Ruiz 4 Kids has opened the application process for the Mini-Grants for Teachers Program for the 2019 school year. Submission Deadline: Friday, July 13, 2018

Sierra Knight of Seguin, Texas, will travel to Mobile, Ala., on Monday, June 18, to participate in the 61st Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 28, 29 and 30 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater.

Summer Camp is always great fun for children whose families are looking for activities. The Creative Arts Center in Bonham is once again offering great opportunities for children to learn about art, voice and theater. There will be four weeks of Summer Camp - June 18-22, June 25-29, July 16-20 and July 30-August 2.

A new social studies course now called Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies won unanimous preliminary approval from the State Board of Education this week.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM the Board of Trustees of the Bonham School District will hold a Special Meeting at the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418.

113 area high school students awarded $1,000 scholarships

The Bluestem Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will be holding a Nature O'logy Camp at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, June 13, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for ages 8-11.

Making the transition into summer, the Children's Museum will offer a variety of activities for children. June 12-15 will be Animal Planet Week with visits from miniature horses, goats, llamas, and other animals. The following week will be Splat, Bang, Pop, Fizz Week with a fun and creative science activity each day. Little Artists with Lonnie Plunkett will be offered the week of June 26-29. Children may register for Little Artists for one or four days. July will include July 4th activities; Dino Week, Fairy Tale Week, Things that Fly Week, and Things on Wheels Week.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Gill has been named vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the faculty at Austin College following an extensive national search, President Steven P. O’Day, J.D., announced today. Gill will begin her duties at Austin College on Monday, August 6. Dr. David Griffith, professor of business administration and dean of Social Sciences, will continue his role as interim vice president until she arrives on campus.

Austin College President Steven P. O'Day has announced a leadership gift to the college from the Mary K. and Clifford Grum Foundation of Lufkin, Texas, that will complete the funding for renovations to Wynne Chapel on campus and establish the Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary of Wynne Chapel. The sanctuary is the main venue within Wynne Chapel and in addition to worship services, is the site for campus-wide gatherings such as Opening of School Convocation, Honors Convocation, and high-profile guest speaker events.

Constantine Masonic Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M. in Bonham recently presented their Educator of the Year Award to Carol Ellis of Finley-Oates Elementary. Making the presentation to Ms. Ellis is Johnny Neal of Constantine Masonic Lodge.

Some 280 members of the Austin College Class of 2018 received Bachelor of Arts diplomas from President Steven O’Day in Commencement exercises May 13. Another 12 students earned Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.