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Freedom Chess team presented trophies; district to launch junior-high club
Summary
Freedom Chess team members from Farmersville were recognized at the board meeting for tournament results; board members and staff praised students and said a junior-high chess club will start to help continuity.
The Farmersville Unified School District recognized members of the Freedom Chess team and presented trophies at the board meeting, and board members praised the students’ tournament results.
The coach described tournament participation and results, saying the team “routinely had anywhere from 15 to 20 kids” at tournaments and recounted recent finishes and averages for several students. “So we did really well there. I brought the second place trophy that we got, in Corcoran in March,” the coach said.
Board members and district staff thanked the coach and the students and emphasized the value of the extracurricular program. A board member said the district will start a chess club at Farmersville Junior High School to provide a seamless transition for students as they advance in grade levels.
Why it matters: the recognition highlights extracurricular opportunities that support student engagement and learning beyond the classroom. The board also emphasized continued district support for transportation and tournament fees when appropriate.
The board and staff took no formal action beyond the presentation and public thanks; the district said it would support continuation and expansion of chess opportunities into junior high.
