Alpine ISD

Congratulations to Alpine Middle School Lady Buck and now Miss Rodeo Texas Princess Sadie Wood! 💜🤟💛

Alpine is so proud of you!

Please help us congratulate your 2026 Miss Rodeo Texas Princess 🎉Sadie Wood🎉

🌟💛 Senior Spotlight — Mariana Palazuelos 💛🌟
🎾🎨 Activities
Mariana started her AHS career with volleyball and tennis, eventually finding her groove in tennis — now heading into her fourth season 🎾 She traded volleyball for colorguard her junior and senior years and has been active in Student Council since sophomore year and National Honor Society since junior year 💪🏽⚡
🍎 Favorite Teacher
Mrs. Reyna has been Mariana's go-to since English I freshman year. "She has been a mentor that I always know I can go to for guidance — or even a laugh if I need it." That kind of relationship with a teacher is something you carry long after graduation ❤️💛
⭐ Favorite Moment
Mariana keeps it real — her favorite moments are the ones spent with her friends, especially "the dire situations where we've scrambled to get work done and had to rely on each other to keep calm and sanity." The chaos you survive together is always worth remembering 😄🙌🏽
🔮 Plans After Graduation
Mariana is heading out of state to pursue a degree in Architecture at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities 🏛️🌨️ Drawn by its student-friendly environment and strong internship opportunities — the future skyline better watch out 🏔️💛
Congratulations, Mariana — we are so proud of everything you have accomplished 💛 🏔️ | 🌟 | 🎓 | ⚡

We're proud to share that BB-RISE Regional Director Jarrett Vickers recently testified before the Montana Legislative Interim Education Committee, where he highlighted the innovative work happening across the Big Bend.
Representing Alpine ISD, BB-RISE, and the Educational Partnership of the Permian Basin (EPPB), Mr. Vickers shared how regional collaboration is expanding career pathways, creating workforce opportunities, and transforming outcomes for rural students.

It's an honor to see the Big Bend recognized as a model for rural education innovation, proving what's possible when schools, higher education, employers, and community partners work together.

🏟️ Black and Gold Senior All-Star Game🏟️
This past Saturday we had two Buck baseball players participate in a senior all-star game in Lamesa TX. Seniors A.J. Llanez and Alec Ramos participated in the event. Results :

⚾️ AJ was 1 for 1 with an RBI, 2 walks and scored twice⚾️

⚾️ Alec pitched 2 solid innings giving up
No hits, striking out 4⚾️

Alpine represented well in helping the black team defeat the gold team 16-4.

Coach Adam Llanez participated in the event as the winning teams head coach!

Great job boys and Coach Llanez!!💪🏽

🏋️ Week 2 🏃‍♀️
Tomorrow morning 8:30 AM!

We love that our leaders are learners, too! 💜🤟💛

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are in San Antonio this week learning, growing, and leading at the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) School Leadership Institute (SLI).

Great schools are built by lifelong learners—and that includes our Board. By investing their time in professional learning, these dedicated leaders continue strengthening their ability to serve our students, staff, and community.

Thank you to our Fightin’ Buck Trustees for their commitment to continuous improvement, which helps ensure a bright future for every Fightin’ Buck!

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🏋️ Strength and Conditioning Update 🏋️

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck summer strength and conditioning program had a successful first week! The coaching staff is super proud of all the boys and girls who showed up and put in the extra work in preparation for the 2026 - 2027 athletic school year. As always the Attendance…Attitude… and effort was great!

Success is built on hard work,perseverance and phenomenal culture! A true snapshot of your programs overall culture is when things are not going your way. We as a program believe we are trending in the right direction. Great job Bucks and Lady Bucks!! 💪🏽

Go Bucks!! 🦌🦌

🌟💛 Senior Spotlight — Trinity Vega 💛🌟
🎷🥎 Activities
Trinity came into AHS determined to explore everything — and she delivered. She joined the Buck Band as a low brass baritone player and worked her way up to Low Brass Section Leader 🎶 In athletics she manages Cross Country and competes in Powerlifting and Softball 💪🏽 She is also a proud member of National Honor Society and Student Council ⚡
🍎 Favorite Teacher
Trinity doesn't play favorites easily — she genuinely likes every teacher. But if she's having a tough day, it's Mr. Valenzuela she turns to. "He is very comforting and lets me have my space if I seem grumpy or upset. Plus I love how he does math jokes. He makes the classroom more bright." 💛😄
⭐ Favorite Moment
The band's first away trip to Fort Stockton — performing all three sets of their marching show including "Into the Heart of the Machine." "I can't explain how amazing it felt. It was the funniest time I had on the field. I can't remember if we lost or not but it was the best time ever." 🎶🏔️ That's what it's all about 😄
🔮 Plans After Graduation
Trinity is heading to college in the fall with one clear calling — nursing 🩺❤️ "I know helping people is something I have to do. I always felt connected to helping people. I want to save people and comfort them in their hardest moments." The patients who will one day be in her care are already lucky 🏔️💛
Congratulations, Trinity — we are so proud of you 💛 🏔️ | 🌟 | 🎓 | ⚡