Wylie East Theatre students rehearse a scene from “Into the Woods.” Performances are Thursday, Jan. 16, Friday, Jan. 17, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in the WEHS auditorium. Classic tales will spring to life on stage as local high schools bring their theatrical...
Merica Clark did not graduate with her friends in 2005. She had her cap and gown, announcements and parties she planned to attend, then just days before the ceremony, she found out that she failed two state tests and would not get to walk across the stage. Thirteen...
With the recent rise in school shootings, many families are concerned about students’ safety when school starts again. Garland ISD, however, is working to keep kids safe from all types of threats. According to GISD security coordinator Keith Chapman, the district has...
A Sachse student recently achieved a rare honor. Last month Mikayla Sears, 12, attended Space Academy, a branch of Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The weeklong camp promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),...
Backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and haircuts will be provided free of charge to qualifying Wylie Independent School Districts students at the annual Back 2 School Fair slated for Saturday, Aug. 4. The fair, hosted by the school district, is from 8 a.m. to 10...
Summer means many things to parents of school-age children but what about those who cannot afford the increase in their grocery bill? Parents of children who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program often find their budget stretched thin with children home during...
School’s out for the summer, which means the Facilities Department at Wylie Independent School District has kicked it into high gear to make sure maintenance and construction jobs are completed for the start of the new school year. Much of the work is routine...
New Wylie Independent School District principals, assistant principals and an administrator were introduced last week at a meeting of the board of trustees. The school board meeting was held Tuesday, June 18. “We have several employees who are moving up to recognize,...
Wylie residents know about the good-natured rivalry between Wylie East and Wylie High School, but a love for theatre brought the two schools together last week. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre camp from June 11-15, was held at Wylie High School. The two high...
