The Marquee

English curriculum causes unrest across district

Jackson Bednarczyk, Chloe White, and Skyler Middleton • February 1, 2018

English departments across LISD are divided over looser curriculum standards that now contain less mandated content. In recent years, LISD has moved to a more flexible learning approach which focuses...

New Confederate monument committee makes its debut

Chloe White, News Editor • January 22, 2018

Denton County Commissioners Court has created the Denton County Confederate Monument Committee research the monument. They are considering moving the statue or keeping it where it is but adding historical...

District approves class rank as optional on transcripts

Shayla Sistrunk, Online Editor • December 14, 2017

Throughout the state, school districts including Lewisville ISD, have changed how high school students should be ranked academically. At Monday’s meeting, the district board of trustees decided that...

Vista Ridge rebrand

Local shopping center given second chance as Music City Mall

Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter • December 12, 2017

The Vista Ridge mall in Lewisville recently changed ownership and has taken on a new name. The 28-year-old mall was purchased by Investment Corporation of America (ICA) Properties and renamed Music City...

Handing out holiday cheer

Sky Middleton, Feature Editor • December 12, 2017

After months of fundraising, the New Horizons Club will be bringing personalized gifts to the foster kids at the New Horizons Ranch this Christmas season. The students involved in the club split into...

ePortfolios spark frustration with students, faculty

Jackson Bednarcyzk, Copy Editor • December 11, 2017

The recent ePortfolio push has met resistance from both students and staff. Despite two advisory periods dedicated to the development of online portfolios, many are left confused about what should...

All-state choir

Students across the state gear up for All-state choir

Reya Mosby, Contributer • November 3, 2017

Thousands of choir students prepared for All-State choir auditions all over Texas in late September. All-State choir is a selective and competitive choir. All high school choir students in the state...

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Flower Mound welcomes first hotel

Chloe White, Reporter • November 2, 2017

The first hotel in Flower Mound, the Courtyard Marriott at Riverwalk opened on Sept. 29. The first hotel in Flower Mound, the Courtyard Marriott at Riverwalk opened on Sept. 29. It features 137 rooms including...

Hotline Bling parody goes viral, SRO’s earn national award

Marc Kidwell, Reporter • November 1, 2017

The Flower Mound Police Department won the first place national award from City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) on Sept. 7 for their “Tipline Bling” music video. MHS Student...

Impact of School Spirit

Organizations on campus aim to boost enthusiasm

Kendall Cooper, Opinion Editor • October 31, 2017

Recently, school spirit has been a prevalent topic of discussion among students and staff. A lack of enthusiasm at pep rallies in previous years inspired a new push for school spirit on campus. This...

Destination Imagination

Rylee Hudson, Contributor • October 5, 2017

Destination Imagination (DI) held an awareness night Monday, Sept. 25 at Forestwood Middle School to add new members. DI is an extracurricular program that focuses on creativity and teaches students...

Trash and Littering

Students and organizations are trying to fix the school littering issue

Mariah Wheeler, Contributer • October 4, 2017

Administration is making an effort to resolve the growing issue of littering and trash by having organizations and clubs routinely pick up garbage around the campus. In Texas, littering is considered...