Red Ribbon winners listed

RedRibbonWeekatboth Nancy Smith Elementary and the junior/senior high campus wrapped up last week with winners named in contests at both schools. Thisisthe36thyearthat thedistricthasparticipated in the annual campaign that brings awareness to the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
First place winners in the Red Ribbon poster contest held last week at Nancy Smith Elementary include (l-r) Lacey Castille, Kate Bellah, and Madison Swert. There were several other competitions during the Red Ribbon emphasis, including daily dress-up days at the secondary campus, with both student and teacher winners. Junior high and high school classess also competed for an extended lunch period with drug free door decorations. Donn ie Lucas / Albany News

Shoebox deadline nears

First Christian Church and First Baptist Church of Albany are continuing to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection for 2024, with a deadline of Nov. 18.
Shoebox deadline nears

5th grade visits outdoor camp

The fifth grade class at Nancy Smith Elementary spent three days this week studying a range of science curriculumatCampGrady SpruceOutdoorEducation Program. The students and sponsors left Monday morning, Nov.
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Turkey Teacher contest continues

There are still two weeks to contribute to the fourth annual Albany FCCLA Turkey Teacher Contest. Students and others vote with $1 donations to select a secondary teacher or staff member to wear a turkey costume all day on Friday, Nov.
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Conservation program set

TexasA&MAgrilifewill present a program on best practices of conservation of natural resources on Wednesday,Nov.20atThe Feed Store. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m.
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County VFD to host meal

The Shackelford County Rural Fire Department will hold a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 10 at the County Fire Barn, 623 Railroad Street in Albany.
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