Second grade students at The John Cooper School on November 11 ended a month-long study of the Pilgrims with a day of hands-on activities to bring that… Read more “John Cooper School Second Graders Experience A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim”
Category: Education
College application frenzy kicks into high gear for CISD seniors
Seventeen-year-old Heidy Benitez is a busy teenager, juggling schoolwork, extracurriculars and volunteer hours. Although she’s used to her marathon schedule, she’s been anxious lately. As a senior… Read more “College application frenzy kicks into high gear for CISD seniors”
Conroe ISD bond passes Nov. 3 with nearly 70 percent approval
The Conroe ISD bond referendum has passed with 17,886 of the votes, or 68.95 percent, to 8,053 votes, or 31.05 percent, opposed to the bond. The district has… Read more “Conroe ISD bond passes Nov. 3 with nearly 70 percent approval”
Atascocita Band Students Suspended After Rivals Fruit Basket Accused of Being Racially Motivated
Atascocita High School band members are in trouble over a gift they gave their rival school before the varsity football game on Friday. The gift is supposed… Read more “Atascocita Band Students Suspended After Rivals Fruit Basket Accused of Being Racially Motivated”
Academics: Record number Woodlands High freshmen to take PSAT
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”
Bus crashes on FM 1314, hospital evaluating two San Jacinto Elementary students
Two San Jacinto Elementary students were hospitalized after a school bus accident Friday afternoon. The crash occurred in the 18200 block of FM 1314 shortly after 3… Read more “Bus crashes on FM 1314, hospital evaluating two San Jacinto Elementary students”
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”
Teacher of the Week: Robert Savala, College Park High School
For three years, Robert Savala has been the Percussion Director at College Park High School, and also teaches band to students in grades fifth through eighth. Although… Read more “Teacher of the Week: Robert Savala, College Park High School”
Atascocita High’s Advanced Animation class selected for All American High School Film Fest
Members of Atascocita High School’s Advanced Animation class have been chosen as an Official Selection in the All American High School Film Fest held in New York… Read more “Atascocita High’s Advanced Animation class selected for All American High School Film Fest”
Summer band heats up for football, competition season
While the first day of school may have been Monday, many students have been back on campus for a few weeks already, including the heartbeats of Texas… Read more “Summer band heats up for football, competition season”
Summer Creek High seniors express themselves through personalized parking spots
Summer Creek High School seniors added a little flair to their last year of high school by adding their own personality to assigned parking spots. As a… Read more “Summer Creek High seniors express themselves through personalized parking spots”
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”
The Woodlands HS athletic wing expansion to accommodate girls athletics
With more encouragement for ladies to run, swim, play, etc., like a girl, it’s no wonder more female students are opting to take on athletic challenges. The… Read more “The Woodlands HS athletic wing expansion to accommodate girls athletics”
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”
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