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Celebrating African American History Month
Reggie Vale speaks to guests about the importance of African American History in the United States and its contributions Saturday (Feb. 25) during an African American History Month program at the Slaton Clubhouse. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSISD presents FAQ from 4-day week study
The Slaton Independent School Distict reported it received a large amount of feedback on a four-day week. They received several questions from the study and produced a document to give more insight on the proposal. Answers to these questions can be ound In English at https://files.gabbart.com/2455/4dw_frequently_asked_questions_1.pdf and in Spanish at https://files.gabbart.com/2455/4dw_preguntas_frecuentes_1.pdf.
Read MoreGreen Memorial Park Cemetery to conduct fundraising driveGreen Memorial Park Cemetery to conduct fundraising drive
Green Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilson is conducting its 2023 fundraising drive during March. Those who have loved ones buried in the Cemetery are asked to help with the expenses of maintaining the cemetery and thank those who have contributed in the past to help keep the cemetery neat and attractive. The board of directors…
Read More9 Slaton students advance to State FCCLA
Slaton High School students in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, program competed in the Region I convention Feb. 9-11. Nine students placed and will advance to State competition at the end of March. Those advancing to State are, Giselle Torres and Hope Rinas in Food Innovations; Jordan Charles in Sports…
Read MoreSEDCO nominates 1 for seat, discusses FedEx box removal
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation selected a recommendation for a nominee to a vacant seat Thursday afternoon (Feb. 16) during its monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said the board had a list of several candidates who were considered, with one submitted by a resident. Tiffany White was selected as…
Read MoreSHS celebrates annual Career, Tech Month
By Nalani Nuylan Slatonite Intern February is an important month for education: Black History Month, National Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, and Career and Technology Education Month. Career and Technology Education, or CTE, provides students with classes that teach them skills needed in certain careers and emerging industries. CTE Month celebrates the value of CTE…
Read MoreSISD seeking input on 4-day class week
The Slaton Independent School District is seeking input for a possible four day instructional week for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent Jim Andrus said in a Scoop Studio the Board of Trustees agreed to research and gather information on the possibility of the program. A full presentation can be found on the Slaton ISD Facebook…
Read MoreCastillo receives DAR Good Citizen honors
Slaton High School Senior Kat Castillo received a Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award Wednesday (Feb. 15) in an awards ceremony and reception, The Nancy Anderson Chapter of the National Society of the DAR conducted the ceremony and reception to honor the 2023 DAR Good Citizens awards for Lubbock area high schools. The…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in February sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its February sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $84,578.50 in February, a 4.76 percent increase from February 2022’s $80,732.61. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $140,935.85, a 3.30 percent increase from the 2022 year-to-date total of $136,429.82. Ransom Canyon, and Post saw…
Read MoreTrustees approve Athletic Director contract
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a probationary contract for a new Athletic Director and considered the superintendent evaluation and contract Thursday evening (Feb. 9) during its monthly meeting. The board went into executive session for more than three hours to discuss both items before returning. No…
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