Buffalo News

August 23, 2026

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The varsity volleyball team defeated the Bartlett Bulldogs last Tuesday night, 3-1!

They then went on to get more wins at the Rockdale Tournament, taking down the Rockdale Tigers 2-0 and later 2-1, the Smithville Tigers 2-1 and the Granger Lions 2-1! The Lady Buffs went on to finish 3rd in the Rockdale Tournament!

Way to go, Lady Buffs!

#IBelieve #Winning

Last week in Mr. Georg's physics class, students were asked to design and build a freestanding tower using only uncooked spaghetti and gumdrops. This assignment required them to work as a team to come up with a design that would be stable, and at the same time could reach its maximum height. Towers were measured from the tabletop to the highest point to determine overall height. There were several very good designs, with multiple teams building stable towers reaching in excess of 30 inches. This project taught students basic engineering and physics principles like weight distribution and structural support, and also built on important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and learning from failure.

Our Cross Country team traveled to Vista Ridge to compete on Friday morning for their first competition of the season. The Varsity boys got 2nd place in their meet and there were lots of PR's achieved. Keep up the great work, cross country!

Earlier this month, sophomore Parker Jamison-Goff was invited to go to Des Moines, Iowa to participate in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Track and Field Junior Olympics. His qualifying races for the event include the 2000 meter Steeplechase with a time of 7:08 and the 4x800 Relay Race. Parker and his relay team finished 6th in the nation in the 4x800-meter relay, running an outstanding 8:29 and earning AAU All-American honors!

Way to go, Parker! Your Buffalo family is proud of you!

#IBelieve

H-E-B opened nominations through Sept. 30 for its 2027 Excellence in Education Awards, with more than $1 million available to Texas educators, schools, districts, school boards and early-childhood facilities.

Please consider nominating a great educator at FHS.

https://heblovesteachers.com/nominate/

FISD has supplemental accident insurance for students. It is broad coverage in that it covers all students. The activities must be supervised by District personnel. Since it is secondary insurance, the parents do have to file the claim with their primary health insurance company first. After that primary coverage has paid any benefit, the parent would then provide the explanations of benefits to the school’s student accident insurance carrier.

If the parent does not have health insurance coverage for the child then the insurance becomes primary on the claims. Parents could be responsible for some payment since the insurance pays against a schedule of benefits. Particularly if they do not have other primary coverage on their student. There are exclusions. One notable one is for injuries sustained during a fight. In the event that your student is involved in an accident in athletics please talk to Ms. Ray about this, for all other areas visit with Mr. Ryan the school nurse.

Football season is coming, and we are ready to fill the student section with BIG energy, LOUD voices, and Buffalo pride! Check out our upcoming Student Spirit Themes and start planning those game-day outfits! Parents - you can join in on the fun too!

We want to see FHS students showing up, dressing out, cheering loud, and supporting our Buffaloes every Friday night! The student section sets the tone, so let’s make this season one to remember! One Town. One Herd. Together We Charge!

#FHSBuffaloes #BuffaloPride #StudentSection #FridayNightLights #FHSSpirit #TogetherWeCharge

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Eligibility requirements

To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen or permanent resident
• In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened Wednesday, July 15, with a submission deadline of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT.

For additional information, please visit their website.

8/24 - Mandatory EMT Parent Meeting - Overfelt's Room (28) - 6:00 PM

8/26 - Meet the Buffs 6:00 PM

8/27 - HOSA Student Meeting - Overfelt's Room (28) - 2nd period

8/28 - IPR 1.1 Ends

8/31 - IPR 1.2 Begins

9/1 - 9/3 - Beginning of the Year MAP Testing

9/4 - Early Out

9/7 - Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday

9/16 - Vet Clinic and Park Cleanup

9/17 - Community Pep Rally and Burning of the "F"

9/18 - HOMECOMING!

9/19 - Homecoming Dance

9/18 - IPR 1.2 Ends Gain/Loss

9/23 - Junior and Senior Class Meeting 2nd Period Class Ring and Graduation Information

9/25 - Eligibility Changes

9/30 - Class Ring Orders and Senior Graduation Orders during lunch

8/25 - VB @ Home v Lampasas - 5:00/6:00 pm JV/V

8/27 - FB @ Rosebud Lott - 5:00 pm

8/28 - CC @ Pro-Fit @ Temple - 7:30 am JV/V

8/28 - VB @ Johnson City Tournament - TBA V

8/28 - FB @ Home v. Rosebud Lott - 7:00 pm

8/29 - VB @ Johnson City Tournament - TBA V