By Bob Wieland School officials are warning students and parents about the potential danger of the popular Saturn calendar and class scheduling application for high school students. The developer of the app says, “Saturn is the only calendar that supports the...
TEA outlines school start guidelines
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...
WISD announces new WHS principal
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 to reopen campuses for July classes
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...
Collin College bat in cyber security program offers virtual information sessions
June 10, 2020 – Collin College will offer virtual information sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree program in June, July, and August. The online sessions will occur:5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Noon on Wednesday, June...
402 East seniors walk stage
The 402 members of the Class of 2020 at Wylie East High School brought their high school years to conclusion Saturday morning, June 6, when they crossed the stage at Wylie Stadium to receive their diplomas. Because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic that caused...
WHS graduates 612
In a school year truncated by the COVID-19 health crisis, the 612-member Wylie High School senior class was able to gather again Saturday night, June 6, for commencement exercises in Wylie Stadium. The stadium was chosen as the best venue in which the Class...
Birmingham scholars celebrate achievements
Twenty Wylie ISD students got to celebrate their high rankings with a drive-by ceremony, courtesy of Superintendent David Vinson and other higher-ups. This year’s Birmingham Scholars – the 10 seniors with the highest GPAs at both schools – were honored Wednesday,...
WISD trustees take quick look at budget figures
A modest increase in taxable property values and the continuing rise in student population combine to provide the additional dollars needed to fund a Wylie Independent School District budget proposed at $154 million for fiscal year 2020-21. The budget overview was...