Jourdanton ISD has recently acquired the historic Big Chief from Red McCombs. As a school district, we understand the importance of honoring history and preserving the legacy of our community. Big Chief holds a special place in the hearts of many Jourdanton Indians, and we are proud to now own this iconic landmark. We acknowledge the significance of the Big Chief and its cultural importance, and we are committed to ensuring that it remains an integral part of our community for generations to come. As Jourdanton Indians, we take pride in our history and heritage, and we look forward to how this will now be a part of our story.
Jourdanton Boys placed 4th overall at the State Powerlifting Championship Meet in Abilene.
Senior Captain, Donald Parks placed 8th. Junior, Joseph Hernandez placed 3rd.
Stealing the show was Danilo Lugo!
With a squat of 775 lbs, benchpress of 570 lbs, and deadlift of 680lbs Danilo is the State Champion!!!
Danilo Lugo is now the state record-holder for deadlift and with 2,025 lbs he also broke the record for best total. These lifts earned him the award for “Outstanding Deadlifter”, and “Outstanding Total”.
Mark your calendars! Here is a reminder of upcoming school holidays!
UPDATE** DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE WE WILL HAVE A YEARBOOK SIDEWALK SALE SATURDAY MARCH 30th FROM 10AM-2PM IN THE FRONT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. YOU CAN PURCHASE YEARBOOKS WITH CASH OR CHECK. PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST** We have to make room for the near yearbook so we are having a Yearbook SALE! Don't miss out on getting these yearbooks at a reduced price!
GOOD LUCK AS THEY HEAD TO STATE!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU
This just in from one act play!
Honor Crew
McKenzie Walker
Honorable Mention All Star Cast:
Michaela Stimpson
Ilana Wood
Tyler Speck
All Star Cast:
Madison Garvin
Marti Ducote
Advancing to Bidistrict
GOOD LUCK TO ONE ACT PLAY AS THEY COMPETE IN THEIR DISTRICT COMPETITION IN KARNES CITY TODAY!
Squaw Golf Team received 4th place in their tournament.
Kaycee Palmer received 3rd place best round of the day!
Indian Golf team received 4th place in their tournament!
It's Open House tonight! ECC, Elementary and Junior High will welcome families from 5pm-6:30pm. See you there!
This year Jourdanton High School started a new adventure with the ACE race team. The team will compete in April at the Freeman Coliseum against other local schools. ACE is designed to give kids a hands on approach to racing as well as the building and racing in electrical propulsion systems. The team consists of Zane Burnside, Ayden Yaws, Zack Staley, and Dustyn Wray, and is lead by Dustin Hunter. The JISD school board got to see TONTO in action tonight!
JISD is committed to the safety and security of our staff, students and visitors. As part of that, all students and staff participate in mandatory drills yearly. JISD has no current plans of participating in an Active Threat Exercise. We have attached excerpts of §103.1209 and §103.1211 to share the difference between the two.
Good Luck to the Powell Family as they compete at Austin Rodeo today!
That's a wrap! JHS Tennis won the first match this morning but unfortunately lost this afternoon. They fought hard!
The Jourdanton Boys Powerlifting Team are the Regional 5 Divion 3 CHAMPIONS.
The team is led by Senior Captain Donald Parks. Donald posted the heaviest squat and deadlift in the 220 lb. weight class. With a total of 1565, he is the Regional Champion.
Senior and fellow 220 lb. lifter, Xavier Tijerina, placed a hard-fought 3rd and lifted a total that advances him to the State Meet.
Joseph Hernandez, Junior, out-squatted and out-benched every other 181 lb. lifter. Joseph's total of 1515 earned him Regional Champion.
Finally, sophomore Danilo Lugo. Dani demolished his competition and brought home the plaques to prove it. He was awarded "Most Outstanding Squatter" (770 lbs.) and "Most Outstanding Bencher" (550 lbs.). He annihilated the previous Region 5 deadlift record of 625 with a lightning-fast 680 lb. pull. These personal bests combined to a Regional record-breaking total of 2000 lbs., which earned him the title of "Most Outstanding Lifter."
All placing lifters contributed to a total of 24 points for FIRST place team and your REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!
This Thursday, the Girls Powerlifting Team will compete in Frisco at the THSWPA State Championship. The Boys THSPA State Championship will be held on Friday, March 22nd in Abilene.
That's a wrap on day 1 of the State Team Tennis Tournament in Waco for these hard working Indians and Squaws! We'll head back out again tomorrow!
Congratulations Indian Band!
Straight 1s from all judges at UIL Concert & Sight Reading!!
This just in!
1st Place Team Varsity Girls Randolph Tournament at Randolph Oak
Kaycee Palmer 3rd place medalist
On Wednesday at the Unequipped Regional Championship Jourdanton had three lifters qualify and compete.
Senior Trinity Garcia had an amazing finish to a terrific senior season. Trinity placed 4th amongst the strongest lifters in the State.
Sophomore Lizzy Molina had a near perfect meet and pulled an epic 15 lb. deadlift PR to tie for 2nd and qualify for State!
Senior Liberty Harlan blew the doors off of the competition earning her the title of the Regional Champion and is heading to State ranked #1.
On Thursday in the Equipped Championship meet Jourdanton also had three lifters compete.
Senior Sadie Shearrer had a great meet and finished 7th in the region.
Senior Miriam Bocanegra broke the longstanding Squat Record in the 165's with an easy 450 lb. attempt. Although Miriam placed 2nd at this meet, she is still ranked 2nd in the State and is within striking distance of the title. This was also Miriam's 4th appearance at the Regional Championship.
Junior Bella DeLeon shocked the competition with a PRs in both squat and bench, that absolutely flew. Posting 425 lb. squat, 275 lb. bench and a 350 lb. deadlift: Bella DeLeon is the 181 Regional Champion and ranked #1 going into State.
Next Friday the Boy's will lift at their Regional Meet in Kingsville.
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On Saturday, February, 24 Connor Bedingfield represented the Jourdanton 7th Grade Band in the Association of Texas Small School Bands Region 11 Junior High Symphonic Band. Connor was selected for the group by an audition process that took place in January. The region band learned an entire program of music in one day and performed a concert that evening. Congratulations to Connor for representing our Junior High Mighty Indian Band as an All-Region band member!
The Girl's Golf Team competed and secured 3rd place in the tournament. Way to Go!!!!
Design Credit: Arianna Peralta, 8th Grade Student
