A little bad luck kept Kade Parmelly from getting scholarship offers from big-time football programs when he graduated from Wylie in 2017. But thanks to COVID, he’s getting another chance to fulfill that dream. After four years at Abilene Christian University, Kade will be playing on the offensive line for Duke this fall. “It was […]
Student Trainers Gaining Real-World Skills
Wylie’s studentshave a variety of reasons for why they love being student athletic trainers. Some like the thrill of Friday nights. Some like the relationships built with their fellow trainers. And some like the fact that they are learning real-life skills that could help them in a future career. “I think it’s a great […]
Drum Roll Please, Here Come the Percussion
The Wylie percussion section is ready to do its part to pump up the excitement for Friday night football this fall. While the cheerleaders, mascots, Belles and Pure Gold Band all have a big role to play in creating team spirit, nothing seems to drive the student body into a frenzy quite like the drumline. […]
Community Mentors Needed to Help At-Risk Students
Wylie High School is getting a new program this fall designed to help at-risk students succeed and ultimately graduate. Mentors Care is a state-wide program based in Midlothian that connects at-risk students with mentors from the community to help provide the students with the support and resources they need to excel. “It’s a win/win,” said […]
Welcome Teachers!
The Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation welcomed 54 new teachers to Wylie during its annual New Teacher Luncheon sponsored by Hendrick Health Systems. The foundation presented the teachers with $100 gift cards to Mardel. Also at the luncheon, Wylie art teacher Alexis Hughes was honored with the foundation’s annual “Spirit of the Bulldog” award. The award […]