May Newsletter
May 1, 2023
Dear Jacket Community,
It’s hard to believe that we only have three weeks of school left I know that you are all working hard to finish the year strong Knowing summer is right around the corner comes many mixed emotions I am excited for all that awaits our seniors and for the many opportunities they will have to leave their footprints on our world. I hope all the students know how proud I am of each and every one of them.
To conclude the school year, we will be celebrating several important events. Teacher Appreciation Week will be recognized the week of May 8, and I encourage everyone to let our staff know how much we value and appreciate all that they do to help our students excel. On Wednesday, May 10, we will celebrate National Nurse Day to honor our amazing nurses who take care of our students daily and make certain they are healthy and ready to learn.
Here in EFISD we have so many school heroes who contribute to the well-being of our students, and on behalf of EFISD, I thank them all!
I hope the remainder of the school year is wonderful and that everyone can have a restful and relaxing summer.
With Jacket Pride, Monica Simmons EFISD SuperintendentShout-outs and Congratulations
2022-2023 Teachers of the Year
Elementary - Ranita Davis
Middle School - Rhonda Lightle
High School - Ashley Oden
Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Valedictorian - Drew Simms
Salutatorian - Keely Goelden
Top 10% Announced
Drew Simms
Keely Goelden
Bryanne Beavers
Carmen Lawless
Jacob McCray
Haley Carr
Top 10% Breakfast
These seniors have achieved so much. They enjoyed a delicious breakfast catered by Mrs. Jana Sims and her culinary students.
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship Recipients
● James S Good” Scholarship: Nicholas Galindo, Jacob McCray, Kyleigh Griffin, Keely Goelden
● Team KD Scholarship: Bryanne Beavers, Kya Cox, Cora Creech, Teresa Hall, Jacob McCray
● Tiller Memorial Scholarships: Cora Creech and Keely Goelden
● EFYA Scholarship: Drew Simms, Kya Cox, Morgan Shaw, Kyleigh Griffin, Landon Martin
● Brandon Goyne Memorial Scholarship: Softball- Carmen Lawless, Baseball- Grayson Farmer
● Jade Jones Memorial Scholarship: Carmen Lawless, Kyleigh Griffin, Sierra Mathis
● Annie Ozella Jones Memorial Scholarship: Ashanti Roberson
● Corrisa McPhail, Bubba McPhail, Morgan Shaw, Cora Creech
● Mt. Zion Church Scholarship: Carmen Lawless, Jacob McCray
● Marshall Symphony League Scholarship: Bryanne Beavers
● Noah Langston Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Galindo, Corrisa McPhail, Fred Hardeman
● Republic Women of Harrison Co. Scholarship: Grant Sims
● EF FFA Alumni Scholarship: Keely Goelden, Sierra Mathis
Memorial p: Kyleigh bba McPhail
pp ymon Memorial Scholarship: Teresa Hall, Caitlyn Attaway, Nicholas Galindo, Joseline Arvizu
● ETPCU Scholarship: Sierra Mathis
● Katie Sullivan Memorial Scholarship: Cora Creech
● B J Grigg Service Award: Sierra Mathis
● First State Bank of Carthage Scholarship: Kaylee Doyal
● DH Fluellen Scholarship: Bubba McPhail, Corrisa McPhail, Kya Cox
● Eastex Telephone Scholarship: Carmen Lawless, Bryanne Beavers, Sierra Mathis
UIL Students Advancing to State
Our UIL Calculator Team placed 2nd as a team at regionals and qualified for the State Meet as the wild card team, and our Math Team placed 3rd as a team!
Kaylee Kelly is advancing as an individual in computer applications.
Science Team: Drew Simms
Jacob McCray
Keely Goelden
Talan Crain
Coach: Allison Commander
Computer Applications: Kaylee Kelly
Coach: Alice Langley
Calculator Team: Drew Simms
Jacob McCray
Keely Goelden
Talan Crain
Coach: Lexi Commander
CONGRATULATIONS to GRANT SIMS for signing with West Texas A&M!! nue your running career with WTAMU!
Mini Monet Art Show
On April 19th, the annual Mini Monet Art Show and C p e Gallery by the Marshall Regional Arts Council. Elysian Fields Elementary had 4 outstanding winners in this year’s contest! In the K-2nd grade category, Nolan Nicolai placed 3rd and Weston Day received Honorable Mention. In the 3rd-5th grade category, Hudson Quick earned 1st place and Caden Commander was awarded 3rd place. The Marshall Regional s so welcoming and enthusiastic about our students’ desir lves creatively
April Students of the Month:
Elementary - Arthur Schmidt and Dakota Koehn
Middle School - Johnette Abercrombie High School - Amanda Ware
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and Maggie Collier
Activities and Celebrations
Mrs. Fort’s Kinder Class Celebrates Earth Day
Mrs Fort’s Kindergarten students recycled their old crayons to make new crayons They recycled their old markers to make watercolor paint They also had lots of fun learning about earthworms!
Upcoming District Dates and Events
May 1 Athletic Banquet at Carthage Civic Center at 5 30
May 2 EOC Algebra I and Grades 3 & 4 Math STAAR
May 3 Progress Reports issued, EOC U.S. History, and Grades 6-8 Math STAAR
May 4 Grade 8 Science STAAR, EOC Biology, Grade 8 Social Studies, and Grade 5 Math STAAR
May 5 School Lunch Hero Day, Senior Six Flags Trip
May 6 Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Dance
May 7 Baccalaureate at 6 00
May 8 Elementary Spring Fling and Board Meeting at 6 00
May 10 Senior Walk at the elementary school at 9 00 and National School Nurse Day
May 14 Mother’s Day
May 17 Kindergarten Graduation at 9 00 in the auditorium
May 18 Middle School Awards for Grades 6 and 7 and 8th Grade Graduation
May 19 5th Grade Graduation at 9, and High School Graduation at Jacket Stadium at 7 30
May 19 Last Day of School and Early Release at 1 00
Mrs. Jones Kindergarten enjoyed exploring earthworms while learning facts about them.