All seven North East ISD high schools went live with their new online newspapers Friday, Sept. 24. In addition to advancing in technology, moving newspapers online improves community access, cost efficiency, and provides students with current and relevant skills necessary for today’s journalism market.

The faculty and student body of Lopez Middle School are feeling even more "pep in their step" with the arrival of their first mascot. The still unnamed panther made his debut at Panther Prowl and the Lopez Marketplace Aug. 18. The staff and students were all smiles and were excited that he was finally here, since they had voted to get a mascot the previous spring.

 Reagan High School will offer Algebra II Prep, Pre-Cal Prep, and Calculus Prep for interested students Aug. 9-13.

The Reagan High School choirs walked away with numerous honors at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest earlier this month.  Achieving their goal of excellence, the choristers even earned sweepstake wins to the absolute delight of the high school’s Fine Arts Department and choir directors Jo Scurlock-Dillard and Mary Cowart.

Green Fields Market near Stone Oak Parkway and Huebner Road is inviting students from local schools to design the grocery’s next reusable tote bag.  Submissions must be received by April 16 and the winner will be announced during a special ceremony on Earth Day, April 22.