SCHOOL NEWS
Two county high schools in top 12 of Lone Star Cup
Two Montague County schools are in the top 12 of the Texas Lone Star Cup as of March 24.
The University Interscholastic League Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A), based on their team performance in district and state championships. The winning schools in each classification will receive the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship.
The Lone Star Cup includes points earned from top result in cross country, volleyball, robotics BEST, football, Congress, spirit, swimming and diving, mariachi, film and basketball. These standings were as of March 21.
In 1A Saint Jo is tied in 11th place with 26 points. Other schools in the tie are Clyde, Eula, Gordon and Richland Springs. Jayton is in first place with 47 points.
In 2A, Nocona is tied in 11th place with Shelbyville and Lindsay with 29 points. Martin Mills is in first place with 43 points, Windthorst is second with 36 points and Muenster is sixth with 31 points.
In 3A, Holliday is in first with 50 points. Wichita Falls City View is tied with five other schools in 21st place with 24 points.
In 4A the only area school listed is Decatur which is in third place with 55 points.
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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