A record number of freshmen at The Woodlands High School are taking the Preliminary SAT test this year. Although it’s not mandatory, 420 Highlander freshmen elected to… Read more “Academics: Record number Woodlands High freshmen to take PSAT”
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College marks 20 years in The Woodlands
Twenty years ago, Montgomery College opened its doors for the first time to 3,200 students from The Woodlands and Montgomery County, when then Texas Governor George W.… Read more “College marks 20 years in The Woodlands”
National Merit Scholars semifinalists in Montgomery County announced
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school… Read more “National Merit Scholars semifinalists in Montgomery County announced”
Yale named 2016 top college in the U.S.
A pedestrian walks past Harkness Gate on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S., on Friday, June 12, 2015. Yale’s 2019 freshman class already knew… Read more “Yale named 2016 top college in the U.S.”
Conroe ISD educator remembers teacher who cared
After a fire tragically claimed the life of Sheri Broughton’s youngest brother in the late 1970s, her family situation quickly deteriorated. Over the next two to three… Read more “Conroe ISD educator remembers teacher who cared”
Stockton: Every student matters, all of them
The value of one’s life often is tabulated afterward – by the legacy left behind. Perhaps the profession that values this legacy more than others is teaching.… Read more “Stockton: Every student matters, all of them”
Renovations ready for debut at Oak Ridge campus
As students and parents get ready for the new school year, those in the Oak Ridge area may notice some big changes. After 14 months of construction,… Read more “Renovations ready for debut at Oak Ridge campus”
CISD teachers, parents prep for return to classes
The end of summer is fast approaching and that means kids will return to a regular schedule for the start of the 2015-16 school year.Conroe Independent School… Read more “CISD teachers, parents prep for return to classes”
Former LSC-Montgomery student gets hands-on opportunity with Summer Medical Program
With constant encouragement to pursue internships during their college career, students are becoming more aware that professionals are looking for that spark in their resume that stands… Read more “Former LSC-Montgomery student gets hands-on opportunity with Summer Medical Program”
Sam Houston State University offers unique business scholarship to LSC-Montgomery students
In the business world, money is the bottom line, and several recent Lone Star College-Montgomery graduates know this first hand. This year, nine former LSC-Montgomery students pursuing… Read more “Sam Houston State University offers unique business scholarship to LSC-Montgomery students”
Conroe ISD unveils design plans for new high school
As the Conroe Independent School District and its board of trustees work out the details for a proposed $511 million bond, design plans for a new high school in the Oak Ridge feeder zone have been released.
PBK Architects was contracted by the district to design the new $141.5 million high school. The 3,000-seat ninth through twelfth grade campus is slated to be built off Riley Fuzzel road across from a planned Grand Parkway extension. Funding for the new school will come from the proposed bond.
The district hopes to have the new Oak Ridge high school completed and open in August of 2018. click here for complete story
Preparing for College: Junior Checklist
Start your year off right by talking with your guidance counselor about the year ahead. Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for… Read more “Preparing for College: Junior Checklist”
@NASA hints at ‘another Earth’ in lead-up to big announcement
NASA has some big news in the hunt for Earth-like planets. NASA plans to share a discovery from its Kepler Space Telescope in a news conference scheduled… Read more “@NASA hints at ‘another Earth’ in lead-up to big announcement”
American School Saddles up for THSC Convention in The Woodlands
American School will exhibit at the Texas Homeschool Coalition Convention from July 23-25 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. American School has saddled up and is heading to… Read more “American School Saddles up for THSC Convention in The Woodlands”
New schools to be in north, central Oak Ridge; east Conroe feeder zones
Five new schools will likely be a part of the November Conroe ISD bond and now the location is becoming more clear. Four of the schools, two… Read more “New schools to be in north, central Oak Ridge; east Conroe feeder zones”
Admission 101: What You Need to Know
It’s not your parents’ college search. Way back in the days of yore, high school students pored over college guidebooks the size of doorstops, actually used the… Read more “Admission 101: What You Need to Know”
Baylor University drops ban on ‘homosexual acts’
The world’s largest Baptist university has dropped a ban on “homosexual acts” in its sexual conduct policy.After years of appeals from students, alumni and others, Baylor University… Read more “Baylor University drops ban on ‘homosexual acts’”
Chevron Phillips Chemical awards 2015 Dependents’ Scholarships
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company has awarded its 2015 Dependents’ Scholarships, including to 7 outstanding local students in The Woodlands area and two in the Conroe area. The… Read more “Chevron Phillips Chemical awards 2015 Dependents’ Scholarships”
College Students: Here’s How To Get Paid For Your Good Grades
What kind of campus job pays over $30 dollars an hour? Certainly not part-time positions in food service, athletic training or research. Believe it or not, students… Read more “College Students: Here’s How To Get Paid For Your Good Grades”
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