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 […]
(Wylie ISD) Joei Shermer has been named the new assistant principal at Whitt Elementary in the Wylie Independent School District. Shermer has been the Assistant Principal at Harrison Intermediate School for the past five years, and has 10 years of experience in Wylie ISD. “It is a difficult decision to leave Harrison as I have […]
City of Heath and The Fulton School reach agreement The RCH Water Supply Corporation purchased the site for the City ofHeath’s north elevated water tower 40 years ago. Today, construction of the needed addition to the city’s infrastructure will move forward following an agreement between The Fulton School and the City of Heath. “The Fulton School […]
March-a-Thon fundraiser brings Plano East middle school, high school and senior high bands together (Plano) It would be a stretch to say even a hint of fall was in the air, but at least it was early enough that it wasn’t blazing hot for the Plano East Cluster March-a-Thon at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy Saturday, […]
(Irving) Irving fifth graders in public, private or home school are invited to participate in the Irving Advisory Committee on Disabilities annual student poster contest. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Awards will be presented at the Thursday, Oct. 6 City Council meeting. Posters will be on display for the public. For details […]
(DFW) Back-to-school shoppers in DFW will enjoy a break from state and local sales taxes Aug. 19-21, Texas’ annual tax holiday. Layaway plans can be used to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, saving shoppers about $8 for every $100 […]
(Wylie) As Burnett Junior High principal Justin Terry said during schedule pick-up events on Aug. 11, “no one wants to cook dinner on the first day of school.” That’s why Wylie ISD and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit teamed up for a Back-to-School fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 22. Fifteen percent of all ticket sales at Dickey’s, 1301 […]
(Irving) Free immunizations will be given to 500 VFC-eligible school-aged children from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 during the Back to School Fiesta at Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall Road. Backpacks filled with basic school supplies will be available, while supplies last. The event is hosted by Irving Mall and the City of Irving, and […]
Mornings are cooler. The sun rises later. The excitement of school beginning wafts in the air. These are my memories when school started in mid-September. In two weeks, school resumes here, and for many young children, it will be their first school experience. The first day of preschool or kindergarten is probably more traumatic for […]
(Wylie) Free school supplies, hair cuts and vision screening are available for Wylie ISD students during the Back-to-School Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the First Baptist Event Center in downtown Wylie. Students must attend the fair in order to receive supplies, and pre-registration is recommended. Because supplies are limited, Wylie […]