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...
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...
Doolan named new WEHS principal
Wylie ISD administrators have announced that Tiffany Doolan will take over as leader of Wylie East High School. Doolan, currently associate principal of the same school, will take over Mike Williams’ position. Williams has served as Wylie East’s principal since its...
Theatre students redefine education virtually
Shakespeare wrote that all the world’s a stage, and Wylie High’s drama department is proving just how true that is. Between virtual class meetings, bedroom monologues and even video chats with professionals 1,000 miles away, theatre students are redefining what a...
Adopt a Wylie senior
Members of the Wylie East and Wylie High School class of 2020 are being recognized in an untraditional fashion. Parents, teachers, friends, or anyone for that matter, can “Adopt a Senior” from the class of 2020, hopefully making new memories for senior class members...