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 […]

Recycling Roundup in Plano, Nov. 12

Round up the hidden treasures in your garage, closets and attic and bring them to the one day drop-off collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Clark High School, 523 W. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Items should be clean and in good condition. It’s part of Texas Recycles Day. For more […]

Burnett Day at Smoothie Factory, Nov. 12

(Wylie ISD) The Burnett Junior High PTA encourages the community to join them for Burnett Day at Smoothie Factory, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the 305 E. FM 544 at N. Maxwell Creek in Murphy. To submit your school news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Vote to help local school win up to $50,000 grant

Voting is now open following a competitive nomination period, and Draper Intermediate in the Wylie ISD seeks community help to win up to $50,000 in the Clorox Company’s Power A Bright Future grant program. Help Draper secure funding to “Cultivate 21st Century Fluencies Through Project Based Learning” by visiting PowerABrightFuture.com or text clorox7208 to 44144 […]

Sex offenders tracked by WISD’s new visitor registration

(Wylie) [WylieISD.net] Wylie ISD  implemented a new visitor registry system this month to ensure that all campuses maintain a safe environment for students and employees.  The new Raptor System, created by Raptor Technologies, serves as a visitor identification program that will enable campus authorities to have a heightened awareness of who is attempting to gain […]

Wylie ISD hosts food drive benefiting Christian Care Center

November is Wylie Christian Care Center Month. The Wylie ISD is hosting its annual food drive now through Tuesday, Nov. 15.  Students throughout the district are encouraged to bring food items to school to donate to the drive. Items will be collected from the campuses on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 16 and 17 and delivered to […]