Snyder High School

Yesterday, Snyder High School had the opportunity to host a luncheon for SISD School Board Members as a token of appreciation. Culinary students prepared a menu of Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Homemade Pasta, Mediterranean Greek Salad, Kelton's Lemon Cake (a.k.a. Lauren's Luscious Lemon Cake), Tea, & Lemon Water. Everyone was served by NHS members. Education and Training students wrote a book about the School Board Members, made table decorations, and created a Photo Booth. Evergreen - SISD Research and Retail Greenhouse provided plants for each member to take home, along with a personalized wooden plaque created by alumni with the assistance of our Construction and Art students.

Let's get a hometown crowd together to cheer on the Tigers and Lady Tigers!
🏀 SHS Boys Basketball vs Lakeview, Freshman @ 6:15 pm, JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:30 pm
🏀SHS Girls Basketball vs. Lakeview,* JV @5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm (Staff Appreciation)
⚽SHS Boys Soccer vs. Frenship JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:00 pm

Congratulations to two Snyder ISD Administrators who were voted to be among the best in Scurry County!
Best School Administrator
John Rush, Snyder Junior High Principal

Best Coach
Wes Wood, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach

Join us Tuesday for Snyder High's Winter Wonders! Enter through auditorium doors and follow the path of snowflakes to the library. The reception will be from 5-7pm January 23rd. Stay for a while or pop in between basketball games. Come support your local young artists and vote for your favorite pieces!

The Iron Tigers had a successful meet in Colorado City this past weekend. Overall, the boys team won 1st place! Great job everyone!

SHS C City Powerlifting Meet Results
123 Class
2nd Nehemmiah Vasquez
5th Gavin Hernandez

148 Class
1st Chandler Tran
2nd Alejandro Florez
7th Boden Griffith

165 Class
1st Jeremiah Orosco
3rd Noah Fuentes
5th Ethan Garza

181 Class
3rd Daniel Robles
6th Cadyn Barboza

242 Class
1st Edgar Esparza

275 Class
1st Ruben Vasquez

308 Class
1st Payton Pinkerton

SHS Boys Team - 1st Place Overall!

148 Class
4th Karly Perez

165 Class
1st Faith Franks
5th Milli Murillo
7th Katie Puente

Coach Johnson, Head Powerlifting for SHS, said, "Many personal records were set. This team is the only one that reports at 5:15 am twice a week, even in the dark and cold and is asked to train again at 4 pm after school without complaining. We are the "Strongest" team at SHS, both mentally and physically. We are the Iron Tigers!"

District play continues at HOME for the Tigers! See you in the stands!
🏀 Boys vs. Sweetwater. JV @ 5pm, Freshman @ 6:15, Varsity @ 7:30pm

🏀Girls vs. Sweetwater,* JV @5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm (Little Dribblers Night) www.snyderisd.net/tickets

Last week, we celebrated Ava Aviles' decision to continue her education and athletic career at Howard Payne University. Here is what Coach Cummings had to say at the ceremony, "Ava is a 4-year Varsity Starter for the Snyder Lady Tigers Softball Program. Her passion for the sport of softball is undeniable not only in her dedication to her own performance, but also in her desire to teach, coach, and encourage those around her, especially the young girls involved in the Snyder Fastpitch League. Even when she’s not in season, she’s often found at the softball fields volunteering during fastpitch league or coaching the next generation on pitching and all things softball. Ava is a disciplined leader and a talented player who continues to work on her own personal development by attending camps, workshops, and working with various coaches on different aspects of her game. I say all of this not just to brag on what Ava does outside of the Lady Tigers softball program, but to show all of you here what it takes to be an elite player of the Lady Tigers, of the Snyder league, of our district, and within our region. The achievements that Ava has stacked up over the years did not come easily. They took a lot of focus, dedication, and determination on her part. She sacrificed free time to put in the work and Ava, I am so proud of you and your work ethic."
Congratulations Ava!

It's Game Day! Let's get a hometown crowd in the stands to cheer on the Tigers!
🏀 SHS Boys Basketball vs. Big Spring.
Freshman @ 6:15 pm @SJH
JV @ 5:00 pm, @ Tiger Gym
Varsity @ 7:30 pm @ Tiger Gym

🏀SHS Girls Basketball vs. Big Spring
JV @5pm @ SJH
Varsity @ 6:15 pm (Junior High Girls Basketball Recognition Night )

⚽SHS Girls Soccer @ LISD Tournament

⚽SHS Boys Soccer @ Brownwood, JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:00 pm

Ava Aviles is committing to continue her academic and athletic career at Howard Payne University! We will celebrate her achievements and her decision this Friday at 2pm.

