District approves $1 million for 11 new vehicles as growth continues Shuttling thousands of students back and fourth to school five days a week requires serious juggling… Read more “CISD gets ready to roll with new buses next year”
Category: Education
Student taken by Life Flight after accident at Klein Collins HS
A ninth-grader fell from a second-floor balcony inside Klein Collins High School and was taken by Life Flight on Friday afternoon. Her condition remains unknown. Klein ISD… Read more “Student taken by Life Flight after accident at Klein Collins HS”
Conroe ISD bus monitor killed trying to help disabled motorist on I-45
A Conroe ISD employee was being a good Samaritan trying to help a disabled motorist when she was struck and killed Wednesday morning on I-45 in Conroe. Conroe… Read more “Conroe ISD bus monitor killed trying to help disabled motorist on I-45”
Female commander is a first for the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets
At 7 a.m. sharp on a crisp Tuesday in February, thousands of men and women dressed in military uniforms pour out of dorms on a Texas college… Read more “Female commander is a first for the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets”
Conroe ISD nurse saves man’s life
On Feb. 24, a guest at Travis Intermediate School went into cardiac arrest prompting the quick action of the school’s staff. Now, the American Heart Association and Conroe… Read more “Conroe ISD nurse saves man’s life”
Fundraising Nearly Completed For Texas A&M’s New Music Activities Center
The Ed Rachal Foundation announced it will give $10 million to the Texas A&M Foundation, the largest gift to date in a campaign to build a new… Read more “Fundraising Nearly Completed For Texas A&M’s New Music Activities Center”
Alleged sexual assault at Conroe ISD high school
Conroe Independent School District police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a district high school. Oak Ridge High School Principal Tommy Johnson sent a notification to… Read more “Alleged sexual assault at Conroe ISD high school”
ExxonMobil partners with schools to promote engineering to girls
The engineering field has historically been one where not many women enter; ExxonMobil is hoping to change that. Members of ExxonMobil’s team held their Girls Engineering Festival… Read more “ExxonMobil partners with schools to promote engineering to girls”
Academics: SCI://TECH celebrates innovative minds
The Education for Tomorrow Alliance celebrated sharp minds and bright ideas during the 26th annual SCI://TECH Exposition. From magnet exploration to the magic of electricity, hundreds of… Read more “Academics: SCI://TECH celebrates innovative minds”
Little Beakers – Children’s science lab offers hands-on learning
A science lab for children opened in Oak Ridge North in September and aims to offer a mix of science, learning and fun. Cynthia Morgan, owner of Little… Read more “Little Beakers – Children’s science lab offers hands-on learning”
The Conroe Independent School District Western Art Show
The Conroe Independent School District Western Art Show competition was held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Oak Ridge High School 9th Grade Campus. The event, sponsored… Read more “The Conroe Independent School District Western Art Show”
Area private schools see student population growth
Private schools in The Woodlands are constructing new facilities and planning for the future as student populations continue to expand. Administrators attribute the enrollment growth to a… Read more “Area private schools see student population growth”
Lone Star College campus set for its debut
Across from a new mixed-use development in The Woodlands Village of Creekside Park is the latest addition to the Lone Star College System.The 85,000-square-foot Lone Star College-Creekside… Read more “Lone Star College campus set for its debut”
The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus Principal Named
The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Jill Malpass as the new principal of The Woodlands High School Ninth Grade Campus at the Board meeting on… Read more “The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus Principal Named”
2016 Student Art Scholarship Program!
Registration is now open for all Junior and Senior students for the 2016 Student Art Scholarship Program! Go to http://www.woodlandswaterwayartscouncil.org/ for more information and to get registered… Read more “2016 Student Art Scholarship Program!”
Eighth Grader Paige Cromley, Wins Cooper Geography Bee
Each year, students in schools across the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The annual Geography Bee… Read more “Eighth Grader Paige Cromley, Wins Cooper Geography Bee”
University of Houston Student Center Tour (video)
After an 80-million dollar renovation, the new Student Center North and Student Center South facilities will serve as the center of campus life for students, providing nearly… Read more “University of Houston Student Center Tour (video)”
Non-traditional seniors graduate mid-year
Dozens of Conroe ISD seniors walked the stage Thursday at the District’s mid-year graduation at Conroe High School. Graduating seniors from Caney Creek, Conroe, Hauke, Oak Ridge,… Read more “Non-traditional seniors graduate mid-year”
Cooper Students Named Scholars by National Hispanic Recognition Program
The 2015 National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) named John Cooper School seniors Francisco Masuelli and Hannah Weinstein with Scholar recognitions. Established in 1983, the National Hispanic Recognition… Read more “Cooper Students Named Scholars by National Hispanic Recognition Program”
John Cooper student takes Grand Ole Opry stage with All-National Honor Ensemble
For John Cooper School junior Jack Whitney, the busyness of high school is familiar. Although he’s not a country music fan, Jack’s latest extracurricular excursion to Nashville,… Read more “John Cooper student takes Grand Ole Opry stage with All-National Honor Ensemble”
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