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
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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 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
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
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
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 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
Centennial drops McKinney North for its first win
Titans quarterback Ryan Mossakowski connected with wide receiver Brian Singer for a lot of yards and a big victory.
Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
McKinney ISD High School students named National Merit Semi-Finalists
Students who were selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists will continue through the scholarship process until they get paid, son.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
McKinney ISD sued by former cheerleading coach
Michaela Ward is suing the district for wrongful termination and defamation.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Two senior Bulldogs choose where to continue football careers
It's getting to be that time again, and verbal commitments will start pouring in for the class of 2008. Two McKinney North players recently made the big decision on where to go after high school.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Two DFW swimmers join Centenary men’s swim team
Aaron Otto and Josh Pena will be teammates for the Gents swimming team.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Two McKinney ISD bands advance to TMEA Area competition
“It is rare to have one band from the district advance to the Area competition. To have two bands advance is just incredible,” said Roy Renzenbrink, Director of Fine Arts for MISD.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
McKinney North High School makes Newsweek‘s list of top public high schools
Ranked #185 out of 1,200.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Three McKinney ISD high school dance teams win numerous awards
McKinney High School Marquette drill team, McKinney Boyd Bailadoras and McKinney North High School NorthStar drill team brought home tons of stuff to fill their trophy cases.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
McKinney North High School brings home many awards from state academic decathlon meet
Three students won gold medal awards: Ruben Gonzalez, Alyssa Cowley and Elizabeth Waite.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
McKinney HS student named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Abraham Benavides, a senior at McKinney High, and Melanie Miller, a senior at McKinney North, will find out later this year if they make the final scholarship cut.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
Lake Dallas Lady Falcons grab playoff spot in basketball
The Lady Falcons downed McKinney North, 56-46, to clinch a berth in district play.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
McKinney North debate team wins district meet
They argued that the McKinney North cheerleaders situation was more like a kerfuffle than a public flap. Just kidding.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
McKinney Boyd girls soccer coach named Texas soccer coach of the year
Jimmie Lankford tried to keep his award a secret, but that didn't last long.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
McKinney North High School students boycott Winter Ball
Those $#&! cheerleaders have ruined everything.
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
McKinney North linebacker graduates early, joins OSU
Kenny Alexander's moved from high school cafeterias to college dining halls.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
McKinney ISD high school band and choir students selected to All-State
They'll perform at the Texas Music Educators Association's annual clinic and convention in San Antonio, Feb. 14 through 17.
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
McKinney North cheerleaders cause more stir with MySpace photos
Public flap has boiled into a kerfuffle.
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
McKinney North HS assistant principal fights for job after cheerleader debacle
This story is getting dangerously close to advancing up the Cheerleading Advisory System color chart.
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
District will not allow Theret or Brunner to return to McKinney North HS after this year’s cheer scandal
McKinney ISD has reached a settlement with the former principal, and a decision regarding lead assistant principal of McKinney North High School that will keep either from returning to the school.
Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
McKinney North High School yearbook is a finalist for national award
Columbia Scholastic Press Association selected only eight schools from Texas as finalists for its Crown Awards.
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
McKinney HS names new interim principal in wake of cheer scandal
Harvey Oaxaca, director of administrative services for McKinney ISD, has been named the interim principal for McKinney High School North
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
Dallas lawyer reports on McKinney cheerleading scandal
Read an excerpt in Harry Jones' report on the McKinney North High School cheerleading scandal that summarizes his findings.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006
Lawyers to parties in McKinney cheerleading mess: Clam up
What is this thing called, anyway? A fracas? A flap? A kerfuffle? Let's consult the Cheerleading Advisory System chart.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
McKinney North computer science team wins several awards in contest
Finished 3rd in the advanced division at Southlake Carroll.
Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
Update: McKinney ISD releases findings on cheerleading scandal
Says McKinney ISD superintendent: “I have no intentions of returning Ms. Linda Theret or Mr. Richard Brunner to McKinney North High School."
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
McKinney cheer scandal report finished but not released to the public
Gimme a "C", gimme an "O", gimme a "V", gimme a "E", gimme a "R", gimme a "U", gimme a "P" - YEAH!
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
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