It will be great to be back on the campus of Corsicana High School after being gone for three whole days.  It is always hard for principals to be off campus, but I am thankful that we have such a great administrative staff and wonderful teachers to keep CHS running smoothly.  It is always important to take time out to learn and grow professionally.  I am always appreciative that I am able to work in a district that understands its importance as well.

Girls Basketball in the Playoffs! 
If you are a Corsicana Tiger, you should be super excited about the playoff game Monday night.  I know I am! It has been 21 years since the Tiger girls basketball team has been to the playoffs.  We must come out in huge numbers to support our Tigers.  We have to show our team and that team from Arlington Seguin that we are behind them 100%.  If you are a student or a teacher that would like a ride you can sign up to ride one of 3 fan buses.  There are over 120 signed up at this point.  We need even more!  The buses will load up from the main parking lot at 5:30 and leave shortly afterwards and return immediately after the game. The only cost to the student will be the admission to the game. The game will begin at 6:30 pm at Ennis High School. Go Tigers! #HomeofChampions #SpiritofExcellence

Can you believe this weather lately?  We have another chance of wintry mix this Tuesday.  I have never seen so much cold weather in my entire life.  Well, maybe I have and I just don’t remember.  I had to drive in lots of snow this past Thursday in Grapevine.  I promise you in was not fun.  I had lots of close calls.  I hope the ice and snow stays away from us.

Band Solo and Ensemble! 
Wow! Our band students did great at Solo and Ensemble! We have 32 students advancing to state! This is amazing! Congratulations to all of the students! Go Tiger band!

Congrats to Automotive Technology
Several of our Automotive Technology students competed in the Skills USA district competition in Waco, TX.  In the Automotive Service Technology contest our of 40 contestants CHS students took the top three spots: 1st place Ben Burris, 2nd place Rodolfo Rodriguez, and 3rd place went to Jason Book.  Sophomore Ronald Hernandez won 1st place in the Power Equipment Technology contest and in the Diesel Equipment Technology contest Korey Martin came in 2nd and Miguel Yepez come in 4th.  Ben Burris, Rodolfo Rodriguez, and Ronald Hernandez will represent Corsicana ISD at the State Skills USA contest in Corpus Christi, TX.  Congrats!

HB5 Updates
This Tuesday we will have the first of a series of meetings where we will discuss our new graduation requirements.  These new graduation requirements are being driven by new legislation passed this summer.  All incoming freshman (current 8th graders) and their parents are required to attend one of these meetings.  The dates are:
Feb. 11th-7:00 pm
Feb. 18th-6:00 pm
Feb. 25th-5:30 pm

National Signing Day!
Congratulations to all the student athletes that signed national letters of intent this past Wednesday.  We are extremely excited for these young men and their bright futures.
Chris Jones – University of Texas-El Paso
Devontay Bell – Tarleton State University
Donovan Hailey – Hardin-Simmons University
Hector Calvillo – East Texas Baptist University
Noah Gilfillan – University of Arkansas
Congrats! Go Tigers!

Athletic Updates
There will be many athletic events this week.  The boys basketball team will have a crucial game this Tuesday in Lindale!  If you are able to travel over to Lindale please be there to support our boys.  Our soccer, tennis, softball, and baseball teams will be in action this week.  Please click on the calendar to see when you favorite Tiger team will be in action. Calendar of Events

#GoTigers #HomeofChampions #SpiritofExcellence