Are you back-to-school ready? Here's what North Texas students need to know

CBS DFW Education 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS The first day of school is only a few weeks away and some school districts are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Back-to-School Events...

Northwest ISD named visual arts District of Distinction

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/17 7:53A Mark Smith

Northwest ISD has been named a 2024 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association, the district announced this week. The honor is given to districts with a well-rounded education that advocates for and integrates visual arts...

Local students receive college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/15 4:31A Mark Smith

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Monday more than 800 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities in addition to more than 2,900 announced in June including a handful of students who live...

Northwest ISD offers help for families with enrollment event

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/12 7:29A Mark Smith

Northwest ISD announced Thursday that it will host a district enrollment event next week for families who need help enrolling their students for the 2024-25 school year. Families can enroll online here , but the district is offering this event...

LISD Board expresses ‘significant concerns’ over DCAD budget

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/11 10:09A Mark Smith

The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees announced Thursday that it has formally expressed significant concerns regarding the recently adopted budget of the Denton Central Appraisal District. In a letter sent to DCAD Chief Appraiser Don Spencer and...

Denton ISD superintendent retires

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/18 9:02A Mark Smith

Dr. Jamie Wilson, superintendent for Denton ISD since 2012, announced his retirement Tuesday. Dr. Susannah Holbert O Bara, photo courtesy of Denton ISD The Denton ISD Board of Trustees has named...

Argyle ISD to break ground on new middle school

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/17 7:23A Mark Smith

Argyle ISD is inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new middle school. The new school will be located on the north side of FM 407, just west of The Well Community Church, 600 FM 407 . It is expected to open in August 2025,...

Hilltop Elementary bids farewell to beloved counselor, dedicated dad

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/15 7:12P Steve Gamel

Former Hilltop Elementary School counselor Michael Ball won’t have trouble figuring out ways to stay busy during his first summer of retirement. But that doesn’t make stepping away from a job and Argyle ISD school he’s loved for 31 years easier....

Flower Mound Elementary School named a Model Professional Learning Community at Work

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/5 10:25A Mark Smith

Flower Mound Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Flower Mound Elementary School’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work process...

Argyle ISD to break ground on new stadium, activity center

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/4 3:51A Mark Smith

Argyle ISD will break ground on its new football stadium and Indoor Activity Center in Canyon Falls this week. Digital rendering of the future Argyle ISD Indoor Activity Center, image courtesy of...

Northwest ISD considering calling a VATRE to combat school funding crisis

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 5/29 4:52A Mark Smith

Northwest ISD announced last week that it is currently analyzing a potential Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to supplement the district s funding. As school districts across the state feel the effects of the Texas school funding crisis,...