Free GED Prep Classes Return to Wylie's Smith Library This September
Starting Sept. 14, the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library offers free Monday-evening GED/HiSET prep classes through May 2027.
Education
The latest education articles and stories from Wylie.
One School, One Home Team: How Wylie ISD's Feeder Realignment Is Reshaping Community Identity
Starting this fall, McMillan Junior High feeds exclusively into Wylie High School, a shift that's quietly redefining school community bonds across the city.
Wylie ISD Opens Two New Campuses at Once — and the Numbers Behind Them Are Worth Understanding
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High opened in August 2026, funded by a $136M bond and serving a fast-growing Wylie community.
A New Chapter for Wylie ISD: Two Campuses, One Superintendent, and a District Hitting Its Stride
Wylie ISD opens two new campuses and enters the 2026–27 school year under its first female superintendent, Dr. Kim Spicer.
Three in a Row: How Wylie East's Student-Built Solar Car Reached the Top of the Nation Again
Wylie East High School's Solar Car Team claimed its third consecutive national championship with a brand-new vehicle designed and built by students.
Wylie ISD Opens Two New Campuses and Names Its CTE Center in a Busy August
O.W. Hampton Intermediate and Richard Parker Junior High opened this month, and a new CTE center carries the name of a longtime community leader.
Two New Campuses, Thousands of First-Day Footsteps: Wylie ISD's Newest Schools Are Open
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High welcomed students for the first time on Aug. 13, built through Wylie's 2023 Growth Management Bond.
Pirates on Top: How Wylie High School's Esports Team Conquered a National Championship
Wylie High School's APEX Legends team claimed a national esports title, putting the Pirates among the country's premier high school programs.
A New Voice for Wylie ISD's Education Foundation: Kim Crumrine Steps Into the Role
The Wylie ISD Education Foundation has named Kim Crumrine as its next Executive Director, succeeding Windi Fuller who returns to the classroom.
19,000 Students Head Back to Class as Wylie ISD Opens Its Doors for 2026–27
Wylie ISD's 20 campuses welcome approximately 19,000 students on August 13 as the new school year gets underway across the district.
Wylie ISD Opens the 2026–27 School Year on August 13 — Here Is What Families Need to Know Now
Wylie ISD's first day is August 13, 2026. Teacher prep days run Aug. 10–12, and the back-to-school portal is live now.
Two New Wylie ISD Campuses Are Weeks Away From Opening Their Doors
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High on Kreymer Lane are putting on finishing touches before students arrive August 13.
Wylie ISD Earns District of Distinction in Arts Education for the Third Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, Wylie ISD has been named a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction, honoring arts across all campuses.
Wylie ISD Opens Its 22nd and 23rd Campuses This August
O.W. Hampton Intermediate and Richard Parker Junior High open on Kreymer Lane in August 2026, marking a milestone in Wylie ISD's growth.
Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair Returns July 29 — Here's What Families Need to Know
The annual Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair runs 8–10 a.m. on July 29 at The Cross Church Event Center. Get the logistics before you go.