The biggest challenge facing the Wylie school district in the coming years looks a lot like the challenges of the past – exploding enrollment. East Intermediate School opened in January to ease crowding at East Elementary and East Junior High, giving the district the space it needs for Pre-K through 8th-grade students for at least […]
Trombonist Gets to Play With State’s Best
Carlos Balandran qualified for the Class 5A State Band for the second consecutive year, and this year, he actually got to play in the concert. Last year, the Texas Music Educators Association’s Annual Convention was cancelled because of COVID, as were the All-State Band and Choir performances. But this year they were back on, and […]
Art Students Draw Bids to State
The Wylie High School Art Department had nine students qualify for the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), which will be live this year after being virtual last year. VASE is the equivalent of the UIL for art students. Students qualified by winning top honors at the regional event at the end of February. The […]
History in the Making for Wylie Swim Program
The Wylie Swim Program took a historic leap forward this school year, and it’s safe to say Wylie swimmers will be making more history in the coming years. The district added swimming at the Junior High level, which is a first not only for Wylie, but for Abilene. Neither Abilene High or Cooper has a […]
Series of Events Lands Wylie Grad in Super Bowl
Just five months ago, Wylie grad Clay Johnston thought his NFL career was over. Three months later, he was playing in the Super Bowl. Johnston, a 2015 Wylie grad, is a linebacker and special teams player with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals claimed him off waivers in November after the Carolina Panthers waived him. Even […]
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