McKinney High School students artfully claim their parking spots
Students provide their own paint and elbow grease once their design ideas are approved by school administrators.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
McKinney ISD
McKinney ISD
McKinney ISD bond approval needed to make new aquatic facility a reality
Several steps have been taken to make it a reality, including securing a location.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
McKinney ISD Superintendent Tom Crowe retiring from education after 38 years
Crowe has led McKinney ISD as superintendent since July 2004 and will be entering his 38th year of service in public education.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
McKinney passes ordinance limiting cellphones in school zones
Joining cities such as Highland Park and Flower Mound.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Free concert benefits Veterans Memorial Park in McKinney
The Dog Town Honky-Tonk Blues Band will perform at the concert.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009
11 Collin County school districts receive Recognized or higher TEA ratings
Of the 14 school districts in Collin County, only one, Lovejoy ISD, was given the highest rating -- "exemplary."
Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
McKinney library presents summer 2009 reading programs
School may be out but that doesn't get you off the hook for reading, bub.
Monday, June 15, 2009
UPDATED: McKinney ISD to institute random drug testing for athletes, others
Students will start being tested as soon as they reach middle school.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Collin County: diversity and elections
Unfortunately, our growing diversity is absent from the makeup of our local governing bodies.
Monday, May 11, 2009
McKinney ISD high school bands receive excellent ratings at UIL
Bands from all three high schools in the district received at least one 1st Division (Superior Performance) rating in either Concert or Sight-Reading.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
McKinney ISD middle school bands earn top ratings at UIL
The middle school varsity and non-varsity band contests were held at Wylie East High School on April 15-17.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
McKinney ISD officer suspended for possible inappropriate relationship with student
The alleged relationship took place between a School Resource Officer and a 17-year-old McKinney Boyd High School female student.
Monday, April 27, 2009
McKinney’s Bennett Elementary hires new principal
Amy Walker currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Walker Elementary School.
Friday, April 24, 2009
McKinney Boyd High School yearbook wins top national award
The McKinney Boyd yearbook staff earned this honor with the school’s second edition of the yearbook, which covered the 2007-2008 school year.
Friday, March 27, 2009
McKinney North Winterguard earns second place at local contest
They ranked 12th place overall in finals performance, with two judges ranking them sixth in the categories of movement and equipment.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
McKinney’s Imagine International Academy receives state charter
Scheduled to open in the fall of 2009, the school will feature the International Baccalaureate curriculum, Spanish language instruction beginning in Kindergarten, leadership skills, and an emphasis on citizenship.
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
McKinney’s Dowell Middle School to put on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The performance will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
McKinney High School Marquette captain to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Taylor Lewis will be one of approximately 1,000 dancers from across the nation to perform in the parade.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
McKinney high school students earn photography awards
The trio won awards in the Association of Texas Photography Instructor's fall competition, a competition that included 4,856 entries in 16 categories and two divisions (beginning and advanced).
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
McKinney ISD’s Cockrill Middle School to be formally dedicated
The school, which officially opened in August, is named after longtime McKinney ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Cockrill.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
McKinney ISD band students competing in Region 25 UIL competition
About 500 McKinney ISD high school band students will be competing on Saturday in Plano.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
McKinney ISD produces 11 National Merit semi-finalists
The 11 students named nearly triples the amount the district had in 2007.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Arc of Dallas and McKinney ISD aids intellectually disabled children in after-school program
Two McKinney schools offer the after-school program with trained specialists.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
McKinney ISD to hold Wellness Rally on September 27
The 3rd annual McKinney ISD Wellness Rally will be held at Towne Lake Park on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9am-12pm.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
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
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
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