McKinney ISD installs new security system at all schools
The new Raptor V-Soft visitor identification program was installed to continue to build upon the district’s student safety and security plan.
Monday, June 23, 2008
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McKinney ISD and Plano ISD teachers educating students in Jamaica
11 teachers and administrators from the two districts are teaming up to teach reading, math, and special education.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
McKinney High School yearbooks delivered with hundreds of photoshopped pics
Some students' photos had their heads on different bodies.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
McKinneyNews.net discusses city council and school board issues in 2008 races
To bus or not to bus? That is one question.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Pegasus News content partners predict May 2008 election outcomes
Early voting continues through Tuesday; election day is Saturday.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
McKinney ISD schools win journalism awards
The programs captured honors at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association National Spring Journalism Convention and at the University Interscholastic League, Interscholastic Press League Conference.
Friday, May 2, 2008
McKinney ISD approves Christopher Clark as principal Of Caldwell Elementary
New principal has more than 14 years experience in education.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
McKinney elementary students visit state capital
"On the way to Austin students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage." Coleslaw.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
McKinney’s Faubion Middle School student wins third place in Congressional Essay Contest
Congressman Sam Johnson to Present Award During a Special Ceremony on Monday, March 24.
Monday, March 17, 2008
McKinney ISD, police, fire, and EMTs to conduct emergency drill
This is only a drill. A real emergency will look nothing like this.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
McKinney ISD students earn awards at UIL Regional Solo/Ensemble Competition
More than 160 Solo and Ensemble Students Earn Top Honors.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
McKinney ISD High School art students receive medals at Region 10 VASE competition
Six students advance to the state competition.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
McKinney ISD middle school theatre students earn “superior” ratings in UIL competition
“I am extremely proud of all the students and directors of all of our middle school theatres."
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
McKinney ISD approves new school zones
The new middle school zones will become effective for the 2008-2009 school year.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Has McKinney Boyd’s growth affected other McKinney high schools?
In the nearly two years the school has grown to become the largest of the three high schools in terms of total student population.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
McKinney North High School honored as an AVID National Demonstration School
School is one of only 100 nationwide to receive recognition.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
Proposed McKinney ISD rezoning sparks debate
Objections of parents were mostly about increased busing time of students, rather than forced diversity of schools.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
McKinney ISD yearbooks earn national awards
McKinney High, McKinney North High, and McKinney Boyd each earn high marks for their yearbooks.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
McKinney ISD proposes redrawing of school zones
The addition of Cockrill Middle School - the district's fifth middle school which is expected to open for the 2008-09 school year - means a re-shuffling of certain school zones.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
McKinney ISD teachers of the year to get new cars
Each elementary and secondary teachers of the year will get to use a new car for a month.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
McKinney elementary students raising money for cancer-stricken classmate
Finch Elementary students will make a donation to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Katheryne Becerra's name.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Retired Air Force general to speak to McKinney students
Four-Star General Doc Foglesong will speak in to students from McKinney High and McKinney North High.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
McKinney’s McGowen Elementary to host first annual African American Read-In for Black History Month
The event is in association with the Nineteenth Annual National African American Read-In.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
McKinney ISD names two new middle school principals
Congratulations, newbies. Eight years of teaching certification later and now you're little more than a spitwad target.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
McKinney’s Eddins Elementary donates 450 toys to less fortunate students
The toys were delivered to Finch Elementary, a Title I school in the McKinney district.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007
McKinney ISD band students selected to All-Region bands
A total of 80 high school students.
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
Three McKinney High School students chosen for national production of Hairspray
One student selected as cast member, two selected for production crew.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
McKinney ISD students selected to all-region bands
A total of 80 band students from McKinney ISD high schools were selected to the All-Region Bands.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
McKinney middle school students receive honors at regional band competition
More than 45 students selected to All-Region Bands.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
McGowen Elementary students travel to Austin with Education in Action’s “Proud to be Texan” program
"Why are we proud, again?" asked the students. " . . . why?"
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
McKinney High School places at National Scholastic Press Association Competition
The MHS yearbook, newspaper and broadcast program take top honors in national competition.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
McKinney’s ‘Kid Council’ program continues with visit from Valley Creek Elementary
McKinney's unique program introduces local elementary students to city government.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
McKinney High School choirs to host annual Feast of Carols Madrigal Dinner
The event will be the 12th time the school’s choirs have hosted the event.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
McKinney ISD journalism students capture awards at TAJE convention
Student publications also win awards
The TAJE Fall Fiesta is the high school and middle school fall state convention for journalism.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
McKinney ISD Partners in Education: Governor Rick Perry
Also, Rick Perry smells great.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
McKinney middle school artists receive top honors in Austin
Both students will have their artwork on exhibit at the Texas Landscapes and Celebration exhibit at the Texas Education Agency’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
McKinney High School students to hold mock City Council meeting Wednesday night
They'll take on the roles of their elected officials. McKinney Mayor Pro Tem Thad Helsley, you are on notice.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Ex McKinney High School student sues the school for failing to protect her from bullies
Are you listening McFly?
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
McKinney ISD food provider to ‘AMP up with Breakfast’
Next up: improving student-cafeteria worker relations.
Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
Boyd clinches its first District 9-4A volleyball title
The Lady Broncos won the title with two district games to spare.
Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
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