On Saturday, October 19, 2018, this year’s first UIL meet took place at Palmview HS. This meet was a huge success for Jimmy Carter ECHS, placing 2nd sweepstakes overall. Congratulations to all of the winners!
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Books on Wheels
La Joya District buses have brought up a simple way for kids to do their readings: E-books. With E-books, students can read on their way home. E-books are easy to access. They do not require an internet connection, and they can just be easily obtained by scanning the code located on a bus. LJISD wants […]
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DIY Face Masks
Ugh, another pimple! Acne is a condition of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it’s more likely that you will, too. The good […]
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Anti-Bullying Pep-rally
Student Council and Student government members, directed by Junior teacher, Mr. Bernal, organized the Anti-Bullying Pep-Rally. The reason this event took place was to raise awareness against bullying and to celebrate the school’s overall hard work. The pep-rally was held in JCECHS Gym, Friday, October 5th. The pep-rally began with the pep-squad/cheerleaders taking the floor […]
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Local Author Speaks to Her Own, Early College Students
Author Katelyn Renteria made an appearance at Jimmy Carter Early College High School and spoke to Top Readers about her book, The Other Side of the Law, and the road to authorship. Renteria attended school in Los Fresnos and provides a unique local perspective to teens and young adults.
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JCECHS Selected As Blue Ribbon School
One of the biggest accomplishments a school can achieve is being recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. It is a nation-wide recognition based on academic performance or overcoming achievement struggles for students. To meet this status, the school must first be nominated by the U.S. Department of Education. Once nominated, the school must fill out […]
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Teacher of the Month
Mila Obnial, a dedicated Math teacher at Jimmy Carter Early College High School, has been voted Teacher of the Month by Red Gold News . Ms. Obnial is someone that truly showcases what the job of a teacher is, not only in academia but also as a key role model to her students, and […]
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Cruise Night
Cruise Night is dedicated to all the people in the valley and teenagers looking for something to do, but above all, Cruise Night is for those with a love of transforming their wheels into something unique. Cruise Night is an event hosted throughout the valley all year round every Thursday, going from Mission, and the […]
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RGV Toros
On July 15, 2015, Houston Dynamo founded RGV Toros. RGVFC Toros brings competitors in the RGV the opportunity to play at the highest youth level in the United States. There, they can become the next generation of players for the RGV Toros. There is a school named IDEA Toros, where students practice soccer to improve their skills […]