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Kerens Elementary School (KES) Principal Brittany Mathis (from left) presents her school’s Staff Ambition Awards to Lisa Pratt and Lana Engel during the Nov. 17 Kerens ISD school board meeting, saying “these two educators consistently go above and beyond for our students and staff. Their dedication, positivity and heart make them invaluable pieces of our KES puzzle.” Kerens ISD also presented Pam Lane, Tia Prince and Carol Foreman with its Staff Members of the Month awards.

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Kemp Primary School students and staff enjoy the annual Turkey Trot Nov. 21. 

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Honey Aldridge brings the ball past midcourt for Mabank during her team’s opening tournament game Nov. 20 against Scurry-Rosser, which Mabank won 62-19.

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Mabank’s Jaci Hines comes out of the pack with the basketball Nov. 20 against Scurry-Rosser, which was followed Nov. 21 with a 62-30 win over LaPoynor.