Plot to Expand: Frenship ISD to accommodate growth with purchase of land for new elementary

Frenship Independent School District officials aren’t sure when they’ll build a new elementary school, but they can say where. Just before the Christmas holiday, the district purchased 19.2 acres of land on the east side of North Milwaukee Avenue at its intersection with Itasca Street. Frenship Public Relations Director Andy Penney said buying the land [...]

Frenship schools kick off new year

New school clothes and supplies were in abundance as pre-kindergarteners through seniors in the Frenship Independent School District started school Monday, but some of the middle school students started the year in a brand new building. At Heritage Middle School, students, teachers and Principal Greg Hernandez were in agreement the first day of school in [...]

North Ridge fifth-grader organizes fundraiser for Haiti

Many people have watched television coverage of destruction in Haiti following an earthquake last month, but one North Ridge Elementary School student was moved to begin organizing a fundraiser for the people of Haiti. Her efforts helped raise more than $3,000 for the quake-stricken nation. Fallyn Berry, a fifth-grader at North Ridge, sent an e-mail [...]

Going wild: Families adopt North Ridge animals during summer months

Every summer, North Ridge Elementary School is the site of a mass migration. Animals of different species move from the classroom to homes to be cared for during the summer months.

Through the Summer Adoption Program, which is part of the school’s Zoo Crew, about 110 animals made the move this year. Through the program, families have chosen to adopt an animal for one month, two months or the entire summer.

North Ridge Elementary animals needing homes for the summer

North Ridge Elementary School is looking for volunteers to take care of classroom animals over the summer. Animals that still need homes are: two ring-necked doves; two hamsters; two gerbils; a fancy mouse; and two clawed frogs.

Kindergarten registration planned at Frenship campuses

Frenship elementary schools will host kindergarten registration 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Children who are 5 years old by Sept. 1 will be eligible to enroll. To register, the child must have a certified birth certificate, immunization record, social security card and proof of residence. The person who enrolls the child must have a current picture ID.

Kindergarten registration planned at Frenship campuses

Frenship elementary schools will host kindergarten registration 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Children who are 5 years old by Sept. 1 will be eligible to enroll. To register, the child must have a certified birth certificate, immunization record, social security card and proof of residence. The person who enrolls the child must have a current picture ID.