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LMISD reappoints Fanuiel who was not on ballot
LA MARQUE — La Marque school board Trustee Shirley Fanuiel was reappointed to her District 2 seat Monday night.
May 23, 2012

School Briefs for May 22, 2012
L.A. Morgan Elementary School will have its rescheduled Science and Engineering Fest today.
May 22, 2012

High School Graduations for May 22, 2012
High school graduations in Galveston County.
May 22, 2012

County’s CIS achieves national accreditation
Communities In Schools of Galveston County has achieved National Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with all Communities In Schools Total Quality System standards.
May 22, 2012

Duck Derby raises thousands for foundation
TEXAS CITY — The Texas City school district’s Foundation for the Future held its 4th annual Duck Derby on Saturday.
May 21, 2012

LMISD launches its new academy
LA MARQUE — La Marque Independent School District has created a new school and program called the Renaissance Academy.
May 21, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Read during the summer
During the summer, most students forget some of the skills they’ve learned throughout the school year.
May 21, 2012

SFHS hosts special-needs prom
SANTA FE — Santa Fe High School’s Life Skills program hosted a prom Thursday for special-needs students from Galveston and Brazoria counties.
May 21, 2012

Preregistration open for kids' summer art classes
GALVESTON — Galveston Arts Center will have its summer art classes beginning June 8 at Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway.
May 17, 2012

School briefs for May 17, 2012
GALVESTON — Ball High School art students are inviting the public to the annual Emily Munson Art Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
May 17, 2012

TCISD names first female superintendent
TEXAS CITY — The Texas City school board named Liberty school district superintendent Cynthia Lusignolo as the district's next superintendent.
May 16, 2012

TCISD names first female superintendent
TEXAS CITY — The Texas City school board named Liberty school district superintendent Cynthia Lusignolo as the district's next superintendent.
May 16, 2012

School Briefs for May 15, 2012
LA MARQUE — La Marque Independent School District will have an informational meeting today on the Renaissance Academy.
May 15, 2012

TCISD to reveal superintendent finalist
TEXAS CITY — The nearly yearlong wait to find a new superintendent of schools might come to a close this week.
May 14, 2012

Isle native to receive Aggie Spirit Award
GALVESTON — Galveston native Laura Matteson will receive the 2012 Aggie Spirit Award.
May 14, 2012

DISD adds 25 propane-fueled buses to fleet
DICKINSON — DISD was awarded a $2.37 million grant for the replacement of 25 diesel buses with new propane-fueled buses.
May 14, 2012

Friendswood teacher heading to D.C.
Gail Lovely, an instructor from Friendswood, will participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute.
May 14, 2012

Thank teachers, nurses for doing tough jobs well
Teachers and nurses strive to make life better for those they help every day.
May 14, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Show you care
To have a teaching degree is great. To have a passion to teach is greater. But to show you care is greatest of all.
May 14, 2012

Duck derby returns to swim Saturday
TEXAS CITY — The TCISD Foundation for the Future will have its fourth annual Youthfest and Duck Derby from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
May 14, 2012

School Briefs for May 13, 2012
TEXAS CITY — Texas City High School teachers and coaches are offering their professional experience for a variety of camps this summer for youth.
May 13, 2012

LMISD board: Courville to represent District 1
LA MARQUE — Edna Courville will be stepping in to represent District 1 for the La Marque school board of trustees.
May 12, 2012

215 will graduate Saturday at TAMUG commencement
GALVESTON — Texas A&M University at Galveston will recognize 215 potential graduates during the spring commencement ceremony Saturday.
May 10, 2012

School Briefs for May 09, 2012
The Early Childhood Learning Center will have a parent workshop for prekindergarten students today.
May 09, 2012

‘Top 50’ are recognized
The Galveston Academic Excellence Booster Club awards program is tonight. It’s open to the public. There’s no charge to attend.
May 08, 2012

Education News from AP