Congratulations to freshman Mattison Storey, sophomore Allyson Loving and juniors Mackinzee Burk and Avery Long for all receiving Division I ratings on their solo performances.

In addition, Allyson Loving earned second place overall at the competition, out of 44 solo entries.

The Dickinson Diamonds are led by Traci Mills.

Week of January 27, 2014

Two new schools proposed in

$56 million bond election May 10

Bond 2014 logo The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously called for a $56 million district bond election to be held May 10. The proposal calls for the construction of two new campuses in the district -- an elementary school and a middle school -- to address the district's increasing student enrollment.

The proposal came from a recommendation of the district's Facility Task Force Committee. The committee consists of more than 50 members representing a balanced mix of community patrons, parents, district administrators and other DISD stakeholders. The committee has been working for months to evaluate the district's enrollment trends and considerations for facility needs to address a growing number of students.

"Dickinson ISD has seen a tremendous growth of nearly 4,000 students over the past decade, increasing from 6,000 students in 2003 to 9,900 this school year," said Superintendent Vicki Mims. "Projections are that we will easily surpass 10,000 students at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year."

The projections are supported by a demographic study the district recently completed by a professional demographer. The study indicates that the growth in the elementary schools will increase by nearly 400 students before 2016 when the proposed schools would open if the bond is approved. Without the new elementary school, this would put four of the district's six elementary campuses above capacity.

Between now and 2016, middle school enrollment is projected to grow by almost 100 students. The district's two current middle school campus are already over capacity at this time.

"After carefully reviewing the demographic study and enrollment growth, the Facility Task Force decided that the most pressing needs at this time are an additional elementary campus and middle school campus," said Gary Jones, member of the DISD Facility Task Force.

This would be the seventh elementary campus and third middle school campus in Dickinson ISD.

The cost of the bond issue is projected to add no more than 3.3 cents per $100 home valuation, which in the case of a $100,000 home would cost $33 per year or $2.75 per month.

However, based on rising home values and increased commercial and residential growth in the area, it is projected that this number could be significantly lower when the bonds are sold.

Taxpayers age 65 or older who have filed for exemption would see no increase in their school taxes as a result of this bond issue, providing there is not an improvement to the residence that increases the taxable value. The "tax freeze" provision for citizens 65 and older is in compliance with Section 11.26 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

DHS Boys Powerlifting Team earns

two first place victories at January meets

The Dickinson High School Boys Powerlifting Team is off to a great start this year with two first place victories at powerlifting meets.

More than 300 athletes from all over the area competed in the First Annual Gator Classic Powerlifting Meet hosted by the Dickinson High School Powerlifting Program earlier this month at McAdams Junior High. The DHS Powerlifting Team earned first place in the boys division and several DHS lifters had individual accomplishments at the meet. The following weekend the DHS powerlifting team traveled to the Mayde Creek meet in Katy and again returned with a first place victory in the boys division. The DHS Powerlifting Team is led by Head Coach Earl Ricicar.

Gator Classic Powerlifting Meet

Earning individual honors at the Gator Classic Meet were:

Boy's Division:

First Place - Kaylond North with 1440 pounds lifted in the 242 Class

First Place - Alonzo Crittendon with 1590 pounds lifted in the Super Heavy Weight Class

Second Place - Dominic Monsivaiz with 755 pounds lifted in the 123 Class

Second Place - Alec DeLeon with 1170 pounds lifted in the 148 Class

Second Place - Trey Vaughans with 1100 pounds lifted in the 165 Class

Second Place - Thomas Bridges with 1205 pounds lifted in the 181 Class

Second Place - Anietie Etuk with 1315 pounds lifted in the 242 Class

Second Place - Ernesto Reales with 1315 pounds lifted in the 275 Class

Second Place - Chance Harmanson with 1465 pounds lifted in the Super Heavy Weight Class

Fourth Place - Brandon Martinez with 800 pounds lifted in the 132 Class

Fifth Place - Brandon Jordan with 580 pounds lifted in the 114 Class

Girls Division:

Second Place - Jayln Howell with 540 pounds lifted in the 181 Class

Mayde Creek Powerlifting Meet

Earning individual honors at the Mayde Creek meet were:

Boy's Division:

First Place - Cecilio Hernandez with 970 pounds lifted in the 132 Class

First Place - Alec DeLeon with 1200 pounds lifted in the 148 Class

First Place - Thomas Bridges with 1275 pounds lifted in the 181 Class

First Place - Kaylond North with 1505 pounds lifted in the 242 Class

First Place - Alonzo Crittendon with 1620 pounds lifted in the Super Heavy Weight Class

Second Place - Dominic Monsivaiz with 785 pounds lifted in the 123 Class

Second Place - Trey Vaughans with 1115 pounds lifted in the 165 Class

Second Place - Anietie Etuk with 1400 pounds lifted in the 242 Class

Second Place - Ernesto Reales with 1380 pounds lifted in the 275 Class

Second Place - Chance Harmanson with 1500 pounds lifted in the Super Heavy Weight Class

Third Place - Brandon Martinez with 840 pounds lifted in the 132 Class

Third Place - Darin Slater with 1385 pounds lifted in the Super Heavy Weight Class

Fourth Place - Brandon Jordan with 640 pounds lifted in the 123 Class

Fourth Place - Cleaon Jolly with 935 pounds lifted in the 198 Class

Fifth Place - Ricky Delacerda with 830 pounds lifted in the 148 Class

Fifth Place - Dodi Vasquez with 1090 pounds lifted in the 181 Class

Fifth Place - Jared Reedy with 1140 pounds lifted in the 242 Class

DHS athletes sign Letters of Intent to play college sports

Travis Spruiell DHS Baseball Signing

Dickinson High School senior Travis Spruiell signed a Letter of Intent on January 24 to play baseball next year at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas. He is pictured seated with his parents Todd and Terri Spruiell, along with, standing, left to right, Dickinson ISD Athletic Director John Snelson; Calvin Medlock, a select coach with the Rebels traveling league and Dickinson High School Baseball Coach Chris Cauley.

DHS Softball Signing
Angelica Gonzales, a senior at Dickinson High School, signed a Letter of Intent on January 24 to play softball for Kilgore College next school year. She is shown seated with her parents Maria and Rafael Gonzales, Sr. and nephew Rafael Gonzales, III. Standing in the back are, left to right, Dickinson ISD Athletic Director John Snelson, Head Softball Coach Timi Radicioni and Assistant Coach Melissa Velenock.