Rowlett HS Eagle Theatre Company to present ‘Swing This!’

The Rowlett High School Eagle Theatre Company will present “Swing This!” A New Musical, Jan. 26-29, featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, at the Rowlett High School auditorium, […]

Amy Parks Starlight Singers to present USO show

Amy Parks Starlight Singers to present USO show

(Rockwall ISD) The 13th annual USO show presented by the Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Starlight Singers will be  Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 at Maurine Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 552 in Rockwall. Friday’s performance will feature a USO Dessert, Dance & Show at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 per ticket. Saturday’s performance […]

Register now for 10K, 5K Wylie East Raider Run

Wylie East High School Baseball and Softball will present the second annual Raider Run, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at WEHS. The event will include a 10K and 5K race, as well as a one mile fun run. The top male and female finishers in the 10K and 5K races will win an iPod Nano. Medals will […]

Wylie ISD to recognize Board Members

January is School Board Recognition Month (Wylie ISD) January is School Board Recognition Month and Wylie ISD is taking this opportunity to thank these local leaders for devoting time to support public education and serve our local schools. Texans benefit every day from the tireless work and countless hours dedicated by a group of more […]

Bus drivers needed at Wylie ISD

The Wylie ISD Transportation Department is accepting applications for bus drivers. Interested individuals may click here to complete an application or contact Ed Ostrander at 972-429-2305. Commercial Drivers Licenses are preferred, but the department will train qualified applicants for CDLs. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.  

Wylie ISD names Campus Teachers of the Year

The Wylie ISD recently announced the 2011-23 Campus Teachers of the Year during a surprise luncheon held in their honor.  Winners were selected and voted on by their campus peers. Winners will be honored by the community at the 34th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  The district will also reveal its Elementary […]

Wylie dancers march in Children’s Christmas Parade

Wylie dancers march in Children’s Christmas Parade

Enjoy these images captured by Blue Ribbon News and other contributors during the Children’s Medical Center Christmas Parade, presented by Capital One Bank and Pizza Hut on Dec. 3 in downtown Dallas. The Wylie East Sapphires and the Wylie High Pacesetters joined together to march with the Rowdy and the Dallas Cowboys float. Sapphires director […]

Wylie ISD, Wylie is HOPE team up to Reach for a Star

The Wylie ISD has partnered with Wylie is H.O.P.E. and the City of Wylie to help bring joy to the children in the community through the Annual Reach for a Star gift assistance program.    Stars containing a wish list for a child may be picked up in the WISD Educational Service Center during normal […]

Give blood, help seniors earn scholarships

(Wylie High School) The Wylie High School National Honor Society invites the community to give blood on Monday, Dec. 5 as part of a high school challenge. The WHS students may earn scholarship money for seniors. For an appointment, email Susan Fajardo at susan.fajardo@wylieisd.net. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year finalists announced

Marine Corps Elite Warrior campaign honors Texas’ best football players  The Marine Corps Recruiting Station Dallas is proud to announce that the finalists for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year. The campaign honors the best high school football players in the state. Fans can vote online for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of […]