St. Thomas Aquinas students inspire local artist to auction painting for art education
She gave 60% of the profits back to the school. Read story.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Private Schools
Dr. Shelly Myers named executive director for Westlake Academy Foundation
Dr. Myers received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Read story.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Dallas-based Catholic Foundation awards 14 Work of Heart Awards to local educators
Principals, teachers, and staff received $500 grant for personal use. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Plano Christian Academy student spends summer at Cambridge
Alarah Littlejohn, was invited to attend the University of Cambridge in England as part of the summer scholars programme. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Episcopal School of Dallas to present artist invitational exhibition
Thirty-six artists from 11 area schools are participating. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
John Paul II High School names Jackie Fleming as new executive director for advancement
Fleming brings more than 17-years of marketing, development, and community relations experience to the school. Read story.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
Westlake Academy to dedicate the Sam and Margaret Lee Arts & Sciences Center
The facility will provide two fully equipped science labs, an art classroom (including a kiln), and additional office space. Read story.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Catholic Foundation awards Work of Heart Award to 14 area teachers, educators and staff
Each award comes with a $500 grant for personal use. Read story.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Dallas student earns big props for returning money found in prop jacket
For turning in $5,000, India Williams received a $50 reward and the good feeling of doing the right thing. Read story.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Senior at Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton earns school's first college football scholarship
Caleb Weiss will play at the NAIA Concordia University, Nebraska. Read story.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Westlake Academy students win National Book Award
The Best of The Black Cow: Great Writing by Great Kids — is the winner in the “Education/Academic” category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards contest. Read story.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Dallas-area schools and organizations receive grants from The Catholic Foundation
Eighteen schools and organizations serving nine counties in the Diocese of Dallas received $666,622 in grants. Read story.
Monday, May 18, 2009
John Paul II High School places third in the academic decathalon national small school competition
The JPIIHS team also garnered 13 individual medals, including six gold medals. Read story.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Dallas-based Catholic Foundation awards grants to nine teachers and staff members of Dallas-area Catholic schools
Each recipient received a $500 grant for personal use, funded in part by a generous, anonymous family through The Catholic Foundation. Read story.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
John Paul II High School golfer wins state championship
As a team, the JPIIHS golf team tied last year’s performance at state with a 6th place finish. Read story.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Casa Mañana announces nominees for Betty Lynn Buckley Awards
Drama programs at Tarrant County High Schools have been put under speculation. Read story.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
John Paul II High School sends first student to Naval Academy
When the academic year begins, Michael Schmeck will play baseball for the Academy and plans to major in either history or political science. Read story.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Dallas school gets surprise visit from Shaquille O'Neal
O'Neal visited Clay Academy, which is headed by Bishop T.D. Jakes. Read story.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
11 Dallas-area teachers win Work of Heart Awards
Each winner received $500 grants for their personal use for their commitment to students, colleagues and their communities. Read story.
Friday, April 3, 2009
John Paul II High School Cardinal Belles win national title
The team brought home awards for Small Team National Champions, Military Champions and Kick Champions categories. Read story.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Former NFL player Le’ Shai Maston named coach for Providence Christian School in Dallas
Maston signed with the Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Redskins. Read story.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Dallas-based Catholic Foundation awards two $5,000 Grand Work of Hearts Awards
In addition, the Foundation granted $500 to 11 local Catholic school teachers and staff. Read story.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Greenhill School putting on Summer on the Hill
New classes and old favorites will be offered this summer to challenge, inspire, and excite children of all ages. Read story.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Dallas Fire-Rescue and Dallas Child will show your kids how to escape a house fire this Saturday
They'll also be teaching fire safety, but it's the escaping part that will probably thrill youngsters most. Read story.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Dallas-based Catholic Foundation honors Marianne Staubach with 27th Annual Catholic Foundation Award
Staubach was recognized at the Foundation’s annual award dinner on Feb. 12, 2009. Read story.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Goss-Michael Foundation announces DFW student art contest winners
And the grand-prize winner is (drum roll please).... David Molay from the Greenhill School! Read story.
Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
John Paul II High School Cardinal Belles sweep the American Dance & Drill competition
As a group, the Cardinal Belles brought home Best In Class, Judges awards for team jazz and military. Read story.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
Dallas-based Catholic Foundation honors 27 local teachers and staff with Work of Heart Awards
Each recipient receives a $500 grant for personal use in exchange for their commitment to students, colleagues and their communities. Read story.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church partners with Samaritan’s Purse in Operation Christmas Child
Congregation and students filled 550 shoeboxes with children’s gifts. Read story.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
The Catholic Foundation honors 15 Dallas-area teachers, faculty and staff
The winners will each receive a Work of Heart Award, $500 cash. Read story.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
John Paul II High School sending drill team members to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The three members of the Cardinal Belles were chosen as a result of their individual and group awards which they received in drill team officer camp this past summer. Read story.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Flower Mound school explores alternate system for heating/cooling
Installing a geothermal heat pump system for the heating and cooling needs of the school’s new buildings is a way for Coram Deo to save on energy costs and significantly lighten its carbon footprint Read story.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
The Catholic Foundation announces Work of Heart Award winners
Honorees receive $500 based on written nominations from their community.
Read story.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
North Texas private school volleyball teams join together for charity
The teams from John Paul II High School in Plano and Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas raised over $2,000 for the American Heart Association. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
John Paul II High School Honor Society raises funds for Hurricane Ike Victims
Through a well-organized drive, the NHS raised $1,243 for the American Red Cross which will directly benefit the hurricane victims. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
John Paul II High School holds annual charity golf tournament
JPII HS was able to raise over $90,000 from this event that benefits the Student Financial Aid Fund. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Multimedia: Ferguson Road Initiative celebrates ten years of changing neighborhoods for the better
There would be no Pegasus News if not for the inspiration provided by FRI -- and that's the least of the organization's contributions, which were celebrated with a bus tour and reception last Friday. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Dallas apartment fire caused by child playing with lighter
No injuries were reported but the fire displaced nine families. Read story.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Jesuit Prep receives $5 million gift
The Mike and Mary Terry Family Foundation donates largest gift in school history. Read story.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Dallas ISD, Reliant Energy, and the Texas Rangers to host baseball clinic Saturday
The partnership will kick off at a new baseball field. Read story.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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