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Joaquin VFD Responds to Major Hay Barn Fire

August 17, 2025 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, along with several mutual aid departments, responded to a significant hay barn fire off of County Road 441 in Panola County on the morning of August 17 at approximately 9:30am.

Joaquin VFD Responds to Vehicle Fire in Woods VFD Area, Prevents Further Property Damage

April 28, 2025 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to a vehicle fire at approximately 12:38pm on April 23, 2024, at 1118 County Road 432.

Joaquin ISD Announces the Achievements of UIL Academic Team

April 3, 2025 - Joaquin ISD is pleased to announce the achievements of its UIL Academic Team at the District 23-AA competition held last Wednesday at the SFASU Student Center. Students from Joaquin High School secured numerous top placements.

Regionals will be held on April 25th at Panola College. We congratulate the following students who have qualified:

Individual Competition:

Joaquin VFD Responds to First Structure Fire of Year

January 2, 2024 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to the first structure fire of the year at residential address in the city limits on U.S. Highway 84E t approximately 5:45am on January 2. The fire occurred in a small portable building located behind a primary residence.

Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department Honors Heroes, Elects Officers

Stephen Ewing

Joaquin HS Academic Team Wins 2nd Overall at District 23AA UIL Contest

March 23, 2023 - The Joaquin High School UIL academic team traveled to the Baker Patillo Student Center at Stephen F. Austin State University on March 22, 2023, to participate in the District 23AA UIL Academic contest. We are incredibly proud of our students' performance at the contest, as Joaquin High School placed 2nd overall team at the competition! Their dedication and hard work demonstrate the immense pride they have in being students at Joaquin High School. We want to congratulate all those who participated, earned medals, and qualified for the regional competition.

Joaquin UIL Academic Participants Advance to Regionals

March 24, 2022 - Joaquin High School attended the District 23AA High School UIL Academic contest on March 23rd at the Baker Pattillo Student Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. The Ram academic team had an excellent performance, bringing home numerous individual and team awards. JHS will be sending many students to the Regional III academic meet at Panola College on April 22nd and 23rd. We are very proud of these students and their accomplishments.

Participants and Medalists are as follows:

Joaquin High to Host Annual Veteran’s Day Program

October 27, 2021 - The students of Joaquin High School will present a Veteran’s Day Program on Thursday, November 11, 9:00 am in the High School Gym. The highlight of the program is the introduction of our local veterans to our community, honoring them for their service to our country. If you know a veteran or anyone who has served in the Armed Forces, please invite them to attend. The student council will be hosting a breakfast reception in the HS library for our veterans and their family members following the ceremony.

Joaquin HS UIL Academic Team Places 2nd Overall at District 23AA Contest

March 31, 2021 - The Joaquin High School UIL academic team traveled to the Baker Patillo Student Center at Stephen F. Austin State University on March 24, 2021 to participate in the District 23AA UIL Academic contest. After enduring a long difficult year with many challenges, we are very proud of our students' performance at the contest. Joaquin High School placed 2nd overall team at the competition! Their resilience and attitude shows just how much pride they have in being a student at Joaquin High School.

Joaquin HS Team Medals at San Augustine Invitational

February 12, 2020 - The Joaquin High School UIL Academic team traveled to the San Augustine Invitational UIL Tournament on Saturday, February 8th. The team competed in 13 events and brought home 19 medals. Congratulations to all of the event medalist!

Medalists:

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1st Place Team - Andre Brown, Bryer Holloway, and Lucia Ruiz

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Luisa Ruiz, 2nd Place
Mason Hughes, 4th Place
Hannah Holt, 6th Place
1st Place Team - Luisa Ruiz, Mason Hughes, and Hannah Holt

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