Royal FFA Results at the District 3 FFA Convention
Article By: LeAnn Hillsman
Chapter Reporter
On Tuesday April 30th, Royal FFA members and officers attended the Area XI, District III FFA Convention for various competitive events. Our Senior Prepared Public Speaking participants were Bailey Hubbard, placing first in the category of Ag Communications, and Jenna Beyer, placing third in the category of Natural resources. Jenna also participated in the Senior Extemporaneous Speaking contest and placed second. Great job public speakers! And Royal FFA Officer Chayton Cope participated in the talent competition, placing fifth. Next, a big thanks goes to Royal FFA Officer Katy Arvizu, who also attended the District III Convention to delegate on behalf of our chapter. Last but not least, Royal FFA Officer LeAnn Hillsman prepared a speech and was elected to the District III Officer position of Reporter. Congratulations to our members competing and earning leadership positions.
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Dear RISD Families,
The afterschool transportation delays will begin today. The road closure we were expecting later today was moved up. A letter was sent home with students this week with additional information. Parents of PK-2nd grade students, please remember that the little ones will not be let off the bus unless there is someone there for them. We ask that you please be patient as we work to get all children home safely.
RISD will be closed Friday April 19, 2019

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REMINDER: Parent Informational Meeting regarding RISD Gifted Program
This meeting is for all parents who are interested in how the referral process works and how we serve our students. Parents of current and non-current students are welcome to attend.
Tuesday - RJH Auditorium 6:00
Royal ISD
Federal Programs/Assessment/Advanced Academics
281-934-6905
Royal ISD is accepting referrals for its Gifted and Talented Program from April 15 to April 26. Forms are available on campuses and on line. To have a form emailed to you please contact Susan Cardiff at scardiff@royal-isd.net.
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The STEM Mother/Son Game Night has been postponed. The STEM PTO is currently looking at dates in the fall. Please keep a look out for the new date!
Royal FFA Judging Teams Win Area XI Competition & on the Road to State
Article By: LeAnn Hillsman
Chapter Reporter
Royal FFA Career Development Event teams traveled to six different competitions Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th at Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Teams competed in Floriculture, Meats Evaluation, Poultry, Entomology, Livestock Evaluation, and Veterinary Science.
Congratulations to our state qualifying teams. Our Meats Evaluation team is made up of Bailey Hubbard, Jenny Pierce, Jenna Beyer, and Chayton Cope, placing first overall at the Area XI Competition. Additionally, our high individual placings were Jenna Beyer placing First, Jenny Pierce in fifth, Bailey Hubbard in sixth, and Chayton Cope in tenth. The Floriculture team also advancing to the state competition placed fifth at the Area competition, team members are Angela Castillo, Elisa Oviedo,placing third individually, Jessica Aguilar and Karina Contreras. The Poultry team placing 15th, consists of Samantha Lopez, Deicy Robledo, Alondra Melendez, and Emily Contreras. Next up is our Entomology team made up of Zoe Buller, Kayla Jung, Melani Alanis, and Jessica Payton. The Livestock Team placed twenty- eighth at their competition with their team consisting of Elizabeth Ibarra, Kaelyn Hein, Deysi Rivera, and Kaylee Meader. Last but not least The Royal FFA Veterinary Science team traveled to Blinn College and placed twenty- fifth with team members Oscar Contreras, LeAnn Hillsman, and Melanie Arguello. Congratulations to all of our CDE Teams and weβre proud of all your hard work this year.
Good Luck as we hit the road to state!

National Assistant Principals Week 2018 is April 8β12! Learn how you can celebrate the APs at your school by visiting www.nassp.org/apweek. #apweek19
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Royal SkillsUSA Audio Visual Technology Department Brings Home Fourth State Championship
By: Zach Corley- SkillsUSA Reporter
The Royal SkillsUSA A/V Production Quiz Bowl Team performed very well at the State competition April 5 β 7, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The A/V Quiz Team competed against many other larger school districts from across the state. Out of one hundred plus student competitors from across the state, the Royal team of five, rose to the challenged and end up on top. After a two hour battle of answering a/v technology questions, this special group of team members advanced all the way to the final quiz bowl round. When it was all said and done, Royal earned itβs fourth State Championship! With this type of track record, there is quite a tradition set in the SkillsUSA A/V Chapter. The Royal SkillsUSA A/V Chapter has medaled six out of the last seven years and earned itβs fourth state championship within the last five years. Each member of this 2019 team received a gold medal, and the team received a gold state plaque and state championship banner to proudly display. The 2019 Audio Visual Production Quiz Bowl Team members are Shauna Odum, Jackie Reyes, Aldo Ramirez, Miriam Carbajal, and Victor Martinez.
Congratulations, once again to the 2019 State Champions! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in representing Royal High School!
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking our wonderful paraprofessional staff, not just today but everyday. Thank you for all that you do!

Dear RISD Families,
RHS had to shut the water off due to a pipe busting about 20 minutes. Water will be back on in the next five minutes.
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Congratulations Royal Junior High Band!
The Royal Junior High Concert Band attended the Region 27 UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest at Waller High School on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Under the direction of Mr. Gary S. Miller, the band earned a 2nd Division rating on Stage and a 1st Division Rating in Sight-Reading. This was a historical day for the program in which marks the first time the Royal Junior High Concert Band has ever received a 1st division rating at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest. Mr. Miller was assisted by Mr. Huascar Barradas and Mr. Samuel W. Long, Jr. in which ensured success for UIL.
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