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The artwork of Sophia Dunn, a freshman at Lake Dallas ISD, was entered into the Bullock State History Museum art competition, and it was one of 100 pieces of artwork accepted in the state of Texas. What is your inspiration? Art has always been more than just a hobby for me. It has been a means of…
Her mother Joan was in theatre as a youth, and older brother Eric performed at Flower Mound’s Shadow Ridge Middle School, so it’s no wonder Heather Sims followed suit. Her first role was as a villager in an adaptation of Princess and the Pea in fifth grade at Garden Ridge Elementary. In seventh grade at…
It’s Friday afternoon, and Brooks McDonald is busy walking the halls at Founders Classical Academy of Corinth. The day’s last class has ended, and she is enveloped by a buzz of playful energy from students spilling into their afternoon routines. One eagerly runs up to their friendly headmaster with the ease and familiarity of an…
Monetary and gift cards may be brought or mailed to Lewisville High School (attention Dan Moser) from Dec. 2-13. Gifts will be organized and wrapped for delivery to the schools on Dec. 17. Money also may be donated online through Zelle or Venmo money transfers. Even after retiring from a 32-year career with the Lewisville…
Liberty Christian Academy is proud to announce that one of its Warriors, Samuel Aten, has been named as a National Merit Semifinalist. This prestigious honor places Samuel among less than 1% of the nation’s high school graduating seniors, giving him the opportunity to compete for Merit Scholarship awards. SAMUEL ATEN Age: 17 GPA: 4.5 Hobbies/Interests: …
[written by Eli Church, Hebron High School Journalism Student] There are countless people observing him from the stands. He knows they’re there, but he can’t look up — he’s not allowed to. The red-orange track below his palms seeps its color into the tips of his fingers. He’s positioned, ready—the simulated gun goes off. Like…
Each year, teachers across the country spend hundreds of dollars out of their own pockets to provide classroom supplies for their students. It’s a widespread issue, with educators everywhere seeking ways to ensure their students have the resources they need to succeed. In Northwest ISD, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation (NEF) saw this problem firsthand…
Leading with Vision and Integrity at Lake Dallas ISD Kristin Brown, the Superintendent of Schools for Lake Dallas Independent School District, began her educational career as a high school mathematics teacher. This initial role allowed her to witness firsthand the growth and development of high school students as they explored their interests. Inspired by her…
Shaping Young Minds, Shaping Our Future Susannah O’Bara, Superintendent of Denton Independent School District (DISD), has dedicated her life to education and leadership, shaping the future of countless children in the community. A resident of Argyle, Susannah’s journey in education began as an elementary teacher at Ginnings Elementary School in Denton ISD. Fresh out of…
At Convocation, each and every staff member comes together to get pumped up for a brand new school year. We saw some of our student groups in action, recognized staff for their years of service to the district and heard inspiriting words from educator, author and speaker Dr. Todd Whitaker. Our team had lunch together,…