Devine school board asks voters for VATRE Tax rate and $11.2 Million bond election date set for Nov. 7

At its monthly meeting Monday, August 21, DISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call for a $11.255 million bond election and a voter-approval tax ratification election (VATRE) for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
What is a VATRE?

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Class of 1963 Reunion Brunch set for Oct. 14th at Charlie’s Daughter in Devine

The 1963 class of Devine High is holding a reunion brunch on Saturday, October 14th, of the full reunion. Brunch will be held at Charlie’s Daughter Restaurant at 10 AM. All whoever attended with our class are included and spouses. Please RSVP at maryruth3719@gmail.com or 512-415-8959.
Again October 14, 10AM, at Charlie’s Daughter located at 116 Malone (at golf course). We hope to see you and your spouse. We will also honor our lost classmates.

Warhorses vs Mustangs THIS FRIDAY for only 2nd time in history

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
For the first time in Devine High School football history, the Warhorses make the 5.8 mile trip to Natalia to take on the Mustangs Friday night. In 2022, Natalia made their first trip to Warhorse Stadium as the teams met for the first time in history.

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Horses go hawg-wild in 45-0 victory!

Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
Devine’s determined defense paved the way for the offense to get itself going in the second half as the Warhorses turned a slim 13-0 halftime lead into a 45-0 dismantling of Crystal City Friday night. The Javelinas had little success in moving the ball against a Warhorse defense that allowed only 27 yards rushing, picked off a pass, recovered a fumble, and gave up only three pass completions.
“It is always good to get a ‘W’ and I am proud of our guys,” stated Head Coach Paul Gomez after the lopsided victory.

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Arabians and Warhorses run @ FEAST XC Meet

Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
Thirty-three teams and 312 participants in the varsity boys division and 32 teams and 271 competitors in the varsity girls division provided plenty of tight finishes and scoring races last Saturday in San Antonio at the FEAST Patriots Cross Country Invitational.

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Devine school board asks voters for VATRE Tax rate and $11.2 Million bond, election Nov. 7

At its monthly meeting Monday, August 21, DISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call for a $11.255 million bond election and a voter-approval tax ratification election (VATRE) for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

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FREE School Supplies and hot dogs for teachers and kids at C&R Grill this Thursday 2-5

Alamo Truck Accessories has donated school supplies for teachers and kids, which will be distributed at C&R Grill in Devine on Thursday, August 17 before Meet the Teacher. The event will be held from 2-5pm until supplies run out.
There will also be FREE Hot dogs for teachers and kids.
They have boxes and boxes full of school supplies including Crayons, color pencils, pens, pencils, folders, notebooks, glue, glue sticks, and more.
Also 4B-K Tees & More will have Spirit Shirts for sale!

Meet the Teacher Nights in Devine Tuesday and Thursday

Mrs. Katelyn Blanton dropped post cards in the mail with teacher names for elementary and intermediate students. Make sure to check for yours.

For students in Elementary and Intermediate, post cards with your teacher’s name should come in the mail next week sometime. All campuses in Devine Independent School District will host parents and students to a “Meet the Teacher” night at the following dates and times:
JJ Ciavarra Elementary Thursday, August 17 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Devine Intermediate Thursday, August 17 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Devine Middle School Tuesday, August 15 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Devine High School Tuesday, August 15 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Parents and students may go to teachers’ classrooms any time during the time periods listed above.
At the elementary and intermediate campus, parents may bring labeled school supplies to their child’s room. Parents will be able to put money in the child’s lunch account, join PTO, and confirm bus numbers and routes.
Elementary and Intermediate students should receive a postcard in the mail soon stating their teacher(s) for the school year. At both campuses, parents may check in the office during “Meet the Teacher” if they are unsure of their child’s room assignment and/or if registration information is not complete.
Middle and high school teachers will be in their classrooms to talk to parents about their classes and about the expectations of the class. Middle school students may pick up their class schedule in the cafeteria. If you have any holds such as immunizations or proof of residency, report to the office to turn in your documents and pick up your schedule. High school student schedules will be given out in the multi-purpose room.
Reminder: All immunizations (when applicable) and proof of residency requirements (3rd, 6th, and 9th graders) must be complete before students can pick up their schedule and attend school on the August 23rd. If your student recently received immunizations, please bring an updated record to the school office at your earliest convenience. Proof of Residency documents should be emailed to enrollment@devineisd.org or dropped off at the campus office.