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...

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...

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...

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...