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Article: WJH Students Make All-Region Band

Article: WJH Students Make All-Region Band

Waller Junior High Students Make All-Region Band Waller ISD Communications Six Waller Junior High (WJH) students showcased their #WISDgreatness when they earned spots in the All-Region Band. To earn their positions, they competed against approximately 1,000 students from Brenham, Cy-Fair, and Spring Branch ISDs. Only the top players of each instrument earn a place in the All-Region Band. At the…

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VLK Contributes Over 59 Campuses Opening for the 2021-22 School Year

(Fort Worth, Texas) – With great success, VLK Architects is proud to announce the completion of over 59 Texas public school campuses for the 2021-22 school year. Utilizing the many tools in their repertoire, VLK has designed over 6.6 million SF in new construction, additions, and renovations, ensuring that each campus is ready for teachers and students to begin a successful school year.

“It has been a year full of new opportunities and challenges in how we design our work and serve our clients,” said Sloan Harris, CEO | Partner of VLK Architects. “To be able to deliver this magnitude of projects in this school year is truly something we, our consultants, our construction partners, and most importantly our school district partners should all be very proud of. We cannot thank our clients enough for the trust they place in us to deliver for them and the communities they serve.”

VLK’s notable openings this year include Birdville ISD’s Cheney Hills Elementary School, Crowley ISD’s Bill R. Johnson CTE Center, Denton ISD’s Strickland Middle School, Fort Worth ISD’s Eastern Hills High School, Katy ISD’s Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center, and Sherman ISD’s Sherman High School.

Birdville ISD – Cheney Hills Elementary School

Birdville ISD Cheney Hills ES

Bond of 2018 resulted in the replacement of Major Cheney and Richland Elementary with one brand new school, Cheney Hills Elementary. The location of the new campus is between the existing two schools, and it includes all programs comparable to Birdville ISD’s newest elementary schools. The design provides a new safe and supportive facility for 750 students from Pre-K through 5th grade. In addition, it incorporates next-generation learning and collaborative environments for both students and teachers.

“VLK is honored to be a part of the Birdville ISD team and opening this new ‘partner’ elementary school for the district,” said John Klein, Principal of VLK Architects. “It is exciting to be a part of combining two individual campuses into one new state-of-the-art campus to welcome the next generation of learners.”

Crowley ISD – Bill R. Johnson CTE Center

Crowley ISD Bill R. Johnson CTE Center

The new 210,000 SF CTE campus embraces sustainable design, including a geothermal HVAC system, energy-effective cool roof, solar panels, and xeriscape site design. In addition, the new facility hosts over 12 career and technical programs of study for students from both district high schools and the collegiate academy and dual credit courses. One of the career and technical programs highlights is the culinary arts courses that teach students the planning, directing, and coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization with the hospitality industry. This program is conducted in a 4,000 SF culinary arts suite, including a 1,600 SF culinary arts lab/commercial kitchen, cooler/freezer, pantry, laundry, office, classroom, and bistro.

Project partners, Steele & Freeman, Inc., recently announced Bill R. Johnson CTE won the state-level Outstanding Construction Award from the AGC Texas Building Branch for the Educational Facilities 3 (Over $30 M) category. After winning first place in the TEXO, The Construction Association Distinguished Building Awards, this project was eligible for the award.

“Our mission in Crowley ISD is to make sure that every student that walks through our doors has the opportunity to achieve their full potential,” said Dr. Michael McFarland, Superintendent of Schools for Crowley ISD. “Here's the key: when they leave our schools, they will have more than just a high school diploma.”

Denton ISD – Strickland Middle School

Denton ISD Strickland MS

The Strickland Middle School project includes additions and renovations to modernize the 60-year-old beloved legacy campus. The new design incorporates next-generation learning features which align with Denton ISD's current curriculum concepts and state-of-the-art technology. The new two-story seventh- and eighth-grade wing features small and large collaboration spaces and a storm shelter and science labs. The sixth-grade wing incorporates similar collaboration features and includes an ESL hub, a controlled front entry embedded into a right-sized administrative addition, and a two-story library/media center located in the heart of the current campus. The new library/media center was created by removing the first floor above the basement and raising the roof to introduce clerestory windows allowing abundant natural light into the space.

"The professionals from VLK were able to capture the tradition and culture of Strickland Middle School by transforming an aging facility into a state-of-the-art, highly engaging, learning environment. The finished product is not only a sense of pride in our community, but also a feeling of ownership by our students," said Dr. Jamie Wilson, Superintendent of Denton ISD.

Fort Worth ISD – Eastern Hills High School

Fort Worth ISD Eastern Hills HS

Developed through VLK | LAUNCH®, the additions and renovations to Eastern Hills High School will transform the learning experience for the students within. The upgrades include the main building and gym locker rooms with a 44,645 SF addition, a new secured main entry, and a renovated stair tower at the existing east end. In addition, this project includes renovated administration and cafeteria spaces, expanded art rooms, an entirely new library and classroom wing, a new Collegiate Academy, and expanded music program spaces. Additional upgrades throughout the campus include updated restrooms, collaboration areas, and improved handicap accessibility.

