THE GREEN PAGES WEB DIRECTORY - PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE CARROLL DRAGONS

Posted February 29, 2008

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Robert Prigmore Wins Individual State Wrestling Title

For Carroll senior Robert Prigmore, third time's the charm.

In his third-straight debut at the University Interscholastic League wresting competition, the Carroll senior won the 5A State Championship in the 189-pound division. He had earned a third place finish as a sophomore and a second place finish as a junior. Prigmore defeated Joseph Flores of Canyon Randall 5-3 to win the individual state title.

Prigmore began wrestling as a child. The fact that he has already earned a state name for Carroll's relatively new wrestling program is a testament to the determination of this talented student-athlete. He already knows what it feels like to be a champion - Robert is also a member of the Dragon football team.

The Dragon wrestling team is coached by Brock Gray.

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Wil Singley Wins Individual State Swim Title, Teams Cap Off Stellar Year

Dragon swimmer Wil Singley earned an individual gold medal with a first place finish in the state swim meet, making him a 2008 5A State Champion in the 500 free. The Dragon teams finished off the 2008 season with a pair of Top 10 finishes at the Texas State HS Swim/Dive Championships at the University of Texas this past weekend.

The Dragon Girls' Team finished 9th in Class 5A, with 15th, being the team's best previous 5A finish.

The Dragon Boys' Team finished 10th, behind Wil Singley's 1st place finish in the 500 free.

Relay results include:
Girls 200 Medley Relay 1:49.96 with Rachael Ausdenmoore, Caitlin Baran, Lisa Ginder, Leah Cowperthwaite (in prelims)
12th place All-American consideration & season-best Cassidy Lapp (in finals)

Girls 200 Free Relay 1:38.31 with Lisa Ginder, Rachael Ausdenmoore, Cassidy Lapp & Leah Cowperthwaite
6th place All-American Automatic & season-best, school record

Girls 400 Free Relay 3:35.72 with Claire Singley, Leah Cowperthwaite, Chelsea Dunlap & Caitlin Baran
11th place All-American consideration

Boys 400 Free Relay 3:09.60 with Wil Singley, Drew Mays, Andrew Goss & Connor Nolan
6th place All-American Automatic & season-best

Individual finishes:

Wil Singley 1st 500 free 4:25.95 PR, All-American Automatic, school record
2nd 200 free 1:39.17 PR, All-American Automatic, school record

Connor Nolan 6th 200 IM 1:55.90 All-American consideration

Drew Mays 8th 100 back 52.12 PR, All-American Automatic, school record

Caitlin Baran 9th 200 IM 2:07.19 All-American consideration
10th 100 breast 1:05.52 All-American consideration, season best

Claire Singley 11th 500 free 4:58.13 All-American Automatic
12th 200 free 1:53.00 All-American consideration

Lisa Ginder 12th 500 free 4:59.10 PR, All-American consideration

Leah Cowperthwaite 13th 100 free 52.60 PR, school record

The Dragon swim team is coached by Kevin Murphy. Divers are coached by Carolyn Hryorchuk.

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CSHS Choir Student Chosen For National Competition

On Saturday February 23, Carroll Senior High School student Pim van Amerongen competed in the first round of the Classical Singers' High School Competition. Last night, he received word that he has been selected as one of the national finalists. On May 25 in Brooklyn, New York, Pim will compete against some of the top high school singers in the US.

Congratulations to Pim on this national honor.

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Dragon Athletes Earn Prestigious Academic All-State Honors

A number of Carroll student athletes have been named to the University Interscholastic League and Texas High School Coaches Academic All-State Team. Congratulations to the following members of the Dragon football team:

Elite Academic All-State Tea

  • Brent Huggins

1st Team Academic All-state:

  • Christian Armstrong

2nd Team Academic All-State:

  • Jarik Jurica
  • Mike Kane
  • Ryan Roper
  • Derek Tomlin
  • Mike Troop

Honorable Mention Academic All-State:

  • Wes Addison
  • Jayson Jenkins
  • Braeden Moses
  • Tre' Newton
  • Louis Peryea
  • Walker Phillips
  • Luke Riley
  • Sam Schwartzstein
  • Mark Seaman
  • Alex Vazquez
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March 1 Durham PTO Event Features Medieval Theme

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Durham Elementary PTO is hosting its 2nd Annual Kings, Queens & Dragons Social, Auction and Casino Night, this Saturday, March 1st. The event is presented by Roxann Taylor and Associates Realtors.

