Various North Texas schools reopening after swine flu closures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said such closures are now unnecessary.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Denton ISD
Denton ISD
Argyle’s Blanton Elementary to be dedicated December 2
Blanton Elementary was named after Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, who was the first woman in Texas elected to a statewide office.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Denton ISD cuts fuel costs by buying propane school buses
The Denton ISD bus fleet has 158 buses, more than half of which are powered by propane. Thirty-six others are fueled by biodiesel.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Denton High Chamber Orchestra selected as Commended Winner
The National Orchestral Honors Project is a national competition, entered by recordings, in which the top quarter entries are selected as National Winners, and the second quarter entries receive Commended Honors.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Denton’s Wilson Elementary named TBEC Honor Roll school
The TBEC identifies Honor Roll schools by analyzing three years of performance data for every public school in Texas.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
Denton’s Ryan Elementary Principal Gary Miller named TEPSA President-Elect
TEPSA represents more than 5,800 elementary and middle school leaders and was created to improve children's futures by bettering education at the elementary level.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
Denton ISD opens on Tuesday, Aug. 26, with three new schools
Since 2000, Denton ISD has grown from 13,446 students to almost 22,000.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Denton Ryan High band selected for national festival
The musical program selected to perform at the festival will be one of the most challenging programs the directors have ever put together.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
TEA marks 32 Denton County schools as “Exemplary”
Three school districts received the "Recognized" rating: Krum ISD, Aubrey ISD, and Northwest ISD.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Two Denton Ryan High teachers selected to participate in advanced placement scoring
Teachers selected for this honor are among the top high school and college educators in the United States, Canada and abroad.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Denton High Math Teacher Bill Finch accepts “Green Apple Award”
Michigan State University 2008 graduate Saurav Shrestha nominated Finch.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Denton ISD Director of Communications and Community Relations Sharon Cox elected president of Texas Association of Partners in Education
Sharon Cox has been with Denton ISD since 1999.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Denton ISD increases meal prices for 2008-09 school year
To keep up with the high cost of groceries, Denton ISD has no alternative other than increase meal prices.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
2008 Denton election results: close council wins and a mayoral run-off
The city of Denton was a bit of a contradiction this election season.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Denton ISD honored for music education second year in a row
The Denton ISD attained this honor in 2007, 2008 and also in 2004.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Denton ISD’s LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex sponsors job fair for high school students and adults
Students and adults attending the job fair will have an opportunity to visit with corporations, area enterprises and local businesses to learn about trends in the industry and employment opportunities.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Denton ISD middle school students earning free computers
The program, known as Dell TechKnow, is a 40-hour after-school program that provides middle school students an opportunity to earn a free home computer while learning technology skills.
Friday, May 2, 2008
UNT tennis team holds school clinic
Mean Green players showed off their skills to students at Mildred M. Hawk Elementary.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Denton County election results
Live updates on school bonds and other ballot measures.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Accused Denton teacher jailed again for witness tampering
Lauren Cosgrove had already been accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
DEA to raid Denton elementary school
Agents to land on grounds of Nelson Elementary in a helicopter.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Denton student breaks ribs, bruises organs in bus incident
Investigation is pending on the incident.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Denton ISD to hold bond election
$282 million means a lot of construction and technology.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007
Three from the Class of 2008 decide their college football futures
These three have chosen where to play at the next level.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Denton ISD keeps lunch, breakfast prices same as last year
This is the third year prices have not increased. Hooray for cost-effective chicken rings.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Denton English teacher arrested for aggravated sexual assault of child
A teacher at Strickland Middle School, she's accused of having sexual relations with a 13-year-old male student.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Woodrow Wilson All-Star Choir to perform at UNT
The performance will also feature an alumni sing-a-long. Yikes.
Monday, May 21, 2007
U.S. Justice Department to monitor elections in Farmer’s Branch and Denton ISD elections
I can't imagine why...
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Denton’s Pecan Creek Elementary publishes book to help kids and trees in Uganda
Titled "More Than Just a Mvule Tree," the book will help plant trees and increase school tuition for Ugandan children.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Denton ISD’s “Partnership for Hispanic Success” set for Tuesday, May 15
Hand-made tortillas will be served. Just kidding.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Denton ISD’s physical education department planning fishing expedition
At Eureka Park in south Denton.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Wilson Elementary plans round-up for dual-language program
¿Hablas dos lenguas?
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Denton ISD Special Education department plans informational fair on April 26
Fun for everyone.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Denton ISD to recognize top school adopters
Adoption: just like giving birth but without the stretching.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Eight Denton student writers to speak at North Texas Book Festival
Just in case you couldn't get enough art this weekend.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Denton’s Pecan Creek Elementary School creates ‘American Voices’ music CD
Someone get this on the Colbert Report.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Lee Elementary educator named BEAM Teacher of the Year
What a delicious award.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Guyer High School to host Denton ISD Science Fair on Saturday
With special appearance by the "Mean Green Physics Team" (note: not official logo)
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
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