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DENTON COUNTY MRC AWARDED
Denton County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has been selected as a 2021 MRC Program National Recognition Awardee for Community Response in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts! This is an incredible honor and would not be possible without the amazing volunteers that stepped up for our community. We can not thank them enough! If you’d like to join Denton County MRC, sign up at mrc.dentoncounty.gov/. photo courtesy of Denton County, TX social media page
ZACH KING BAND
On June 10th, Events on Oak Street Concert is featuring Zach King Band! The Zach King Band has been performing their unique brand of Texas Rock for over 15 years. During that time they have played with some of the most notable superstars in rock and country music. Enjoy the live music, food, drinks, raffles, and more! photo courtesy of Zach King Band social media page
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NISD OPENS ATHLETIC FIELD TO PUBLIC
Northwest ISD middle school athletic fields are now open for public use! Officials felt that these fields would provide the easiest access to community members as campuses are spread out across the district. In addition, organized team play and practice is allowed with authorization via a rental or lease agreement.
BYRON NELSON STUDENT COUNCIL WINS PRESIDENTIAL POSITION
After receiving the most statewide votes, Byron Nelson High School was selected as the President of the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC)! They chose the platform Serving Those That Serve which focuses on projects that promote awareness and support for the first responders, healthcare workers, and military personnel to provide aid, resources, and recognition throughout the year. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD
MIGHTY MAGGIE’S 5K
Join Mighty Maggie’s 5K on June 19th in Justin to help raise money for baby Maggie. Maggie was just 11 months old when she was diagnosed with leukemia, and it was aggressive. Maggie quickly started treatment and received a bone marrow transplant in July 2020. She’s been home since October, but remains in isolation until her immune system becomes stronger. She’s currently in remission and at just one year has been able to touch so many lives! To register and to learn more go to raceroster.com/ events/2021/47061/mighty-maggies-5k. photo courtesy of Maggie’s Race Roster page
KEEP JUSTIN BEAUTIFUL VOLUNTEERS PICK UP TRASH
The Keep Justin Beautiful Committee welcomed over 30 volunteers who picked up trash in various areas of the town! Members of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub Scouts earned a special patch for their efforts. The Public Works crew also helped fill 6 rolloffs of bulk waste from residents and individuals were able to take advantage of paper shredding and electronic waste disposal. photo courtesy of City of Justin, TX social media page
WINNER OF SCIENCE SNACKS THEME SONG
Congratulations to Harper who was selected as the winner of the “Science Snacks” theme song competition! Science Snacks was funded through NEF’s teaching grant program with the goal to bring science to life through weekly “bite-sized” video episodes. The investigations in each episode will help foster family connections with scientific literacy and career awareness. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD Education Foundation social media page
Congrats to the seven teams from Northwest ISD who have advanced to the Destination Imagination Global Finals tournament! Four teams garnered a first-place finish including the Toxic Tiger Sharks and Fla-Mangos from Lakeview Elementary, the Desperadoes of DI from Beck Elementary, and the Fire-Breathing Rubber Ducks from Northwest High School, Medlin Middle School, and Adams Middle School.
