Area News
Pair of Tigers earn 4th place medals, finish Powerlifting season at Regional
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tiger Powerlifting team saw its season end in Regional Competition Saturday (March 12) in Sundown. Although there will be no qualifiers for the State meet this year for Slaton, two lifters medaled. Daniel Leyva placed fourth in Weight Class 242, lifting a total of 1,365 pounds. Alex Quintero also placed…
Read MoreA hamburger for a good cause
The Slaton Lions Club had long lines and rushed to feed hungry guests Wednesday afternoon (March 9) during a hamburger fundraiser. A total of 600 burgers were cooked, some going to the Slaton ISD schools and others sold at the truck. The event raises money for the Lions Scholarship fund, which gives $1,500 scholarships to…
Read MoreLittle Legacies Learning Center to host open house March 24
Little Legacies Learning Center, part of the Library of Legacies, will have an open house March 24 from 3-6 p.m. Those who are interested in possibly enrolling or working for the group are invited to call the Lubbock Center at 806-863-4787.
Read MoreTrustees celebrate students, hire teachers at monthly meeting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees celebrated accomplishments of students Thursday evening (March 10) during its monthly meeting. The Board also approved new teachers and administration contracts for next year. The Honor Choir from Cathelene Thomas Elementary presented a couple of songs for the Trustees and guests. Destination…
Read MoreSlaton Senior Citizens Center to begin Third Monday events March 21
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton seniors wanting a bit of time to meet with others, have coffee and visit with each other – other than just meals at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center, will have a new opportunity to do so. Third Mondays are starting beginning this Monday (March 21) at the Center, 230…
Read MoreState bound!: 4 qualify in powerlifting
From Staff Reports Past two years it has been one Tigerette powerlifting qualifier going to State. This year, there will be four. The Slaton Tigerette powerlifting team competed in the Regional Powerlifting contest Saturday (March 5) in Shamrock. The team placed fourth overall and four lifters – Amaya Ramos, Paige Rodriquez, Sierra Rodriquez and Jaclyn…
Read MoreDestination: Imagination – CTE creates team, places 5th in first-ever contest appearance
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Several Cathelene Thomas Elementary fifth grade students had the opportunity to put what they’ve learned in school and compete against others recently during a Destination: Imagination competition. It was the first year CTE has competed in the event, and they placed fifth out of seven total teams. Teacher Taryn Painter,…
Read MoreDEIIC recommends 2022-23 school calendar for board
The DEIIC approved a school calendar to present to the Slaton ISD School Board of Trustees Wednesday afternoon (March 2) during its monthly meeting. Superintendent Jim Andrus said there were three District of Innovation designed calendars for the 2022-23 year, one of which was the current one and two others with changes. Most of the…
Read MoreHonored for a good season
Little Dribblers look at medals they received after being honored Friday evening (March 4) during a ceremony at Slaton High School. The All Stars were also announced. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreKelley honored with DAR Good Citizens Award
AnnMarie Kelley, a senior at Slaton High School, received the 2022 Good Citizens Award from the Nancy Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently. The group sponsors the DAR Good Citizen program in the Slaton area. The program encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. It honors an outstanding student in…
Read More