Wylie RSE members Tami Nauyokas and Charlotte Tassan with Dodd Elementary students for the Echo Program. Photo by Sherry Sumerlin For the first time in almost 20 years, retired public school employees will have a chance to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)...
The filing period for the Wylie Independent School District board of trustees has been open for a little more than a week and already has drawn five candidates, of which three are seeking the same seat on the school board. Candidates can sign up through Aug. 17...
In a non-binding poll conducted about two weeks ago, parents indicated that almost half of Wylie Independent School District students would opt for remote instruction when classes open next month for the fall term. WISD Communications Director Ian Halperin...
With the caveat that things could change, Wylie Independent School District administrators reviewed for school trustees the plan to reopen schools next month while following safety protocols that address the COVID-19 health crisis. The plan rollout was made...
Wylie ISD has welcomed six new people to the administrative team. This fall will mark the first year of having a Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Reggie Bibb – formerly a teacher and coach at Burnett Junior High, assistant principal at Smith Elementary, coach at...
Wylie Independent School District is taking school supplies donations this week and next for the annual Back to School Fair that benefits less fortunate students in the district. Qualifying students receive backpacks and a full complement of supplies at the...
Texas Education Agency last week released a list of comprehensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such...
Wylie ISD has named Brian Alexander as the new principal of Wylie High School. “Based on the survey we conducted, people said they wanted the next leader of the Pirates to possess attributes like being caring, inclusive, supportive, honest and open,” said...
Collin College has announced plans for the final summer session that starts July 13. The college will follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines, observe executive orders issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, and proceed with guidance from the Texas Higher...
