Independence Student’s Artwork to be Featured at the Wimberly Butterfly Festival

Each spring, student artists from all over Texas submit butterfly artwork to the Wimberly Annual Butterfly Festival’s art contest. This year, Ashley Richmond, a freshman at Independence High School, won the art contest. Her artwork will become the graphic design that will be placed on t-shirts and postcards in celebration of the event.

Ashley’s work was submitted in eighth grade by Nelson Middle School art teacher Angela Mehta, and her current art teacher is Leonard Buscemi at Independence. 

The Print Shop Automation Spotlighted 

The print shop in Frisco ISD is one of the backbones of the District thanks to a swift, efficient team of hardworking individuals. They process more than 2,500 print jobs every day in support of staff across 72 campuses. Learn more about them in this spotlight. 

Congressman Announces Service Academy Nominees

Congressman Van Taylor announced his nomination of students from his Congressional District to the U.S. Service Academies. 

Congratulations to Natalie Russo of Lebanon Trail High School, who was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy and Kevin Murphy of Memorial High School, who was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Nominees who earn an appointment receive a four-year university education, room and board, medical and dental coverage and a stipend in exchange for a five-year military service commitment upon graduation.