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."
"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!
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!
McKinney ISD 2026 Fall Kickoff Conference!
McKinney ISD teachers and staff are officially back this week making final preparations for the start of the 2026-2027 school year on August 13!
Today and tomorrow (Aug. 5-6), they are taking part in the 2026 Fall Kickoff Conference at McKinney High School (secondary teachers), McKinney North High School (elementary teachers) and McKinney Boyd High School (special populations) for professional development and training, with more than 400 breakout sessions to choose from across the two days of learning.
Special thanks to community partner RBFCU for sponsoring our Fall Kickoff Conference and providing a coffee bar and raffle prizes!
Remember, back to school information can be found at https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/back-to-school .
We will see you soon!
Did you know...
—Aramark, McKinney ISD's food service provider, served 3,345,432 meals to McKinney ISD students in 2025-2026.
—Along the way, Aramark introduced 9 new meal items—including the fabulously named Buffalo Bacon Cheddar Waffalaco—and a new mobile-friendly free and reduced meal app.
—The most popular meal choice of 2025-2026? Pizza!
—Beginning in 2026-2027, Aramark student nutrition menus will be free of artificial food dyes!
For complete information about McKinney ISD food service, including pricing and payments, free and reduced meals and menus visit https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/school-nutrition.
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!
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make our backpack drive a massive success! Last week, PALS students from McKinney High, McKinney North, and McKinney Boyd teamed up with incredible local business partners to pack 147 backpacks full of supplies for high school students. We extend our deepest gratitude to Lana Griffin and two other Rotarians, Tricia Adams with Pathways, Tessa Mills with Chick-fil-A, and Baylor Scott & White for their incredible support and generosity.
Photos by Cason Starnes, McKinney ISD PR & Communications Student Intern
Photos by Cason Starnes, McKinney ISD PR & Communications Student Intern
As McKinney ISD continues to prepare for the soon to arrive 2026-2027 school year, the district's elementary and secondary campus team leaders and assistant principals gathered at the Collin College Conference Center in McKinney on July 30 & 31 for professional development focused on delivering impactful, Tier 1 instruction and building strong professional learning communities! Solution Tree's Paula Maeker presented on Tier 1 instruction, and the McKinney ISD curriculum coordinators led the PLC portion of the seminar.
Meanwhile, the amazing nurses and nurse assistants of the McKinney ISD Health Services Department — led by Director of Health Services Christy Giddens — convened at Central Office for orientation and professional development of their own!
Teachers and staff officially report back next week, and the 2026–2027 school year will kick off in just under two weeks on August 13!
We can't wait!
Meanwhile, the amazing nurses and nurse assistants of the McKinney ISD Health Services Department — led by Director of Health Services Christy Giddens — convened at Central Office for orientation and professional development of their own!
Teachers and staff officially report back next week, and the 2026–2027 school year will kick off in just under two weeks on August 13!
We can't wait!
The McKinney ISD 2026–2027 school year begins on Thursday, August 13!
Visit https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/back-to-school for everything you need to know about back to school, from Day 1 drop off guidelines to transportation to school supplies and everything in between. We hope you have had a great summer, and we can't wait to see you! It's going to be an amazing year!
Summer is a great time for learning! And, McKinney ISD teachers and administrators have been taking time for professional development opportunities throughout June and July as they look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year!
June 9-11, teachers took part in the Digital Leader Academy to explore ways to engage students through instructional technology and create high-engagement learning environments where students become the creative, visionary thinkers of tomorrow.
June 15-16, McKinney ISD teachers and administrators attended the Region 10 Civics Training Program at the CEC. TEA requires at least one teacher and one administrator from each school in Texas to attend a 12-hour, in-person workshop focused on America's founding documents, civic engagement, and the principles of self-government. The aim is to gain practical strategies for teaching civil discourse, media literacy, and government processes to help students become informed, engaged citizens.
And, July 20-21, 130 McKinney ISD teachers gathered at the district's Community Event Center for a deep dive into Robert Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching (NASOT), with presenter Kristin Poage. NASOT is a modern framework that helps teachers design effective, engaging instruction for today’s classrooms and emphasizes student-centered learning, clear goals, and research-based strategies to improve achievement!
June 9-11, teachers took part in the Digital Leader Academy to explore ways to engage students through instructional technology and create high-engagement learning environments where students become the creative, visionary thinkers of tomorrow.
June 15-16, McKinney ISD teachers and administrators attended the Region 10 Civics Training Program at the CEC. TEA requires at least one teacher and one administrator from each school in Texas to attend a 12-hour, in-person workshop focused on America's founding documents, civic engagement, and the principles of self-government. The aim is to gain practical strategies for teaching civil discourse, media literacy, and government processes to help students become informed, engaged citizens.
And, July 20-21, 130 McKinney ISD teachers gathered at the district's Community Event Center for a deep dive into Robert Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching (NASOT), with presenter Kristin Poage. NASOT is a modern framework that helps teachers design effective, engaging instruction for today’s classrooms and emphasizes student-centered learning, clear goals, and research-based strategies to improve achievement!
Join the McKinney ISD Teacher Academy!
Unlock your future in teaching!
Apply today for the McKinney ISD Teacher Academy! Are you interested in taking the next step in your career? The McKinney ISD Teacher Academy offers a specialized pathway designed specifically for district employees to earn a bachelor's degree and teacher certification while staying right here in McKinney ISD.
Why join McKinney ISD as a teacher assistant?
Get certified: Upon acceptance into the McKinney ISD Teacher Academy, you can earn your degree and teaching credentials.
Free tuition: Graduate without the debt through district-backed financial support.
Keep earning: Apply for available teacher-intern positions upon acceptance.
