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Memorial High School
Homecoming Celebrations
This past Friday, Memorial High School celebrated its second Homecoming with a day full of celebrations and Panther pride! Before the football game, Panther fans and families gathered together at the Homecoming Tailgate, and the Homecoming Court was honored during the pre-game events.
Memorial Cheer and Pom students also recently represented Panther Nation at the Mister Car Wash Grand Opening, welcoming guests and connecting with community members. During Friday night's game, Mister Car Wash presented a generous $6,000 donation to Frenship ISD in support of our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you, Mister Car Wash, for supporting our schools and community!
| | Frenship High School Senior Joins National Rising Artist Program | Frenship High School senior and trombone player Lula Biondi has been selected for the national S.E. Shires Rising Artist Program, becoming the only high school student in the nation chosen for the honor. Through this two-year program, Biondi will have opportunities to learn from world-renowned brass musicians, receive mentorship, and continue pursuing her goal of performing in a major symphony orchestra. | Frenship FFA Programs to Receive Recognition at the National FFA Convention | Frenship ISD was represented on the national stage last week as students and educators from both Frenship High School and Memorial High School received some of the highest honors awarded by the National FFA Organization during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Frenship High School and Memorial High School Bands Compete at UIL Area A Marching Contest | Over the weekend the Frenship High School and Memorial High School marching bands advanced to the finals at the UIL Area A Marching Contest, earning spots among the top 10 bands! In the final round, the Frenship High School Band placed 7th, while the Memorial High School Band finished 10th. Although their competitive marching seasons have come to an end, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and talent these students and directors have showcased all season long. Congratulations on a fantastic season! | |  | Frenship High School Associate Principal Named Texas High School Assistant Principal of the Year | Frenship ISD is proud to celebrate Elisha Reese, Frenship High School Associate Principal, who has been named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Overall High School Assistant Principal of the Year. Following this statewide recognition, Reese is now in consideration for the National High School Assistant Principal of the Year award. | Frenship ISD Director of Finance Hunter LoCascio Named to Top 20 Under 40 | Frenship ISD’s Director of Finance Hunter LoCascio has been named one of Lubbock’s Top 20 Under 40, an honor recognizing young professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their careers and make a positive impact on the Lubbock community. | Frenship ISD Middle School Students Excel at Middle School All-Region Orchestra Auditions | Congratulations to several Frenship ISD middle school students who earned top honors at the Middle School All-Region Orchestra auditions! Alcove Trails Middle School students Karys Richards (violin), Knightlan Powers (viola), Elayne Fidler (cello), Paxton Chavez (cello), and Miles Perez (string bass) earned spots in the All-Region Orchestra, while Frenship Middle School student Laren Radford (viola) earned first alternate honors. The five Alcove Trails students will perform at the All-Region Orchestra Concert on December 5 at Coronado High School. | | | |
October School Board Recognitions
Last week, we recognized students from Frenship High School and Memorial High School for their recent College Board National Recognition Awards! In order to earn these academic honor awards, the students had to score in the top 10% of the PSAT/NMSQT within Texas. They also must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Congratulations, FHS and MHS students!
We also honored Frenship Middle School Girls Athletic Coordinator, Jeff Presley, for earning not one, but two awards at the state level. Coach Presley was named the Texas Girls Coaches Association 5A-6A Track and Field Middle School Coach of the Year and the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Region 1 Middle School Girls Coordinator of the Year. Very impressive work, Tigers and Panthers!
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Memorial Panther Homecoming Fun
Our Memorial Panthers brought their panther pride to the annual elementary spirit day and Homecoming pep rally. A special shoutout to the Heritage Middle School and Terra Vista Middle School cheerleaders for performing in the MHS pep rally. Check out the photo albums below!
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Frenship Foundation Hosts Second Annual
Evening in Big Cat Country Event
Last week, the Frenship Foundation for Leadership’s second annual Evening in Big Cat Country brought our community together for a night of great food, live music, and fundraising to support Frenship students and staff. We’re thankful for the Frenship High School and Memorial High School students and programs that helped make the evening special, along with our sponsors, West Texas Land Guys and Lee Lewis Construction. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supported the Foundation. Your generosity makes a difference for our Frenship Family!