Participants will travel back to the time of Kings, Queens and Dragons with a Medieval Castle at the Marriott Solana. Feasting and festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Many exciting items will be featured in the event's Live Auction:

  • Authentic Picasso Limited Edition Serigraph Entitled Nude Pouring Water
  • Your child as Mayor for the Day of Southlake
  • Enjoy a Rangers Game in the Television Broadcast Booth
  • Vacation Home in Fairhope, Alabama
  • Superintendent and Principal for the Day as the Kids Take Over the School
  • And much, much more.

If you would like to attend please contact Tina Wasserman at tinawasserman@msn.com.

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March 3-7 Is Educational Diagnosticians' Week

Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed March 3-7 as the 2008 Educational Diagnosticians' Week. Take time to thank a Carroll ISD diagnostician for the wonderful work they do for the students of our school district.

Our diagnosticians are:

Bonny Cable (JES and DIS)
Barbara Cline (DMS and CHS)
Carolla Dillard (CHS and CSHS)
April Dyke (CES and CMS)
Robin Kuntz (CHS and CSHS)
Debbie Neal (all preschool students/programs)
Sunshine Olson (DES and EIS)
Barbara Sutton (RES and OUES)

Texas Governor Rick Perry's Official Proclamation

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School Board To Meet March 3

The Carroll School Board will meet Monday, March 3 in the Auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake. An executive session will be held prior to the 6:30 p.m. open meeting. Topics on the March 3 agenda include the proposed Middle School Plan, the hiring of a Chief Technology Officer, the purchase of technology equipment and administrative contracts.

A complete agenda has been posted to the CISD website under the Breaking News link. To view the complete agenda, visit the link below:

March 3 School Board Meeting Agenda

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District Disposes Of All Recalled Beef

Child Nutrition Services officials announced the disposal of about nine cases of recalled beef from the Westland/Hallmark Meat Company. State officials alerted school districts across Texas in January to possible problems with frozen beef from the meat company. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from the California slaughternouse. Only about one quarter of the product went to schools via the federal school lunch program.

Mary Brunig, Carroll ISD's Director of Child Nutrition Services, said the district immediately complied with the "hold" order, which had no affect on the weekly school lunch program. There was no way to know whether or not the beef CISD was actually affected by the recall. The announcement involved fine grind ground beef. State officials say there was only a remote possibility of adverse health consequences from use of the product. But every precaution was taken to ensure CISD complied with all directives.

Local officials disposed of the meat this past week following a directive from the Texas Department of Agriculture. A deadline of March 31 was set for school districts to destroy all cases of the recalled frozen beef.

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Durham Chosen For LEGO Education Robotics Testing

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DES second graders are seen here with Science Teacher Debra Heath.
LEGO Education is pleased to announce that Durham Elementary School has been selected as a test site for a new robotics program. The science-based robotics set will be added to the company’s product line in January 2009.

Currently, second to fourth grade students are testing the product and submitting their feedback to LEGO Education. Additional details about the product will follow once testing is complete.

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CMS Students To Hold Mock Election

Students in social studies classes at Carroll Middle School will participate in a mock primary presidential election on Tuesday. As votes are counted across the state of Texas, mock votes will be counted and tallied at the local middle school. The lesson is part of a local Texas History unit taught by CMS teachers.

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Students To Take TAKS Tests Next Week

Students in public schools across the state will participate in the spring 2008 administration of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test next week. Parents are encouraged to have their children get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school in plenty of time to begin their day. Testing will continue throughout the spring months in various grade levels and subjects, including end-of-course exams, advanced placement exams and additional TAKS testing.

The Texas Education Agency recently altered the testing schedule to accommodate election day voting on Tuesday. A revised schedule of testing by grade and subject is provided below.

2007-2008 Testing Schedule

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Love Kids? Postcard Announces Kindergarten Registration

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Carroll ISD elementary schools have scheduled kindergarten registration events in an effort to pre-register the Class of 2021. School officials mailed a postcard to all residential and commercial taxpayers in an effort to communicate kindergarten registration procedures. This postcard features Durham Elementary School kindergarten teacher Tiffany Delbridge. The postcard was sponsored and paid for by CISD corporate partner, Roxann Taylor & Associates Realtors.

Students who turn five years old on or before September 1, 2008 are eligible to register. Some campuses are offering single registration dates and parents can register their kindergarten students anytime on or after that event. Others ask for parents to register their kindergartner during regular business hours and have planned a student orientation for later in the month.

