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Library events combine science and reading

Library events combine science and reading

Reading and science, typically treated as separate worlds, were joined together for high-energy entertainment. As part of their summer reading clubs, Smith and Sachse Public Libraries each held science shows Thursday, June 13. Jack McAfee of ScienceTellers led the...

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Collin College gets competitive

Collin College gets competitive

Institution approved to offer 4-year degrees Degrees offered at Collin College are getting an upgrade. After receiving approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Board of Trustees, Collin College will offer four-year degrees....

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WISD students celebrate theatre

WISD students celebrate theatre

For four years now, young theatre enthusiasts have had a chance to dedicate five days to perfecting their craft. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre workshop, was held May 28 to June 1 at Wylie High School. WHS director Polly Harrison and WEHS director Andrea Farnham...

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Open registration for fall now open

Open registration for fall now open

Open registration for Collin College’s fall 2019 semester started June 11. Returning students with more than one hour of credit can register now. Open registration is available to all students who have been admitted and are eligible to enroll at Collin College....

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Davis students travel the world

A group of Davis Intermediate students spent the past year traveling the world without leaving their classroom. For the third school year in a row, the multicultural club has learned about different cultures, tried new foods, talked to guests, made crafts and...

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WISD names new administrators

A handful of new administrators are about to start making their marks in Wylie. District officials have filled four openings for principal, associate principal and assistant principals at various campuses. Tiffany Doolan, currently principal of Birmingham Elementary,...

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Dodd dedicates outdoor learning space

One student’s legacy will live on at Dodd Elementary The school’s administration, teachers and PTA united to create an outdoor learning space in honor of former student Bella Martinez. The space includes a tree and a bench. Bella passed away in January from a...

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Book club improves students’ literacy

A group of elementary-age kids are expanding their worldviews one book at a time. Cox Elementary’s fourth grade book club just completed its first year and is already seeing results. “Sometimes students only like one genre, so this broadens their horizons,” said...

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