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Frenship Campuses Explore
Colleges & Careers
Across Frenship ISD, students are exploring the many possibilities available to them after graduation through college and career activities. At Westwind Elementary, Legacy Elementary, and Crestview Elementary, students celebrated Career Day by dressing as professions they aspire to pursue. Students at Terra Vista Middle School explored various career clusters through research projects and presentations. At the high school level, students from Frenship High School and Memorial High School connected with more than 80 representatives from colleges, career fields, and the military during College and Career Night. Several campuses will continue their college and career exploration this week.
| | Frenship Students Earn Top Honors at West Texas Auxiliary Championship | Frenship High School and Memorial High School students recently competed at the West Texas Auxiliary Championship, hosted by the Coronado Band Boosters. The competition brought together drum majors, twirlers, color guard, percussion, and front ensemble students to showcase their skills, with both high school campuses earning top honors. | |  | September Mental Health Minute: Pursuing Hope | This month’s Mental Health Minute focuses on the theme of hope. 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 Foundation Provides Dinner for First Year Teachers | Last week, the Frenship Foundation treated First Year Teachers to a catered dinner. Frenship’s First Year Teacher Academy brings together new educators for targeted guidance, meaningful connections, and practical resources to help them feel supported and successful during their first year in the classroom. We’re grateful to the Frenship Foundation for Leadership for the support they provide to our newest educators! | | | |
Memorial Spirit Day Fun
Last Friday, Memorial High School kicked off its second home football game of the season with a full day of Panther pride! Memorial football players, cheerleaders, and pom squad brought the energy to our elementary campuses for Spirit Day before heading back to campus for an Under the Sea-themed pep rally. Check out the fun below!
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September School Board Meeting
Last week, Frenship ISD recognized several students and staff at the September School Board Meeting. More than 170 Frenship High School students, the most in school history, received recognition as AP Scholars, with nearly 100 receiving Honors or Distinction titles. Alcove Trails Middle School Teacher, Sarah Denning, was celebrated for receiving the LCU Excellence in Teaching Award. Alcove Trails Middle School Principal Rebecca Whipkey was honored as the Region 17 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. Frenship High School Associate Principal Elisha Reese was honored as the Region 17 High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. Congratulations, students and staff!
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It's Homecoming week at Frenship
Homecoming is here, Tiger Nation! The celebration kicks off Friday, October 2, with the Homecoming Pep Rally at 10 a.m., the Homecoming Tailgate at 5:00 p.m., and the Tigers taking on Lubbock High at 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Bank Stadium. The 2026 Homecoming Court will also be recognized during pregame, with the Senior King and Queen crowned before kickoff.
| | Terra Vista Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | Spanish 1 students at Terra Vista Middle School have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through hands-on projects and cultural learning. Over the past two weeks, students researched a Spanish-speaking country, created projects highlighting what they learned, and presented their findings to the class. Students were also encouraged to prepare a popular dish in their assigned country to share with their classmates. As part of the celebration, students learned to make homemade corn tortillas during class, adding a hands-on experience to their exploration of Hispanic culture. | Introducing Our 2026–2027 Campus Ambassadors | Last week, Frenship ISD welcomed our 2026–2027 Campus Ambassadors at the annual Campus Ambassador Kickoff Luncheon! Campus Ambassadors are parents who serve as welcoming guides for new families, helping them connect with their school community and navigate Frenship programs and resources. During the luncheon, ambassadors learned more about Frenship culture, program highlights and campus-specific information as they prepare to welcome families throughout the upcoming school year. | A Night of Cinema and Music with Frenship Orchestra | Join us for a night to remember! The West Texas Symphony Orchestra of WTAMU is presenting a Live Cinema concert featuring a silent-film screening accompanied by a live orchestra. Experience the classic silent film The Phantom of the Opera with live orchestral accompaniment at the Frenship High School Performing Arts Center on October 14 at 7 p.m. The FISD High School Orchestras will open the show, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Frenship Orchestra program. | | | Join us for Frenship ISD’s 2nd Annual Band Fest on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Bank Stadium! Come celebrate the hard work and talent of our student musicians as the Frenship and Memorial High School bands perform their UIL marching productions. The evening will also feature a special joint performance with all four Frenship middle school bands! Admission is FREE, so bring the family and enjoy an evening of music and Frenship pride! | TTU Credit Union Classroom Cash Giveaway is Back | Do you have an amazing Frenship teacher who goes above and beyond for their students? Now is your chance to recognize them! Texas Tech Credit Union is giving teachers the opportunity to win $2,500 in Classroom Cash, and nominations are open through September 30, 2026. Nominees must be currently employed teachers at an eligible school within Texas Tech Credit Union’s field of membership. Help a deserving teacher clear their classroom wish list and make an even bigger impact on their students! | Pump Up Your Support for Frenship | When you fill up at Pump #15 or #16 at the Toot’n Totum on 82nd Street and Upland, $0.05 per gallon will be donated directly to Frenship High School and Memorial High School. Every gallon helps support school safety and security. Your next tank of gas can help make a difference! | | | |
September 29: Gifted & Talented Parent Informational Meeting
- Tuesday, September 29, is the Gifted and Talented Referral Meeting for Parents. The meeting is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Casey Administration Building in room 200. The informational meeting is for families interested in referring their student into the Gifted and Talented program.
| | FHS Girls Golf Finishes 10th at Rockwind Invitational | This past weekend, the Frenship High School Girls Golf Team competed in the Rockwind Invitational in Hobbs, New Mexico, finishing 10th as a team. Senior Alexis Howard led the Tigers with a seventh-place individual finish. Congratulations, Frenship Tigers! | Congrats, MHS Kids of the Game! | Congratulations to Drew Quintanilla, a 2nd grade student at North Ridge Elementary, and Sybil Capehart, a 5th grade student at Oak 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, September 29
- FHS Volleyball VS MHS Volleyball | Tiger Pit | 7 PM
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Thursday, October 1
- MHS Football @ Monterey | Plains Capital Park Stadium | 7 PM
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Friday, October 2
- FHS & MHS Girls Golf @ Amarillo Girls Invitational | Tascosa Country Club
- MHS Volleyball vs Lubbock High | 5 PM | Panther Pit
- FHS Volleyball @ Cornado | 5 PM
- FHS Football VS Lubbock High Homecoming | Peoples Bank Stadium | 7 PM
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Saturday, October 3
- FHS & MHS Cross Country @ Lubbock Invitational | Mae Simmons Park | 8 AM
| Check out the Districtwide Athletics & Fine Arts Calendar | Follow along with all events on our District Sports and Fine Arts Calendar! Keep up with all fine arts events as well as sporting events for middle school and high school in one place. | | | | | |