"VLK Architects values our partnership with Fort Worth ISD and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with educators that have such a passion for giving young learners opportunities to grow and learn," said Lauren Brown, AIA, NCARB, Principal of VLK Architects. "Fort Worth ISD does a phenomenal job focusing on the community and this facility is a symbol of their commitment to educating young learners. The spaces throughout the campus have been transformed with a finish refresh, technology and programmed spaces to meet the current curricular needs of the students in the district.”

Katy ISD – Gerald D. Young Agricultural Science Center

Katy ISD Gerald D. Young Agriculture Sciences Center

The Gerald D. Young Agricultural Science center provides ample space for student exhibitions, expanded parking, and future space requirements. It also allows students to extend their learning by engaging in hands-on, project-based learning that puts theory into practice with environmental science and biology subjects. These facilities incorporated within this phase include a multi-purpose outdoor covered arena, a multi-purpose show arena, an enclosed pavilion for temporary housing of animals, and a student project center. The facility design incorporates sustainable, high-performance concepts of the "Collaborative for High-Performance Schools" (CHPS) program. The facilities use increased natural light, improve indoor air quality, incorporate sustainable materials to enhance the educational environment, and provide a maintenance-friendly facility for Katy ISD.

"The collaborative approach to projects by VLK sets them apart from other firms. Their past success in completing comprehensive total building renovations during the short eight-week summer break is a prime example of their skills,” said Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction of Katy ISD. “VLK is able to incorporate the physical needs of the facility, the sensitivity of campus needs, and district programming along with exceptional design and scheduling. Our contractors, as well as district staff, rate their performance very highly.”

Sherman ISD – Sherman High School

Sherman ISD Sherman HS

As the district's only comprehensive high school, the new Sherman High School campus includes core academic spaces, indoor and outdoor athletics, fine arts, and many Career and Technology shops and labs. Over the summer of 2017, the Building Bearcats committee of parents, teachers, business, and community leaders gathered to establish the facility needs of Sherman ISD. They set a course of action, asking the Board of Trustees to vote for projects, including constructing a new Sherman High School on a new 97-acre site replacing the current SHS (built in 1950). This new campus expands students' opportunities, room for growing enrollment, and numerous safety and security improvements.

"VLK Architects delivered a first-class, state-of-the-art high school in Sherman ISD. Their intentional design reflects our priorities of learning through collaboration, honoring community history and school traditions, expanding our academic, arts, athletics, and technical programs, and creating classroom spaces where learning and achievement are of primary importance and highly visible to everyone who comes to the school," said Dr. David Hicks, Superintendent of Sherman ISD.

Below is a listing of Texas School Districts that VLK Architects partnered with to open facilities for the 2021-22 school year:

Aledo ISD

Azle ISD

Beeville ISD

Birdville ISD

Brazosport ISD

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Clear Creek ISD

College Station ISD

Columbus ISD

Crowley ISD

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Denton ISD

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

Fort Bend ISD

Fort Worth ISD

Grandview ISD

Hutto ISD

Iowa Park CISD

Judson ISD

Katy ISD

Keller ISD

Lake Dallas ISD

Lamar CISD

Plano ISD

Round Rock ISD

Sherman ISD

Waller ISD

About VLK Architects: With offices throughout Texas, VLK Architects provides architecture, planning, and interior design services to automotive, K-12, higher education, corporate, and institutional clients throughout Texas. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.vlkarchitects.com.

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The story of a gun on Waller highschool campus.

It was freshman year, and as these stories always start, was a normal day. Then the bells didn't ring to switch classes. No lockdown as protocol, some teachers were letting kids go to their next class, or to the bathroom. Turns out, in the main hallway, was a fellow student with a gun in her backpack, being cornered by officers and the principal. She decked the principal, and attempted to grab her gun before being tackled by officers and taken away. Several students saw it, several students were put in danger due to the lack of lockdown. He is now executive director at Bryan ISD. Why did she bring the gun? Because she wasn't allowed on the basketball ball team. her motive was to kill all the members of the girls basketball team, and whoever else got in her way. She was a troubled student, and her teachers have all said they felt something was "going to happen" that day.

My point is, the school handled it terribly. I understand not trying to cause a panic, but doing so could have gotten kids killed. many students were pulled out of the school, because parents were mortified. Waller highschool now has a new principal, and while not perfect, I believe she would have done the right thing in the situation.

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2 students injured in Waller ISD school bus accident

A Waller ISD school bus was involved in an accident Monday afternoon in Prairie View.

