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New school year brings changes in THE NEST

Four years ago the campus opened with a total of 1,477 students. This year there are more than double that amount with 3,200 students. To accommodate the population growth, 17 new teachers, 24 portable classrooms and an extra lunch period making three lunch periods have been added to the campus life. Not only all this, but six…Continue Reading New school year brings changes in THE NEST

Returning students must wear masks: some offer more protection than others

At this time of the global pandemic COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has recommended the use of masks as one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus. With thousands contracting the disease, scientists and health officials are searching for ways to keep COVID from spreading. The…Continue Reading Returning students must wear masks: some offer more protection than others

Field trip exposes students to printing world

by Moriah Starks Wingspan news magazine and La Pluma literary magazine staff traveled to South Texas Press on Thursday, October 25, to see the first issue for the 2018-19 school year roll off the presses.  For many students, this was the first time to see, hear, and learn about printing operations.       Students worked…Continue Reading Field trip exposes students to printing world