Classical education is steadily gaining momentum as more and more classical Christian schools open around the country. Likewise, many home school families have turned to this model as they seek to educate their children with excellence. The classical model follows the biblical pattern found in Proverbs 24:3, which is a progression from knowledge to understanding to wisdom.

Four Grayson College guitar students won second place in the college division-large ensemble category at the Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition in April. The competition was held at Texas State University in San Marcos.

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded 106 scholarship grants totaling $31,250 to area students for the Fall 2013 semester.

Madilyn Reann Cavender and Emma Kury are the top two graduates at Tom Bean High School. Madilyn is the daughter of Shane and Paula Cavender. Emma is the daughter of Mike Kury and his best friends Arlene and Scott Cason.

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 5:00 PM the Board of Trustees of the Bonham School District will hold a Special Meeting at the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418.

Provide OT services to children with special needs to address the functional needs of the student at school, home and in community. Implements OT program to address OT needs including postural stability, sensory registration, motor planning, fine motor, activities of daily living, environmental adaptations, and social play.

Parents of new and prospective Grayson College students are invited to a free Parents’ 101 on June 6. Presented by Student Services, the program introduces the resources and services available to parents and their students. It also offers strategies for supporting students as they transition to college.

05/23/2013 First Grade Play Day
05/23/2013 Second Grade Play Day
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The Sam Rayburn Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 scholarship awards. This year’s winners were asked to visit both the Sam Rayburn Library Museum and the Sam Rayburn House Museum. Following their visit, the applicants were required to write about their experiences, as well as what they learned about Speaker Rayburn during their visit.

Each month the faculty of Bonham High School selects one senior boy and one senior girl who meet the qualifications of good character, scholarship, citizenship, leadership, dependability, and participation in extra-curricular activities and or/ service to the community. For the month of May, Ayre Durst and Elias Ballard have selected as students of the month.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held Monday, May 20, 2013, beginning at 5:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418.

Undergraduate students who have achieved superior academic performance are recognized by Southeastern Oklahoma State University each semester by being named to the President’s Honor Roll or the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Tom Bean ISD: School out regular time, school phones not working, kids ok, no electricity at school. The awards ceremony at Tom Bean High School and volleyball meeting scheduled for tonight is canceled because of electricity being out. We will reschedule it ASAP.

The Bonham High School All School Awards Assembly scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to possible inclement weather. The awards assembly will be held this Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 6:00 at the First Baptist church in Bonham.

Junko Otsu of North Lake College proudly displays her painting, which is part of the DCCCD Founders' Foyer Rotating Art Exhibit in Dallas.

Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams today joined representatives of Think Through Math (TTM), a Web-based math program, at a ceremony presenting a check for $11,367 to the American Red Cross West, Texas Relief Fund.

The University of Texas at Tyler held spring 2013 commencement ceremonies May 10 and 11, President Rodney H. Mabry announced.