Check out these photos from the McKinney High School vs. McKinney North High School Peanut Butter Bowl!

Both teams brought the heat on the field, but the real win belongs to our community. Big thanks to everyone who showed up, brought their school pride, and donated peanut butter to help feed local families.

📸 Photos by Cason Starnes and Riley Aguillard (McKinney ISD PR & Communications Student Interns) and Vype.

The Malvern Red Hawks wrapped up another great week of learning today! Under the leadership of Principal Inetra Nelson and her administrative team, the school year is off to a great start. As Malvern celebrates 25 years in 2026-2027, they are emphasizing the legacy established by namesakes Albert and Iola Malvern, encouraging students to consider their own legacy and providing them with the knowledge, support and community that will help them create a legacy that endures. Ashley Magno is providing a great example for them to follow. Now serving as a 3rd grade teacher, she is giving back to the school she attended as an elementary student!

Press Elementary is rocking the 2026-2027 school year! Principal Rachel Corbin made her way around campus as students ran, jumped and speed-walked in the gym; danced and sang in the music room and immersed themselves in new learning in their classrooms! It's shaping up to be a great year! Have a wonderful weekend, Press Elementary!

McKinney Boyd High School brought the energy today with the first pep rally of the year! Go Broncos! Let’em Run!

As we move through the second full week of school, students and teachers are settling into the routines and rhythms of the 2026-2027 school year. At Glen Oaks, learning is happening all across campus as students build new skills and explore new concepts (and have a lot of fun along the way). The Tigers of Glen Oaks are off to a great start!

As we complete the first week of school in McKinney ISD, Superintendent Shawn Pratt takes this opportunity to appreciate the students, staff and community of our district.

See video: https://youtu.be/wTCRsSplGLc

The McKinney ISD 2026-2027 school year is well underway as our students navigate new routines and schedules and build connections with their classmates and teachers. It's been a great start, and we can't wait to see the remarkable things that our students will accomplish throughout the fall and spring. Photos from Dowell, McClure and Frazier...

House Sorting Pep Rally at Reuben Johnson Elementary

See video: https://youtu.be/T_bm7DbG4-0

Integritas, Dominium, Consequi and Paratus. Who thought that elementary kids would want to learn Latin?! The students at Rebuen Johnson Elementary know these four Latin terms because they represent the four houses of community on their campus. During the first week of school the whole campus gathered so the students and staff who are new to RJE this year receive their “sorting” into the house that chooses them. It’s a magical process that you have to see to believe!

Welcome back, McKinney ISD! Day 1 of the 2026-2027 school year has arrived! All across the district, students from Pre-K to 12th grade arrived by car, by bus, on two wheels and on foot this morning as teachers and administrators welcomed them to campus.

Superintendent Shawn Pratt made stops at McKinney ISD schools throughout the day to greet students, parents and teachers. Over the next few days, he'll visit every campus in the district.

It's been a great day, and we believe it's going to be the best year ever for McKinney ISD!

Here are a few photos from McGowen Elementary, Scott Johnson Middle School, Evans Middle School, Cockrill Middle School and McKinney High School.

As they look forward to welcoming every Bronco back to school tomorrow, McKinney Boyd paused this afternoon for a quick a photo of staff members and their kids who will be on campus with them this year, to celebrate the opportunities for connection that lie ahead in the midst of busy school schedules. For teachers, students quickly become family, but the opportunity to share a moment with one's own child during the school day, is a special reminder of why they do what they do.

We are excited to kick off the McKinney ISD 2026-2027 school year tomorrow, August 13! Just a reminder that our school start and end times are:

Elementary School: 8:10 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Middle School: 8:50 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

High School: 7:20 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Lawson Early Childhood School: 7:40 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.

We can't wait to see you!