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Article: WHS Wrestling Takes Top Placings at Tournament

Article: WHS Wrestling Takes Top Placings at Tournament

Waller Wrestling Takes Top Placings at Tournament by Waller ISD Communications The Waller High School (WHS) Wrestling program won several awards at the Battle of the Woods Tournament held at Cy-Woods High School. WHS had 10 varsity and two junior varsity students place within the top four places in their weight class. The Boys Varsity Wrestling team won 4th place overall out of 13 teams with a…

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Holleman Elementary School's Griffin Named Teacher of the Month

Holleman Elementary School’s Griffin Named Teacher of the Month

Holleman Elementary School’s Griffin Named Teacher of the Month Holleman Elementary School Fifth-Grade Teacher Emmadonna Griffin was named the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) Teacher of the Month during their regular monthly luncheon in November. Griffin began her teaching career in 2013 and has been part of the Waller ISD (WISD) family for 9 years. Along with a certification of…

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Waller Football 2021 Commemorative Edition

Waller Football 2021 Commemorative Edition

Click to jump to the Commemorative edition on Issuu.com! The cover of our 2021 football retrospective special edition. Go Bulldogs!

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Three-way scrimmage in Waller cancelled

Three-way scrimmage in Waller cancelled

WALLER — The Cypress News Review and WallerNews.com learned that this week’s three-way scrimmage between the Waller Bulldogs, Cy Lakes Spartans and Cy Ridge Rams, has been cancelled due to an outbreak of COVID-19. The scrimmage was scheduled for this Thursday at Waller ISD Stadium. With the regular season beginning next week, the practice will not have enough time to be made up. The Cypress News…

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Waller Athletes Sign Letters of Intent (Class of 2020-2021)

Waller Athletes Sign Letters of Intent (Class of 2020-2021)

Waller High School (WHS) celebrated seven athletes who signed letters of intent with their chosen schools. Family, friends, and teachers gathered to watch each athlete sign and give words of encouragement for the future. Congratulations to Jalon Duncan, Victor Hall, Brandon Lopez-Romero, Camden Martin, Caleb Martinez, Sandro Quintanilla, Aaron Ramos, and Jamari Thompson.   “For many of them, this…

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Waller HS EMT students put their knowledge to practice

Waller HS EMT students put their knowledge to practice

WALLER — After a year of learning, Waller High School Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students’ skills were put to the test. EMT Instructor Natalie Miller hosted Extrication Day on April 17 where students went through hours of simulations for recovering injured patients from wrecked vehicles. Along with these practice exercises, students must also complete 48 hours on an ambulance, 48 hours in…

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Lake Creek takes the lion's share of Waller's final tune-up game

Lake Creek takes the lion’s share of Waller’s final tune-up game

WALLER — The Waller Bulldogs found a way to battle the undefeated Montgomery’s Lake Creek Lions (3-0) for the last pre-district game of the year, but came up short, 57-14, Friday night. The Bulldogs now stand at 0-3 early in the season, after last week’s home opener went to Katy’s Mayde Creek Rams (click to read the story). The Bulldogs now have their state-mandated bye week for the week of Sept.…

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Bulldogs trade blows with Mayde Creek, but errors stack into Week 2 loss

Bulldogs trade blows with Mayde Creek, but errors stack into Week 2 loss

WALLER — The Waller Bulldogs stood toe-to-toe with Katy’s Mayde Creek Rams (2-0) for the 2022 home opener in Waller, but came up short, 49-27, Friday night. The Bulldogs now stand at 0-2 early in the season, after last week’s season opener went to the Bryan Vikings, 67-21. With only one non-league game and an off week on the schedule before District 15-6A action begins, head football coach Marcus…

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2022 Waller volleyball schedule announced

2022 Waller volleyball schedule announced

  The 2022 Waller High School Volleyball master schedule.

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Waller names new Athletic Director

Waller names new Athletic Director

WALLER — Waller ISD recently announced the district’s new athletic director. NeKisha Durham was promoted to the position of athletic director, succeeding Gene Johnson. Durham is a proud Waller High School (WHS) graduate who has served as the WHS girls’ athletics coordinator since 2016 and WHS girls’ head basketball coach since 2015. As athletic director she will oversee the district’s athletics…

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Waller High School students win District UIL Academics Championship

Waller High School students win District UIL Academics Championship

WALLER — Waller High School’s UIL Academic Team won the 19-5A UIL District Championship. This is the seventh time, and third consecutive year, WHS UIL Academics has claimed the UIL district champion title.   For the seventh time in school history, the Waller High School (WHS) UIL Academic team has earned the title of District Champion. The team also won the title in 2002, 2011, 2012, 2013,…

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Waller ISD Names 22-23 Teachers, Rookies, & Support Staff of the Year

Waller ISD Names 22-23 Teachers, Rookies, & Support Staff of the Year

Waller ISD (WISD) has announced its 2022-2023 campus and district-level Teacher of the Year (veteran teachers), Rookie of the Year (in their first 1-2 years of teaching), and Support Staff of the Year winners! Every WISD school annually honors a winner in each of these categories who will represent the campus for the upcoming year. The campus-level Teacher and Rookie of the Year candidates then…