http://www.palestineherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:25:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_358092701.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_358092701.html Two Anderson County high schools — Frankston High School and Slocum High School — recently were bestowed a top ranking on the U.S. News and World Report’s annual “best high schools” report. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:38:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_354034036.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_354034036.html Carolyn Salter, Bob McKelvey, Jackson Hanks, Jack Selden, and George Foss all have two things in common. They have all served as mayors of Palestine and they have all made contributions to the UT Tyler Palestine campus expansion campaign — contributions totaling $150,000 to Paving the Way. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_351090830.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_351090830.html As a means to keep their students on top of modern technology, Palestine Independent School District trustees approved a proposal for the installation of a Wide Area Network Monday. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_346015042.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_346015042.html Trinity Valley Community College is one step closer to deciding what to build first. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_340020023.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_340020023.html Members of the Palestine High School Alumni Association got a first-hand look at Palestine Independent School District’s campuses Thursday during a tour of facilities led by district superintendent Dr. Thomas Wallis. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:49:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_317085003.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_317085003.html Since the Palestine High School Alumni Association formed in January, members of the organization have remained busy fulfilling their mission “to support the students, faculty and administration to further strengthen the educational accomplishments of Palestine Independent School District.” Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_317084338.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_317084338.html To support the school’s math and science programs, Elkhart Elementary School administrators received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Education Alliance program Tuesday. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:01:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_312160321.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_312160321.html Palestine High School students and staff are mourning the loss of first-year teacher Dr. Ryndae Halter, 54, of Farmers Branch, who was killed in a car accident on U.S. 79 Thursday night. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:46:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_312024814.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_312024814.html To increase the language opportunities presented its students, Neches Elementary School administrators are working to bring the RosettaStone® Classroom software to its campus. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:37:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_304043906.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_304043906.html Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst paid a special visit to the Palestine Rotary Club Wednesday as part of a celebration of the progress of the University of Texas at Tyler’s Palestine campus expansion project. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_299231644.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_299231644.html The Palestine Rotary Club will welcome three special guests to its noon meeting Wednesday in the Ben E. Keith Building to celebrate the progress and future of the University of Texas at Tyler’s Palestine Campus. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:13:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_297030837.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_297030837.html Students in Palestine Middle School’s Introduction to Agriculture classes have been making their marks on campus over the past several weeks as part of a school beautification project. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_289015107.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_289015107.html Carey McKinney has been a permanent fixture in the Westwood community since childhood. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:30:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_277023203.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_277023203.html Westwood Independent School District taxpayers will head to the polls Saturday to decide whether or not to OK a 13-cent tax increase to fund salary increases and facility improvements. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:46:00 +0000 http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_261164610.html http://www.palestineherald.com/schools/local_story_261164610.html Due to scheduling conflicts and in light of the recent trouble from Hurricane Ike, the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled for Oct. 18.