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While some Homecoming events like the dance and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council officers will still offer different activities throughout the week.

New Homecoming plans set to accommodate COVID-19

Reese Martin October 23, 2020

Although the Homecoming dance, carnival and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council will make sure students can still participate in some of the traditional activities like spirit...

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Students can submit photos for the yearbook staff to publish through an app called Yearbook Snap. (Photos by Emily Lundell)

Yearbook accepting student-submitted photos

Garrison Acree September 25, 2020

With COVID-19 canceling most in-person events, the yearbook staff has limited opportunities to take photos. Their solution is an app called Yearbook Snap, which allows people from the community to submit...

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Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers announces LISDs plan to delay in-person learning until Sept. 8 in a video released by the district.

LISD postpones in-person classes

Madi Olivier July 29, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named a superior news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. In-person learning will be delayed until at least Sept. 8 throughout the district. All students, including...

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The district is currently planning on allowing students to choose between in-person and virtual classes for the upcoming school year.

LISD to offer in-person and virtual classes

Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli July 13, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named a superior news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. LISD is planning to offer both in-person and virtual learning options for the upcoming school year,...

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Flower Mound High School graduates Meena Dara (left), Sarah Joseph (middle) and Julia Young (right) join the protest near the Flower Mound Kroger.

Black lives matter protest

Community members demonstrate against police brutality
Madi Olivier June 2, 2020

Editor's note: This story included in the portfolio that won first place for writer of the year in the 2020 National Scholastic Press Association individual awards competition. It was also included in...

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The Kids Kastle construction site is empty as local residents self quarantine due to a stay at home order. The community build days were postponed due to COVID-19.

Building memories

New Kids Kastle increases accessibility, builds community
Madi Olivier April 29, 2020

The reconstruction of Kids Kastle is one of the many events cancelled by the city of Highland Village, which recently issued an emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cancelling...

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The Flower Mound Sally Beauty Supply posts flyers announcing changes being made due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 21.

Texas governor reopens retail businesses

Ayra Charania April 27, 2020

Texas coronavirus cases peaked on April 22 — April 26, with zero shortages in hospital beds, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Additionally, the state is projected...

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Denton County Judge Andy Eads issued a stay at home order for the county in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Denton County issues stay at home order

Madi Olivier March 25, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named an excellent news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Yesterday, Denton County Judge Andy Eads announced a stay at home order for the county in response...

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Many national tests, including the SAT, ACT and AP exams, are being moved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

National tests postponed due to coronavirus

College Board and ACT find alternate solutions to original testing plans
Shriya Mukkavilli March 19, 2020

College Board recently released a statement on how they would accommodate schools who closed due to COVID-19. Schools that will still be open in May will follow the scheduled testing dates, but schools...

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LISD closes schools due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madi Olivier March 17, 2020

Earlier today, LISD Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers released a statement announcing that all LISD schools will be closed through April 3 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he stated that students...

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Fliers created by the CDC are posted throughout both the main and freshman campuses to inform students about how to avoid getting sick, especially with COVID-19. The district recently began making bigger changes to keep students healthy.

LISD reacts to COVID-19 outbreak

Ayra Charania March 13, 2020

The district is planning to make a decision as to whether they will extend spring break by March 21.  “We will continue evaluating the latest information and make a decision toward the end of spring...

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The new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus will be opening in the fall.

New career center set to open fall 2020

Michael Minton March 11, 2020

The Dale Jackson Career Center will close at the end of the 2020 spring semester as a result of the opening of the new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus in the fall, which...

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