Superintendents, school board members to meet for education foundation conference

National School Foundation Association to host 7th annual conference More than 40 speakers and 60 sessions highlight 3-day event, April 11-13 at Conference Center and Embassy Suites, Frisco (Frisco) Most states have severely cut school funding, and as a result most schools and districts in the United States are seeking alternative financial revenue streams to underwrite […]

USDA proposal may cause a stir with school bake sales, fundraisers

During any given month my third grader anxiously comes home from school with a bright colored paper announcing a school fundraiser.  It could be collecting a dollar to add a feather to a giant turkey benefiting the local social services office, or a reminder to collect and turn-in Box-Tops for Education.  But the tried and true […]

Rockwall girl jumps to to the top in fundraising efforts, in memory of little sister

Local businesses step in to help Ella ‘mend sick hearts’ (Rockwall) Feb. 2, 2012 – Ella Turner of Rockwall amazed friends, family and an entire community by raising more than $5,700 last year for Jump Rope for Heart – setting the record as the No. 1 fundraising campaigner in Texas, and No. 10 in the entire nation. […]

Arboledas gives back to Lions Club, community

(Royse City) Arboledas Mexican Grill, located at 138 E. Main St. in Royse City, is giving back to the Royse City Lions Club and the local community by donating 15 percent of each purchase made between 5 and 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 to support the club’s service projects. Dinner guests should  sign in when arriving at […]