| | October Mental Health Minute: Building Connection | This month's Mental Health Minute focuses on the theme of connection. As part of the Frenship ISD Strategic Plan Initiative, the Mental Health Minute seeks to promote awareness of mental health and wellness across the district. | Frenship High School Robotics Team Collects Stuffed Animals for Children at UMC | The Iron Tigers Robotics Team #5866 at Frenship High School is collecting new stuffed animals to bring comfort to children receiving surgical care at University Medical Center. | Ridgewood Hosts First House Rally of the Year | Ridgewood Elementary hosted the first House Rally of the year last Friday and are keeping community and school pride alive with their special House System! Every student and staff member belongs to one of six Houses, each representing a unique character trait such as courage, integrity, compassion, and loyalty. Throughout the year, students earn points for demonstrating positive character traits and acts of kindness while participating in exciting House Rallies and competitions. The House System brings students and staff from different grade levels together, creating lasting relationships, encouraging leadership, and fostering a sense of belonging across the campus. Even Dr. McCord joined in on the fun! | | | Oak Ridge Elementary Students Participate in Electricity Circuits Lab | Mrs. Sikes’ fourth graders had an electrifying day of science at Oak Ridge Elementary! Students became human circuits as they explored open and closed circuits using an "energy stick." They were amazed to see it light up and make noise when a complete circuit was formed, demonstrating sound and light energy. Students also worked in groups to create circuit diagrams showing the flow or interruption of electrons. It was a hands-on learning experience full of teamwork, excitement, and fun! | North Ridge Elementary Pre-K Students Learn About Fire Safety | As part of their community helpers learning theme, Pre-K students at North Ridge Elementary welcomed Lubbock Fire Rescue for a special visit! Students learned about the important role firefighters play in keeping our community safe, explored firefighting equipment, and gained valuable fire safety tips. This hands-on experience brought classroom lessons to life while helping our youngest learners build connections with the everyday heroes who serve our community. | | | |
October 30: Staff Development/Student Holiday
- Friday, October 30, is a Staff Development/Student Holiday. There will be no school for students. This will be a three-day weekend for students. Classes will resume on Monday, November 2.
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Trunk-or-Treat Events
Get ready for some Halloween fun with our high schools! Join us for Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by National Honor Society at both campuses.
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Frenship High School: Thursday, October 29 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Northeast Parking Lot
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Memorial High School: Friday, October 30 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.| Student Parking Lot between the school and football field
Bring the family, dress up, and enjoy some Halloween fun with our Frenship Family!
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H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards - Deadline November 1
H-E-B is awarding more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools in 2027 in celebration of 25 years of excellence in education! Frenship staff are encouraged to apply for awards recognizing outstanding teachers, principals, school counselors, school districts, school boards, and early childhood centers. The application deadline is November 1. Nominations are closed, but a nomination is not required to apply.
| | Frenship ISD Middle Schools to Compete in Lubbock Country Middle School League | |
Championship Week is here for our Frenship ISD middle school football! Games begin today and wrap up on Tuesday.
- FMS 7th and 8th Grade will compete for the Stripes League Championships.
- TVMS 7th Grade will compete for the Stars League 7th Grade Championship.
- HMS 8th Grade will compete for the Stars League 8th Grade Championship.
ATMS 7th and 8th Grade will also compete during Championship Week. Good luck to all our student-athletes and coaches as they finish the season strong!
| Congrats, MHS Kids of the Game! | Congratulations to Nolan Gailes, a 5th-grade student at Oak Ridge Elementary, and Leighton Carter, a 2nd-grade student at North Ridge Elementary, for being the MHS Kids of the Game! Want your elementary student to be our next Kid of the Game? Stay tuned to the Frenship ISD Facebook page for the next opportunity to enter! | | | |
Tuesday, October 27
- FHS and MHS Cross Country @ Region 1-5A Meet | 10 AM | Mae Simmons Park, Lubbock, TX
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Thursday, October 29
- MHS Football @ Caprock High School | 7 PM | Dick Bivins Stadium
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Friday, October 30
- MHS Boys Golf @ Far West Texas Match | Butterfield Golf Course, El Paso, TX
- FHS Football vs Monterey, Senior Night | 7 PM | Peoples Bank Stadium
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Saturday, October 31
- MHS Boys Golf @ Far West Texas Match | Butterfield Golf Course, El Paso, TX
| Keep up with all things Fine Arts & Athletics in One Place! | Stay up to date on all Frenship ISD athletic events and Fine Arts performances! Check out this month’s calendar using the button below to see all upcoming games and performances in one place. | | | | | |
