Wylie ISD FFA students exhibit their steer at the F.O. Birmingham Ag Center at the Wylie Show and Sale last week. The future of agriculture was on display at the 58th Annual Wylie Show and Sale at the F.O. Birmingham Agricultural Center in Wylie. Over the course of...
Years of working to perfect his craft and to forge connections have finally paid off for one Wylie East grad. Tanner Smithson, a 2015 graduate of Wylie East High School and current senior at the University of North Texas, earned a job as an intern on Broadway. His...
This weekend Wylie Education Foundation will host its largest fundraiser of the year, all in the name of enhancing education. Boots ‘n Barbecue is set for Saturday, Feb. 16 at Southfork Ranch. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an hour of mingling, margaritas and more. The...
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....