To register your child for kindergarten, you'll need a copy of the child's Social Security number, up-to-date immunization records, birth certificate and two proofs of residency. A driver's license does not constitute proof of residence; rather parents are asked to submit a recent electric AND water bill.

Dates for kindergarten registration are:

  • Old Union Elementary - Wednesday, April 9 from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m.
  • Durham Elementary - Tuesday, April 22 from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Rockenbaugh Elementary - Thursday, April 24 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
  • Carroll Elementary School - Register during regular office hours April 14-24.
  • Johnson Elementary School - Register during regular office hours April 14-24.

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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra To Perform At CSHS

Fresh from a critically acclaimed debut at Carnegie Hall, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings its incredible sound to the City of Southlake for a one-night-only performance. This free event is being made possible by the FWSO, a generous grant from M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation, the City of Southlake, APEX Arts League and the Carroll Independent School District..

The concert takes place Thursday, March 6th at 7 p.m. in the Carroll Senior High School Auditorium, 1501 Southlake Boulevard. It is open to Southlake residents and all Carroll ISD students and their parents. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve tickets at the Southlake Community Center, The Southlake Library or the Carroll ISD Administration building.

Under the baton of Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the FWSO will perform Weber’s Overture to Der Freischütz, the melodic first movement of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B Minor, Opus 104, and Dvořák’s beautiful Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Opus 88.

“We are thrilled to return to Southlake following our standing-room-only performance last year,” said FWSO President Ann Koonsman. “It’s such a special community. It is an honor for the orchestra to perform for its residents and students.”

“Part of APEX’s vision is to be the regional home for the arts in North Tarrant County,” said APEX Chairman Terri Messing. “We are pleased the FWSO has become a part of that vision.”

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Please Stop Laughing At Me - Bullying Presentation March 7th

All parents are encouraged to attend a public presentation on the important topic of "Bullying" at Carroll Middle School on Friday, March 7. The presentation will feature Jodee Blanco, author of The New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me and the new book Please Stop Laughing at Us.

Carroll Middle School Principal Matt Miller said Blanco will be presenting two sessions during the school day for students, a meeting with employees at the end of the school day and an evening program for parents (7 to 9 p.m.) followed by a book signing.

Jodee Blanco Press Notice

In addition, all book purchases made at Barnes & Noble in Southlake Town Square March 7-9 benefit Carroll Middle School. Simply present the voucher below and a percentage of the net sale will be donated to CMS.

Barnes & Noble Book Voucher

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Filing Deadline Nears For School Board Election

There's one week left for candidates interested in running for a three-year term on the Carroll ISD Board of Trustees. Filing will end at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 10. To date, three incumbents have filed for a place on the May 10 ballot. They include Place 1 Trustee Craig Rothmeier, Place 2 Trustee Bernie Ausdenmoore, and Place 3 Trustee Sue Armstrong.

Citizens interested in filing can do so during regular business hours Monday through Friday at the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Filing began February 9.

To qualify as a candidate, a person must be a qualified voter, a United States citizen, 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled, never finally convicted of a felony, and never determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court. In addition, an individual seeking election must have been a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district six months prior to the filing deadline.

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School Board Candidate Webinar To Offer Information, Insight

Area school board candidates and interested citizens can learn more about the demands and rewards of school board service by participating in a free Webinar presented by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The workshop will be presented online March 6 and March 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Flier: School Board Candidate Training

For more information about this online event, or to register, visit the TASB website at LTS.tasb.org/candidate - or contact Mark McHargue at 512-467-0222, ext. 6163.

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Carroll High School Chosen To Design Race For the Cure® Artwork

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The Art Department at Carroll High School is very proud and honored to announce that the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® in Tarrant County has asked Carroll High School students to create a design that will be used on the prize plates for each winning team in the April 26th Tarrant County Race for the Cure.

The theme(s) for the race and plate is: “Together for a Cure” or “Envision a World Without Breast Cancer”

The design needs to fit the following criteria:

  • Artwork should fit on a 11” in diameter circle;
  • Artwork should be suggestive of a running race (ie: runner, running
    shoe, etc.)
  • A pink ribbon should be used somewhere within the
    design; and
  • The design should use only slate blue and pink colors;

Entries are due to Monica Lapierre-Hayslip by Thursday, March 27. On the back of the entry, the student artist should put his/her name, address, age and phone. The winning entry will be notified on March 31. He or she along with the Carroll High School Art Club will glaze the 25 bisque prize plates that will be presented to the winning teams at the end of the race. All glazes and plates have been donated by Southlake Art Academy. Each plate painter and design winner will personally sign the back of each plate.

