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SECTION: School News
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Fannin County 4-H member wins State Record Book contest
Faye Fetters win qualifies her for the opportunity to go to The 2010 National 4-H Leadership Conference in Washington, DC in November. She is working very hard towards raising the necessary funds to go.
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Children ages 5-9 invited to create special gift for grandparents at Sherman Youth Center Sept. 7
Don't forget about grandma and grandpa on Grandparent's Day, Sept. 12! Children ages 5-9 can join us September 7 at the Sherman Youth Center to create that special gift. All supplies will be provided.
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Eating in the library?!?
Eating in the library has always been a no-no. But eating and drinking can actually cause people to be quiet. It’s difficult to swallow and talk at the same time. Consequently, a new concept entitled “Reading Wednesday” has come to Bonham High School—allowing students to eat and read in the library. Now tablecloths are draped across reading tables and the aroma of food can be detected from the second floor.
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Summary of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees special meeting
Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the addition of two teachers for Finley-Oates Elementary (kindergarten) due to current enrollment. Motion carried 6/0.
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Austin College opens year with address by president Marjorie Hass
Austin College seniors listen as President Hass urges them to find the meaning of decisive moments in their lives.
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Leonard High School preparing for Craft Fair Oct. 2
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UNT Robocamp for Girls wins Tech Titan award
The College of Engineering’s Summer Robocamp for Girls at the University of North Texas won the Metroplex Tech Titan of the Future-University Level award, which recognizes higher education institutions that encourage students to choose engineering and technology-related disciplines.
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Bonham ISD receives connections grant
Bonham ISD plans to provide laptop computers to all high school students and faculty. Staff will be taught to convert traditional paper based content into digital media that can be accessed from any device. Paper textbooks will be replaced with their digital counterparts and online content posted for easy access.
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GCC adds new Industrial Maintenance program
Grayson County College’s Center for Workplace Learning (CWL) announces a new training program that focuses on maintenance skills for local industries. The Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) program was designed by area industry professionals to incorporate many of the skills that are needed in workplace in the North Texas region.
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Friday night lights: Bonham and Callisburg
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Finley-Oates Elementary School Calendar of Events
Labor Day Holiday/No School.......Sept. 6
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Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees set Aug. 31
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 12:00 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.
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A&M-Commerce ‘Lions Roar’ to kick off fall semester Monday
Texas A&M University-Commerce will kick off the fall 2010 semester with two weeks of Lions Roar, which gives students the opportunity to participate in multiple events and mingle with other students across campus beginning Monday.
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Austin College academic year begins with Opening Convocation Monday
By Monday afternoon, August 30, Austin College students should have moved into campus housing, completed check-in procedures, and registered for fall classes. Freshmen will have completed a full weekend of orientation activities and hopefully are feeling a bit more at home in the Austin College community.
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A&M-Commerce boasts 10,000+ enrollment for fall
Texas A&M University-Commerce registered its 10,000th student on Friday, August 20 at 2:38 p.m. making the fall 2010 enrollment one of the largest in school history. As of 3:00 p.m., university enrollment was up to 10,031 students with more students expected prior to the first day of class on August 30.
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UNT faculty member receives research award from Oak Ridge Associated Laboratories
Dr. Feifei Pan, assistant professor of geography at the University of North Texas, has been selected to receive one of 32 nationally competitive Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards from Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Pan was one of four faculty members from Texas colleges and universities selected as winners, who were chosen from 114 applicants. He is the seventh UNT faculty member to win a Powe award since 2005.
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Bonham ISD issues senior citizen athletic passes
For senior citizen athletic passes -- citizens aged 62+ -- please see Freda Simpson at 1005 Chestnut to pick up an entrance pass that is valid for all home athletic events.
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