For the first time in almost four decades, Denison High School’s award-winning band has two students who have been named to the Texas Music Educators Association’s prestigious All-State Band. Luke Sparlin and David Ariza, both DHS juniors, recently earned second chair positions at the rigorous Area competition, qualifying them for coveted spots on the All-State Band roster. “Please join me in congratulating Luke and David for this incredible accomplishment,” said Melissa Lewi

The challenge from Mayes Elementary teacher Veronikah Olvera to her 3rd grade students was simple and direct: learn to attack and solve hard problems through creative and effective thinking, even if it means failing a few times before you succeed. The day’s engineering lesson began with items that all kids love: puffy marshmallows, popsicle sticks and toothpicks, paper and tape, mini paper cups for checking height, and a book for testing strength. “As I gave the students thes

Denison ISD’s annual District Spelling Bee looked a little different this year with no audience, masked participants and socially distanced competitors, but the traditions in excellence remained strong as two talented spellers took top honors and qualified to compete at the Grayson County Spelling Bee in February. Scott Middle School’s Austin Crawley emerged victorious after 18 grueling rounds, correctly spelling the word “chickpea” in the final round, followed immediately by