The staff of Vega Elementary got a big surprise on Tuesday, August 11, when Superintendent Shawn Pratt and Vega Principal Mike Forsyth introduced Brandon Tomes and representatives from Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney who arrived with lunch from Chuy's. More significantly, they came bearing even greater gifts, announcing that Vega has been chosen as part of the Subaru Loves Learning program to receive a $500 grant for classroom supplies for every Vega teacher! It's a generous gift that Brandon Tomes has donated to a McKinney ISD elementary school for many years. Thank you, Brandon Tomes and Subaru for your continued support of McKinney ISD!

"You know, we are so appreciative," said Tomes to the Vega faculty. "I'm a fellow MISD graduate. I went K through 12 here and graduated from McKinney High School, and my children are in MISD ... I know that you come to work every day and you bring a smile, and you make a difference in people's lives. They may not remember everything that you taught them, but they will remember the difference you made in their lives. So, I just want to say thank you for all that you do."

Hello! My name is Amy Dankel, and I serve as president for the McKinney ISD School Board. Each month, after our Board meeting, we provide our community with a brief summary of events and items covered during the meeting.

See video: https://youtu.be/BEsZ9kJdnr8

The August meeting was called to order with the announcement of a quorum, followed by an invocation and pledges led by Board Vice President Harvey Oaxaca.
The Board began the evening by recognizing students, staff, and district programs for several outstanding accomplishments.
We honored Kelly Armbruster from McKinney High School for being named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, or TASSP, Assistant Principal of the Year.
McKinney ISD was also recognized by the Texas Art Education Association as a District of Distinction and was also recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. We are proud of our Fine Arts programs, teachers, and students in McKinney ISD.
Congratulations to all of our honorees! We enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of our students and staff each month at our Board meetings.
The Board then heard public comments on agenda and non-agenda items before entering closed session.
After reconvening in open session, the Board held a public hearing regarding the 2026–2027 district budget and tax rate.
Trustees then heard two presentations focused on student learning and academic and district performance. The first presentation provided an overview of the district’s 2025–2026 end-of-year MAP and STAAR results. The Board also heard a presentation on the McKinney Accountability System, or MAS.
The Board then reviewed the consent agenda and moved into the discussion and action portion of the meeting, where Trustees approved the consent agenda.
Trustees also approved the 2026–2027 School Health Advisory Council, or SHAC, membership.
The Board endorsed the candidacy of Board Vice President Harvey Oaxaca for a position on the Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors.
Our Board also took action related to the district’s 2026–2027 proposed tax rates. Trustees then took action to call a special election asking voters to consider ratifying a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, as well as a bond election.
McKinney ISD voters will consider five propositions. Proposition A is a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) that if approved by voters, would provide additional funding for teacher compensation and student programs. Propositions B through E make up a $500 million bond proposal, which will fund safety and security, technology, facility upgrades and new schools. McKinney ISD's total tax rate will still be 3.79 cents lower than last year and all 5 propositions can be funded within this tax rate. Early voting will take place October 19-30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Additional information can be found on our McKinney ISD website.
The Board also approved delegating authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute a joint election agreement with Collin County.
Monthly written reports were provided covering district donations, bond, energy and construction updates, transportation, human resources, annual investments, and the district’s second-quarter demographic update.
The Board also highlighted important upcoming dates:
• August 13 is the first day of school, and
• The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Community Event Center.
Those are the highlights from this month’s meeting. Thank you for your interest in McKinney ISD and the great work that is happening within our district. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a wonderful start to the 2026–2027 school year!

We loved welcoming our amazing students and their families last night during Elementary Meet the Teacher! The energy was fantastic, and we can’t wait for a wonderful school year ahead. Please enjoy these photos from Valley Creek Elementary!

Our Elementary Teaching & Learning Team kicked off the school year with a high-impact professional learning day for our newest educators! Monolingual teachers gathered at McClure Elementary, while Dual Language teachers met at Caldwell Dual Language Academy to explore the essential curriculum alongside district Content Coordinators and our EL Support team. Equipped with fresh strategies and tailored toolkits, our newest team members are officially ready to support student learning from day one!