Thanksgiving Luncheon: 11/14 is the deadline to return forms for guests who plan to join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday 11/20
FFA & HCJLA Dates: Students have the opportunity to participate in the Home Economics Division of the Hamilton County Junior Livestock Association (HCJLA) this year! This division allows students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and craftsmanship through a wide variety of projects.
Important Dates
-Junior FFA Membership Deadline is 1 December 2025.
-Entry Deadline: December 10, 2025 (submit through Mrs Grant or Mr Johnson)
-Cost:$5 per entry ($20 for livestock)
-Check-In & Judging: Monday, January 5, 2026
-Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – Main Ring
-Premium Sale: Saturday, January 10, 2026
-🧁 Home Economics Categories
(Students may enter one item per class in each department. Entries must be made after the 2025 show year and entirely by the exhibitor).
1. Foods – Cakes, cookies, breads, pies, candy, and canned goods (recipes must be attached)
2. Crafts & Art – Handmade crafts, floral arrangements, scrapbooks, paintings, and photography
3. Sewing & Textiles – Clothing, accessories, quilts, needlework, and embroidery
4. Floral- Fresh Cut Arrangements, Live Floral Arrangements, Artificial Arrangements.
Projects are judged on workmanship, creativity, presentation, and skill development. All items will be displayed for public viewing and may be marked for sale. The Grand and Reserve Champions from the Home Economics Division are eligible to participate in the HCJLA Premium Sale on Saturday.
General Guidelines
-All entries must follow the HCJLA Rule Book.
-Entries must be the student’s own work.
-Any inappropriate or offensive items will not be displayed.
-Items and awards must be picked up by Friday, January 9, 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to highlight their talents outside the livestock barn — whether baking, crafting, sewing, or creating art. We are proud to see our students represent their chapters and schools with creativity and pride!
If you have any questions or need help selecting or preparing an entry, please contact Mr. Johnson: jjohnson@evantisd.org
Important Dates
-Junior FFA Membership Deadline is 1 December 2025.
-Entry Deadline: December 10, 2025 (submit through Mrs Grant or Mr Johnson)
-Cost:$5 per entry ($20 for livestock)
-Check-In & Judging: Monday, January 5, 2026
-Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – Main Ring
-Premium Sale: Saturday, January 10, 2026
-🧁 Home Economics Categories
(Students may enter one item per class in each department. Entries must be made after the 2025 show year and entirely by the exhibitor).
1. Foods – Cakes, cookies, breads, pies, candy, and canned goods (recipes must be attached)
2. Crafts & Art – Handmade crafts, floral arrangements, scrapbooks, paintings, and photography
3. Sewing & Textiles – Clothing, accessories, quilts, needlework, and embroidery
4. Floral- Fresh Cut Arrangements, Live Floral Arrangements, Artificial Arrangements.
Projects are judged on workmanship, creativity, presentation, and skill development. All items will be displayed for public viewing and may be marked for sale. The Grand and Reserve Champions from the Home Economics Division are eligible to participate in the HCJLA Premium Sale on Saturday.
General Guidelines
-All entries must follow the HCJLA Rule Book.
-Entries must be the student’s own work.
-Any inappropriate or offensive items will not be displayed.
-Items and awards must be picked up by Friday, January 9, 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to highlight their talents outside the livestock barn — whether baking, crafting, sewing, or creating art. We are proud to see our students represent their chapters and schools with creativity and pride!
If you have any questions or need help selecting or preparing an entry, please contact Mr. Johnson: jjohnson@evantisd.org
FFA Spotlight: Congratulations to Amethyst, our 1st Principles of Ag student to memorize the FFA Creed & earn her FFA jacket! Her dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm for agricultural education truly embody the spirit of the National FFA!
Elementary and Junior High UIL: Parents and Guardians,
Please see the attached file for elementary and junior high students participating in UIL events on Monday and Tuesday. This paper was also sent home with your child.
Please see the attached file for elementary and junior high students participating in UIL events on Monday and Tuesday. This paper was also sent home with your child.
Football Playoff: Evant HS holds the 2nd place in District. The next round will be Bi-District. That game is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Thursday , 11/13 at 7 in Priddy vs. Zephyr. Updates will be made as information is confirmed.
Football Update: This week's pep rally will be held Thursday, 11/6 at 1 pm in the gym. There will be no JH pep rally this week. The dress up theme is to wear camo.
The football games were changed to Thursday, 11/6 starting at 5pm (JV) and Varsity will play following the JV Game.
FFA: Greenhands in action! We are very proud of our 1st year FFA members for participating in their 1st Greenhand LDEs! Competition included reciting the FFA Creed, showcasing ag science skills and teamwork! "Your hard work, courage and dedication embody the spirit of the FFA!"
Volleyball Playoff: UPDATE- The bi-district match on Thursday has been moved up to start at 5:30
We play Rochelle in Lometa.
