April is National School Library Month, a time to celebrate the vital role school libraries play in transforming learning. This year, Westwind Elementary and Willow Bend Elementary marked the occasion by recognizing their campus media specialists.

Students from across Frenship ISD elementary and middle schools are leading the herd in robotics success, with 14 GEAR teams advancing to the Championship Rounds next weekend at the Region 17 Education Service Center. These young engineers have spent months designing, building, and programming their robots to take on this year’s GEAR Robotics challenge.

Last week first graders at Westwind Elementary brought automotive history to life with a classic car showcase.

Frenship ISD is excited to announce Brandon Roberson as the new head baseball coach for Frenship Memorial High School.

Over the past few weeks, students at Ridgewood Elementary have immersed themselves in learning about the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community through American Sign Language lessons. Library Assistant Alla Lujan, who is hearing impaired, guided the students in bridging the communication gap with hands-on lessons.

This month’s theme for Mental Health Minute is Mindfulness. As a component of the 2021 Strategic Plan Initiative, the goal of the Mental Health Minute is to spread awareness of mental health across Frenship ISD.

Six Frenship ISD campuses participated in the H-E-B School Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge, collecting over 42,000 plastic bags that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. The district’s efforts helped promote sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of reducing single-use plastic waste.

Westwind Elementary third graders recently stepped into the construction zone to strengthen their writing skills through a fun classroom transformation. Students built, repaired, and revised sentences to boost their confidence in writing.

Second-grade students at Oak Ridge Elementary embraced the excitement of March Madness with a basketball-themed math facts review. As students advance through the brackets, they strengthen their math skills, working their way toward victory.

Frenship ISD is proud to present a dynamic Visual and Performing Arts Showcase April 7–25, featuring unforgettable performances and exhibits from our talented students in band, choir, dance, orchestra, theatre, and visual arts. Come celebrate the creativity and excellence of Frenship Fine Arts!