Issue 19 - 5/10/12

IN FOCUS - Issue 19 - May 10, 2012

In this issue of IN FOCUS, students get recognized for their recent achievements; teachers learn how to sumo wrestle; and we answer questions sent to us in the Rumor Mill.  This LINK will take you to the homepage or select each individual story below.

TCAP WRITING ASSESSMENT RESULTS
We'll tell you when parents can expect to receive the results of their child's TCAP Writing Assessment.

HERITAGE SUMO WRESTLING (video included)
Teachers at Heritage Elementary School square off in one of the craziest competitions of the school year.

RAVENWOOD LETTER PRESS (video included)
Students at Ravenwood High School discover the beauty surrounding the lost art of the letter press.

GUEST ARTIST VISITS LONGVIEW (video included)
A local artist teaches students at Longview Elementary School how to make prints of their own.

COLLEGE GROVE COOKOUT (video included)
Burgers and dogs! Students at College Grove Elementary celebrate the end of TCAP with a cookout.

CHAPMAN'S RETREAT UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN
Learn how the school's new garden will help needy families in the Spring Hill area.

RUMOR MILL
Rezoning and new school construction are just two of the topics discussed in this week's Rumor Mill.

ACADEMIC ALL-STARS
Seven Williamson County students were recently named Academic All-Stars.  Find out who they are!

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Dozens of students from 12 schools across the district are recognized for their accomplishments.

OUT OF TRANSPORTATION ZONE REQUEST DEADLINE NEARS
Time is running out for anyone wishing to attend school outside of their transportation zone to submit a request.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION INFORMATION
Cap and gown season is here again.  Find out the dates and times for this year's graduation ceremonies.

SOFTBALL SHOWDOWN MAY 15
Teachers and staff from Summit High and Spring Station Middle School will square off at this community event.

BATTLE OF THE TEEN BANDS
Wanted: Teen musicians who think they have what it takes to be named this year's "Best Teen Band."

WCS ACTIVITY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Find out which school team was named the winner of this year's competition.

SUMMER CAMPS
Now's the time to start registering your child for summer camps.  Check out our list of opportunities.

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