A hearing is scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in Austin on a lawsuit temporarily blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools, a move that prolongs the ongoing legal battle over the state’s educational assessment...
Members of the Wylie East High School Band are performing in historic downtown Wylie near the corner of Ballard Ave. and Oak St. until 10 p.m. The group is holding a fundraiser for a trip to Europe next summer. Stop by and check out the cool sounds on a hot night....
From Staff Reports [email protected] Renowned tenor saxophonist Mario Cruz, a former member of the legendary rock-fusion group “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” will share the stage with established and up-and-coming jazz musicians in a series of concerts celebrating...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The new STAAR report card website rolled out last month provides Texas parents stronger student-specific information and helpful resources. Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced that Texas parents will now have...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] In spite of a few lingering school finance issues to be addressed in a special session of the Texas Legislature next month, Wylie Independent School District trustees last week approved the fiscal year 2017-’18...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Not all school employees who retire want to disengage from working with schools and students. For that reason, the Wylie Retired School Employees Association was organized in October 2011 and later affiliated with...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Hartman Elementary School reduced electricity consumption by 30 percent during the annual Energy Challenge Week in Wylie Independent School District, claiming the coveted Go Green Challenge Trophy. During the week,...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Members of the Class of 2017 at Wylie East High School crossed the threshold from students to graduates in a ceremony held Saturday at Allen Special Event Center. WEHS commencement exercises for 403 senior students were...
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Breaking stereotypes and closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes, SMARTgirls are making a difference in Wylie ISD and the community helping over 500+ boys and girls...
