School briefs for February 22, 2012
GALVESTON — There will be free English classes for adults from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Ball High Parent Room.
February 22, 2012

Students help children get excited about reading
GALVESTON — Medical students serving as mentors help third- and fourth-graders from Galveston's Early Childhood University prepare for a reading competition.
February 20, 2012

Future worth cost of college
It is well documented that millions of U.S. manufacturing jobs have been exported abroad in the last 10-15 years.
February 20, 2012

Rooms dedicated to memory of headmistress
Trinity Episcopal School in Galveston will dedicate the middle school cottage classrooms in memory of Elizabeth “Budgie” Hollamon.
February 20, 2012

New band hall gets director’s name
TEXAS CITY — The band hall at the new Texas City High School will be dedicated in honor of former band director Robert L. Renfroe.
February 20, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Encouraging success a must
In life, we must find and live our passion.
February 20, 2012

Elementary choices abound at GISD
GISD is accepting applications to schools for the 2012-13 academic year.
February 20, 2012

Santa Fe ISD presents 'The Wizard of Oz'
SANTA FE — Students from across Santa Fe ISD are performing in "The Wizard of Oz" this weekend at Santa Fe High School.
February 20, 2012

School briefs for February 15, 2012
GALVESTON — There will be free English classes for adults Mondays and Wednesdays in the Ball High Parent Room at Ball High School.
February 15, 2012

Tech improves Central by leaps
Central Middle School is embracing a new age of technology at the historic campus.
February 13, 2012

Creek seeks civic leaders for reading program
LEAGUE CITY — Clear Creek Independent School District is looking for 50 civic leaders to join its new Leaders to Readers program.
February 13, 2012

Tip from a teacher: You’ve got to love teaching
We must meet children at their level and not forget to make learning fun.
February 13, 2012

What T.J. Aulds asked the school board
The Daily News mainland editor T.J. Aulds, a graduate of Texas City High School, sent a letter to each of the TCISD school board members.
February 12, 2012

School: Mohawk distracts others
DICKINSON — A Hughes Road Elementary School first-grader faced in-school suspension because school officials deemed his blond mohawk as a distraction.
February 07, 2012

Technology transforms Ball High, Ball Prep
GALVESTON — More than $1.5 million in grant funds is transforming Ball High School and Ball Preparatory Academy into a technology-driven, 21st century learning environment.
February 06, 2012

Moody grant to allow Trinity to build a gym
The Trinity Episcopal School board of trustees in Galveston is building an activity center and gymnasium on Trinity’s campus.
February 06, 2012

Energy specialist has DISD seeing green
DICKINSON — Every time they see Jeff Pulkinen turn off a light switch, school district officials in Dickinson see green.
February 06, 2012

Student wins at poster contest
GALVESTON — A student from Ambassadors Preparatory Academy was selected as the regional winner in a poster contest for Arbor Day.
February 06, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Always ask questions
Being inquisitive is how you learn and make sense of the world.
February 06, 2012

TCISD expects to hire new leader by July
TEXAS CITY — School board trustees set out a timeline for the application, interview and hiring of a new superintendent this week.
February 06, 2012

Reading is fundamental to helping children grow
One of the most difficult things for a teacher to do is to teach a child to read when the child is not interested.
February 06, 2012

Schools In Brief for February 06, 2012
Clear Creek Independent School District’s Clear Horizons Early College High School is now taking applications for the Class of 2016.
February 06, 2012

LM superintendent’s record topic of discussion
LA MARQUE — While there has been talk of Ecomet Burley resigning, the La Marque superintendent said he has no plans to do so.
February 05, 2012

School mum on student's account of stranger danger
SANTA FE — A woman is wondering why school officials didn't inform her about a possible attempted abduction of a student at a school bus stop.
February 03, 2012

Judges needed for high school debate
TEXAS CITY — Texas City Debate Club members said they don’t have enough judges to help in this weekend's contest.
February 02, 2012