

DISD 5th graders learn, grow in Mother Nature’s classroom
Denison bus drivers once again transported hundreds of excited DISD 5th graders to Camp James Ray, located on the banks of beautiful Lake Texoma, for a week of science and environmental studies mixed with fun and camaraderie. Similar in academic and outdoor activity offerings at Camp Goddard that Denison 5th graders attended for decades, Camp James Ray provides hands-on study sessions in ecology, environmental studies, meteorology, botany and other scientific fields as well a


Mayes Parade kicks off Holiday Season
Ask anyone who’s attended both the Mayes holiday parade in Denison and the Macy’s one in New York City, and you’ll quickly learn that Mayes is by far the best when it comes to creativity, excitement and lots of down-home fun. Mayes Elementary 2nd Graders recently hosted their annual “Balloons Over 2nd Grade” holiday parade before heading off to Thanksgiving Break. The first order of business for the 2nd graders: to complete a book study on “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa