State of the District
Dripping Springs ISD will hold a “State of the District” presentation for community members and parents on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in the board room at the DSISD Administration Building. Superintendent Bruce Gearing will share information on topics such as the district’s vision and goals, academic performance and extracurricular achievements of students, financial status of the DSISD, and future planning. Audience questions also will be addressed.
Veterans Day at DSISD
All seven schools in Dripping Springs ISD will recognize Veterans Day with programs. Dripping Springs Middle School’s program is Thursday, Nov. 9; the other six campuses have events planned Friday, Nov. 10. Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, are welcome to attend. Campus visitors should stop by the front office for a Visitor’s Badge. All programs include patriotic music and recognition of veterans. Other planned activities are listed below, with starting times and locations:
- Dripping Springs Middle: Nov. 9, 10 a.m., front of school. Students from choir, and, and dance will perform. Guest speakers: Retired Col. Robert Garland, Air Force, and Retired Col. David Parks, Air Force chaplain. Lunch will be provided to veterans at 11 a.m. in the cafeteria.
- Dripping Springs Elementary: Nov. 10, 8 a.m., B-Gym. Guest speakers: Ronnie “Shorty” Barnett, Commander VFW 2933/Navy Veteran and Chad Fleming Retired Army Captain. Students will read poetry and sing patriotic songs.
- Rooster Springs Elementary: Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. (preK-2nd), Cafeteria and 9:30 a.m. (3rd–5th), Cafeteria. Students will share reflections and sing patriotic songs. Speaker TBA. A reception for veterans also will be held starting at 7:30 a.m. in Room C102.
- Walnut Springs Elementary: Nov. 10, 8-8:30 a.m., Gym. Fifth-grade students will read essays and perform patriotic songs.
- Sycamore Springs Middle: Nov. 10, 10:30-10:55 a.m., Gym. Guest speaker: Retired Col. Robert Garland, Air Force. Students will sing and band will perform patriotic songs. A banner created with student thank-you notes will be displayed and presented to Local VFW.
- Dripping Springs High: Nov. 10, 11:20 a.m., Main Gym. Patriotic music will be performed by band and choir students. Guest speaker: Retired Col. Robert Garland, Air Force
Xanadu Jr. at DSMS
Dripping Springs Middle School will present “Xanadu Jr.” Nov. 9-11 in the DSMS Cafeteria. “Xanadu Jr.” is a musical adventure that follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek Muse, Kira, who descends from the heaven of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif., in 1980. There, Kira is on a quest to inspire a struggling young artist, Sonny, and embarks on a hilarious adventure filled with romance and chaos. Curtain time each night is 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for students.
DS Women’s Club
Come join the Dripping Springs Women’s Club for Holiday Design with Camp Lucy at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 15. Camp Lucy’s very talented chef, florists, event planners, and designers will provide creative ideas for a successful holiday season. Tours of Camp Lucy offered. Lunch reservations required. Contact [email protected].
Attracting pollinators
Join The Dripping Springs Community Library on Nov. 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. to get the 411 on pollinators. The “Attracting Pollinators” presentation will give the attendee the tools to create, in their home landscape, an environment that will support a wide range of pollinators throughout the growing season. Key points to be discussed include: 1. Why is pollination important and how is it threatened? 2. What environmental factors are important to pollinators and how can you enhance their habitat? 3. Which Pollinators are attracted to what plants in your garden?
Joseph Blanford, Hays County Master Gardener, lives in Driftwood where he currently raises antique roses, day lilies, peach trees and raised bed vegetables where he experiments with heirloom and old varieties rich in phytonutrients. Joe is a long term member of the Hays County Speakers Network and presents on “Defensive Deer Gardening” and Attracting Pollinators”.
Chapel in the Hills Holiday Bazaar
On Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Women’s Guild of Chapel in the Hills will host a Holiday Bazaar. Come early and shop for Christmas ornaments, decorations, wreaths and centerpieces, decorated table-top trees, handcrafts, jewelry, holiday baked good, and so much more. 14601 Ranch Road 12, across from Dairy Queen. 512-847-9762
