EDUCATION

I graduated high school in 2017 with about 200 other seniors from the high school in Brownsboro, Texas. Estimating, there were maybe around 800 students at the school altogether. This seemed like a normal experience for me until I went to college and realized that some of my peers graduated...

FRISCO – There's a mystery surrounding what happened to a Frisco ISD middle school student just days into the new school year.Chandra Weekley said her 12-year-old son, Tristan, has been hospitalized for more than a week and is going in and out of consciousness."I haven't eaten or slept," she said.She said last Tuesday she instructed her Wester Middle School seventh-grader to meet by the tennis courts for pickup."I got to the school, looked to where he was supposed to be and he wasn't there," she said.After an hour of searching, she called 911."A lady gets on the phone and she was...

With school back in session. I thought it would be a good time to take a look at Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas which is a town with a population of over 16,000 has just opened up a $35 million High School Football stadium. The school's enrollment is just over 1300 people. Pictures of the new stadium have gone on many different social platforms! Check out these photos thanks to Texas Football Life on X. Melissa is located just north of Dallas.

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The Bulldogs have been a postseason mainstay with 10 appearances over the past 11 seasons, and extending that streak will mean tackling an entirely new set of obstacles this fall. North is in a much more travel-friendly district after being realigned to 5-5A Division I, a conference that should test...

Prestonwood Christian went 36-4 in 2023 en route to a TAPPS Class 6A state championship and No. 4 final national ranking. The Lions return Texas commit Macaria Spears and Houston commit Gillian Pitts – both were named to the Preseason MaxPreps All-America team. Naomi Livings and Nyla Livings —...

Plano ISD is set to update its policy on providing transportation to students that cross hazardous roadways on their commute to school. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano ISD is working toward a policy that will make the commute to school safer for students. What’s happening. Steven Ewing, PISD chief of...

On Tuesday, August 13, the McKinney Christian Academy Students returned from summer for their first day of school. This day also marked the first day of school for the three new principals: Karen Krusing in the Lower School, Chance Dorris in the Middle School, and Kyle Morril in the Upper School. Students attended all their classes throughout the day, meeting their new teachers and reuniting with friends. The students and the teachers enjoyed the shortened school day, getting released at noon. The principals were asked how their day went, and each shared how they experienced the day. Karen Krusing said, “I think the day went great. We had lots of smiling faces. We had an inviting entrance with cheerleaders, Christian students, and staff members out front. It was really nice.” Middle school principal Chance Dorris said, “I honestly can’t believe how great this year started! Day one is always a community effort, especially with a modified schedule. But the bottom line is that everyone was where they were supposed to be, learning took place, and God was glorified. I feel very blessed to be a part of the MCA community.” When Upper School Principal Kyle Morril was asked how his first day went, he said, “I get butterflies every year on the first day of school. Lots of details. Lots of excitement. This year, I am the new kid for the first time in a long time. I loved getting to see all the Upper School kids in person. I’m learning names as fast as I can. MCA has already been a blessing because of the sweet, welcoming people everywhere I go. Super happy to be a Mustang!” The Mustang students and staff look forward to a great school year.

WELCOME BACK: Cardinals returned to campus this past week with the official opening of the new four-story academic tower. Click here for more back-to-school info. STUDENT COUNCIL: If students are interested in joining Student Council and taking it as a class, they should complete a course request change form as soon as possible. All course request changes MUST BE submitted via the MHS Course Change Request Form from counselors. No requests submitted via email will be accepted! If students can’t add the class to their schedule, meetings will be held during B lunch on Tuesdays in A130 and every other Wednesday. Meetings will not start until the Mega Lunch schedule begins. Questions? Email [email protected].

Former Odessa head coach Dusty Ortiz has a history of turning around a struggling program. Ortiz helped guide a Keller Central program from 3-7 to 8-3 in 2012. In 2014, Conroe Oak Ridge went from 1-9 to 7-4. He was assistant head coach for a Keller Timber Creek squad that went from 3-7 to 7-5. And his 2023 Odessa team went from 0-10 to 5-4.

As the 2023 season came to an end for Little Elm, the Lobos had to say goodbye to a large senior class that produced at the skill positions and to starting quarterback Thomas Adams, who transferred to Lake Dallas. Despite having to replace eight starters on offense and seven on...

ParagonED will open a private school in September in Frisco. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) ParagonED is scheduled to open in Frisco this September. The private school now has an official location and a new opening date. The private school will cater to students kindergarten through twelfth grade. It will partner with...

The Frisco CTE Competitive Mock Trial Team is holding their annual tryouts on Thursday at the CTE Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Students (and their parents) who are interested in law and advocacy are encouraged to try out. The competitive mock trial team has historically done very well at...

In these first two weeks of school, students across campus are becoming very familiar with the auditorium and district policies as they attend class meetings during advisory. On Thursday from 8–8:55 a.m., the senior class has the opportunity to gather once again in the auditorium; but this time, to seek more senior-specific guidance from the counselors.

Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. Beyond the use of relational tools like ChatGPT, higher schooling leaders are currently considering how AI is changing higher education. In an effort to better plan students, faculty, and officials for what’s on the horizon, the Texas Higher Education Commission Board conducted an analysis of AI action in all community institutions and four-year colleges in April.

Kicking off their 2024 fall season with a bang in a battle of two preseason top 15 teams in the state, Redhawks tennis defeated Frisco High School 12-7 at the home of the Raccoons Tuesday. “[Ranked] #12, [we] took down #10 Frisco High…in a five hour battle,” head coach William...

As the fall semester begins, collision repair programs in the Southwest prepare to welcome new students, enhance their facilities, and introduce updated curricula. Three standout programs -- Lincoln Tech in Denver, Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater, OK, and Collin College in Allen, TX -- are leading the charge in providing top-tier education in collision repair. If you would like to see your school’s collision repair program featured in an upcoming issue of Autobody News, please contact Editor Abby Andrews at aandrews@autobodynews.com.

Corbell Elementary School art teacher Melissa Gonzales leads students through a lesson during the 2023-24 school year. (Courtesy Frisco ISD) Frisco ISD employees will be given $250 to help pay for classroom supplies for the 2024-25 school year. The district’s board of trustees approved the stipend during an Aug. 19...

Prosper ISD launched a new app in the 2024-25 school year so parents can access district information from their phone or tablet. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Prosper ISD parents and guardians can now connect to the district in a new way. The Prosper ISD app was launched before the 2024-25 school...