The ICE Awards will be hosted this year by Steve Blow, columnist for The Dallas Morning News. Blow joined the newspaper as a reporter in 1978 and has written a popular column on the Metropolitan page of The Dallas Morning News since 1989. Before joining The News, Blow worked as a reporter at the now-departed Fort Worth Press and at the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Blow’s columns have been named the best in the state by the Dallas Press Club, the Headliners Club of Austin, and the Associated Press. Both the editors and readers of The Dallas Observer have named his column the best in Dallas. Blow received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas.
The Irving ISD Board of Trustees will also present their esteemed Golden Apple Awards during the ceremony. Selected by the Board from open nominations, Golden Apples are given to honor individuals and groups who have set new standards in service to Irving ISD.
The Irving All-City Jazz Band, as well as students named to All-City and All-Region performing groups will provide musical entertainment.
2009 ICE Awards Finalists
Humanities
Elementary Schools
Literature on the Lawn
Elliott Elementary School
Elementary Geography Bee Champion
Farine Elementary School
4th Grade Goes to State Capitol
Gilbert Elementary School
Middle Schools
Austin Spoken Word Club
Austin Middle School
Community Leadership Forum
Lamar Middle School
Commended Ratings on TAKS Social Studies
Recent Immigrants
Travis Middle School
High Schools
Short Story Collection
Irving High School
Naval JROTC
Chief of Naval Education & Training Distinguished Unit
with Academic Excellence Award
Nimitz High School
Social Studies Academic Endeavors
Nimitz High School
Math/Science
Elementary Schools
Science Rocks!
Britain Elementary School
Action Science News: University of Dallas Visit
Gilbert Elementary School
Garden of Learning
Good Elementary School
Middle Schools
Science Enrichment Game Program
Crockett Middle School
Wildlife Society
Houston Middle School
Exciting, Engaging, Education!
Travis Middle School
High Schools
Science Success 2008
Irving High School
Texas Science Olympiad
Advancement Four Consecutive Years
The Academy of Irving ISD
Fine Arts
Elementary Schools
101 Dalmations Live!
Barton Elementary School
Brandenburg Idol Gives Back
Brandenburg Elementary School
Tiger Choir
Good Elementary School
Middle Schools
IISD One-Act Play Festival
Bowie Middle School
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Lamar Middle School
1st Division Rating in Concert
Choir UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest
Travis Middle School
Cinderella: The Musical
Travis Middle School
High Schools
American Dance & Drill Team
National & International Championships
MacArthur High School
Invitation to Perform/Performance on USS Missouri
MacArthur High School
2007 Madrigal Dinner
Nimitz High School
Athletics & Physical Education
Elementary Schools
ZUMBA
John Haley Elementary School
CAPPES: Helping Heroes Fly
Lively Elementary School
Teaching Anatomy to Children
Lively Elementary School
Middle Schools
2008 Track & Field Program
Bowie Middle School
Basketball City Championship
Crockett Middle School
Back to Back All-City Sports Champions
Lamar Middle School
Bobcat Cheerleaders UCA Camp Superior Squad Award
& Two Capital One Bowl Performances
Travis Middle School
High Schools
2007 MacArthur Football Team
MacArthur High School
Michael Brooks
2nd Place Medal at State Track & Field Meet
MacArthur High School
Academy Soccer Tournament
The Academy of Irving ISD
Community Service/Citizenship
Elementary Schools
Volunteer Program
Davis Elementary School
S.O.L.E. Patrol
Farine Elementary School
Lee Green Team
Lee Elementary School
Middle Schools
Funds for Irving Schools Foundation
Austin Middle School
Project Adoption Stocking Stuffers
de Zavala Middle School
Books of Hope
Travis Middle School
High Schools
Spanish Classes for Firemen
Irving High School
Helping the Campus & the Community
Nimitz High School
Naval JROTC
Chief of Naval Education & Training
Distinguished Unit Award with Academic Excellence
Nimitz High School
Special Campus/District
Elementary Schools
Child-Parent Relationship Training
Clifton Early Childhood School
College Scholarship
Davis Elementary School
Parents as Teachers
John Haley Elementary School
Middle Schools
Bronco Buddies
Austin Middle School
Cotton Club Classics
Houston Middle School
“Hand in Hand” Peer Buddy Program
Travis Middle School
High Schools
Academic Decathlon State Competition
Nimitz High School
Criminal Justice Internship Program
The Academy of Irving ISD
National Outstanding HOSA Chapter
