The 2015 UIL State Marching Contest concluded late last night with the White Oak Regiment of Roughnecks, the ONLY Military Marching Band to have been chosen from the state to compete against corp bands, placed 5th in the entire state.  The discipline and precision with which they performed was unmatched by any band, and their presence represented the White Oak Tradition flawlessly.

This group of young men and women are exemplary examples of this district’s educational beliefs, and White Oak is proud of each and every one. Jason Steele and his team stated it best in a Remind101 note to his band members before results were announced, “We are very proud of you all, regardless of the outcome. It is our honor to teach you all. We left all we had there, and that’s all that matters. ” Likewise, Mr. Steele, we are honored to have you lead the White Oak Roughneck Band. Thank you for all you have taught our students.

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It’s that time of year! Clip Box Tops and earn tickets to be entered in a weekly drawing for Great Prizes! Every 10 Box Tops will earn you one ticket.  How does it work?

• Clip Box Tops from hundreds of your favorite brands
• Collect 10 Box Tops and place completed form in collection box in office (BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR NAME AND TEACHER ON THE FORM) Forms are available in the office and in every classroom. You will be awarded a ticket for every ten Box Tops submitted.
• Drawing every Thursday for each grade level. A kids-meal will be delivered to the winners at lunch on Friday.
• The top-collecting class of each grade level will win an ice cream party!

Box Tops for Education is a program supported by General Mills and other companies that aid schools in raising money for various purchases and products they deem important for their students. For each Box Top coupon we mail to General Mills, White Oak Intermediate and Primary receive 10¢.  We hope everyone will join in supporting our school and our kids with our 2015-2016 Box Top Drive.

Hurry! Deadline is Friday, December 11th.

Please take a moment to silently (or LOUDLY) wish our White Oak Roughneck Band the best of luck as they march today at 4:01 p.m. (not a misprint) for the State Competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Preliminary results will be announced at 5:25. Finals will resume at 9:00 p.m. tonight.

We are so proud of them! We Believe!

Didn’t purchase a yearbook last year? Wishing now you had? No Problem!

There are LIMITED quantities of 2014-2015 Roughneck Yearbooks available for a cost of $65. These will be sold on a “first come, first serve” basis. We will not take orders or reserve a copy over the telephone. There are currently 18 copies, and you can pick your copy up in the Intermediate Office. See Karen Drennan or Wendy Stewart.