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RHS Band Advances to State Honor Band Competition

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Congratulations to the Richland High School Wind Ensemble for advancing to the finals of the UIL State 6A Honor Band Competition. They placed first in both the regional and area-level contests, advancing them to the final round of competition on July 21 in San Antonio. Bands from across the state submit recordings that are judged at each level with the ultimate winner having a featured performance at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Best of luck to the RHS Wind Ensemble and their directors Jason Bird, Mike Pickrell, Scott Dupre, and Evan Blackard.

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Trustees Approve North Oaks Middle School Principal

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At a special called meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Jennifer M. Klaerner, Ph.D., as principal of North Oaks Middle School. She is replacing Bob Koerner, Ed.D., who recently took a position with another district.

Klaerner began her career in 2006 as a math teacher at Haltom High School. She then became the campus testing coordinator from 2009–2012, and most recently, the dean of instruction from 2012 to present.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University, and doctorate from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Important Immunization Reminder for Seventh-Grade Students

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The State of Texas requires all students entering the seventh grade to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before the first day of the 2016–17 school year (Monday, Aug. 22, 2016).

Please check your child’s immunization record to see whether he/she will need these vaccines before the start of school. If you are unsure, please contact your physician as soon as possible. If your child already received these vaccines, a copy of your child’s shot records should be provided to the school nurse/campus office personnel between Aug. 9 and Aug. 19.

PLEASE NOTE: Physician offices and public health departments are very busy during the summer with physicals and vaccination appointments. Schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure your child will receive these required vaccines before Aug. 22.