(Garland ISD) September 13, 2012 – Only 12 years old, Holden Wisener already has his future figured out. He wants to become a professional golfer, playing on par with Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. The Brandenburg Academy sixth grader appears to be well on his way, practicing almost every day after school until […]
September 11, 2012 – The Wylie East High School Sapphires will present the much-anticipated Junior Jewels / Future Raiders Dance Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the WEHS gymnasium. The clinic is open to girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants will enjoy learning a dance routine, performing with the […]
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]
September 11, 2012 – Food, fun, games and live entertainment are planned for the Randall Noe I-30 Classic Tailgate Party before the annual football showdown between Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Everyone is welcome to attend the tailgate on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 3:30 to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Vendors will sell […]
(Frisco) September 7, 2012 – Centennial Medical Center in Frisco raised $8,622 during its second annual school supply drive benefiting Bright Elementary School, also in Frisco. The majority of the money provided school supplies for the 217 students with the remaining money being spent on educational magazine subscriptions. Centennial worked with Staples, which gave thoughtful […]
(Garland ISD) September 6, 2012 – Home to award-winning academics, fine arts, and athletics, Garland ISD is also home to award-winning administrators. Career and Technical Education Director Phil Gilbreath was recently named the Career and Technical Association of Texas Administrator of the Year. A member of CTAT for 38 years, Gilbreath has long been an advocate […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – J.W. Williams Middle School celebrated a great first week of school! This is going to be an exciting year with new MacBook Airs & iPads for students and teachers to use and the introduction of BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology – in the classrooms. Students are able to […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary cafeteria manager Erin Gooch recently was awarded a $2,000 grant from the non-profit organization “Action for Healthy Kids” to promote breakfast, healthy eating and exercise at Dobbs. The money will be used for PE equipment and Kitchen equipment to ensure every student has the opportunity to eat […]
(Rockwall) September 1, 2012 – Rockwall High School seniors and members of the Interact Club recently attended the Rangers baseball game as guests of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotary District 5810 bought more than 1,100 tickets for area youth, with the net proceeds helping to fund Rotary’s International project, “End Polio Now.” Pictured from […]