Two Snyder Tigers were recognized at the 33 Lead Foundation Banquet. Please join us in congratulating Easton Stewart and Jonathan Barrow!

EASTON STEWART - 33 Lead Scholastic Football Player of the Year
Coach Wood said, “Easton naturally moves into a leadership position every time he is a part of because he is driven to be excellent. He is highly regarded by the administration and his peers. He also volunteers his time and runs a small lawn business with his brother. He has strong moral character and demonstrates integrity, having a fun-loving personality and being a fierce competitor. He has always had that correct amount of “swag” that the best leaders often possess. I coach with his dad, who is also his head baseball coach, so it has been extremely special to watch their bond and experiences throughout his career and successes. Love ya E. Proud of you!”

JONATHAN BARROW - Passionate Fan Award
Coach Wood said, “Jonathan Barrow is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. His parents, Suzanne and Johnny, take care of him every day, and they are the sweetest people you will ever meet. Jonathan has always done a "coach's show" on Snyder Tiger Gameday mornings. When I arrived in Snyder a few years back, the radio station had just lost its funding for this, so we thought of a way to keep it going, and we have since done it on Facebook Live every Friday of the season at 9 am - "Gameday FB Live with Jonathan Barrow". He adores it, and looks forward to it all week. So do I. Suzanne hosts it for us, and Jonathan always loves the end when I get their trivia question wrong. He is sure to give us a good laugh. He has even scored a touchdown for the Tigers a couple of times. We all call Johnathan “Snyder's Number 1 Fan.” He is a member of the Lion's Club and an active member at his church every Wednesday and Sunday. You won’t find a person with a bigger faith. He loves big and puts happiness into perspective whenever you think you deserve a pity party. His motto in life is: I have cerebral palsy, what is your problem? He is one of my best friends; love ya, buddy!”

Good morning Tigers! We're so glad you are back! Here's what's happening this week: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/27767198

It's Game Day! 🏀SHS Boys Basketball vs. Brady at HOME! JV @ 11am, Varsity @12:15pm Let's get a hometown crowd in the stands to cheer on the Tigers! Online ticket purchase only: snyderisd.net/tickets 🏀SHS Girls Basketball @ Lakeview* JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm ⚽SHS Girls Soccer @ Hirschi. Varsity @ 1:00 pm Good luck and GO TIGERS!

It's #GAMEDAY at HOME for the Lady Tigers! 🏀 vs. Greenwood JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm Tickets: snyderisd.net/tickets ⚽ vs. Graham- Varsity @ 2:00 pm Good luck to the boys on the road: 🏀 @ Odessa, Freshman @ 10am JV @ 11:15am, Varsity @ 12:30

We all know Santa is especially busy this year, but he is not too busy to stop in and check on our high school students!

Reminder!
Friday, December 22 Early Dismissal
Snyder Primary School
Pre K & Kinder: 11:00 am
1st grade: 11:25 am
2nd & 3rd grade: 11:35 am

Snyder Intermediate School: 11:50 am

Snyder Junior High & Snyder High School: 12:00 pm

December 25-January 8
No School
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season! Staff, we will see you on Monday, January 8th and students, we will see you on Tuesday, January 9th!

With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, we know it gives little time for staff and families to travel and prepare for the holiday. I’ve spoken with board members and principals, and we’ve determined our Friday activities can be shifted to accommodate a little extra time off. Therefore, schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 22, 2023.

I want to thank our staff and students for their work this fall semester, and I look forward to an even better Spring. We still have important work to do in school. Let’s finish the year strong: be present daily and make the most of every moment.

Bob Rauch
Superintendent of Schools
Snyder ISD

Bundle up and join us under the lights at Tiger Stadium! SHS Boys JV and Varsity soccer teams will scrimmage Hereford!

⚽ SHS Boys Soccer vs. Hereford
JV @ 5:00 pm
Varsity @ 7:00 pm

Come support your local high school artists tonight from 5-7 pm at the WTC Fine Arts Gallery. You can bid to purchase your favorite piece to take it home with you!

Location: Fine Arts Building #19 @ WTC campus
Reception: Tuesday, December 12th, 5 - 7pm
Bidding: Please leave name and contact information on all bids

This past Saturday 6, SHS students competed in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region auditions. 2 students earned a chair in the All-Region Symphonic band, and one student advanced to the area round, where he will get a chance to earn a chair in the ATSSB 4A All-State band. Congratulations!

There's no better way to kickoff the holiday season than with a festive concert! Please join us on Monday evening at 7:00 pm at Worsham Auditorium. Admission is free and the community is welcome!