The bells are ringing, the halls are alive, and the Pack is back together!








The hallways are alive with laughter, new friends, and the sound of learning. Our Wylie East Elementary Bulldogs are back and ready for an amazing 2025–26 school year!










Wylie East Elementary is ready for Day 1 after a great Meet the Teacher night — classrooms set, smiles ready, and Bulldog spirit in full swing!













We welcomed so many ready and excited Bulldogs, all geared up to start the new school year strong — and some even got to meet their locker for the very first time.










🐾 Meet the Bulldogs 2025 🐾
📅 Monday, August 18 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 Hugh Sandifer Stadium
Join us for a night packed with school spirit as we:
🎶 Kick off with the Wylie Band
📣 Cheer with Varsity & Pup Squad
🏅 Introduce all junior high & high school teams
✨ Enjoy performances from the Belles & Cheer
🤝 Experience our new tradition – Passing the Torch, where seniors and kindergartners meet at midfield to celebrate the Bulldog legacy together.
Plus… meet the Wylie Booster Club, grab some swag, and enjoy Show Cones (a portion of sales benefits Wylie athletics)!
📣 Let’s fill the stands and show what it means to be Wylie!

From excited freshmen finding their way, to seasoned upperclassmen reconnecting with teachers, the campus was buzzing with energy. 📚✨ Student groups proudly sharing what they do and welcoming new members into their Bulldog family.
It’s more than just a busy day — it’s the start of new friendships, new opportunities, and another great year together.










Today at Wylie Early Childhood, our newest Bulldogs got a big Bulldog welcome! 🐶💜
From smiling faces to excited hugs, our Pre-K students were all smiles meeting their new teachers and exploring their classrooms. ✏️🎒
Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and Bulldog pride!










There will be a Wylie ISD School Board regular meeting, August 11, at 6:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public and held at the Wylie Early Childhood Center Library located at 6249 Buffalo Gap Road.
The meeting will also be live-streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@WylieBulldogProductions/streams
Link to the Agenda: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2275

Basketball manager. Podcaster. Full-time student.
Wylie grad Drew Penney didn’t just go to college—he went all in. From managing Big 12 hoops to launching his own podcast, his story is packed with hustle and heart.
Read his inspiring journey in Beyond the Ordinary, only in The Growl.
👉 https://wyliegrowl.com/beyond-the-ordinary/

This weekend is the perfect time to stock up on back-to-school essentials without the extra cost.
📆 Dates: Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
✅ Qualifying items include:
Most clothing and footwear under $100
Backpacks
School supplies
Save big while you prep for the new school year!
For a full list of eligible items, visit: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

🐾 Support Wylie Cheer! 💜💛
Show your Bulldog pride with a Garden Flag — just $20!
🏴 Choose: Bulldog Nation or Wylie Bulldogs
📅 Order by August 19
📲 Order here
All proceeds support Wylie High Cheerleaders! 🙌

📅✨ It’s almost time to connect!
Parent-Teacher Meetings are just around the corner — and we’ve made it easy to stay in the loop. 🙌 Check out meeting times, dates, and campus details all in one spot!
👀 ➡️ https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/page/parent-teacher-meetings
Let’s work together for a strong school year!

Sign up your little dawg to be paired with a big dawg from the 2025 Wylie Varsity Football team!
📅 Deadline: Friday, Aug. 15
📍 Meet your player at Meet the Bulldogs on Monday, Aug. 18
👉 Spots are limited – https://www.wyliebulldogboosterclub.com/products/football-adopt-a-bulldog

📅 Clinic: Saturday, Aug. 16 | 9–11 AM (check-in 8:40)
📍 WHS Gymnasium
👧 Who: K–5th Grade
💵 Cost: $55 (due at registration)
⏳ Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 11:59 PM
👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15KuY2Yq4OcpZ2f46TIAjXKbqfC3XjS43n2AM5w-3krg/viewform
📣 Performance at Meet the Bulldogs: Monday, Aug. 18!

PreK–5th graders can join the fun for $40!
Includes:
T-shirt & photo button
Meet & Greet (TBD)
Cheerleader/Mascot to cheer for at Home Games 🐾
Gift exchange at the Big/Little Game 🎁
Register by Aug. 18 – spots are unlimited!
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zMaKgMHtAOlOYLjzSRVJnwczyKn3IKTkU9RmIogaBdk/viewform?edit_requested=true
📣 Let’s cheer on our Bulldogs together!

We kicked off the school year with an incredible message from Todd Whitaker, who inspired our staff to lead with purpose and passion.
A big thank you to Taylor Electric for sponsoring lunch today — what a great way to fuel our team!










A huge thank you to our amazing students for rallying our teachers this morning on their first day back! Your energy, cheers, and support set the tone for an incredible school year.
Let’s make this year the best one yet, Bulldogs! 💜💛










A huge thank you to the Wylie Education Foundation for celebrating our staff with Teacher Support Awards & Grants, including Jillian Johnson from Early Childhood, who was recognized for her consistent and creative applications for classroom tools! 🙌
We also appreciate First Financial Bank for providing a delicious breakfast 🌯 and Hendrick Health for treating our staff to a fantastic lunch 🥪 .
Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and Bulldog pride! 🐾

















