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Valedictorian, salutatorian reflect on high school

Valedictorian, salutatorian reflect on high school

Loi “Leon” Le, Wylie East’s valedictorian, left, and Caden Ly, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 24 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Wylie East High School seniors Loi “Leon” Le, Class of 2025 valedictorian, and...

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Digital menu offers slice of information

Digital menu offers slice of information

When Garland ISD launched a new digital menu app at the beginning of the school year, officials weren’t quite sure what the response would be. Three months later, thousands of students have utilized the app for nutrition information, meal planning and giving feedback....

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Wylie East Band advances to state competition

Wylie East Band advances to state competition

Following a historic contest season, Wylie East’s Pride of the East band will travel to San Antonio to compete in the UIL State Marching Band Competition for the first time in the band’s history. The band was one of four that advanced from Texas Area B, who each...

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Sachse actors meet off-Broadway playwright, SHS alum

Sachse actors meet off-Broadway playwright, SHS alum

Last month, the cast of Sachse High’s production of “Puffs” got the opportunity of a lifetime. Matt Cox, writer of the off-Broadway hit “Puffs,” paid a personal visit to SHS to meet the actors, offer advice and watch their interpretation of his work. However, the...

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Students pledge to say no to drugs

Students pledge to say no to drugs

This week, Sachse teachers and administrators will begin equipping their students with the skills they need to “send a message” to “stay drug free.” Each year, Red Ribbon Week kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 23 and lasts through Halloween. Everyone in the district, from...

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Garland ISD declared Google reference district

Garland ISD declared Google reference district

Garland ISD is officially the largest school district in the United States to be named a Google for Education Reference District. Google announced the honor in early September, but teachers, staff members and administrators are continuing to get certified.   For...

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Sachse twirler catches national awards

Sachse twirler catches national awards

One Sachse High student is twirling her way into national attention. Lauren Crook, a junior at SHS, took home four awards at the USA and World Twirling Championships, held at University of Notre Dame at the end of July.   For the full story, see the Oct. 3 issue...

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WEHS students tune into the world of music business

WEHS students tune into the world of music business

At Wylie East High School, a group of 60 students aren’t just making music; they’re making history. In the Digital Audio Technology class, also known as Raider Records, members split into groups – “record labels” – to write, record and edit a song almost every week....

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