‘Boys huddle up for mandatory minicamp in Carrollton
The scout who was injured in the former training facility collapse is already back to watch.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
“Laeotropous” knocks Carrollton 8th-grader out of National Spelling Bee
Mouctika Paluri was eliminated in the fifth round.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Carrollton girl spells tonsillitis correctly to win regional bee
Mouctika Paluri finished 25th in last year's national spell-offs, hopes to do better this year.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Carrollton-Farmers Branch looks to Texas Assn. of School Boards for help finding new school superintendent
The trustees decided against utilizing the services of ex-DISD superintendent Mike Moses.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD may go to court over cheerleader controversy
Following in the footsteps of McKinney ISD, CFBISD wanted their own cheerleader scandal.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Carrollton-Farmers Branch School Super will resign to avoid being fired
By taking this bow-out option, Annette T. Griffin gets a $100,000 severance package (with a ribbon on top).
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch superintendent stays her own execution firing
Annette Griffin cannot be fired as planned at Thursday's school board meeting; appeal process may take a long time.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD superintendent now on the chopping block
Superintendents are dropping like flies these days.
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Dallas teacher writes essay about her profession for Newsweek
Let's hope it has no spelling errors.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD updates progress on $300 million new/remodeled schools project
Students are fortunate to have new and remodeled schools.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
TEA grades 108 Dallas County schools as “Exemplary;” 30 “Academically Unacceptable”
The Dallas ISD more than doubled the number of schools receiving tops marks, but improved far less among the failing schools.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
American Student Association of Community Colleges names Brookhaven student president
Vanessa Tapia is the first Texas student selected to be president of the ASACC.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Algebra Camp back by mathematical demand in Carrollton-Farmers Branch
I mean just look at this riveting logo.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD hosting community health expo May 8
Vaccinations, eye exams, glucose testing and bone density. You name it, they test it.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD offers a Two Way Dual Language Program to district kindergarteners
The three-year program offers the opportunity for native English speakers and native Spanish speakers to learn to read, write and speak in both languages.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
A peek at Carrollton-Farmers Branch new schools and renovation of older ones
Carrollton-Farmers Branch continue to build new schools and expand older ones.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD gearing up for Seventh Gently Used Book Sale
The event raises funds for the C-FB ISD Educational Foundation grants but also provides warm and loving homes for at-risk books.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008
Dentist mobile to make drive-by-drillings at McWhorter Elementary
Combining the joys of denistry with the efficiency of a "mobile."
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Wednesday is deadline to register for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD night school
High school credits can be earned during evening hours
High school courses are open to non-district residents
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Carrollton atheists believe moment of silence is unconstitutional
Couple has appealed a federal judge's decision upholding the state law
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Carrollton school board and city council hold first joint meeting
City wants to offer students internships
District students will benefit from internships with the city
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Furneaux Elementary looking to give $550 to one lucky former student
The scholarship honors the memory of Michael Ebanks, a former Furneaux Elementary student who died in the collapse of the Texas A&M Bonfire on November 18, 1999.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Elementary Honor Choir to perform Dec. 14
This is the premiere performance of the district honor choir.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Carrolton’s Perry Middle school transforms into Spanish mission
"Mission De La Perry” was dreamed up by a team of educators. Pillaging was kept to a minimum.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD hosting ‘Gang Awareness’ program
Some signs are more overt than others.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Carrollton high school presenting “Dracula”
R.L. Turner also putting on spaghetti dinner prior to Friday's show, for those who love the color red.
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
Coppell volleyball continues success in District 6-5A
The Cowgirls have won 20 straight since their loss to Amarillo.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
ACLU releases annual banned books report
They say they're "celebrating" banned book week, but something tells me the festivities will be subdued.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
City of Farmers Branch asked CFBISD for names and addresses of children attending schools
The plot thickens in Farmers Branch's attempt to kick illegals to the curb.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Michael Jordan gives iPods to Dallas middle school
Teacher's mad skillz yield big rewards for students.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Carrollton’s R. L. Turner High School and DeWitt Perry Middle School robitics teams excel
R. L. Turner High School and DeWitt Perry Middle School robotics teams compete in International Botball Competition.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Atheist couple request God be taken out of Texas’ pledge
Oh I'm sorry, I thought we were in the Bible Belt. Sorry guys, you're not gonna win this one.
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
R.L. Turner High School add-ons to be finished this summer
The construction includes a newly remodeled field, batting cages and concession stands. Prepare yourself for sub-par chili dogs.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
North Dallas Bank awards two scholarships
North Texas Bank is a locally owned bank with five banking centers in the Dallas area.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Carrollton-Farmers Branch I.S.D. Educational Foundation awards nearly $35,000 in teacher grants
"We are proving every day that students' lives are enriched by providing innovative programs in the classroom, as well as scholarships."
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Farmers Branch students to use iPods for bilingual education
Yeah, you could call them "BiPods," but you might get into some weird territory there.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to host 19th Annual Mathematics Contest
Divide and conquer
"To win ya gotta think like the blackboard. Ya gotta be the blackboard!"
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Creekview Cheval Drill Team and Creekview cheerleaders to hold annual Spring Show
This 'flying V' formation allows for greater aerodynamics but also hides the fatties.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
TAKS pep rally gets McCoy Elementary students pumped-up
Hear me now and believe me later, this program works.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Carrollton teacher planning adult trip to Russia in 2008, looking for takers
You know, I would make a joke possibly involving the Beatles' song "Back in the U.S.S.R.," but that's not accurate, man.
Monday, April 16, 2007
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