After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
The staff from Burnett Junior High in Wylie took a branded WISD bus to do community service and team building Monday, August 5. The group volunteered at 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse. For more photos like this, see the Aug. 15 issue or subscribe online.
When nearly 2,000 students from Wylie, Sachse and Lavon enter Wylie East High School on Aug. 15, many will be focused on reuniting with friends and comparing classes. What most people don’t see is all the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure a smooth first...
Senior citizens in Garland Independent School District boundaries have a new way to get involved in their community. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the district began offering senior citizen VIP passes, also called gold cards. By Morgan Howard • Staff Writer •...
Thanks to the efforts of a Wylie High junior, middle school students are rediscovering a passion for science. When Kate Vinson approached her science teacher Ann Darby in 2014 with an idea for a club, the pair had no idea just how popular it would become. “She came to...
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) a grant of $12 million to strengthen its apprenticeship programs. According to Joe May, DCCCD chancellor, their goal is to train 50,000 apprentices by the year 2030. Funding from the...
In a close race, the Solar Car Team from Wylie East High School finished second in its division last week at the Solar Car Challenge held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The WEHS team, which led the first day, finished second to the Prosper Mighty Engineers. It...
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to class. Wylie, Garland and Plano Independent School Districts will offer back to school fairs over the next few weeks to help families prepare. WISD’s fair is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the...
Armstrong Elementary student Nevin Emmanuel plays music using circuit made with a banana during a Digital Leadership University session. Offered to Garland ISD students each summer, the camp lets participants learn more about art, music, cooking and STEM. An...
