ADC Warns Families about Cyberbullying
Most of us are now familiar with the term “cyberbullying,” which is essentially bullying through electronic technology. This includes, but is not limited to, social media sites, gaming sites, text messaging and email. The National Crime Prevention Council reported in...
Round Rock Elementary School Raises Funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
With the help of their families and the community, Berkman Elementary students raised $1,556 for the Central Texas chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Berkman counselor Lesa Gonzalez said supporting the nonprofit was a high priority for the school this year...
Round Rock Express Plans Spring and Summer Fun
The Round Rock Express released its 2014 promotional and events schedule, highlighted by the return of Bud Light Friday Fireworks and Alumni Weekend, which culminates with Jackie Moore’s induction into the newly formed Express Hall of Fame. The 2014 promotional...
Citizens, Corporations Encouraged to Move One Million Miles in April
April is Million Mile Month™, a 30-day challenge to log 1,000,000 miles – and generate $1,000,000 – in support of building life-long healthy habits and fit kids. Sponsored by leading employers and supported by organizations across Texas, Million Mile Month aims to get...
Texas School for the Deaf Hosts Academic Bowl
Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) hosted the 2014 Gallaudet University Southwest Regional Academic Bowl February 27 through March 2. The competition involved high school teams from state schools and programs serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Bowl...
Westlake Girls Swim Team Finishes First in State
The Westlake High School girls swim team took home the UIL 5A State title February 22, edging out Southlake Carroll by just one point for the victory. This marks the third state championship for the Westlake girls swim team since 2007. Freshman swimmer Victoria...
Pflugerville Student earns Keep America Beautiful Award
Pflugerville’s Sarah Young was recognized for her outstanding commitment to improving her community environment with the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) First Place Youth Recognition Award. Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that builds and sustains...
ACC Partners with London College to Increase Opportunities
Austin Community College (ACC) recently partnered with Hackney Community College in the London borough of Hackney to offer students the opportunity to work on an innovative project with an international partner. The Millennial Mentoring project engaged seven students...
Pflugerville ISD partners with Diversity Council to inspire young women
Pflugerville ISD recently partnered with the Texas Diversity Council to host a Young Women’s Leadership Symposium for eighth through 12th grade students in Central Texas. Roughly 60 young women attended the event at Dessau Middle School, where they were treated to an...
Abercorn International School receives ISA accreditation
The UK-based Independent School Association (ISA) has recently elected the Abercorn International School (Lakeway) as an Overseas Affiliate Member. With this prestigious membership, Abercorn International School becomes only the fourth overseas school granted such...
Wildflower Center plans new family garden
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce new developments in the Luci and Ian Family Garden, opening May 2014. Named after lead donors Luci Baines Johnson, younger daughter of President Lyndon and Lady...
Band Aid School of Music raises money for Austin teachers
Austin’s youth took education into their own hands January 19 at the 7th Annual Jam Fest. Band Aid School of Music owner James Mays organized the benefit for the Eanes Education Foundation. “These young people raised over $6,000 for teachers’ salaries in...
