GARLAND,TX. (October 6, 2014) Future Aggies, Bears, Bucks, Longhorns, Raiders and more recently showed pride for their respective educational institutions during Garland ISD’s College Day. “This is a way for students, staff and administration to support higher education and show college school spirit,” said Director of Guidance and Counseling Ruby Armstrong. “Many posted pictures wearing […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) As a new program to promote safer walking trails to local schools sweeps across the nation, Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty is not hesitating to include Heath’s schools in the initiative. The new Safe Routes to Schools program means Heath will see construction for a little while, but Liechty said it will […]
Chalk Up a Million for Good Behavior ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Faculty and staff at Rockwall Independent School District have chalked up a million bucks worth of good behavior. Their energy-efficient practices have earned big savings — and now those good habits are earning the organization national recognition. Rockwall ISD has achieved $1,032,027 in cost […]
Fall 2012 recipients represent 15 campuses & six grants, totaling more than $21,000 (ROCKWALL ISD-December 11, 2012) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s Fall 2012 Innovative Teaching Grant recipients were presented to the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees during their recent December meeting. Grants Committee chairman, Larry Womack, recognized the recipients who represented 15 campuses and […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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.
The Wylie and Wylie East high school AFJROTC will host their annual Veteran’s Day program from 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Wylie Stadium. All Wylie area veterans are invited. The AFJROTC extendS a special invitation to Wylie ISD employees and their relatives that are veterans. AFJROTC instructor Lt. Col. Wayne Wilbanks, Col. Steve […]
And the dream continues… (Rockwall) The late Pat Grady, founder of Lakeside Chevrolet, former Rockwall ISD School Board member and YMCA Horned Frogs football team coach, firmly believed that the combination of community, athletics and academics would give students a firm basis for life after high school. To carry out that belief, his wife Carol […]