Good Monday to All!

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. Our district has much to be proud of and celebrate. UCISD will be represented at the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee in San Antonio by Julieta Guzman with the winning word of "Ganador - Ganadora." Macey Fowler has advanced to the Regional Swimming Competition in the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle. Jack Brock scored a hole-in-1 at the UISD Nixon Golf Tournament! In addition, over the weekend, the UHS Coyote and Lobo Wrestling Team participated in the New Braunfels Canyon Cougarette Classic and Mabry Scramble, with many wrestlers placing in the top 3! Our students represented our district and schools with Coyote and Lobo Pride!

We have much to celebrate among our staff. You may have heard the announcement at our January Board Meeting; Wade Miller, UCISD Athletic Director and UHS Head Football Coach, has been nominated by the Houston Texans organization for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. Shining just as bright, our very own head school nurse, Julie Mize will be featured in the School of Nursing magazine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Showcasing over 100 students participating in the Uvalde County Stock Show are Mr. Black and Mrs. Rowen, with countless hours of guidance, preparation, and grit. These are only a few highlights of our staff, which I want to thank for making our district great.

I want to thank our parents for their continued support. It is impactful when our parents encourage and support students being involved in school activities. School involvement leads to excellent character traits such as respect, commitment, and perseverance. When parents and district staff work together, our students reap the benefits of a supportive, encouraging, and loving learning environment. Great things are happening in Uvalde CISD!

Gary Patterson

Interim Superintendent

District administration has considered the parents' request to continue with the announcement of Safety Drills. Uvalde CISD will continue announcing Safety Drills for the remainder of the school year. We understand that these drills could be triggering for some students, and we want to remind you that counseling support is available on every campus in the district. If you feel your child needs additional support, please reach out to your child's school counselor or the Family-Student Support Counselor on their campus. If you have questions regarding safety drills, safety concerns, or counseling support, please do not hesitate to contact the UCISD Central Office at 830-278-6655.

UCISD Celebrates 100 days of school.....

What Matters Most... Doing Things Right or Doing The Right Things?

What Matters Most... Getting or Giving?

What Matters Most... What We Have Lost or What We Have Found?

What Matters Most.. The Lines On Our Faces or The Experiences That Made Them?

Scott Milder, Friends of Texas Public Schools, put together this 3 minute video to emphasize Texas teachers/coaches are Superheroes. Though the video is from around the state, on any given day we can see these same Superheroes right here in our own backyard, this is What Matters Most!

Are you interested in helping coordinate the UCISD health program, including health education, physical education, health services, nutrition services, counseling, a healthy school environment, staff health promotion, and family/community involvement? If so, you are invited to join the Uvalde CISD Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Individuals interested in serving on the SHAC are encouraged to email Niki Henderson your contact information at nhenderson6353@uvaldecisd.net.

What did you do on Saturday? A group of Batesville School 3rd-7th grade students attended Saturday's STAAR Academy. This was a great opportunity for students to review lessons in a small group setting getting Bobcat ready for the STAAR!

New GED Program and evening classes pathways to student success and graduation starting 1/23/23 at Crossroads Academy. Call now for more information 830-333-7002.

The morning drop-off at Morales Junior High is all smiles. As Mr. Hemphill shares, " The better the education, the better the situation!"

Self Encouragement Makes a Difference!

Students in Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Flores’s 4th-grade class getting ready to take their assessment. The teachers and students have been working on visualizing their strategies and passing their assessments!

Congratulations to our Spanish Spelling Bee winners. Join us in congratulating the first place winner Julieta Guzman with the winner word of "Ganador". She will compete in the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee in San Antonio. Sharing the spotlight is second place winner was Carlos Villarreal. Congratulations to Julieta and to all of the competitors this year.

Coyote and Lobo Wrestling Highlight

This past Saturday, the Coyote and Lobo Wrestling Team had a great showing at New Braunfels Canyon Cougarette Classic and Mabry Scramble. Uvalde High School was represented by 12 wrestlers against 20 other area high schools. Many of our wrestlers placed in the top 3. Join us in celebrating their achievements:

Lobos finished 12th out of 20 schools:

Sophie Garcia finished 6th in the 126lb class

Brianna Brown finished 5th in the 185lb class

Emma Huerta finished 3rd in the 235lb class

The Coyotes finished 6th out of 20 schools:

Carlos Rodriguez finished 1st in the 113lb class

George Rodriguez finished 2nd in the 120lb class

Hector Aguilar finished 9th in the 132lb class

Ethan Chase finished 13th in the 138lb class

Javier Guerrero finished 13th place in the 157lb class

Devin Brown finished 1st in the 175lb class

Tristen Sanchez finished 9th in the 175lb class

Orlando Romero finished 2nd in the 215lb class

Aiden Cantu finished 8th in the 285lb class

On Tuesday, the team will travel to Corpus Christi for a dual with CC veterans Memorial and Beeville Jones!

Congratulations Macey!

Macey Fowler will represent Uvalde High School at the Regional Swimming Meet in the 200 Freestyle and in the 500 Freestyle.

Thinking about becoming a Hi-Stepper?

Do you like to dance? If yes, you belong on the award-winning UHS Hi-Steppers drill team! Join us for our Open Studio, where you will meet our enthusiastic and dedicated Hi-Steppers. Learn crowd-pleasing cadences and stand routines.

Demonstrate your dance skills and join the fun. No dancing experience? No problem! You'll be given the opportunity to learn and grow as the Hi-Steppers teach and guide you.

Join the fun for one, two, or all three days of our Open Studio! Open Studio is FREE!

January 26, 2023

1st Open Studio

Interested participants are to report to the UHS cafeteria annex.

Time: 4:45 PM-5:30 PM

February 9, 2023

2nd Open Studio

Interested participants are to report to the UHS cafeteria annex.

Time: 4:45 PM-5:30 PM

March 2, 2023

3rd Open Studio

Interested participants are to report to the UHS cafeteria annex.

Time: 4:45 PM-5:30 PM

You are invited to the February Uvalde CISD PTO Meeting!

Tuesday, February 21

6:00 p.m.

Dalton Elementary Cafeteria

This is a closed meeting to media.