Dear Students, Parents, Staff, & Community Members:

 

We are excited to announce that Shelbyville High School’s Boys’ Basketball team has again advanced to the UIL Boys’ State Basketball Tournament Final Four.  The Dragons will be playing Gruver High School at the Alamodome on Friday, at 10:00 a.m., in a 2A State Semi-Final game. The winner of Friday’s contest advances to play in the State Championship game on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

 

To accommodate travel to the game for Dragon supporters, there will be an early release at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, March 12th (there is no school on Friday, March 13th for students or staff).  Spring Break will be held the following week on March 16th - 20th, with students returning to school Monday, March 23rd.

 

Shelbyville High School will have specially designated tickets for Dragon fans available at the high school office for presale beginning Wednesday, March 11th at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, March 12th at 11:30 a.m.  Presale tickets are $16, cash only.  Tickets can also be purchased online or at the Alamodome box office for $19 each.  The tickets cover admission for both games of Conference 2A Semi-Final session on Friday, March 13th (Martin’s Mill versus San Saba at 8:30 am, and Shelbyville versus Gruver at 10:00 am).  Children 2 years of age or younger not occupying a seat will be admitted free of charge.  Please note the Alamodome has a Clear Bag Policy:  To be approved for entry into the Alamodome, bags or purses must be clear, plastic, vinyl or PVC, and cannot exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches in size. Small, one-compartment, clutch purses that do not exceed 6 inches x 6 inches x 6 inches (with or without a handle or strap) also will be permitted.

 

There will be a special send-off for our Dragon Basketball team when they depart at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.

 

We are so proud of our student-athletes and coaches!  Go Dragons, Win State!

 

Respectfully yours,

Ray West

Superintendent