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Upshaw has been working at LISD for 24 years.

Upshaw takes position as Chief of Middle Schools for LISD

Raksha Jayakumar, Reporter October 3, 2022

Chantell Upshaw’s new role as Chief of Middle Schools for LISD focuses on helping middle schoolers be more comfortable and prepared. ”We don’t want to push them too quickly,” Upshaw said. “I...

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Principal True has been an assistant principal for six years. She spent two of those years at the main campus.

Former school assistant principal embraces new role as M9 principal

Raksha Jayakumar, Reporter October 3, 2022
Jessica True has settled into her new position since being named the new M9 principal on June 13, 2022 and is ready to help the new students on the M9 campus.
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Sophomore Alex Alvarez pulls sophomore Sheila Povar on a scooter during freetime. Leaders and partners spend the class period playing games together.

Volunteers needed in PE Partners

Emily Couch, Reporter September 30, 2022

PE Partners is in need of additional volunteers to help in the life skills class. Volunteers, which are called leaders in the class, help the buddies–the life skills students. They teach social skills...

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Beto ORourke speaks at the Denton Civic Center on Sept 7.

Gubernatorial candidate offers encourage for student voters

Owen Oppenheimer, Reporter September 9, 2022

Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stopped in Denton on Sept 7 as a part of his "Drive for Texas" campaign. The Denton Civic Center was filled to capacity but still, hundreds of supporters waited...

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Marquettes line up before the beginning of the pep rally on March 2.

Marquette annual spring show celebrates 40 years

Aishani Raju April 7, 2022

 The Marquettes are having a Spring Show to commemorate their 40th anniversary from April 7-9. The show will be in the MAC at 7 p.m..  Marquette director Alice Dack has been director for the past...

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Celebrate Marcus will take place on March 30 and will showcase students different cultures.

Student advisory group to host annual culture fair

Marley Roberson March 27, 2022

The school will be holding its third annual cultural fair, “Celebrate Marcus” on March 30 during first and second period. Event organizer and Student Advisory Group Sponsor Lori Dodson says that...

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MEDS club officer Seher Hasan and sophomore Harsh Singh took the toys raised in the drive to the Dallas Childrens Medical Center on March 15.

MEDS club hosts toy drive

Aishani Raju March 25, 2022

The Medical Education for Dedicated Students (MEDS) club dropped off 108 toys and raised $375 in gift cards for the Dallas Children’s Medical Center. Junior MEDS Club officer Seher Hasan, and sophomore...

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After placing 2nd in state competitions, the Academic Decathlon team will advance to nationals on Thursday, April 21.

Academic decathlon advances to nationals, breaks school records

Harrison Hamre and Muna Nnamani March 23, 2022

The Academic Decathlon team will advance to the online nationals tournament on April 21-23. The team is currently ranked second in the state, fifth in the country, which is a first for the school and...

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Following the retirement of Dr. Rogers in January, Dr. Lori Rapp will serve as the first female superintendent in district history.

New superintendent shares goals

Sophia Craig March 21, 2022

Dr. Lori Rapp has many titles. Mother. Teacher. Administrator. And most recently, the first female superintendent in the district. Rapp said she looks forward to serving as the superintendent after...

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Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Hyunsung Na, Aishani Raju, and Harrison Hamre February 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

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Rogers meets with Huffines Middle School students on the first day of the 2017-18 school year.

LISD superintendent to retire

Shriya Mukkavilli January 31, 2022

After serving the district for 36 years, LISD Superintendent and former Marcus principal Dr. Kevin Rogers is retiring on Jan. 31. Rogers first started in the district as a middle school science teacher...

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LISD Interim superintendent Gary Patterson released an update to parents about the school closure.

LISD schools to close until Jan. 31

Muna Nnamani January 25, 2022

Last night, interim LISD Superintendent Gary Patterson sent an email to parents and students, stating that all LISD schools will be closed from Wednesday Jan. 26 to Friday Jan 28. Patterson cited the low...

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