Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – When a Tyler ISD senior picks up a welding torch, they’re not just practicing a skill—they’re preparing for a career in one of Texas’ most in-demand industries. For many, that torch leads to a job offer before graduation, dual credit college courses already underway, or an industry certification […]
Story by Jennifer Hines In celebration of National School Lunch Week, Tyler ISD is proud to honor Fran Grimm, food service employee at Tyler Legacy High School, who recently celebrated her 84th birthday and has started an incredible 41st year of service to the district. Fran began her career at Legacy (then Robert E. Lee […]
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler ISD is proud to announce that Viviana Llamas, a student at Three Lakes Middle School, has been named a finalist in the 2025 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest hosted by The Bryan Museum in Galveston. Viviana’s artwork, titled Paton, earned her a place among outstanding student writers and […]
Students are stepping into leadership Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler Legacy High School students are stepping into leadership through the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, one of the nation’s largest high school leadership programs. This year, 55 Legacy students joined peers from more than 1,200 high schools across 43 states in a nationwide […]
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler High School Volleyball Head Coach Dawn Stewart notched her 400th career victory with a 3-1 victory over Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, September 23. “I feel nothing but gratitude, coaching against a former player (Mount Pleasant), having a former player on our coaching staff, and having my daughter coach one of […]
Pro athletes bring the arena to Tyler ISD – Bulls, barrels, big lessons: Rodeo pros ride into classrooms, roping students into Ag Education In a bold move blending grit, tradition, and hands-on learning, Tyler ISD teamed up with the East Texas State Fair to bring professional rodeo athletes directly into the classroom—roping in a new […]