HS Volleyball:10/24
Lady Elks Varsity lost to Jonesboro 14-25, 10-25, 11-25
Eloisa G - 3 points, 1 ace, 7 passes, 1 assist, 1 kill
Lexis K - 12 passes, 2 kills
Bella K - 2 points, 10 passes, 4 kills
Maya R - 3 points, 1 ace, 8 passes, 6 assists
Daisy M - 3 points, 1 ace, 13 passes, 1 assist, 1 kill
Maritza A- 2 points, 3 passes, 2 kills
HS Football: The last week of the season against Oglesby we will move the Varsity game to Thursday, 11/6, and play a JV game before.. The JV will play @ 5 and Varsity to follow. The length of the JV game will dictate what time the Varsity starts.
JH Football: The JH team will play next Tuesday, 10/28, in Mullin @ 6:00pm to avoid Volleyball Playoffs and Varsity Football Game.
HS Volleyball: We play a big match 10/21 against Lometa and need a loud crowd. We will be wearing PINK and honoring all those who are battling, have survived, or those we have lost to breast cancer . Game time is 5pm and we would love to see you there
JH FB: Games will be moved to Wednesday 10/22 @ Oglesby. Play at 6:00 pm. This is due to a shortage of Referees.
Varsity Volleyball -Friday, 10/17 Lady Elks Varsity lost to Oglesby 15-25, 10-25, 11-25
Eloisa G - 1 point, 1 ace, 6 passes, 4 assists, 1 kill
Lexis K - 3 points, 2 aces, 4 passes, 1 kill
Bella K - 1 point, 1 ace, 10 passes, 1 kill
Maya R - 3 points, 5 passes, 6 assists, 2 kills
Daisy M - 4 points, 2 aces, 8 passes, 1 assist, 4 kills
Maritza A - 3 passes, 1 assist, 6 kills
Madeline H - 3 passes
Next match in Evant against Lometa at 5:00, 10/21
Eloisa G - 1 point, 1 ace, 6 passes, 4 assists, 1 kill
Lexis K - 3 points, 2 aces, 4 passes, 1 kill
Bella K - 1 point, 1 ace, 10 passes, 1 kill
Maya R - 3 points, 5 passes, 6 assists, 2 kills
Daisy M - 4 points, 2 aces, 8 passes, 1 assist, 4 kills
Maritza A - 3 passes, 1 assist, 6 kills
Madeline H - 3 passes
Next match in Evant against Lometa at 5:00, 10/21
UPDATE: 1st Grading Period Awards:
Elementary awards for the 1st grading period have been moved to Wednesday 10/22 at 2:30pm in the gym.
JH/HS honorees will receive breakfast on 10/24 at 8:30am in the cafeteria.
S.A.T. Testing Rescheduled: The S.A.T. test will be given to all seniors on 10/23rd at 8am. Due to technical difficulties the test was rescheduled.
Hot Dog & Fries: The Junior Class is hosting a fundraiser 10/17 after the pep rally. You can add a topping to our Hot Dog, Mr. Spruiell; Principal fir the High School or to the French fries, Mrs. Bosse for the Elementary. The cost is $1 per topping for each student per hot dog or fries and the staff is $5 per hot dog or fries. Please pay Ms. Dubay or Mrs. Humphrey.
HS Volleyball: 10/10th
Lady Elks Varsity defeated Lometa 25-21, 25-20, 25-19
Eloisa G - 8 points, 3 aces, 7 passes, 7 assists, 1 kill
Lexis K - 15 points, 7 aces, 5 passes, 1 kill
Bella K - 3 points, 1 ace, 5 passes, assists, 6 kills
Maya R - 2 points, 1 pass, 8 assists, 1 kill
Daisy M- 8 points, 5 aces, 11 passes, 1 assist, 5 kills
Maritza A - 3 points, 1 ace, 4 kills
Lady Elks Varsity defeated Lometa 25-21, 25-20, 25-19
Eloisa G - 8 points, 3 aces, 7 passes, 7 assists, 1 kill
Lexis K - 15 points, 7 aces, 5 passes, 1 kill
Bella K - 3 points, 1 ace, 5 passes, assists, 6 kills
Maya R - 2 points, 1 pass, 8 assists, 1 kill
Daisy M- 8 points, 5 aces, 11 passes, 1 assist, 5 kills
Maritza A - 3 points, 1 ace, 4 kills
UIL: Elementary and JH UIL participants have received permission slips (3rd-8th graders). Please have your child return it ASAP. We need to get a count for a bus and for lunch. Questions for elementary students can be sent to mmarshall@evantisd.org. Questions for junior students can be sent to jniemann@evantisd.org. Thanks!
ACE: There will be no ACE activities on 10/31 due to Halloween activities outside of school
