Chemistry classes get chance to discover

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.