School News
North Texas elementary school girl chokes on food at school, dies at hospital, district confirms
- Written by WFAA Staff WFAA Staff
- Published: 22 January 2023 22 January 2023
CEDAR HILL, Texas — A student at Highlands Elementary in Cedar Hill died after choking on a piece of food at lunch, according to a letter sent from the Cedar Hill ISD superintendent to parents.
Cedar Hill's All Pro Dads Determined To Make A Difference, Keep Kids Safe
- Published: 10 September 2022 10 September 2022
Cedar Hill, TX - At almost any school in Cedar Hill ISD, you may find men patrolling the halls. The men aren't teachers or staff, but have been given clearance to be on campus because of their devotion to help ensure students are safe and secure.
Cedar Hill Mom Pursuing Dream That Will Take Her From School Custodian To School Administrator
- Written by Keith Russell CBS dfw Keith Russell CBS dfw
- Published: 07 February 2022 07 February 2022
Cedar Hill, TX - For 20-year-old Dania Villatoro-Reyes maintaining a positive attitude is a must. She says, “being a single mom was hard. I don’t want them [her children] to see me like a failure.”
After COVID coma, Cedar Hill school custodian finds renewed appreciation for job
- Written by Sean Giggy WFAA Sean Giggy WFAA
- Published: 07 January 2022 07 January 2022
CEDAR HILL, Texas — Looking for the greatest job in America? It can be found at Permenter Middle School in Cedar Hill. Just ask the custodian. It’s a great job,” said custodian Shawn Lewis. “I love my job. It’s just something, I get to come in, workout, do my job and that’s it. It’s fun to me.”
Cedar Hill High School Band Marches Into Spotlight
- Written by Larry Collins - NBCdfw Larry Collins - NBCdfw
- Published: 03 November 2021 03 November 2021
Cedar Hill, TX - The Cedar Hill High School Red Army marching band is making major waves by winning the inaugural US Bands Show Up and Show Out On The Hill at Prairie View A&M University over the weekend.
Cedar Hill ISD Staffer Hailed a Hero After Saving Choking Child
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 31 October 2021 31 October 2021
Cedar Hill, TX - A staff member at Lake Ridge Elementary in the Cedar Hill Independent School District is being hailed a hero after saving a choking student earlier this month.
CHISD New Stem Extracurricular Programs
- Written by CHISD CHISD
- Published: 09 September 2021 09 September 2021
Cedar Hill, TX - Starting September 2021, Cedar Hill Independent School District scholars will have a wide variety of new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Extracurricular Programs. Each elementary school will have seven programs:
Surprising email proves teaching kids has been worth it
- Written by Sean Giggy - WFAA Sean Giggy - WFAA
- Published: 07 September 2021 07 September 2021
CEDAR HILL, Texas — After nearly 25 years in education, there’s not much that surprises Cedar Hill superintendent Dr. Gerald Hudson. But he was caught completely off guard by an email he received a few weeks ago.
Cedar Hill High Seniors Receive Over $ 700,000 Scholarships
- Written by Texas News Today Texas News Today
- Published: 27 June 2021 27 June 2021
Cedar Hill, Texas — Cedar Hill High School has calmed down with the almost obvious excitement of summer vacation. This is the last Friday afternoon of this year. But senior Jacoby Thornton hasn’t cleaned up the lockers or handed over his graduation album.
Cedar Hill Teacher Among Grammy Music Educator Award Quarterfinalists
- Written by Noelle Walker - NBC News Noelle Walker - NBC News
- Published: 15 June 2021 15 June 2021
Cedar Hill, TX - For the second time in his 20-year career, Derrick Walker is up for the Grammy Music Educator Award. "Just to be mentioned as a Grammy quarterfinalist," Walker said. "It's like a huge deal to me."
