Petersburg ISD

⚫️🟡 Student Shout Out ⚫️🟡 "Sophomore, Taylor Boyd, is such an excellent example of a Petersburg Buffalo! She plays a very active role in our school and participates in cheerleading, FFA, Basketball, and still finds time to volunteer with several activities throughout the school. Taylor shines so brightly! She is kind, respectful, and responsible. Her work ethic and character are of the highest caliber. Taylor is an 'includer'. She makes everyone around her feel seen and valuable. How amazing is that! Taylor, keep shining and keep being you to the fullest! I am so very proud of you!" - Corina Reyes, School Counselor

Scholarship offers keep rolling in! A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Ebediah Nava! Ebediah has been awarded the HARDIN-SIMMONS University Dean's Scholarship of $16,000 per year for a total of $64,000. "Due to the academic record you have attained, it gives me great honor to recognize you as a Dean Scholar. You should take pride in your accomplishments and the hard work you have invested to achieve your scholastic record." - Travis Seekins, Vice President for Enrollment Management - HSU Way to go, Ebediah! We are super proud of you! #BuffaloNation #GoBuffsGo

Scholarship Awards are already coming in! 🔥🏆🔥🏆 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Coda Daniel for being awarded Abilene Christian University’s Prestigious Merit Based Scholarship for Academic Excellence valued at $14,000 per year for a total of $56,000 over four years. Way to go, Coda! 🔥🔥🔥 We are super proud of you!

Counselor News - Upcoming Dates & Events

⚫️🟡 STUDENT SHOUT OUT ⚫️🟡 Sixth grader, Joriah Soto goes above and beyond to help others! “I would like to give a shout out to Joriah Soto.  This morning after breakfast, I'm not sure why he was there, but he stayed behind in the commons and picked up trash under the tables and around the chairs.  No one was around so I'm assuming he was doing it by his own choice. If it was that, I just want to praise him! He is truly a student that has a big heart and really does try to help when he can!” ~ Mrs. Orozco Joriah said, “I just like to help and make it easier for the cafeteria workers.” WooHoo, Joriah!! Way to rock the Buffalo Way! We appreciate your kindness and helping hand! We are so proud of you! 💛🖤

Parent Workshop tonight @ 6:00 p.m. When our parents and our school connect, our students WIN!!! ⚫️ CATR presentation on anxiety and depression in adolescents ⚫️ Title 1 presentation ⚫️ School Safety information ⚫️ Free Meal provided by ATMOS Energy ⚫️ Door prizes provided by 2 J’s Thriftway and Forever Faithful Custom Gifts by Stephanie Garcia ⚫️ Free Childcare for PreK - 5th grade students by HS student leaders ⚫️ JH leaders will help serve We look forward to seeing you all there.

Happy Boss Day to Buffalo Nation’s superintendent, Mr. Todd Newberry! Thank you for leading Petersburg ISD with strength, class, and integrity. We appreciate everything you do for our students, staff, and community!

3 days until PICTURE DAY! All PISD students will be taking their fall photos on October 13th. These photos are the ones that will be included in the 2022-2023 PISD yearbook. Seniors will also be taking their composite photos with their tuxedo for males or drapes for females. Order forms have been sent home, but if you’re needing another you can email your child’s teacher for an extra. You may also use the “Picture Day ID” to order online. Any questions please email Sandra Marquez at sgmarquez@petersburgisd.net 🦬

GreatSchools.org recently announced the winners of our fifth-annual College Success Award, which recognizes and celebrates public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college. We are pleased to share that Petersburg School has been selected as a winner! "Congratulations to Petersburg School for being one of only 1,742 public high schools in the nation to win this year's Award! Your selection was based on college preparation and postsecondary data shared by your state. Petersburg School is far above the state average in key measures of college and career readiness. This school has earned a 2022 College Success Award based on its success in preparing students for college. Petersburg School has an average of 84% of graduates pursuing in-state college or vocational programs. The state average is 52%." - GreatSchools.org We also have a 100% graduation rate and less of our students have to take college remedial classes compared to the state average of 57%. We are at 23%. Congratulations to our amazing staff on this award! There's no place like Petersburg ISD!

Petersburg ISD would like to invite all of our PreK - 12th grade parents to our annual Parent Workshop! We cant wait to see you there! Tuesday, October 18, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

Buffalo Nation!!! We would like to Thank You for your continued prayers for the Thurman Family. Visitation and Services for Chief Thurman are as follows: Visitation will be on Tuesday (09-27) from 6-8pm at Lakeridge Memorial Chapel in Lubbock. Funeral Service will be Wednesday (09-28) at First Baptist Church in Petersburg at 2pm. Internment will be at Peaceful Gardens in Lubbock following the service. PISD will be Dismissing School (Staff and Students) at 12:45pm on Wednesday, September 28th so that those who wish to attend the funeral may do so. Thank You.

Happy IT Professionals Day to our Technology Director, Mrs. Minerva Orozco! To say we have the best of the best is a complete understatement. We are so thankful for all that she does for our staff, students, and community. Mrs. Orozco, thank you for going above and beyond for Buffalo Nation! You are definitely a rock on our team and we appreciate you so much! 💛🖤

Petersburg Day 2022 Updated Information!! We hope to see everyone there!

Mrs. Sandra Marquez was selected as the “Extra Yard Teacher” by the Petersburg Buffaloes for going above and beyond for our team, our students, and our school. Congratulations, Mrs. Marquez! This is very well deserved. Thank you for all you do for Buffalo Nation!

Superintendent Todd Newberry receives a grant from the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to help with renovations of Fox Field. "On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, thank you for submitting a grant proposal for consideration. You should be very proud of your efforts to provide opportunities for youth to play baseball and softball. The Board has decided to provide your organization with a grant for $6,500." ~ Karen Morris, Executive Director We are thrilled about this opportunity. Thank you to Mr. Newberry for applying for this grant that will benefit the students of our community!

Third grader, Braelyn Rasco, made sure she thanked two Army recruiters for their service the other day while they were on our campus. Today, we were able to get a photo of her with them. Braelyn, thank you for showing respect for our military. You shined your character, gratitude, and The Buffalo Way. Thank you for being a great example for our school! 🇺🇸 🖤💛🇺🇸🖤💛

This month’s Petersburg Chamber of Commerce student representatives are Nayeli Silva and Kianna Ortiz. Both young ladies are excellent examples of pride, honor, and success. Both excel academically and are involved in extracurricular activities. You can always count on Nayeli and Kianna to be respectful, kind, and courteous. Way to represent our school, ladies!

Reminder: Varsity Pep Rally Dress Up Days Sept. 9th WESTERN DAY Sept. 16th MEME'S DAY Sept. 23rd SPACE THEME Sept. 30th PINK OUT to kick October Oct. 7th HOMECOMING (dress up days coming soon) Oct. 14th HAWAIIAN DAY Oct. 21st WHITE OUT DAY Oct. 28th HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY Jr. High Pep Rally Dress Up Days Sept. 8th HAWAIIAN DAY Sept. 22nd TYE DYE DAY Sept. 29th WESTERN DAY Oct. 10th PINK OUT DAY Oct. 27th WHITE OUT DAY Any Questions email Ms. Christy or Mrs. Fulton Thanks

Counselor Upcoming Events for September and October

Buffalo Nation will wear purple on Thursday to show support for Yahir Cancino, his family, and the Dalhart community. Our hearts are with you, Dalhart!