KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Picture day is Monday!

Kinyon Elementary School picture day for all students is scheduled on Monday!

RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Fur Angels lend a big hand!

Randall Elementary School's annual fundraising program received a boost last week from the Fur Angels, which donated 435 boxtops and 303 labels to the effort.

Randall collects ink cartridges, Labels for Education, Boxtops for Education and Tyson labels in an effort to raise money each year. The school is currently in the process of fundraising.

The Fur Angels are a popular local group that offers support and compassion through pet therapy. The group was formed in November, 1998. 

For more on the Fur Angels, click on here. For more on Randall fundraising efforts, click on here.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Picture day is Tuesday

West Middle School picture day is scheduled for Tuesday.

Make sure to wear your Sunday best!

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Spikers in action on Monday

Look for the West Middle School Volleyball Team to be in action Monday, when it hosts Lincoln Park.

Match time is scheduled for 4 p.m.

CHOPPING BLOCK: Restaurant gets ready to open

The Taylor Career Center's Chopping restaurant is preparing to open.

According to the schedule posted on its Web site, the Chopping Block will open for business on Thursdays and Fridays, beginning Oct. 10. That day, it will feature a lunch of lasagna, salad and garlic bread for just $5.

The Chopping Block is located at 9601 Westlake.

TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL: And the band plays on ...

The Truman High School band will be on the road Saturday (Sept. 29) and Tuesday (Oct. 1) for scholastic competition events.

Saturday, the band goes to Gibraltar Carlson High School. Performances are 2, 4 and 6:15 p.m.

On Tuesday, it travels to Wyandotte Roosevelt High School for performances at 4:45, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Band lovers are welcome to attend!

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Band and chorus rocks the house at 'Turn Off The Violence!

The West Middle School Band and Chorus was one of the featured attractions during last night's "Turn Off The Violence" event at Heritage Park, sponsored by the Taylor Rotary.

The band and chorus presented popular selections including Motown, rock and roll and marching band favorites.

"Turn Off The Violence" highlights positive activities for children, encouraging them to turn off violent video games and questionable television choices.

It's now in its 19th year, additional attractions included the Taylor Fire Department's aerial truck, the Taylor Police Department's Canine Unit, Ronald McDonald, golf lessons, face painting, crafts and more.

Talking Taylor Schools offers these photos of the West students, courtesy of our friend, Angela Reed Osbourne.