Issue 18 - April 12, 2007

No, it's not Christmas in April.  It's awards and accolades season!  Lots of Williamson County students, educators, and community members will be recognized in the coming weeks.  We'll cover them all for you here in IN FOCUS.   That coverage starts with this issue!

For your viewing pleasure this week, check out the piece on the student television awards recently handed out by the organization that produces the Emmy Awards!  SEE IT HERE.  Also in the video department, CLICK HERE to learn about some grants handed out by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce that will benefit several Williamson County school art departments.  Also, CLICK HERE for a quick video on Trinity Elementary's new "Tiger Track."

Continuing on the awards theme, CLICK HERE to read all about this year's Academic Excellence banquet, which recognizes our top high school students and awards several scholarships.  Plus, CLICK HERE to learn about the upcoming Shining Apple Awards which recognize Williamson County Schools' top volunteers.

CLICK HERE for information regarding this summer's Girls TEC Camp, where incoming eighth grade girls can learn all about opportunities in science and technology!  CLICK HERE for a look at Heritage Elementary School's Young Authors Celebration.   Good news regarding sales tax on school supplies can be found HERE.  And, we've had it in the last few weeks, but we again want to provide you with all you need to know about Open Zoned Schools for the 2007-2008 school year.  CLICK HERE for the scoop.

Also this week, be sure to hit the FUNDRAISER section, where we just added some information on a cool fundraiser going on with Middle College High School!  Plus, check out where you can see some upcoming performances in our schools in the MUSIC AND THEATER INFORMATION section.

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