Fort Worth ISD looks for dropouts to convince them to re-enroll in high school
The event on September 9, 10, and 12 includes phone banks and a "Prevail Walk."
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
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Fort Worth ISD will air President Obama’s speech live to high school students
Those who aren't interested in watching will be provided "alternative activities."
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Three Fort Worth ISD football games rescheduled to August 29
Admission is free.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Documentary review: Before the Music Dies recognizes ‘good music’ for what it is
... so bye bye Miss American Pie ...
Friday, June 19, 2009
Polytechnic High in Fort Worth may get reprieve following TAKS results
The school was on the verge of being shut down if it had received another academically unacceptable rating.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Casa Mañana announces nominees for Betty Lynn Buckley Awards
Drama programs at Tarrant County High Schools have been put under speculation.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fort Worth ISD teacher wins H-E-B leadership award
Rachel Lawson of North Side High School received a $1,000 check for her excellence in teaching.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
North Side High School baseball field named for longtime educator, coach
Alumni, students and friends of North Side High School will gather Friday, April 3 to formally dedicate the field to Coach Ludiker.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fort Worth ISD clears up confusions over Trimble Tech admission policies
The official statement is in response to concerns raised by Board of Education trustees about a lack of transparency and to ensure the District wasn’t excluding any child who wishes to attend Tech from serious consideration.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
Technology aids in theft recovery for Fort Worth ISD
How very "James Bond" of Fort Worth ISD to install tracking devices on laptops.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Armed Forces Bowl: The Houston Cougars scratch and claw to hang on against Air Force 34-28
Something had to give. The Houston Cougars were winless in their last eight bowl games, and Air Force had never won a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009
Armed Forces Bowl: Two players will finish college football careers in their hometown
Defensive end Phillip Hunt began the year on several watch lists and he didn't disappoint.
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
Fort Worth ISD to open gender-based academies should Polytechnic High close
Polytechnic High could receive its fifth academically unacceptable state rating in a row, meaning it would have to shut down.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Fort Worth dance team to perform with Jonas Brothers at Cowboys’ halftime show
Oooh, OMG, he totally looked at my high kick, I think he likes me, do you think he likes me?
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Arlington Heights football beats Birdville in Thursday night thriller
Arlington Heights erased a 14-point halftime deficit to edge out Birdville 35 to 34 at Farrington Field.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Metal thieves hit Fort Worth ISD again
Almost $23,000 of metal was stolen from 14 air conditioning units at South Hills High.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Fort Worth ISD offers reward in metals theft case
$5000 is being offered for information about the theft at Polytechnic High. The stolen metal was worth $132,000.
Friday, June 20, 2008
DFW-area high schools named tops in nation by Newsweek
Dallas' The School for Talented and Gifted ranks #2 on the list -- which is actually a drop from the #1 ranking they received the past two years. Slackers.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Circle Theatre announces finalists & semi-finalists for 2008 High School Playwriting Project
Don't miss out on the free afternoon of staged readings.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Phoney bomb threat delays opening of Arlington Heights High
Phoned-in false alarm was the third this school year
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
TEA will monitor TAKS testing at four Tarrant County schools
The schools are among Fort Worth and Arlington's lowest achieving (or questionable practicing) when it comes to TAKS testing.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
UPDATED: South Oak Cliff High School will forfeit 2006 state basketball championship
Belo8 report found Kendrake Johnigan was not academically eligible to play
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
UPDATED: Primary voting to take place at 30 Tarrant County schools
Texas is rescheduling TAKS test to avoid conflict with primaries
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills testing has been rescheduled from primary election day
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Three Fort Worth high schools giving students a graffiti outlet
Carter-Riverside, Diamond Hill, and North Side High Schools teaming up for graffiti art mural project.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
Disney’s “High School Musical 2” has ties to Fort Worth, Arlington ISD
Crappy, superficial made-for-TV irreverence—now with a local connection.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
Southwest High School wind ensemble named State Honor Band finalist
The group competed at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention in a field of 14 bands.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Legendary Dunbar coach receives high honor
Former Dunbar coaching legend Robert Hughes finished his career with 1,333 victories and five state titles.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Local track and basketball stars pegged as athletes to watch in 2007-08
For followers who track DFW high school sports, Brooklyn Pope and Shade Weygandt are known local stars. Rise magazine's mention of the two athletes could push their national exposure further.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Arlington Heights baseball player lone DFW rep in national tournament
This young man wants to keep his opponents off the bases. Pitcher Walker Kelly is no stranger to national spotlight.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Fort Worth school board may allow TAKS no-passers to pretend-graduate
Make no mistake, this is about pleasing the parents; but McKinney won't be so lenient.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Five Fort Worth high schools make Newsweek‘s list of top public high schools
Diamond Hill-Jarvis, R.L. Paschal, Amon Carter-Riverside, Trimble Technical, and South Hills.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Fort Worth ISD to reward perfect attendance with cars, cameras, etc.
[Babe not necessarily included]
Monday, May 21, 2007
Transgender teen, Fort Worth ISD reach compromise
The BS at school is over for Rochelle Evans, according to her attorneys.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Dunbar HS student Vatsala Goyal becomes one of seven National Merit Scholars in FWISD
They are the best of the best, the top of the top, the crème de la crème.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Paschal High School boasts four of seven FWISD students to make it as National Merit Scholars
They are the best of the best, the top of the top, the crème de la crème.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Benbrook City Council to honor “fallen warrior,” dedicate week in his honor
Sgt. Lance C. Springer was killed in Iraq late last month.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Fort Worth ISD hires four new high school head football coaches
The coaches will be formally introduced on NCAA National Signing Day.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Twenty-eight Fort Worth students advance to State Science Fair
Animal Science, Math, Astronomy - oh my.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Horned Frog Invitational opens outdoor track season with a bang
More than 12 high school and college teams took part in day-long event at TCU. Frogs earned 12 regional qualifying marks; UNT wins two gold medals in the high jump; UT Arlington seniors qualify for NCAA regionals.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
South Hills High School in Fort Worth receives $50K grant
Part of the "T-STEM" program, it's the maximum amount a high school can get.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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