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McKinney ISD offers a full range of competitive athletics to well over 4,500 student-athletes. This includes McKinney High School, McKinney North High School, and McKinney Boyd High School as well as Faubion, Dowell, Johnson, Evans, and Cockrill Middle Schools. The staff on all eight campuses is extremely devoted to the ideals and basic fundamentals of sportsmanship, responsibility, work ethic, character development, and positive attitudes that are essential in any athletic program.

Athletics summer camps and conditioning sessions are officially open for registration. Visit the Athletics Camps & Conditioning page for more information.

The McKinney ISD SHAC Committee is taking applications for the 2026–2027 school year. Please complete no later than August 1, 2026.
The application may be found on the School Health Advisory Council page.

Vega Elementary Kindness Parade 2026

"Just like bubbles, the autism spectrum is full of beautiful, different colors. When we show kindness, we help each other shine."

For Vega Elementary, that's not just a sentiment to tack up on the wall; it's a principle they strive to live out every day. So, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Vega held their second annual Kindness Parade this morning to celebrate the joy of showing kindness.

"Last year, when we were putting up our autism acceptance bulletin board in the main hallway, our kids decided they wanted to have a parade," said Special Education teacher Leslie Demattia. "So, we decided to develop a kindness parade and include some of our friends from the general education population to walk with our STC students and make their dream happen for them."

The whole school was ready to help out. They lined the walk around Vega, equipped with signs and bubbles, to cheer on their friends, to remind them that they belong, too.

"This parade is a perfect opportunity for the Vega community to show that we include everybody and care for everybody," said Principal Mike Forsyth. "It gives our students a chance to show the kindness that we talk about all the time."

The parade honorees weren't content to just be the recipients of kindness; they put together goody bags to deliver to every student in the school, to thank them for taking part in the parade.

Because the students at Vega Elementary have figured out that kindness is not something we keep for ourselves. It only works when we give it away.

McKinney Boyd sophomores Ean Scott and Tyler Jorgenson won third prize in the Western Division of the 2026 C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition for their video titled, "Community, the Consent of the Governed, and our Right to Protest."

The documentary blended news footage with video and interviews shot by Ean and Tyler and was chosen from some 1,800 student submissions. Mayor Bill Cox and McKinney City Council member Justin Beller, who were interviewed in the documentary, joined C-SPAN Media Relations Specialist Robin Newton, Charter Communications Representative Clem Maddox, McKinney ISD Superintendent Shawn Pratt, Boyd Principal David Hodum, family members and Boyd teachers this afternoon for a special award presentation and to view the documentary. In addition to an award certificate, the third place prize also included $750.

Congratulations, Ean and Tyler!

Yesterday was a truly special day as we honored the incredible legacies of Eddins, McNeil, and Wolford Elementary Schools. It was heartwarming to see parents, staff, and alumni share stories and celebrate the lasting impact these schools have had on our community. From inspiring words by administrators to student art and historical displays, every moment felt like a tribute to the memories made within these walls.

Please enjoy these videos as we look back on the legacy of each campus.

Remembering C.T. Eddins Elementary

Remembering Arthur H. McNeil Elementary

Remembering Earl and Lottie Wolford Elementary