Email Mrs. Lapierre-Hayslip at lapierrm@cisdmail.com with any questions or for examples.

CHS is proud to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®!

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Life Skills Program Seeking Blue Jeans, Coats

Carroll ISD's Life Skills Formal dance will be having a resale fundraiser. Look for donation boxes located at participating campuses to donate blue jeans and coats! All donated items will be sold on March 29, from 8 a.m. to noon at Carroll Intermediate School, 1101 North Carroll. Questions should be directed to Amelia Dye at 817-949-5800.

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Carroll Middle School Students Star In UIL One Act Play

The public is invited to see Carroll Middle School perform its University Interscholastic League One-Act Play, The Staring Match, directed by Taylor Bunn and assisted by Michael Joesten. Performances at CMS will be on Monday, March 3rd at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Another performance will be given on Friday, March 14 at 8:45 a.m.

UIL contest at Grapevine High School will be on March 8 at 2:00 p.m. There will be free admission to all shows.

Cast and Crew members include: Nick Grisham, Rachel deGraffenreid, Emily Maya, Katy Sigman, Elizabeth Bryant, Molly Dodge, Carter Harms, Kelsey Lewin, Jakob Herr, Brandon Satterfield, Mary Malone, Jake Beach, Sheridan Huff, Sean Armas, Courtney Finck, Tess Naval, Ben Scaggs, Chantz Rose and Hallie Phillips.

CMS One Act Play Flier

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Video Provides Bond Construction Projects Update

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An update on the ongoing 2006 school bond projects was included in the first edition of Carroll ISD's new television news magazine show, Inside Carroll. The monthly show can be seen on cable television in Southlake and on the district's website via a web streaming server. A direct link to the informational video on the bond projects is also available on the district's website. Visit the link below to see a report on projects at Durham Elementary & Intermediate School, Dawson Middle School, Johnson Elementary School, Carroll Senior High and Carroll High School.

2006 Bond Construction Video Update

To view the entire February episode of Inside Carroll, visit the link below:

February Edition - Inside Carroll

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Carroll Schools To Celebrate Texas Public Schools Week

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Carroll ISD is celebrating Texas Public Schools Week March 25-28. Special activities and events are planned to showcase the extraordinary teaching and learning taking place in classrooms daily.

The community is invited to attend CISD elementary and intermediate open houses in support and recognition of our public schools. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

Tuesday, March 25
Carroll Elementary: 5:30-7 p.m.
Durham Elementary: 5:30-7 p.m.
Johnson Elementary: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Old Union Elementary: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Rockenbaugh Elementary: 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 27
Durham Intermediate: 5-6:30 p.m.
Eubanks Intermediate: 5th grade: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6th grade 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Texas Public Schools Week was established in 1950 by the Masonic Lodges of Texas to recognize contributions made by the state’s free system of education. The Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) has promoted Texas Public Schools Week for more than 20 years. Each year, the event has grown and it continues to be a meaningful way to showcase the many educational opportunities given to the millions of students attending Texas public schools. This year's theme, developed by TSPRA, is Lift Off to Learning.

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Week Seven True To The Core Nominees Announced

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Throughout February, CISD has been accepting True To The Core nominations for employees who demonstrate a commitment to the core value of “Relationships.”

The February 18-22, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships” include:

Debra Albertini - Durham Elementary School
Jill Judice - Johnson Elementary School
Amy Nowlin - Old Union Elementary School
Pam Platt - Carroll Elementary SChool
Bert Trabert - Transportation Department
Diane Thomas - Old Union Elementary School
Patty Gibson - Old Union Elementary School
Carol Johnson - Durham Intermediate School
Melissa Lange - Carroll Senior High School
Christy Kamerman - Carroll High School
Walt Farmer - Transportation Department

Beginning March 1, the district will begin accepting nominations for Carroll ISD employees who show evidence of their commitment to "Character & Integrity." Weekly drawings will be held through the month of March, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. For more information about We Care, click here.

