Joaquin ISD

Joaquin Hs Boys Powerlifter Place 3rd in State

April 2, 2015 - Joaquin Ram Powerlifter, Case Chambliss, a senior, competed in the Boys State Powerlifting meet - Division 3 - in Abilene, Texas on March 28th, 2015. Case posted his personal best and finished 3rd place in the state. Case's lifts totaled 1205 lbs., with his personal best squat perfomance of 475 lbs., bench 265 lbs., and deadlift 465 lbs. Congratulations to Case for an outstanding powerlifting season!

Joaquin HS Boys Powerlifter Place 3rd in State

April 2, 2015 - Joaquin Ram Powerlifter, Case Chambliss, a senior, competed in the Boys State

Joaquin ISD Annouces HS and JH Cheerleaders for 2015-16

April 1, 2015 - Joaquin ISD recently held cheer tryouts for the 2015-2016 school year. The following girls were selected as Varsity Cheerleaders:

Joaquin Girls Powerlifters Compete At State

March 25, 2015 - Desere' Cooper and Jaz Atkins, traveled to Corpus Christi for the state meet over spring break along with their coach, Carrie Obregon. Desere' had qualified to participate and once they arrived at the meet they learned that Jaz had the opportunity to participate also. Headed into the deadlift, Desere' was in third place and going for a weight that would possibly move her into 2nd she was unable to successfully make her lift. Jaz, however was able to make her lifts and placed 4th in her class.

Joaquin Student Wins in Rodeo Houston Calf Scramble

March 25, 2015 - One of the wildest, most spirited and extremely heartwarming RodeoHouston® events is the Calf Scramble. With the drop of a cowboy hat, the calves are signaled to be released onto the dirt arena for 30 Texas 4-H and FFA members to chase and catch using only a rope halter. The number of students is always greater than the number of calves. With teenagers and calves darting in every direction across the NRG Stadium floor, the calf scramble is one of the most chaotic, unscripted and beloved events of the Rodeo.

Joaquin First Graders Given Free Prevent Tooth Decay Kits By Local Masons

February 27, 2015 - Joaquin, TX — All first graders at Joaquin Elementary School recently received free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Joaquin Masonic Lodge, led by Jay Wilson, assembled and delivered kits to the school.

The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas, strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment.

Joaquin ISD School Board Meeting Unoffical Minutes, February 16, 2015

February 17, 2015 - The Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.053 to discuss the District’s educational performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) during its’ regular February 16th board meeting at 6pm in the Joaquin Board Room.

Joaquin Lifters Takes First in Several Weight Classes at Kirbyville Meet

February 16, 2015 - Joaquin ISD Powerlifting team participated in the February 5th Kirbyville Power Lifting Meet and took 1st place in 5 different weight classes. In the men's weight classes Case Chambliss, Nate Belrose, and Zach Bell each took 1st place in their weight class. In the women's weight classes Jaz Atkins and Desere Cooper both took 1st place in their class.

Below are the stats for the Joaquin lifters:

Masons Hand Out Dental Kits to Joaquin 1st Graders

February 16, 2015 - February is Dental Health Month. Joaquin Elementary first grade students were nominated by Mr. Jay Wilson and the Joaquin Masonic Lodge to receive a dental presentation and free preventative tooth decay kits.

Joaquin FFA Shows at Fort Worth Stock Show

February 2015 - The FFA Show Team from Joaquin came home overjoyed following the most successful overall appearance at a “Major” livestock show this last week at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Saturday morning, Abi Hooper started the Jr. Breeding Heifer Show with her Shorthorn winning 1st place in her class. Soon after, Cralon Hughes placed 3rd in his class of Brangus heifers. Later that day, Justin Hooper’s Beefmaster won 2nd Place out of 19 November-born calves. Sunday afternoon, Addi Harvey’s Angus placed 4th in a competitive class of 22 Angus heifers.

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