The University Preparatory High School Program is off and running. The inaugural year has an enrollment of 83 freshmen who attend classes in a separate building across the street from the high school. This program was made possible by the Gates and Dell Foundation and our partners Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

The Early Childhood Center has now taken occupancy of the eight additional classrooms and gym built to accommodate the growing population in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

The 2005 District Volleyball Champion Lady Hornets will open their 2006 season Tuesday, September 5 against Ray High School. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Ray.

The 2005 District Tennis Champion Hornets opened their season last night against King.

Andy Walker, FBJH was recognized as a finalist in the "Do the Write Thing" essay challenge held in Washington, D.C.

Jordan Moses, FBHS was recognized for her 2nd place Discus finish at the Summer AAU Track & Field National Championships.

Marcus Williams, FBHS was recognized for his 6th place High Jump finish at the Summer AAU Track & Field National Championships.

Allison Clark, Elizabeth Gillum, Emi Kyle and Lisette Linares were recognized for each receiving a $2,000 scholarship/savings bond from the eCYBERMISSION competition.

The board also recognized Mike Baird of the Corpus Christi Caller Times and Mike Ellis of the North Padre Island Moon as being named to the Texas Association of School Boards Media Honor Roll.