barber's Hill and Alvin recently.
  The Varsity team was undefeated at the Deer Park tournament on Friday before rain forced a cancellation of remaining matches.
   Winning players are ...

   Region qualifiers on the FHS Mustang and Lady Mustang Swim Teams swam for the Gold at the Region 6-4A Swimming Championships on Feb 13-14 at the University of Houston. It was an exciting meet and the Lady Mustangs won their 7th consecutive Region 6-4A Championship Title.
  To qualify for the State Swimming Championships, individual swimmers and relay teams must ...

  True Blue Friendswood fans will find some exciting ways to have fun and support the Friendswood ISD educational system while they are doing it. A range of rewards from a blue Mustang replica toy pedal car to an offshore fishing trip for six or monthly floral bouquets for a whole year await the lucky high bidders at A True Blue Evening, annual fundraiser hosted by the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation.
  Find out more ...

   Friendswood ISD Communications Department received a record-breaking amount of 2008 TSPRA Gold Stars, Silver Star, Best of Category medals and a Crystal Commendation Award.
   History was made by recipients Karolyn Gephart who is the Director of Publications, Joe Perez, Media Specialist, Videographer and TV Producer, and Laura Riveron, Executive Director of the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation.
   The three won 22 Gold Stars, one Silver Star, four Best of Category medals and a Crystal Commendation Award at ..

  FHS programmers brought home the first place trophy for Area competition at the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) area contest held recently.
  The three included ...

    Everyone in the Friendswood area should mark their calendars for April 18 for the Westwood Round-Up! This annual family event is a fundraiser for the campus and a great afternoon of fun and food for everyone who attends.
    Games for children, jumping equipment, a wall to climb, face painting, and much more are in store for this year's event. A new arcade area is also planned.
    The huge baskets for raffles will return and Round-Up planners are promising bigger and better!
    Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items for silent and live auctions are still needed.
    For more information or to arrange a pick up of a donated item, contact Beth Stanfield at 281-482-7000.

  Students qualified for the state meet by placing first or second at the UIL Cross-Examination District meet held at Manvel High School Feb. 10 and 11, 2009.
   Through participation at the UIL Academic State Meet, students qualify for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships.
    The students advancing are ...