Bus drivers needed at Wylie ISD

The Wylie ISD Transportation Department is accepting applications for bus drivers. Interested individuals may click here to complete an application or contact Ed Ostrander at 972-429-2305. Commercial Drivers Licenses are preferred, but the department will train qualified applicants for CDLs. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.  

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 […]

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 […]

Shermer moves to Whitt Elementary as assistant principal

(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 […]

Wylie East JROTC presents Colors at Rangers game

  (Wylie East High School) The Wylie East High School AFJROTC Color Guard received a special invitation to present the Colors at the Texas Rangers game on Sept 1. Shown here are Alex Rosales, Alexis Sublett, Jamie Heuer and Alex Kown. Several members of the East staff showed their support by attending the game.   The […]

Wylie ISD seeks Bond Steering Committee members

(Wylie) [Wylie ISD Community News] The Wylie ISD is seeking two community members to serve on the district’s Bond Review Committee. Volunteer members serve a three-year term and must attend four meetings per year. Meetings are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the first meeting will be Oct. 31. The committee is charged with reviewing budget […]