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Galveston County school districts affected by Hurricane Harvey will be eligible for special consideration when it comes to their accountability scores, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Samuel Brody, a professor of marine sciences at Texas A&M University-Galveston, was recently named one of the system’s regent professors for the 2015-16 year by the Texas A&M University Board of Regents.
Galveston Independent School District is holding town meetings 6 p.m. Thursday to give the community an opportunity to discuss school reconfiguration and what a future graduation of Galveston ISD will look like.
Oppe Elementary to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month with fall feast.
Eating well and doing good come together Wednesday when the Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation hosts its first Out to Eat for Education event.
Student enrollment at Galveston College increased by 6 percent this school year, the school reported Tuesday.
In honor of Charles “Chick” G. and Frances M. Dibrell, the Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust awarded Galveston College Foundation $150,000 for the Universal Access 21st Century Scholarship program, which benefits every eligible Galveston high school graduate with funds to pursue an associate’s degree or certification at Galveston College.
The majority of students in our public schools today live in poverty.
Maureen E. Schwerdtfeger Gaido is known for helping to promote the island’s oleander, she was the creator of Galveston’s National Oleander Society.
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State Sens. Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood) and Greg Bonnen (R-Friendswood) are seeking college-bound student applicants who want financial assistance through the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
TEXAS CITY — La Marque residents convened Tuesday evening at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak St.
The academic success of every student in the La Marque Independent School District is extremely important to the members of the LMISD family. Our children receive the best education when dedicated parents and teachers work as a team. It is the parents’ support, involvement and commitment to education as well as a teacher’s ability to impart the necessary knowledge and skills in children that inspire them to do their absolute best. Student daily attendance and arrival to school on time are key components to a child’s academic success. It is the expectation of La Marque ISD that all students are “on time and present in every period of every day” and that they take advantage of the learning opportunities provided by our top-notched group of teaching professionals that have committed themselves to the achievement and success of all students.
The U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s jazz band, Dimensions in Blue, will perform a free jazz concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in the COM Learning Resource Center, 1200 Amburn Road, in Texas City.
Band programs in Dickinson ISD are an important and successful part of the fine arts offerings at the secondary level.
The McAdams Junior High bands are consistently recognized with high honors at music performances, while the Dickinson High School band has competed at the UIL State Marching Contest many times, including five state championships while in the 4A division. The band has also earned the Sweepstakes Award for more than 30 years during concert season in honor of top scores in both concert and sight-reading performances.
The final plans are being made for the inaugural UnGala at Galveston College, which will be from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 10.
The Ungala has an official theme name of “Hernando’s Hideaway Cabaret Cuba!”
The Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation Fall Gala raises funds for innovative educational materials that benefit the public school students in Santa Fe ISD. The Fall Gala is expected to raise over $60,000. Attendees will have the option of donating funds to support particular classroom projects. Along with raising funds that will enhance instruction, the Foundation recognizes an outstanding community leader each year. Mr. Joe Kelly Tombrella, from the Santa Fe High School class of 1944, will be honored.
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” — Steve Jobs
This food for thought is just one of the inspirational quotes on display in Ball High School’s recently renovated cafeteria.
Bring the kids and have some fun as University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Film and Speaker Series presents the box-office hit “Minions” at 7 p.m. Friday in the Student Services and Classroom Building Lecture Hall, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., in Houston.
School started at Friendswood High School with a brand new remodeled Mustang Bistro kitchen/classroom for Special Education students in FISD to help them improve transitional life skills. The project was accomplished due to the generosity of many people and hours and hours of research and planning. In addition to a $15,000 grant from the Moody Endowment, Sean Rives of Rives Designers, LLC donated his time as architect; FHS maintenance donated in- kind services for demolition, electrical, and painting supplies and services; Bill and Katie Winslade donated the funds for two major appliances in memory of Neal McClaugherty; Coburn’s Supply Company and the Ridout Family donated the ADA compliant stainless sink and Unilever faucet; Farley Appliances donated labor for delivery of new and removal of old appliances; and Aramark food services acted as a district supporting partner for the menu items. The original $15,000 project was leveraged into a $22,000 project.
When a student has the courage to soar, the La Marque ISD 21st Century after school program will go to all heights to develop an awareness of great opportunities for students. It is never too early to plan for career choices and college readiness.
Registration for the fall Second Start term is now in progress. Registration hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.
Set in a 1980s beauty parlor, “Steel Magnolias,” the quintessential Southern tale of fierce friendship, will run at the College of the Mainland Community Theatre through Sept. 27.
There’s a shiny new incentive that has sparked students’ interest in perfect attendance at Ball High School.
Howie Bentley, a longtime supporter of Galveston ISD and owner of Classic Auto Group in Galveston has generously donated a Chevrolet Spark. And one fortunate student will drive away with the prize for having perfect attendance.
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities welcomed Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Behavior Specialist Kathleen Billette-Saul during the first Autism Speaker Series event of the 2015-16 academic year on Sept. 12.
