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Local scholarships open in Wylie

Local scholarships open in Wylie

Seniors in Wylie ISD can earn hundreds of dollars from local businesses, individuals and organizations. An online application for WISD-specific scholarships opened Friday, Feb. 1 and closes March 1. “Our one-time online application allows students to fill out one...

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Seniors research journalism careers

Seniors research journalism careers

Although the face of journalism has changed in recent years, the field is drawing increased amounts of tech-savvy young people who grew up with cameras and computers at their fingertips. The journalism program at Wylie East adds more students to its numbers every...

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Teacher receives $20,000 grant

Teacher receives $20,000 grant

Wylie High School career technical education teacher Michelle Bellamy recently was awarded a $20,000 grant from Project Lead The Way to enhance her computer education classes. The grant was awarded in partnership with Lockheed Martin and is divided equally between the...

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High schools to host winter theatre performances

High schools to host winter theatre performances

Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...

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Statewide art contests open

Statewide art contests open

Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...

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Wylie East journalism prepares students for future

Wylie East journalism prepares students for future

The editors in chief of the Wylie East High School campus print media program have unintentionally started a tradition. Besides earning grades by reporting for the school newspaper and yearbook, they also earn a paycheck by reporting on local happenings for The Wylie...

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Retired school employees to meet

Retired school employees to meet

Wylie Retired School Employees will hear a program on North Texas Municipal Water District at the January meeting. The meeting is from 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the WISD Education Service Center, 951 S. Ballard Ave. Presenting the program is NTMWD...

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Grant funds Collin College initiative

Grant funds Collin College initiative

Supporting STEM for young women Collin College’s Women in Non-traditional (WIN) Careers initiative has been awarded a $23,245 grant from High Tech High Heels, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)...

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