WHS TMEA All-State Choir Students were honored at the Monday, Feb 24, board meeting. Back row from left, trustees Jacob Day, Suzi Kennon, Mike Williams, Bill Howard, Kylie Reising, Stacie Smith, Virdie Montgomery. Front row: Chloe Stovall, Emma Rains, Kimberly Irby,...
Two students at Sachse High School are in the running for one of the most competitive national scholarships. Thi Dinh and Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Velazquez were declared semifinalists for the Dell Scholarship. They recently submitted their final paperwork and will find out...
GISD is on a mission to help kids live healthier lifestyles. The “It’s Time Texas” community challenge began Jan. 7 and lasts through March 3. The nonprofit promotes healthy living in schools and communities by offering activities that build points. Cities compete...
Wylie High School career technical education teacher Michelle Bellamy recently was awarded a $20,000 grant from Project Lead The Way to enhance her computer education classes. The grant was awarded in partnership with Lockheed Martin and is divided equally between the...
Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...
Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...
A special guest gave Sachse students a lesson on publishing, productivity and empowerment. Children’s author Susan Stevens Crummel visited Sewell Elementary Monday, Dec. 17. Crummel, who lives in Fort Worth, has made guest appearances in GISD schools for 15 years....
Two programs at Collin College received awards from national programs. The Health Information Management (HIM) program at Collin College was ranked fifth nationally in a recent survey. TheBestSchools.org ranked the country’s 25 best online health information...
Garland ISD held a district-wide greeting card design contest for all fifth-graders, and a Sachse student was one of just four winners selected. Chloe Chuong, who attends Sewell Elementary, drew Santa flying above a cabin in the middle of a snowy forest. “First I drew...
