Homecoming 2019
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Generation Give Blood Drive Competition
Samuel Clemens High School & HOSA will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, November 7th in the campus library. The blood drive is open to all Clemens students 16 years and older, as well as faculty & community members. Prospective donors aged 16 require parent permission (slips in Ms. Brown's room, C202); non-faculty/student prospective donors must sign in at the front office prior to donation.
The blood drive will be held in the library and is one of several blood drives held at/by Clemens each school year. Success in this endeavor helps not only the 170 hospitals serviced by South Texas Blood & Tissue Center each day but also Clemens and its students. Schools hosting two or more blood drives this school year will qualify to potentially win money for the HOSA program.
For answers to questions, please contact Ms. Brown.
Battle of the Bands
Garage bands comprised of kids from SCUC ISD will have a chance to jam against their counterparts from nearby communities served by CIS such as New Braunfels, Seguin, Marion, and Luling, among others. A series of concerts will be given from February through March of 2020, with the grand prize winner being selected to headline one of Schlitterbahn's "Rock the Bahn" concerts.
For sign-up and additional details, visit cis-sct.org. More information on eligibility will be shared in the coming weeks.
Communities in Schools of South Central Texas is an SCUC strategic partner, providing social and academic services for students. CIS-South Central Texas was conceived 26 years ago to help students in grades K-12 achieve academic success, graduate, and be successful throughout their lives.
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Ms. Marquis Stakes - Special EducationCoach Stakes returns to Clemens as a Special Education Teacher coach. When not in the classroom teaching English I or providing support the Bridge classroom, Coach Stakes can be found on the track or field as assistant coach for both Cross Country and Girls Soccer. This is her 10th year in education but first year at her alma mater, Samuel Clemens, proving once a Buff, always a Buff. Coach Stakes is also a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown. | Ms. Geneva Green - ESL CoordinatorComing to Clemens from Northside ISD, Ms. Green is the new campus ESL coordinator. She joins us with ten years of working with ESL students in Texas and New Mexico. Ms. Green is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a major in human resources management and minors in marketing and accounting. | Ms. Jenny Rangel - Job Coach Ms. Rangel joined the Buff herd this year as our Job Coach where she supports our special education students, strengthening there job skills in high school and beyond. Prior to joining Clemens, Ms. Rangel served in special education for fifteen years in Judson ISD. She has extensive experience creating positive environments for students, parents, staff, and community members impacted by the needs of special education. |
Ms. Marquis Stakes - Special Education
Coach Stakes returns to Clemens as a Special Education Teacher coach. When not in the classroom teaching English I or providing support the Bridge classroom, Coach Stakes can be found on the track or field as assistant coach for both Cross Country and Girls Soccer. This is her 10th year in education but first year at her alma mater, Samuel Clemens, proving once a Buff, always a Buff. Coach Stakes is also a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown.
Ms. Geneva Green - ESL Coordinator
Coming to Clemens from Northside ISD, Ms. Green is the new campus ESL coordinator. She joins us with ten years of working with ESL students in Texas and New Mexico. Ms. Green is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a major in human resources management and minors in marketing and accounting.
Ms. Jenny Rangel - Job Coach
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Engineering Class Set New Campus RecordMs. Smith’s engineering math class designed, built, then tested simulated wooden bridges for strength and endurance. The winning bridge structure that won was able to hold 62 pounds—a new Clemens record! | Art Club Paints Pumpkins Led by Ms. Grubb, Art Club put their own twist on painting pumpkins. | AFJROTC Presents at Home for Troops Event On October 26th, Army SSG Michael "Adam" Emory received a new home in Schertz from the Home for Troops non-profit. Clemens AFJROTC Color Guard was on-hand to present the colors for this uplifting occasion. |
Engineering Class Set New Campus Record
Ms. Smith’s engineering math class designed, built, then tested simulated wooden bridges for strength and endurance. The winning bridge structure that won was able to hold 62 pounds—a new Clemens record!
Art Club Paints Pumpkins
AFJROTC Presents at Home for Troops Event
Campus Improvement
Mr. Burton shares findings of campus classroom walkthrough observations during Clemens second campus improvement visit with central office instructional personnel and campus leadership team, which includes administrators and department leads. The campus leadership team uses this information to develop and improve best practices for classroom instruction.
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Volleyball Clinches District Title As the top-ranked team in the area, Lady Buffs Varsity Volleyball dominated their way through Districts, clinching the title of 2019 District Champs. They are now undefeated back to back, district champions, with a current record of 39-4 overall and 14-0 in district play. The first round of play-offs will be Monday, November 4th against Hays. | Aquatics The Buffs Aquatics season is off to a sensational start, having won two out of the last three meets. Additionally, thirteen new team members have qualified for the prestigious TISCA meet; Clemens will field its largest team ever at the December event. Additionally, junior Jordan Walker is on-track to qualify as an All-American in diving—a first for Clemens. Buffs Aquatics will host a swim meet and Senior Night at the Schertz Aquatics Center on Wednesday, November 6th, at 5:30 PM. | JV Tennis Wins District Title Congratulations go out to Clemens JV Tennis for clinching the Fall District Team title. The team is on a break from competition until the spring season gets underway in February. |
Volleyball Clinches District Title
The first round of play-offs will be Monday, November 4th against Hays.
Aquatics
Buffs Aquatics will host a swim meet and Senior Night at the Schertz Aquatics Center on Wednesday, November 6th, at 5:30 PM.
JV Tennis Wins District Title
The team is on a break from competition until the spring season gets underway in February.
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