Amy Brazell, Author at The Wylie Growl

Baby Giraffe at Wylie East Elementary Needs a Name

August 26, 2023

The students of Wylie East Elementary had a baby giraffe take-up residence in their library this past week thanks to the creative mind and hands of their librarian, Shryl Martinez. Martinez said she was inspired by the packaging that came out of a moving box she had opened to create the life-sized, paper mâché animal. […]

Tonight’s Wylie/Abilene Scrimmage Deemed “Our Day to Shine” Game

August 18, 2023

Wylie and Abilene High Football teams go head-to-head this evening during their scrimmage to prepare for their first games next Friday and in support of the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation Benevolence Fund, which assists student athletes and coaches experiencing hardships. According to the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation (THSCEF), “Our Day to […]

Wylie ISD: A Fast-Growth School District

August 7, 2023

Jackie Powell, communications director for Wylie ISD said the district has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 1902. “Today, more than 120 years later, Wylie ISD has an enrollment of 5,401 and is considered a ‘Fast Growth School District’ by the Fast Growth School Coalition in Texas.” Powell said the mission of the coalition […]

Artistically Awesome: Four Students Medal at Their First VASE Appearance

July 24, 2023

Congratulations to the artists at Wylie High School for their outstanding performance at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). The state-wide competition is held by the Texas Art Educator Association. Alexis Hughes, who teaches Art I and Drawing II at Wylie High, said more than 2,100 high school students across Texas participated in the competition, […]

Wylie Hall of Honor Nominations Due August 1

July 21, 2023

Each year, the Wylie community is asked to reflect on individuals who they feel have impacted Wylie ISD and the community-at-large and nominate them for the Wylie Hall of Honor. Nominations can be submitted to the Wylie school district by e-mail at hallofhonor@wylie.esc14.net and are due on Tuesday, August 1. Wylie Assistant Superintendent Terry Hagler […]