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Military-Connected and other students from DLP & KECHS enjoyed an exciting experience at the NAS-Kingsville Blue Angels’ Air Show on April 17th. Students had a wonderful time witnessing the incredible aerial performances and making lasting memories during this special event.

Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels presented a video for 4th and 5th-grade students on April 17th, followed by a live discussion focused on leadership skills and personal growth. Each student was also presented with a Blue Angels poster provided by the Squadron as a special keepsake.

📣 STAAR Testing for De La Paz Middle School!

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21st – 8th Grade Social Studies
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22nd – 8th Grade Science
🕢 Students report directly to DLP by 7:40 AM
🚫 No athletics for 8th grade
😴 Be sure to get a good night’s sleep!

✅6th and 7th grade will follow their regular schedule.

Good luck, Seahawks! 💚🦅

Riviera FFA members competed at the Area X Career Development Competitions in Sinton Wednesday April 15th. Results are as follows:

Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems- In this event, students completed skills in the following areas; Wall framing, A/C Branch Circuitry, Small Engine Service Advisory, and Zero Turn Lawn Mowers

2nd place overall team-State Qualifier
10th place Individual- Jose Gonzales
8th place Individual- Baylen Tinsley
5th Place Individual- Evan Mayberry
4th place individual- Trustyn Cumberland

Farm and Agribusiness Management- In this event, management skills and economic principles are applied to agriculture and agribusiness situations as team members complete a written exam and solve farm analysis problems. The team consisted of Maisyn Bippert, Karla Lugo, Abigail Solomon, and Maddie Valenzuela.

5th place overall team- State Qualifier
5th place individual- Abigail Solomon

Poultry Judging- Greenhand: Duke Garcia, Trace Urban, and Trevor Urban.

Poultry Judging- Chapter: Adelina Bell, William Clements, Liam Hinojosa, and Jake White.

Livestock Judging- Greenhand: Bailey Ivey, Dairrin Huff, Ralph Huff, and Cody White.

Livestock Judging- Chapter: Caleb Bunger, Morgan Butler, Gabriela Hare, and Emma Valenzuela.

Veterinary Science: Piper Colston, Hailey Huff, and Armando Ortega.

Floriculture: Aleyda De La Paz, Anley Gonzales, Ava Mayberry, and Evelyn Mejia.

The Riviera FFA ATMS team, and Farm Business Management team will compete next Friday April 24th at the Texas FFA State CDE competitions, hosted at Sam Houston State University.

Great Job Riviera FFA!

We would like to wish the best of luck to our Kaufer ECHS students participating in the prestigious 2026 Congressional Art Competition!

On April 18, Congressman Gonzales will judge the entries and announce this year’s Top 10 winners. The winning artwork will earn a place of honor in the U.S. Capitol for one year, displayed alongside top pieces from across the nation.

Our students have worked incredibly hard and truly exceeded all expectations. We are so proud of their dedication! Please click through the images below to see their amazing work and read the details for each piece.

Huge congratulations to senior Liam Hinojosa on being selected to compete in the CBCA All-Star Football Game!

Well deserved recognition for the work, commitment, and standard he represents every day.

Seahawk Strong.
G3.

2026 District 32-2A UNDEFEATED Softball District Champions

Regional Girls Golf
April 15th & 16th
Lozano Golf Course Corpus Christi Texas

🎓✨ Celebrating Excellence at Kaufer Early College High School ✨🎓

Kaufer Early College High School is proud to announce our Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026!

These outstanding seniors have demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to academic excellence throughout their high school journey. Their hard work and determination truly represent the very best of the Seahawk way.

Please join us in congratulating:
🏅 Valedictorian: Jathan Ten Cate
🏅 Salutatorian: Armando Ortega

We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and cannot wait to see all they will achieve in the future. Your KECHS family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉

Riviera FFA’s Farm and Agribusiness Management team competed at the Area X CDE competition today in Sinton. They placed fifth overall and are STATE BOUND! Special shout out to Abigail Solomon for placing 5th individually. We are so proud of these girls and wish them good luck next week when they travel to Sam Houston State University. 💙💛

📣 STAAR Testing Reminder!
De La Paz Middle School students in 6th–8th grade will take the RLA STAAR on Tuesday, April 14th.

🕢 All 6th–8th grade students report to DLP by 7:40 AM
🚫 No athletics (7th & 8th grade)
🚫 No band (6th grade)
😴 Don’t forget to get a good night’s rest!
Let’s do our best! Good luck, Seahawks! 💪📚

Destiny Blackwell proudly represented the Riviera Soaring Seahawks at Saturday’s Special Olympics tennis event, showcasing determination, sportsmanship, and hard work on the court. Her dedication paid off as she earned a bronze medal in her division. We are incredibly proud of Destiny and the outstanding way she represented her team!

A special thank you to Coach Gonzalez and the tennis team for their support and for volunteering at the Special Olympics. We appreciate you all for making a difference!