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Welcome to Akin Elementary, proudly serving grades K-4 in Wylie ISD. Home of the Can Do Kids, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture with a focus on learning for all and a commitment to continuous improvement. At Akin Elementary, we strive to create an environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best and embody the values of kindness, respect, and fairness.
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Akin Elementary students and staff are truly remarkable, and we take pride in highlighting their accomplishments and achievements. Read the great news happening in our school and district.
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Wylie ISD is saddened to announce the passing of Raymond B. Cooper, namesake of Cooper Junior High and a beloved figure in the Wylie community.
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Wylie ISD has received a preliminary A from the Texas Education Agency on School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 school year. School FIRST reports public school district financial accountability ratings.Since TEA began rating the financial management of districts over 20 years ago, during the 2002-03 school year, Wylie ISD has achieved an A every year -- the highest rating possible!
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Wylie ISD’s Visual Arts Department has been named a “District of Distinction” by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). Only the top 5.5 percent of districts in the state earned the honor this year.
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Just a few weeks ago, Ryan Arnott was crossing the graduation stage. Now, the Wylie East graduate is already on his way to becoming a certified teacher.
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Secondary Library Coordinator and Draper Media Specialist Rhia Johnson has spent her summer break converting a retired school bus into the Wylie ISD bookmobile. [more...]
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Wylie ISD is proud to announce that Adam Jacobson has been named the Executive Director of Human Resources, taking over for Tara Matthews, who recently accepted a position in another district.
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When the school year ends, Wylie High School teacher and coach Mike Crutcher will have celebrated an impressive milestone – 50 years in public education.
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How does a school district move 100 buses out of one parking lot in under 10 minutes? With a systematic, fool-proof exit strategy.
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Monday, April 8, the Dallas area will be in the path of totality for the Great North American Eclipse. We look forward to enhancing the educational experience for our students...
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H-E-B has named Wylie ISD a school district finalist in its 22nd annual Excellence in Education Awards program.
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