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Couch Crouch and Couch Ruppanner walk the courts at the Tennis Center
New Tennis Coaches Take the Court
October 2, 2025

 With the retirement of former head coach Koby Otto and the departure of assistant Timothy Whitecotton, the Sandie tennis team welcomes two new coaches. Crouch and Ruppanner have already started the season...

Losing the STAAR Test to Replace With New Tests
Losing the STAAR Test to Replace With New Tests
October 2, 2025

After two failed attempts to swap out the STAAR test, the Texas Legislature created House Bill 8 which does away with STAAR testing and replaces it with three tests given at the beginning, middle and end...

The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes
The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes
October 1, 2025

Whether student-athletes just played their best or worst game, they can not help but think, “I could have done so much better.” However, a lot of athletes think the same thing about themselves. The...

National Merit Semifinalists
National Merit Semifinalists
September 23, 2025

After consideration from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, seniors Quan Nguyen and Finn Archer have been selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.  A National Merit Semifinalist,...

The 2024-25 Orchestra Trip To Dallas
The 2024-25 Orchestra Trip To Dallas
May 21, 2025

Tired feet found shelter at the top balcony in the Meyerson Symphony Center. Students relaxed back in their dresses and tuxedos and listened as the Dallas Symphony started to play, now allowed to rest...

How Should You Study for Your AP Test?
How Should You Study for Your AP Test?
May 9, 2025

Behind the closed old main gym doors, the sounds of clicking chromebook keyboards and pencils scratching paper echo off the walls. The atmosphere feels tense and focused as AP students work through all...

Sadies Startover
Sadies Startover
March 28, 2025

The student brushed her hair, checking the weather app over and over, as the temperature continued to drop. As she climbed in the car to meet her friends at dinner, snow began to fall. At the restaurant,...

Where to Apply for Scholarships
Where to Apply for Scholarships
February 4, 2025

The next school year will start before you know it. College costs continue to rise, so apply for scholarships as soon as possible. You can achieve the best results with these recommendations for where...

Couch Crouch and Couch Ruppanner walk the courts at the Tennis Center
New Tennis Coaches Take the Court
October 2, 2025

 With the retirement of former head coach Koby Otto and the departure of assistant Timothy Whitecotton, the Sandie tennis team welcomes two new coaches. Crouch and Ruppanner have already started the season...

The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes
The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes
October 1, 2025

Whether student-athletes just played their best or worst game, they can not help but think, “I could have done so much better.” However, a lot of athletes think the same thing about themselves. The...

Band-Aids and Senate Bill 12
Band-Aids and Senate Bill 12
October 6, 2025

The passing of Senate Bill 12 in Texas has forced many school nurses to refuse medical service, even as simple as a Band-Aid, without signed parental consent. The bill, which was introduced due to concerns...

Blocked Websites
Blocked Websites
May 21, 2025

Schools need to restrict certain websites and topics, but they should be cautious not to overblock essential websites. The internet has many inappropriate sites that students can easily access without...

K-Pop Demon Hunters Review
K-Pop Demon Hunters Review
September 25, 2025

K-Pop Demon Hunters came out on June 20, 2025, and while it only initially debuted on Netflix, it has taken the world by storm. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, this movie started active production...

Superstitions
Superstitions
September 24, 2025

Ladders, umbrellas, mirrors, sneezes, knock on wood, the number thirteen and black cats all have one major thing in common. Superstitions. They all bring bad luck in certain cultures and scenarios. Their...

Where to Apply for Scholarships
Where to Apply for Scholarships
February 4, 2025

The next school year will start before you know it. College costs continue to rise, so apply for scholarships as soon as possible. You can achieve the best results with these recommendations for where...

Extended School Day provides help for Elementary Students
Extended School Day provides help for Elementary Students
December 19, 2024

The District has 18 elementary campuses with an Extended School Day Program. E.S.D provides snacks, homework support and (TEAK) based enrichment daily. Students have the opportunity to participate in many...