Passing on tradition: Who’s Got Talent show handed down from NHS to AVID

January 10, 2013

A spotlight hits the stage in the auditorium as the curtains slowly roll back to a crowd of eager Wildcats. Two emcees walk on stage and introduce the annual talent show as the performers anxiously wait for their cue backstage. To the audience nothing looks out of the norm. Who’s Got Talent... Read more »

AVID students mentor at Haggard Middle School

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Rachel Chen, Staff Writer
November 27, 2012

     At Haggard Middle School, there is help for students struggling with school. They get extra help from the students in Plano’s Advancement via Individual Determination, a college prep class that requires all their members to volunteer and do community service.      When AVID sponsor Jacqueline... Read more »

AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination

Haley Bunnell, Staff Writer
October 12, 2010

     AVID flyers fill the walls, and AVID T-shirts are worn by many students. Still it seems like the only people who have heard or know, are the students in the class. The goal of this program is to help students who have the potential to succeed, but are either economically disadvantaged, or lack... Read more »