Brian Weisinger, Spring ISD transportation director, has been named the 2009 School Transportation News Leadership Award winner. He is the fourth recipient of this prestigious award, which is given to leaders in the school transportation field who demonstrate a commitment to service to the students they transport, their employees and the community... read story

Dekaney High School will present William Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Dekaney Star Theatre. The romantic comedy features a light-hearted portrayal of two couples who find themselves at cross purposes. The humor of the play is heightened when the couples enter into a fairy woodland presided over by the king and queen of the fairies and their servant Puck. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for students and $3 for children under the age of 12 and senior citizens. For reservations and more information, call 281-891-7322.

Westfield High School will compete in the Area playoffs vs. Cy-Woods High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Leonard George Stadium. Advance tickets are on sale until noon Friday at the Spring ISD athletic department, 16717 Ella Blvd., and at Westfield High. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets sold at the game will cost $8 each. All seating is general admission.

In the event that the Westfield football team advances to the regional playoff round, advance tickets may be purchased only on Monday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westfield High School gymnasium during the girls' basketball game.

The November issue of Springboard is now available online. It includes actions taken and highlights of the Spring ISD Board of Trustees meeting held Nov. 10. Springboard is always posted on the “Board” and “Publications” pages of the Spring ISD Web site.

The Spring ISD Board of Trustees approved the new boundary for Gloria Marshall Elementary School, which will open in August 2010. The District’s first “green” campus, Marshall is being constructed within the current attendance zone of Burchett Elementary School... read story