New West Texas A&M Head Football Coach Josh Lynn (center) was the guest speaker at the Noon Lions Club meeting on Monday. Other guests included (l-r) Friona coaches Derreck Hernandez and Jimmy Arias as well as Chieftain football players Carson Seaman and Jose Alvidrez. Go Chiefs and Buffs!
Border Bash - Friona will host the annual Border Bash Volleyball Tournament which features 7th, 8th, C, and JV teams from area towns. The event will be held on Thursday, August 31st and Saturday, September 2nd at the FHS Activities Center. Go to https://hs.frionaisd.com/558533_3 to find the schedule of events.
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Save The Date - "National Night Out" is scheduled this year for Tuesday, October 3rd at 300 4th St. in Farwell, Texas. This is a great chance to meet and greet your Parmer County first responders. There will be a meal served plus all kinds of activities, booths, prizes, and snacks. If you would like to participate, donate, or know anyone who would, please contact Ross Braillif or Michelle Hill at 806-481-3303.
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Save The Date - Created With Purpose of West Texas will host its 4th Annual Night of Purpose Fundraising Banquet on Tuesday, October 10th. The event will run from 7-9 p.m. at the XIT Recreation Center located at 205 North St. in Bovina, Texas.
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National Park Service Founders Day - On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act. It established the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres.
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Pun Fun - Waking up this morning was a real eye-opening experience. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
August 24: Waffle Day
August 25: National Park Service Founders Day
August 26: Dog Day
August 27: Rock Paper Scissors Day
August 28: Cherry Turnover Day
August 29: Lemon Juice Day
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Mario Moreno (above) is the new Elementary Principal. He has worked for FISD for the past nine years and has served as the Assistant Principal for the Junior High and Elementary School the past three years. Ortensia Mendez (below) is the new Junior High Principal. This is her first year with FISD and she believes empowerment is the key to success. Best wishes for a great year.
