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Jeff Wilson adjusts the gear his son Shiloh, 7, wears each time he competes in saddle bronc riding at rodeos. His father, who teaches collision and refinishing, retired from rodeo in 2004. He was a saddle bronc champion in 2002.

Like Father, Like Son

October 23, 2020

Grace Byrd hangs out near the water during church camp in the summer. She tested positive for COVID-19 soon after returning home.

Worldwide pandemic affects students

September 17, 2020

Calculus and precalculus teacher Jim Dang works in his classroom on Aug. 12. The school year started on Aug. 11 and will be virtual until Aug. 24.

Veteran teacher finds fun way to “see” students during virtual learning

August 17, 2020

Caleb Stemmans, 10, and his brother Ethan, 7, created a frame the night before their first day back at school that said “Back to school-ish.” They chose virtual learning this school year. “I’m most looking excited about the flexible login, having the flexibility for the most part,” Caleb said.

Students settle into school at home

August 13, 2020

This is a baby bird I found outside in my backyard. A recent storm dragged him to my house, so my sister Sofia and I have been taking care of him, feeding him and giving him water. The good news is that his mom comes to visit him everyday and she feeds him, but he can´t fly yet so he cannot go back to the nest with the rest of his family. He has kept me distracted and happy. I am not bored anymore and it is just fun to take care of him.

[Slideshow] Little things help students through long days at home

May 13, 2020

Chemistry teacher Laurie Rosato participates in the teacher dance during the first day of school pep rally.

[Slideshow] Teachers leave impressions in an unforgettable year

May 8, 2020

Senior Crystal Vargas poses at Deer Ridge park in her prom dress and a matching face mask.

Missing prom leaves void for seniors

May 7, 2020

Seniors, like Kyra Ivy, lit up their yards in celebration on May 1. They are finishing their last nine weeks of school from home since distance learning was implemented to keep the community safe.

[Slideshow] Seniors ‘light up the night’ in celebration

May 2, 2020

Earlier this month, algebra teacher Kathryn Espinosa sits with her 6-year-old daughter Lilly as she works on her kindergarten homework.

Daily life takes new turn as many juggle teaching, parenting

April 16, 2020

Taking a break from prom, 2019 seniors gather around to watch the NBA playoffs last May.

Popularity of prom-posals vary

April 3, 2020

Junior Casey Smoot snowboards in Colorado over spring break.

COVID-19 alters many spring break travels

April 1, 2020

Summer Creek graduate Sarah Smithson stops by the Bund in Shanghai to take a photo. The usually crowded tourist attraction was almost empty because of the coronavirus outbreak. Smithson has spent much of the past two months in her apartment in Shanghai since the school she teaches at had to temporarily close because of COVID-19.

Former Humble ISD student adapts to changes in China

March 24, 2020

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