Students at Hill Country Elementary experienced Texas History though the songs and narration K. R. Wood – also known as “Camp Cookie”. K.R. is an artist from Austin who sings songs and tells stories  that depict the State of Texas in its early years. Bringing his chuck wagon, lots of hats, and pogo stick horses … K.R. entertained the students during two group assemblies early Friday morning.

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This summer, 14 members of the Bandera FFA traveled to Lubbock to interact with more than 10,000 of their peers at the Texas State FFA Convention. The State Convention is a time for FFA members to gather together to celebrate the previous year’s accomplishments and to be recognized for their leadership efforts. Two Bandera FFA members, Joseph Burke and Tracy Grill were awarded the coveted Lone Star FFA Degree. The Lone Star Degree is the highest degree awarded by the Texas FFA.

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Alkek Elementary Teacher Jan Turner was honored with a celebratory breakfast in honor of the announcement of her retirement from Bandera ISD. Turner has been teaching for a total of 31 years with the past eleven spent at Bandera ISD.

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