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.
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.
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.
February 10, 2015 - The junior high 22-2A basketball district recently came to an end for many area teams. Joaquin had three teams finish with top honors. The 8th grade boys finished their outstanding season with a district record of 9-1 earning the title of District Champions. The 7th grade girls also finished the district race with a record of 9-1 taking the title of district champs. The 7th grade boys completed district with a 9-1 record earning them top honors also.
February 10, 2015 - Joaquin High School STAR Student is sophomore Reagan Parker Hovey, son of Todd and Mary Hovey. This young man is gifted in many areas, so much that teachers are in awed by his contrasting humble, modest demeanor.
January 15, 2015 - The Joaquin FFA held their 3rd annual Joaquin AgBackers Livestock Show Saturday, January 3rd at the Panola County Expo Center in Carthage, Texas. FFA and 4H members braved the bad weather to participate in the successful two-ring event exhibiting 14 goats, 15 lambs, 18 steers, and 84 heifers.
December 18, 2014 - The Joaquin FFA Show Team participated in the Timpson Ag Boosters Livestock Show at the Shelby County Expo Center last Saturday, December 13th. They showed their calves exceptionally well, earning a total of 7 buckles as well as other top honors.
December 12, 2014 - Members of Joaquin FFA’s Show Team exhibited their cattle at two jackpot livestock shows held at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds hosted by the Van Zandt County 4-H and Martins Mill FFA.
Abi Hooper’s Beefmaster heifers won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, at the MM Show. At the VZ show, the older won Reserve Grand Champion, and the younger won 1st Place in her class.