The Texas Legislature on Tuesday, May 20 passed Senate Bill 843, a measure that will require the Texas Education Agency to develop a publicly accessible online database containing detailed financial information about school district and charter school bonds, taxes and...
Quarantines and closures aren’t getting in the way of one Wylie Prep teenager’s future. Seth Dowdle, a junior, was invited to attend the Washington Journalism and Media Conference in mid-July. The annual conference at George Mason University brings some of the top...
Wylie ISD officials decided today to extend school closures through Friday, April 3. According to Superintendent David Vinson, he and his team will determine next week whether further extension is necessary. "We are extremely grateful to our entire community of...
There are still a few weeks left of Women’s History Month, and the women of Wylie East pop choir Out of the Blue are using their music to highlight the female experience. Several pieces were written by women and describe struggles unique to them. For the full story,...
The following was issued this afternoon by Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson: Dear Wylie ISD Family, Keeping our students, staff and visitors safe is a priority for Wylie ISD and the past few days we have seen things change minute by minute. Please know that...
For many juniors and seniors, this coming weekend is one of the most important in their high school careers: SAT day. The SAT, one of the two college entrance exams high schoolers take, is usually offered seven times a year. Saturday, March 14 is the next test date,...
More than 1,000 Wylie Independent School District students are gearing up for the second-ever “Wylie in the Meyerson” event, on Saturday, March 21. The day includes six concerts featuring bands, choirs and orchestras, and a citywide children’s choir, all performing on...
A handful of middle school students are proving that everyday objects can be artistic masterpieces. McMillan Junior High’s advanced Art II class spent months replicating famous works onto chairs, and their efforts are finally available for the public to enjoy. For the...
The end of flu season is just around the corner, but the disease isn’t waning just yet. School districts are upping their efforts to promote health and safety among students, teachers and parents. For the full story, see the Feb. 19 issue or subscribe online. By...
