October is a busy month, so here's a heads-up on some events coming up soon, along with some save-the-date Halloween traditions.

Sponsored by the Wimberley HIgh School FFA, the annual Wildgame Dinner will please any palate! Don't miss it this weekend, Saturday, October 13, from 6-10 p.m.

With a goal to promote patriotism, the VFW Post 6441 is hosting their annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Essay contests. Instilling a sense of patriotism is always a VFW core priority. The deadline for the competitions is October 31.

Wimberley ISD is hiring! We have openings for a Food Service Worker, an HVAC Technician in the Maintenance Department, and Lead Mechanic, Bus Monitors and Drivers in the Transportation Department.

The wheels on the bus go roar, roar, roar at the Wimberley ISD School Bus Stops. Each bus has different animal identification stickers, including a lion, a dolphin, a frog and many others—an important way the District is helping students feel confident and independent when they are hopping on their bus.

The midterm election on Nov. 6 also includes three contested Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees seats. Voter registration is still open and so is an opportunity to find out more about the candidates.

Congratulations and thank you to 15-year-old Scout Hendrix who spent his summer break building a bridge that allows easy passage between the campuses and the Wimberley ISD Central Offices. He successfully completed his Eagle Scout project by recruiting a team of volunteers.

The Texans travel to Austin to take on the Regents Knights tonight, Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m. Regents School of Austin is at 3230 Travis Country Circle. Let's bring the spirit and the red, white and blue, to cheer our Texans on to victory!

The Wimberley ISD Athletic Department enthusiastically welcomes you to Tailgate with the Texans, Saturday, September 29, from 6-9 p.m. in the parking lot of Texan Stadium. Meet your 18-19 Texan athletes, enjoy some delicious food, fun games and take a chance at winning great prizes.

Cheer the Texans at their home opener against the Canyon Lake Hawks Friday, September 14. Wimberley ISD will debut new Dark Sky Friendly Lights--a project financed through the 2018 Bond Package.

Welcome to our new facility rental portal. We hope you'll enjoy TexCentro, a quick and simple online way to reserve a Wimberley ISD facility.

Projects are moving forward on construction, renovation and purchasing projects that were approved by taxpayers in the $45.5 million dollar bond package. Here's a quick recap on the progress the District has made on these exciting enhancements.

We look forward to seeing your students on August 15. Find out what to expect in the new school year from Wimberley ISD Superintendent of Schools, Dwain York.

An important partner, the Wimberley Education Foundation leaders are welcoming the fresh and creative ideas of new directors in their mission to to support Wimberley ISD teachers and students.