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Intermediate School Teacher Wins $100 Town Square Gift Card

Congratulations to Durham Intermediate School sixth grade teacher Lisa Greenwood. She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Lisa's dedication to Relationships, she wins a $100 Town Square gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Lisa was nominated by a DIS parent for this honor during the first week of February.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

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Carroll Night At The Ballpark Is April 9

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This year's Carroll Night At The Ballpark is Wednesday, April 9. Come watch the Texas Rangers take on the Orioles during this student and employee appreciation event for Dragons of all ages. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

The Texas Rangers are donating a complimentary game ticket to all staff members. Carroll students with perfect attendance through March 1 will receive one complimentary ticket to the game. This event also serves as a District fundraiser. CISD receives $2 back for every advanced ticket purchased by phone, mail or fax.

Carroll Night At The Ballpark includes on-field recognition for selected students and staff along with the National Anthem performed by the CISD varsity choir. For more information, or to download a ticket order form, visit the link below.

2008 Carroll Night At The Ballpark: Ticket Order Form

A ticket order form will be sent home with students in the coming weeks. For more information about Carroll Night At The Ballpark, contact the CISD Communications & Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.

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Submit Memory Book Photos For Project Graduation

The Project Graduation “Memory Book” committee is asking seniors and/or senior parents to please send up to four favorite photos of yourself and your friends (or your senior and his/her friends), preferably in group shots for consideration in the memory book. The memory book is handed out to each student at Project Graduation and is compiled of candid pictures from the 2007-2008 school year. It affords an opportunity for "signing" autographs, and it’s a great keepsake in addition to the formal yearbook. Please be mindful of the following:

  • 2008 senior students only in pictures, taken during their senior year
  • Please identify all students on back of picture or in file name or email
  • Digital files are preferred and/or photo CDs or hard copies that do not need to be returned. If they need to be returned please indicate on the back of the photo with phone number included
  • Hard copies should be no larger than 5 x 7 inches
  • Suggested events submitted are: extra-curricular activities, homecoming game and dance, sporting events, co-curricular events, fine arts events, spring break, prom, and hanging out (Particularly hilarious ones are desired).

Photos may be dropped off at the CSHS information desk, front office at CHS (Tammy Stripling), or E-mailed to memorybook2008@verizon.net or joannsz@aol.com. There will also be a file folder at 1000 Brazos if you want to drop them off there.

Contact Joann Bula at 817-488-4436 for more information or if you would like to help. Deadline for first semester activities, e.g. fall sports, band competition and homecoming is March 26.

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CSHS Guidance Office Schedules Campus Chats

The Carroll Senior High School Guidance College & Career Center is hosting upcoming campus chats. Campus chats are held from 1 to 1:40 p.m. in the CSHS Guidance Center.

  • March 10: University of Missouri
  • March 11: Michigan State University

For more information on these events, contact the CSHS Guidance Center at 817-949-5813.

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DMS' Hoops For Heart Raises Funds For Worthy Cause

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Students involved in the Dawson Middle school PALS program recently helped raise $1,450 for the American Heart Association. Pictured above are DMS PALS and Erin Gollhoffer from the American Heart Association. at half time of the Student/Faculty Basketball game.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Dragon Bowlers To Compete In Region II Tournament

On Saturday, March 1, Brunswick Zone Denton will be hosting the High School Bowling Club Region II Tournament.  A total of 11 boys' teams and 9 girls' teams will be competing for the chance to represent their High School at the State Tournament in Houston on March 29-30. 

Each of the schools participate in District events beginning in October and continuing through February.  This club sport is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States today.  Students meet all UIL eligibility requirements throughout the season, while local bowling centers donate time and lane usage at no charge to the schools.

The girls' team from Carroll High School qualified in first place in the Fort Worth district with a 10-0 record. They will compete against bowlers from Central and Richland who qualified in second and third place.

These high school bowlers practice throughout the year to earn the chance to participate in the state tournament.  Many of the students that will be competing have and continue to earn scholarship dollars for college.  Admission to the event at Brunswick Zone Denton is $2 per spectator. 

For more information please feel free to contact Jennifer Brockette, Tournament Director, at (940) 383-3515.

 

CISD Sponsor Announces New Website Look

OurGreatCity.com recently announced that the new version of their community online portal is live!  The 7-month-old Southlake-based business is taking advantage of feedback and suggestions made by business partners and community users.  

OurGreatCity.com has received thousands of inquiries from Southlake residents, students and even local surrounding areas from people looking to come to our community for shopping or dining. The company is accomplishing its goal of becoming the online connection to Southlake. The website has been redesigned so that OurGreatCity is now able to accommodate more community news and is able to feature businesses, as well as provide information about hot topics of conversation within the community.

 

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