The historical events and places students learn about in school took on a different meaning this past summer for four Dickinson ISD students who had the opportunity to experience them in person.
Dozens of parents and school districts posted first day of school photos on Facebook and Twitter. Those that used the hashtag #GalvSchool were used to publish in Aug. 29 issue of The Daily News.
Dozens of parents and school districts posted first day of school photos on Facebook and Twitter. Those that used the hashtag #GalvSchool were used to publish in Aug. 29 issue of The Daily News.
LEAGUE CITY — During the Region 4 Teachers of the Year Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Aug. 5th, Clear Falls High School math teacher Anthony Tran was selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year. He now advances as Region 4’s candidate as finalist for the 2016 Texas Teacher of the Year honor.
Today marks the start of a new school year in Dickinson ISD as more than 10,500 students entered one of 11 different campuses for the 2015-2016 school year.
Welcome to all our new and returning La Marque Cougars. My name is Terri L. Watkins, and I am the proud superintendent of La Marque Independent School District.
This Tuesday evening, the Texas City ISD board of trustees will consider a tax rate increase to balance the 2015-16 school district budget.
Texas has developed a new evaluation system for teachers, the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System. T-TESS has three measures of teacher effectiveness: observation, goal-setting and professional development, and student growth.
Learn a lifesaving skill with College of the Mainland CPR courses for health care providers and other professionals.
General registration for the fall semester will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Thursday at 4015 Ave. Q in Galveston.Late registration will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Fall classes begin Aug. 31st.
Join University of Houston-Clear Lake alumni as they gather to celebrate the past year and to honor alumni who have excelled in their respective fields at the Alumni Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, in Houston.
Galveston ISD is delighted to introduce our new communications specialist to the Galveston ISD family and entire Galveston community. Much to our delight, the interest in this position was tremendous. By far, Erin Jensen was the most outstanding candidate and we are delighted she made the choice to join our winning team.
With the start of a new school year comes another Texas tradition — high school football. The Dickinson High School Gators are ready for another exciting year after having their best season in about 30 years during 2014. The Gators earned the UIL 24-6A District Championship and advanced with an undefeated season into game four of six in the playoffs before receiving their first loss.
Working as troubleshooters and problem solvers, HVAC technicians find employment in commercial, residential and industrial settings.
Join the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Student Life as they welcome Mercury to the stage of the Bayou Theater for a performance of Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 in the university’s Bayou Theater, located in the Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston. The show is the first in the 2015-2016 Cultural Arts season.
The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students to work in the medical billing departments in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, medical clinics, and doctors’ office.
LEAGUE CITY — The Clear Creek school district, the start of school also marks their first day in the classroom. District officials hired more than 300 new teachers for the upcoming school year.
When the new school year starts Aug. 24, Dickinson ISD will be welcoming more than 10,500 students and 1,400 employees back to school. Among them will be hundreds of new students, teachers and staff joining the Gator family.
Galveston College reopens the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts for the fall 2015 semester.
Research has proved that there is a high correlation between school attendance and academic performance and success, while absence from school is often the greatest single cause of poor performance and achievement.
Lives can change in an instant, and the College of the Mainland Fire Technology Program prepares students to handle emergencies at a moment’s notice.
An annual island tradition, Galveston Independent School District will host its Back to School Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Ball High School, 4115 Ave. O, in Galveston. The fair will offer parents and students a chance to get ready for the first day of school with a variety of services offered.
See how you can launch a cutting-edge career at the COM Cosmetology Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Salon at College of the Mainland, 15009 Delaney Rd. in La Marque. Meet instructors, ask questions and view the COM Salon, where students perform facials, manicures, pedicures, c…
The summer is quickly coming to an end in Dickinson Independent School District as employees are busy preparing for the start of the 2015-2016 school year. This year is a special milestone in the history of Dickinson ISD as we celebrate “125 Years of Excellence,” in honor of the first school…
The Music Box Theater-Houston will turn the key for the first UnGala “Hernando’s Hideaway Cabaret Cuba!” from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 10 at Galveston College. One evening with two venues for 200 fortunate guests — Havana by Day and Havana by Night — in the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Wi…
For the first time in decades, two teachers from Galveston Independent School District are nominated as finalists for the Region 4 teacher of the year at the elementary and middle school level. Both teachers were selected from over 90 others in the area for the chance to compete for the best…
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Professional and Administrative Staff Association has announced new leadership for the 2015-16 academic year. PASA serves to promote communication, cooperation, volunteerism and unity among UHCL’s professional and administrative staff members, to provide op…
School supplies are prominent in the stores so that means it’s time to gear up for back to school. Many students are already registered for the new year. Some are already shopping for new clothes and backpacks. Others can’t wait to meet their teachers or get their schedule. Here are a few de…
There is tremendous buzz at Ball High School in the media arts community this summer as preparations are made for audio-video production students to return on Aug. 24. Students set high expectations for themselves last May by finishing a successful first year with a widely seen, popular lip …
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