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Bowie’s fundraiser on tap after break

Submitted photo / Students are selling tickets for the Bowie Spaghetti supper set March 23. The kick-off for the ticket sale included a celebrity guest appearance by the one and only Chad Corbett as drummer and rock star. Assisting with the pep rally were the Bowie Faculty Cheerleaders and the Ennis High School Lionettes.

James Bowie Elementary School will host its annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

ERMC’s Barton announces run for board seat

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Terri Barton has announced her intention to run for the Ennis ISD School Board.

Longtime AD retiring

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When Bill Cox began his career with Ennis ISD, it was the first day of school just after Labor Day

Parents get window into technology

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Parents of Ennis ISD students visited Ennis Junior High School on Tuesday to learn more about how technology is changing the way their kids learn.

Three file for board seat

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One Ennis ISD School board trustee drew no competitors, while three candidates will vie for Larry Treadaway’s soon to be open seat on the Ennis ISD School Board.

ECC registration under way soon

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Administrators with Crockett Early Childhood Center handed out information on upcoming Head Start, pre-k and kindergarten registration Thursday night at the EISD Student Showcase.

Crafty students succeed

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Kayla McCabe stands between the slant top desk and Adirondack outdoor furniture with which she won her class at the San Angelo livestock show and rodeo last weekend.

Students with Ennis High School’s ag program continued a tradition of excellence in late February at the San Angelo livestock show and rodeo.

‘Showcase’ fills EHS to bursting

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Students, parents and community members packed the halls of Ennis High School on Thursday night for the district’s inaugural Student Showcase.

Local teachers lobby

Ennis teachers Nanette Moyers, Merry Creager and Carolyn Huebel were part of a group of Ellis County educators who met with legislators earlier this month.

A group of Ellis County teachers met with State Rep. Jim Pitts and State Sen. Brian Birdwell on Feb. 10 in Austin to discuss the state’s plans for education.

Student Showcase focusing on music

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Although the Ennis ISD Student Showcase on Thursday will feature students from across various disciplines, there is one area that will have ample representation — music.

Offbeat art projects featured

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Ennis ISD art teacher Nancy Hancock brought an idea normally saved for high school students to Dorie Miller and Jack Lummus Intermediate schools.

Head shaving catching on in cancer fight

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Roughly a year after shaving his head in the name of cancer research, local student Alex Fry is at it again. But this time, he’s bringing a few friends along.

District planning ‘Student Showcase’ event

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Ennis ISD officials are planning a first-ever districtwide event to show off the talents and accomplishments of students from across all campuses.

Trustee backs bank officer for board seat

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Ennis ISD School Board trustee Larry Treadaway confirmed Wednesday he would not seek re-election for Place 6 in the May 11 election.

EHS adds to dual credit

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Ennis High School will soon offer new dual credit opportunities through its Career Technology Education program, according to Superintendent Barbara Qualls.

Senior named Merit finalist

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Ennis High School senior Ben Betik has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist.

Miller Madness coming soon

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The Dorie Miller Intermediate PTO is gearing up for their third annual “Miller Madness” breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Judge: Texas school finance plan unconstitutional

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The system Texas uses to fund public schools violates the state’s constitution by not providing enough money to school districts and failing to distribute it fairly, a judge ruled Monday in a landmark decision that could force the Legislature to overhaul the way it pays for education.

CSCOPE under fire

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Top education leaders in the state Senate on Thursday grilled the creators of a curriculum system used across Texas that critics claim promotes anti-American values and stifles classroom flexibility.

Rachel’s Challenge begins

The writings of Rachel Scott, who is pictured above, are credited with inspiring the anti-bullying initiative “Rachel’s Challenge.”

Ennis ISD will begin a new anti-bullying initiative, Rachel’s Challenge when students return to class Tuesday.

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