Little Elm ISD Explores Outdoor Learning

Little Elm ISD students from across the district are getting to explore outside the classroom during a field trip to the St. Arbor Community Garden! The Community Garden collaborated with the Little Elm Rotary to offer an incredible day of exploration for the GT fourth graders. From composting to aquaponics, students got to engage in […]

Lake Travis ISD Students Shine at Spring Concert

Lake Travis ISD celebrated the national “Music in Our Schools Month” with a lively Spring Concert! Led by Lake Pointe Elementary 1st graders, the event highlighted the creativity and dedication of some of the school’s youngest performers. Students serenaded the audience with a delightful lineup of seasonal songs, including an original piece by their very […]

McAllen ISD Excels at Texas ProStart Invitational

McAllen ISD celebrated the success of their Culinary Arts students as they took their talents to the Texas ProStart Invitational! Competing among more than 1,000 other students, McAllen ISD made their mark on the competition as only one of two districts representing the entire Rio Grande Valley. Students competed in a variety of culinary events, […]

Kerrville ISD Hosts Community Fundraiser

Kerrville ISD brought students and staff together for a fun-filled fundraiser at Tom Daniels Elementary! With the help of the school’s dedicated PTO, the Mustangs enjoyed a full day of play outside the classroom. From eating sweet treats and playing parachute games to getting “tattooed” by the Tivy volleyball team, kids of all ages explored […]

Southwest ISD Students Star in Penguin Project

Southwest ISD brought students together for its Penguin Project performance of Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.. From the opening number to the final bow, students delivered an outstanding show, demonstrating the many theatrical skills they developed throughout the school year! The Penguin Project is a one-of-a-kind performing arts program designed to provide a creative outlet […]

Shallowater ISD Students Explore STEM Labs

Shallowater ISD brought hands-on learning into their Gifted and Talented classrooms with the help of the Texas Tech’s Traveling STEM labs! At the Shallowater Intermediate campus, GT students got to explore all aspects of science and technology through a variety of exciting activities. From physics to plant life, the TTU STEM CORE provides students with […]

Richardson ISD Students Lead Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser

At Richardson ISD, students came together to support one of their beloved custodians through an incredible on-campus Swim-A-Thon! Mr. Le’s dedication to JJ Pearce High School is nothing short of extraordinary, biking over an hour to campus each and every day. Although his health complications outside of work have not made for an easy journey, […]

Midway ISD Highlights Innovative Classroom Grants

Midway ISD welcomed families and educators from across the district to Chapel Park Elementary for its Grants & Gratitude celebration. Hosted by the Midway ISD Education Foundation, the event was created to highlight the incredible impact grants can have on students when implemented into their very own classrooms. Throughout the evening, teachers proudly shared 27 […]

Melissa ISD Showcases STEM Learning

Melissa ISD students explored STEM/STEAM concepts through a variety of exciting activities, from engineering custom paper creations to real-world science experiments. At Lakeview Elementary, second graders put their geometry skills to the test using the campus’s newest design tool, the Chompsaw. These lucky Lakeview students got an exciting first look at the machine, combining mathematical […]

Pilot Point ISD Celebrates Band Success at UIL

Pilot Point ISD celebrated an outstanding achievement by the Mighty Bearcat Band at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest! Competing at Krum High School, Bearcat musicians showcased their talents across a variety of musical entries, with 40 students advancing to State UIL. Advancing to the State UIL competition is no small feat, and the Mighty […]

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