The picture below shows off the skills of the eight-graders from Ida G. Diaz Jr. High as they spelled out the words "drug free" in an effort to promote a drug, tobacco and alcohol free community. Over them was a helicopter from the Texas Department of Public Safety piloted by Kyle Argenbright as the HISD Department of Public Relations photographed the students. The entire event is part of the Red Ribbon Week Campaign to promote safe schools. Organizers of the event included Counselors Karrianne Guzman, Karin Cervantes, Office Anthony Hernandez, DPS Officer Johnny Hernandez, Hidalgo’s Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
"This is a way to give back to the kids for their daily work and to promote them to keep away from drugs, tobacco and alcohol" said Officer A. Hernandez. (Photo by A. Rosales-Korrea 10.27.09)
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The Ida Diaz Student Council election ballots have been counted and the results have been finalized!
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It is with great pleasure that the Hidalgo Fine Arts Department shares the news that the Ida Diaz JH Gold Band placed 2nd at the Outstanding Performance Series State Finals. The performances are evaluated by a panel of judges and are ranked based on overall performance. All of the recordings are taken from 2009 UIL contest performances. Congratulations to Julie Wilson, Director and the entire
1st Place: Stone MS (Paris) 2nd Place: 3rd Place: Barbara Bush MS (Symphonic) 4th Place: Port Isabel JH 5th Place: Gilmer JH |