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Chemistry classes get chance to discover

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Teachers at Ennis Junior High School are taking advantage of the new CSCOPE curriculum to find new ways of imparting science knowledge to their students.

EHS, Lummus honing plans

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Administrators discussed improvement plans for two Ennis ISD schools at Tuesday night’s school board meeting.

Austin tradition coming Friday

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A longstanding tradition at Austin Elementary continues Friday with their annual chili supper.

Fundraiser feeds, entertains

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Travis Elementary held its annual BBQ fundraiser on Friday.

Breakfast in Classroom growing

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Ennis ISD expanded the Breakfast in the Classroom program this year from three pilot schools to all elementary and intermediate campuses.

Countywide college night consolidates recruitment

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Students from Ennis High School joined students from throughout Ellis County at the first ever countywide college fair Wednesday night at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Bash boosts Travis

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Staff and parents at Travis Elementary are gearing up for their annual BBQ Bash on Sept. 21.

Bus hit in crash on FM 85

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No children were hurt after an Ennis ISD school bus was involved in a three-car accident Thursday afternoon on FM 85 east of Ennis.

Schools to search for drugs

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The principals of Ennis High School and Ennis Junior High confirmed Wednesday their schools will hold periodic and random canine drug searches.

Sanders settles in to new role

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When you meet James Sanders for the first time, don’t be surprised if he flashes a smile, quickly extends a hearty handshake, and asks if there’s anything he can do for you.

EISD passes $42M budget

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The Ennis ISD School Board unanimously passed a $42 million budget Tuesday, taking on a $2.2- million deficit with the assumption that they won’t need all the money.

Lions debut for community

Ennis Daily News photo by Nick Todaro / Senior Dylan Snyder makes his way down the field Friday at the annual Meet the Team event for the Ennis High School football program.

 

EISD budget adoption near

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Ennis ISD officials are focusing on completing the upcoming school year’s budget as the Aug. 28 deadline approaches.

EISD OK’s personnel hirings

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The Ennis ISD school board approved the hiring of several personnel on Tuesday night, including a new assistant superintendent.

Freshmen flock to Ennis High School

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Ennis High School attracted one of its biggest crowds in recent years for Freshman Information Night on Monday.

3 schools hit mark

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Adequate Yearly Progress results released this week show three of Ennis ISD’s campuses that met 2012 state requirements.

Former school police chief now with EPD

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The former Ennis ISD police chief is back on the beat with the Ennis Police Department.

District looks at replacing deputy super

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EISD Superintendent Barbara Qualls said she is speaking with district principals and staff about how best to fill the Richard Skuza-sized hole left in the administration.

District’s savings will cover deficit

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Ennis ISD’s fund balance has grown steadily over the past 10 years, and Assistant Superintendent of Finance Lisa Fincher said it won’t be exhausted any time soon.

EISD predicting budget deficit

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Ennis ISD Superintendent Barbara Qualls presented preliminary budget assumptions for the 2012-2013 school year at the board meeting Tuesday night, with the district projected to run at a $2.4 million deficit.

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