Preview: Vandegrift vs Killeen at Monroe Stadium Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
By SCOTT W. COLEMAN, Four Points News
Vandegrift will look move past any lingering effects of a close loss to Cedar Park on Friday as it hosts Killeen (1-1) at Monroe Stadium.
The Kangaroos are a familiar opponent for Vandegrift. The two teams have met four previous times in the regular season, and the Vipers have won the last three contests. Continue reading
Viper Nation Education Foundation has new executive director
Courtney Johnson
The Viper Nation Education Foundation, formerly Hill Country Education Foundation, has a new executive director, Courtney Johnson.
“We are excited to have someone of Courtney’s experience leading Viper Nation Education Foundation into the next level of growth,” said Kai Lamb, VNEF chairman. “She comes to us with deep knowledge of nonprofit management and has worked both as a classroom teacher and volunteer. I believe she has the skill set to make a positive impact on the foundation’s mission for academic excellence in our schools.”
Local resident Johnson served as director of community and public relations for the Long Center for the Performing Arts and later served as a trustee. She also served as the consumer advocate for Audiotoniq,Inc., and is a published author, having given speeches to school children around Central Texas. Last spring, she conducted her student teaching in 8th grade English Literature at Four Points Middle School.
New child care service opens in Four Points
Children’s Learning Adventure offers many activities as well as intimate learning environments in its 33,000-square-foot facility at 8300 RM 620.
By KIM ESTES, Four Points News
Children’s Learning Adventure, offering child care and educational opportunities for children ages 6-weeks to 12-years-old, opened on Aug. 6 in Four Points at the Trails at 620.
“We feel this site is well located to accommodate parents in Four Points, southwestern Cedar Park and the greater Lake Travis area. Parents who are invested in their children’s education are our ideal clients, and we are excited for the opportunity to work with parents and children in this area,” said Dan Petersen, vice president of development.
The new Four Points facility is the second location in the Austin area, the other one being in Cedar Park. With 37 locations in seven States throughout the country, the company employees about 80-100 full and part-time workers at each location.
The building is 33,000-square-feet, of which 10,000 or so is dedicated to older children. Additionally, CLA has a 35,000-square-foot outdoor playground with equipment designed for children of different ages.
Quadruplets move across the country to attend VHS
Originally from Dubai, quadruplets (L to R) Talal, Dana, Alma and Fotoun Hakim moved to Steiner Ranch this summer specifically to attend Vandegrift where they are juniors.
By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News
Vandegrift High School adds a number of new students each year and, this year, four of those students are drawing some special attention.
Talal, Dana, Alma and Fotoun Hakim are 16-year-old quadruplets originally from Dubai who recently started the new school year as juniors at VHS. The siblings moved to the United States with their parents and older brother at the age of 11, and attended middle school and the first two years of high school in Ft. Meyers, Fla.
The Hakim family moved to Austin specifically for VHS because of its good reputation.
“They have indicated that they chose Vandegrift for the BioMedical program we offer,” said VHS Principal Charlie Little. “We are seeing more families choosing Vandegrift as a destination school for our academic programs, quality extracurricular, IB, and amazing community.”