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Jefferson HS junior and senior theater students pose March 10 in front of the Bethesda Fountain in New York's Central Park. The students are visiting the Big Apple for spring break.

Sam Houston HS culinary arts students placed third in the high school category of the annual Paella Challenge, held March 9.

Texas AgriLife Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck (left) shows J.T. Brackenridge ES 2nd- graders and teachers insects and larvae as part of a study and art projects on butterflies.

Lowell MS Student Council members present John Kangethe a certificate of appreciation. The Ice Cream & Chocolate by the River owner rewarded students participating in a community food drive with a pizza party.

Highland Park ES librarian Priscilla Muniz and students thank Lucas Miller, the "Singing Zoologist" and author, for visiting their school and participating in a book signing.

Congratulations to the Sam Houston boys basketball team. The Hurricanes ended their storybook season at the UIL State tournament when bowing to Dallas Madison 77-62 March 6. Sam Houston was one of the Top 4 teams in Texas this season in Class 3A.

Lanier HS SkillsUSA criminal justice students present their substance-free  “Zero Tolerance” project to law enforcement agents during Alamo Area Council of Governments training.

History comes to life for Connell MS students through a presentation by teacher Martin Vasquez, suited as a 19th century Mexican soldier for the fall of the Alamo anniversary.

Mission Academy robotics students and their teacher Michael Blackmon show off their robots, which placed sixth and seventh at the recent FIRST  Regional Competition.

Their precision moves earned the Sam Houston HS Hurricane Storm Color Guard first place at the Ysleta ISD Amigo Drill Meet, where they bested teams from four states.

Maverick ES music teacher Paul Perea is joined by students and their parents in planting shrubs and trees on campus, financed through prize money won in a recycling contest.

De Zavala ES students are treated to a performance that includes dances and skits March 3 in observance of Read Across America, which celebrates Dr. Seuss' March 2 birthday and aims to foster a love of reading.