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The Malakoff Education Foundation presented a check for $17,757 to Malakoff ISD Monday night during the Board of Trustees regular meeting. The money will be used for teacher grants in the district. In its four years of existence, the foundation has raised more than $100,000 for the teachers. Pictured, from left, are Krista Stutts and Dave Bullock from the foundation, and Superintendent Randy Perry.
Trinity Valley Community College Science Club members recently presented an exhibit at the Curious museum in Palestine. The pop-up museum is a hands-on exhibit which is based on the world-famous Exploratorium in San Francisco. Curious promotes creative and innovation thinking skills that are important for all ages. The TVCC Science Club’s contribution to the current exhibit, “Let’s Make Light,” was a display of the eye, with anatomical models and tests for astigmatism, depth perception, color blindness, optical illusions and visual acuity.
Curious, located at 201 W. Oak Street in downtown Palestine, opened October 10. TVCC Science Club students plan to return for a showcase event on December 12.
The AHS Hornet Theatre Company invites you to enjoy “Almost, Maine” this Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The show is a poignant collection of short stories that all take place on the same winter night in a small Maine town. It illustrates the joy — and sometimes heartache — of love, relationships and human connections.
Shows are the AHS Auditorium Thursday at 7 (pay-what-you-can night); Saturday at 2:30 and 7, and Sunday at 2:30. Tickets $8 general admission, $4 students, AISD employees free. Donations always welcome.
The AHS Key Club officers were installed during Tuesday’s Kiwanis Club meeting. Pictured, from left, are Social Officer Julie Kelley (seated), Social Media and Newsletter Officer Callie Earnest, Co-Vice President Megan Withers, Treasurer Emma Grey, Social Media and Newsletter Officer Amy Schoonover, Recruitment and Social Officer Makayle Traxson, President Cindy Garcia, Co-Vice President Julian Chairez and Secretary Lauryn Gore. Key Club International is the country’s oldest and largest student service organization and is sponsored by Kiwanis International. (Courtesy photo)
Students at South Athens Elementary were thrilled Monday morning to watch the ETMC Athens helicopter land before them. Pictured here are a group of kindergartners. The helicopter landing was part of this week’s pre-K curriculum featuring community helpers. Students in all grades were invited to watch the helicopter set down. Afterward, the pre-K students were addressed by helicopter crew members, as well as Athens firefighters. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)