Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
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...
Once a week, Sachse High School’s baseball team visits Sewell Elementary to become big brothers for half an hour. Baseball Buddies was launched in 2015 and lasts through the fall semester. Each baseball player is paired with a Sewell boy and serves as a mentor,...
At this point in the school year, high school upperclassmen are filling out applications, requesting transcripts and making sure test scores are in order, all while trying to balance classes. College application season is wrapping up for many seniors, but there is...
