Bullying in FISD - The Victims

As I started research for this series of articles, I was struck by many things, the first being the stereotype most people assign to the victims of bullying in general.  The typical assumption is that these children must be weaklings and loners with some identifiable flaw whether it be physical, intellectual or social.  It is easy to [...]

National League of Junior Cotillions Establish Chapter in Forney

Junior Cotillion Director Named

CHARLOTTE, NC The National League of Junior Cotillions has announced the appointment of Mrs. Darrell Brown (Dana) as the new Director for the NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS™ (NLJC) Kaufman County, TX, Chapter.
The NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS™ program, which features character education, etiquette, and social dance training for sixth through eighth [...]

Jackrabbits Move to 5-0, But Just Barely

The Forney Jackrabbits (5-0, 1-0 in District) defeated Mesquite Poteet 37-35 Friday night at Mesquite Memorial Stadium to ruin Pirate Homecoming. Poteet had a chance to tie the game after a late touchdown, but failed to convert the two point play. Pass interference was called against the Jackrabbits, but then the flag was [...]

Bullying in FISD - The Problem

“The worst sin toward our fellow creatures
is not to hate them,
but to be indifferent to them:
that’s the essence of inhumanity.”
-George Bernard Shaw

The Center for Disease Control reports that over 5.7 million teens in the United States, or more than 30% are estimated to be involved in bullying as bully, victim, or both. Even the CDC [...]

Jackrabbits Complete Undefeated Pre-District Run, Begin District Play at Poteet Friday

For the first time since moving up to 4A, the Forney Jackrabbits wrapped up a perfect run leading up to district play with an incredibly entertaining 52-42 win over Sachse on Thursday night. For many reasons, this was an impressive win. Sachse was Forney’s first ever 5A opponent. Forney was not intimidated, even after getting [...]

Windmill Farms Community Watch Hosting Essay & Poster Contest

The Windmill Farms Community Watch is hosting an Essay & Poster Contest as part of their National Night Out celebration.  The theme of the contest is Preventing Crime in Your Community.  Any student (K-12) living in Forney is invited to enter, and the winners will be announced and prizes awarded during the Windmill Farms National [...]

Fall Adult Education Classes Offered by FISD

Forney I.S.D. is offering five Adult Education courses this fall.  These courses are designed to meet specific needs and/or community interests.  The Adult GED and ESL courses are free, while the others cost a nominal fee to cover supplies.
The Fall 2008 Adult Education course offerings are as follows:

Adult ESL: This course is designed for persons [...]

Who Has More Power To Change Our Country?

The other night, my Pastor and I were having a discussion about Barack Obama.  You see, while I have been a Christian only a few years, my democratic ideals have been a part of me for quite a bit longer and, while I respect my Pastor, I just do not agree with him right now.  [...]

Jackrabbits Get Big Win - Still Undefeated

With the biggest crowd I have personally seen in two years of broadcasting Forney Jackrabbit Football, the Jackrabbits put on an entertaining show with a great ending. Beating the Bulldogs from McKinney North by a score of 36-29, the Jackrabbits answered many questions about this edition of the team. By all accounts, the [...]

Tropical Storm Wind Warning Issued; “Hurricane Ike will impact North Texas”

In a message not used since Hurricane Katrina, the National Weather Service has released updated warnings for the gulf coast, stating that “Persons not heeding evacuation orders in single-family one- or two-story homes will face certain death.” Forecasters are projecting up to 22 foot tall waves crashing ashore as Ike makes landfall near Galveston.
Here in [...]