With Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, and the end of the school year right on itsheels, it’s time to find ways to say thanks to these amazing individuals who give of their time, their talents — and often their own funds — to make a profound impact on our kids’ lives. How can we give…
At least that’s how Phineas and Ferb describe summer break in their theme song (performed by Denton County’s Bowling for Soup). Parents can sympathize. There’s 11 weeks to plan for, and if you have kids in different age groups and your kids need activities while you work, making all the moving pieces fit together seems…
After more than two decades of living a successful career in the hospitality industry, entrepreneur Terri Hammond still works hard every day with the same zeal and enthusiasm. “My first job was as a waitress in a small diner when I was 17 years old,” Terri said. “Then my first hotel job was as a…
Since the theme of this month’s magazine is legal, we decided to do something a little off the beaten path and create a list of what we feel are the weirdest laws from across our great nation. These are rumored to either still exist or existed at one point but have since been repealed or…
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to get to spoil the one that spent our whole lives spoiling us. If you’re stuck on what to do to make your mom feel special this year, I’m here to help you out. Here’s a list of things to do to make your mom feel extra loved and…
You’re probably energized and often full of ideas, right? High achievers are doers and creators. We like to create new things, and that energy often leads to a domino effect where we create, inspire, and motivate the lives around us and continually draw people into our world. But then the inevitable occurs as that world…
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) held its bi-annual realignment in February, making significant adjustments to district enrollments with the addition of Eagle Mountain High School in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District. The opening of Eagle Mountain High School in August 2024 has reshaped the district’s athletic landscape, with changes in classifications affecting various schools….
2017 Bond Program:Eagle Mountain High School Construction continues on EMS ISD’s fourth comprehensive high school, with anticipation building for its grand opening in August 2024. The last remaining capital project from the 2017 Bond Program, the campus will open with students in grades 9-11 and will feature a comprehensive schedule of academic and extracurricular offerings…
Thanks to the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District’s tremendous growth, its annual Fine Arts Showcase at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall is growing, too. Started in 2010 by then-director Robert Stovall, the Showcase has featured representation from district fine arts programs including high school band, dance, theater, and choir, plus some elementary school choirs. “The idea…
Whether your youngsters begin pre-kindergarten or kindergarten this fall, the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District specializes in smoothly transitioning them into the programs. Teachers and staff are focused on making the experience as easy and stress-free as possible. They ensure their students have fun, spend their days working on age-appropriate lessons and activities, and prepare…