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GISD revises 2020-21 calendar

GISD revises 2020-21 calendar

School is going to start a few days earlier and last a little longer next year. Garland ISD trustees revised the 2020-21 calendar during their Tuesday, June 23 meeting. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 10, three days earlier than originally planned. Each...

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Virtual camps unite students, teachers

Nearly 300 Garland ISD students were immersed in the world of computer science without even leaving their homes. When administrators figured out that summer camps would have to go online, Coordinator of Technology Applications Jasna Aliefendic got to work. She spent...

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WISD announces new WHS principal

WISD announces new WHS principal

Wylie ISD has named Brian Alexander as the new principal of Wylie High School. “Based on the survey we conducted, people said they wanted the next leader of the Pirates to possess attributes like being caring, inclusive, supportive, honest and open,” said...

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716 graduate from Sachse High School

716 graduate from Sachse High School

Last week, 716 students from Sachse High School got their long-awaited diplomas. Graduation was held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 at Globe Life Field in Arlington. To al­low for social distancing, se­niors were spaced out on the field and families were spaced out in...

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Collin College to reopen campuses for July classes

Collin College to reopen campuses for July classes

Collin College has announced plans for the final summer session that starts July 13. The college will follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines, observe executive orders issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, and proceed with guidance from the Texas Higher...

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WHS principal abruptly retires

WHS principal abruptly retires

Amid allegations that he censored a school play and that a teacher shared racist posts on social media, Wylie High School Principal Virdie Mont­gomery abruptly announced his retirement last week. His retirement closes out a career in education of almost 44 years, the...

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Seniors to receive diplomas next week

Seniors to receive diplomas next week

Sachse High seniors will cele­brate the culmination of 13 years of hard work next week. Graduation is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 at Arlington’s Globe Life Park. Students will enter to the sounds of “Pomp and Cir­cumstance,” and then the cer­emony will kick off...

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