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...

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...

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....

Even though school has only been in session for a month, drama students are already putting the finishing touches on plays and are ready to entertain their communities. The theatre departments at Sachse High School and Plano East Senior High School will stage their...

Bus driver works to make a difference As families get into the swing of a new school year, the decision to drive, walk or take a bus can seem minor. To the drivers, though, it can make all the difference in the world. J.C. Ball has been driving students around Sachse...

North Texas, along with most of the country, is facing a critical shortage of something every person needs to stay alive: blood. Specifically, blood donations. The already-low supply was further drained when 22 people were murdered in El Paso on Aug. 3. Dallas-based...

One Sachse campus is on a mission to win a district-wide honor. Garland ISD launched myON, a program giving students access to thousands of online books and news articles, at the beginning of June. Officials also announced a contest to see who could read the most...