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LHHS Wildcats Continue
in Playoffs 11/18/09
Lake Highlands will play John Tyler High School on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Wildcat/Ram Stadium. All tickets are general admission and will be on sale Thursday & Friday at Lake Highlands High School from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets for adults are $7 and students are $4. All tickets at the gate will be $8. 9-5A passes will be accepted.
Superintendent
Search Update 11/6/09
More than 600 people took time to meet with the superintendent search firm or complete a profile form to assist the Board of Trustees in determining important characteristics required for our new superintendent. The total profile will be ready in a few weeks and will be available online.

The Board will complete the profile and review potential candidate resumes in November. If all goes as planned, the Board will begin interviewing in December and hopes to make an offer after the first of the year.
First Annual Berkner
Holiday Bazaar 11/6/09
TEA Grants Appeals - All School
in RISD are Recognized or Exemplary 10/29/09
Administrative
Announcement 10/9/09
RHS's Hademenos Named
2009 Tech Titan 9/11/09
RISD Schools Participate in
TI Foundation Grant 9/11/09
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Kaylyn (left) wearing traditional clothing from Spain and Betel (right) wearing traditional clothing from Ethiopia.
Forestridge Elementary’s Multicultural Night: Celebrating Diversity 11/19/09
 Written By: Evan Perry and Nicholas Lemon
Third Graders at Forestridge Elementary

Imagine a night where families from over 13 different countries come together to share food and dance from their native homelands while dressed in traditional clothing. How awesome it is for everyone to enjoy each other’s friendship.

At the annual Forestridge Elementary Multicultural Night, each family brought food from their native country to share with the other families. There was food from the Philippines, Mexico, Vietnam, China, Peru, Ethiopia, Laos, Columbia, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ireland, USA, India, and Costa Rica. Everyone who dressed in their traditional clothing looked awesome, but the winners of the Traditional Dress Contest were the Dube family from Ethiopia.

After the great meal, the multicultural dances started. Kindergarteners did a dance from Denmark called, “The Shoemakers Dance.” It was done with sticks. First Graders did a dance from Hawaii called, “Hawaiian Roller Coaster.” It is a hand game dance done with partners. Second Graders danced to an Italian dance called, “Tarantella.” This dance used bean bags. Then, everyone joined together to do the “Carwash” dance from the U.S.A.

Multicultural Night rocked!
 
 
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Veteran’s Day at Mohawk 11/19/09
Mohawk Elementary students and staff welcomed veterans to school on November 11 to thank them for their service.

The school assembled around the flagpole and patriotic music played while the boy scouts and cub scouts raised the flag.

Everyone then said the pledge and students were read what Veteran’s Day means. The event concluded with students, staff and special guests all singing the National Anthem.

Thanks Veterans!
 
 
RISD Foundation's Hart Named Outstanding Woman of Today 11/6/09
RISD Excellence in Education Foundation, Inc. President & CEO Elizabeth Hart was recently named an Outstanding Woman of Today by Altrusa International, Inc. of Richardson. - Learn More
 
 
Apollo Junior High's Robotics Team Headin
Back to World Championship 11/6/09
 This past weekend, Apollo Junior High School’s Ultimate Robotics Team 888G, led by Vincent Nguyen and Ezra Lin, won the W.O.C. Vex Robotics Competition in Dallas and qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in April 2010. - Learn more
 
 
Flat Bob the Bobcat Visits Congressman 11/6/09
On a recent trip to Capitol Hill the Null Family of Garland introduced U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) to Flat Bob the Bobcat, the mascot for Big Springs Elementary School. - Learn more
 
 
Welcome Home, Lake Highlands’ Own 11/6/09
The Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Wranglers hosted "Welcome Home, Lake Highlands' Own" Granger Smith! The country western artist is a former Wrangler and graduate of LHHS. - Learn more
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November 9
Student Holiday / Staff Development
No School for Students
November 12
Six Weeks Ends
November 25
Student Holiday / Staff Development
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November 26
Thanksgiving Holiday
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November 27
Thanksgiving Holiday
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December 21-31
Winter Break
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January 1
Winter Break
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January 11 - 14
Exams Week - No Evening Events
January 14
Six Weeks Ends
January 15
Student Holiday / Staff Development
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January 18
Martin Luther King Holiday
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February 12
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February 25
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March 8-12
Texas Public Schools Week
March 12
Student Holiday/Staff Development
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March 15-19
Spring Break
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Volleyball, Thurs., Nov. 19
Pearce HS will play Brenham in San Marcos at Texas State University. Game time is 7:00 p.m. - Finals will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21.
Basketball Tournaments,
Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 19-21
Lake Highlands HS girls at Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Pearce HS boys to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Pearce HS girls to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Berkner HS boys to McDonalds Invitational Tournament in Houston
Richardson HS girls to Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Berkner HS girls to R. L. Turner Tournament at R. L. Turner HSl, Carrollton, TX
Lake Highlands HS boys at Scot Classic at Highland Park HS, Dallas, TX
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Football, Fri., Nov. 20
Lake Highlands will play John Tyler HS at 7:30 p.m. at Wildcat/Ram Stadium. All tickets are general admission and will be on sale Thursday & Friday at Lake Highlands HS from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets for adults are $7 and students are $4. All tickets at the gate will be $8. 9-5A passes will be accepted.
Basketball Tournaments,
Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 19-21
Lake Highlands HS girls at Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Pearce HS boys to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Pearce HS girls to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Berkner HS boys to McDonalds Invitational Tournament in Houston
Richardson HS girls to Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Berkner HS girls to R. L. Turner Tournament at R. L. Turner HSl, Carrollton, TX
Lake Highlands HS boys at Scot Classic at Highland Park HS, Dallas, TX
Basketball, Fri., Nov. 20
Richardson HS boys vs Keller HS, 7:30 p.m. at Richardson HS
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Jazz, Sat., Nov. 21
TMEA All-Region Jazz Band Concert
6:00 p.m. at Sachse HS.
Basketball Tournaments,
Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 19-21
Lake Highlands HS girls at Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Pearce HS boys to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Pearce HS girls to Texas Invitational in Pasadena, TX
Berkner HS boys to McDonalds Invitational Tournament in Houston
Richardson HS girls to Lady Eagle Hoopfest at Allen HS, Allen, TX
Berkner HS girls to R. L. Turner Tournament at R. L. Turner HSl, Carrollton, TX
Lake Highlands HS boys at Scot Classic at Highland Park HS, Dallas, TX
Wrestling, Sat., Nov. 21
Lake Highlands HS to Plano East Dual Tournament at Plano East HS, 9:00 a.m.
Richardson HS to Richardson Round Up at Richardson HS, 9:00 a.m.
Pearce HS to Richardson Round Up at Richardson HS, 9:00 a.m.
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