Real experience: Gain daily, hands-on classroom teaching experience.
Total support: Receive structured guidance from Indiana Wesleyan University and Teachworthy.
Convenient classes: Step-by-step McKinney ISD core courses built for working professionals.
Apply for the McKinney ISD Teacher Academy at https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/leadership-pathways
McKinney ISD will hold a Job Fair on July 20, 2026, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at McKinney High School. Register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/yvkfxcaw
Leadership Summit Day 3
McKinney ISD wrapped up the 2026-2027 Leadership Summit today at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center as district and campus administrators continue to prepare for the return of teachers and students!
The McKinney ISD Teaching and Learning department led the way today with Asst. Supt. of Teaching and Learning Dr. Amber Epperson discussing Tier 1 learning before introducing guest speaker Paula Maeker who spent the day offering an in depth look at instruction and ways that campus and district administrators can most effectively support learning for all students.
It has been three productive days of learning, collaboration and planning, and once again McKinney ISD would like to thank our event sponsors: McKinney Education Foundation, Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett, Pogue Construction, A.M. Scott Real Estate and The Body Shop Collision Repair!
The first day of school will be here soon on August 13, and we cannot wait to get the 2026-2027 school year underway!
McKinney ISD wrapped up the 2026-2027 Leadership Summit today at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center as district and campus administrators continue to prepare for the return of teachers and students!
The McKinney ISD Teaching and Learning department led the way today with Asst. Supt. of Teaching and Learning Dr. Amber Epperson discussing Tier 1 learning before introducing guest speaker Paula Maeker who spent the day offering an in depth look at instruction and ways that campus and district administrators can most effectively support learning for all students.
It has been three productive days of learning, collaboration and planning, and once again McKinney ISD would like to thank our event sponsors: McKinney Education Foundation, Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett, Pogue Construction, A.M. Scott Real Estate and The Body Shop Collision Repair!
The first day of school will be here soon on August 13, and we cannot wait to get the 2026-2027 school year underway!
The McKinney ISD Leadership Summit rolled into Day 2 at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center on Tuesday, July 14. Superintendent Shawn Pratt welcomed guest speaker Dr. Layne Pethick who delivered the first session of the morning with a look at technology, brain research and the learning environment. The topic of technology continued with a talk led by the district's Safety and Responsible Use technology team and concluded with a panel comprised of teachers and recent graduates who discussed their experiences with technology and AI in the learning process.
Additional presentations throughout the day included administrative services, special populations, guidance and counseling and health services.
It was another great day of preparation for the 2026–2027 school year, and McKinney ISD would like to thank our panel participants: Charlesann Raney (Teacher, MBHS); Brandon Fisher (Band Director, MHS); Jimmy Perkins (Teacher, MNHS); Eddie Boeve (Graduate, MBHS); Danielle Howard (Graduate, MHS); Cade Antosca (Graduate, MNHS).
The new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you!
Additional presentations throughout the day included administrative services, special populations, guidance and counseling and health services.
It was another great day of preparation for the 2026–2027 school year, and McKinney ISD would like to thank our panel participants: Charlesann Raney (Teacher, MBHS); Brandon Fisher (Band Director, MHS); Jimmy Perkins (Teacher, MNHS); Eddie Boeve (Graduate, MBHS); Danielle Howard (Graduate, MHS); Cade Antosca (Graduate, MNHS).
The new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you!
Club 360 is Hiring!
Assistants (18 or older and graduated from HS) $17/hour
Group Leader $15/hour
Monday-Friday
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Must be able to work Monday-Friday
Link to apply:
Assistant: https://skyward.iscorp.com/McKinneyISDTXBus/ApplicantTracking/JobBoard/ViewAll/95
Group Leader: https://skyward.iscorp.com/McKinneyISDTXBus/ApplicantTracking/JobBoard/ViewAll/97
To set up an interview, please reach out to Maggie Sanchez once you have completed the application process.
magsanchez@mckinneyisd.net
McKinney ISD Leadership Summit 2026 Day 1
With the return of teachers and students quickly approaching, McKinney ISD district and campus leaders joined Superintendent Shawn Pratt on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center to kick off the annual three-day McKinney ISD Leadership Summit!
The Leadership Summit brings together administration from across McKinney ISD to connect with colleagues, reflect on last year's successes and lead the way forward into the 2026-2027 school year.
Day 1 featured reflections on the State of the District from Pratt as well as presentations from the School Leadership department, Public Relations and Communications, Human Resources, School Improvement, Safety and Security, Technology and Facilities departments.
Thank you to the Dowell Middle School cheerleaders and theatre students Trinity Heather and Rachel Raehpour from McKinney High School and Ellie Dillon, Piper Lindsey and Emily Hiller from McKinney Boyd High School for greeting district leaders as they arrived and kicking off the day with amazing theatre vocal performances.
McKinney ISD would also like to thank event sponsors McKinney Education Foundation, Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett, Pogue Construction, A.M. Scott Real Estate and The Body Shop Collision Repair!
With the return of teachers and students quickly approaching, McKinney ISD district and campus leaders joined Superintendent Shawn Pratt on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center to kick off the annual three-day McKinney ISD Leadership Summit!
The Leadership Summit brings together administration from across McKinney ISD to connect with colleagues, reflect on last year's successes and lead the way forward into the 2026-2027 school year.
Day 1 featured reflections on the State of the District from Pratt as well as presentations from the School Leadership department, Public Relations and Communications, Human Resources, School Improvement, Safety and Security, Technology and Facilities departments.
Thank you to the Dowell Middle School cheerleaders and theatre students Trinity Heather and Rachel Raehpour from McKinney High School and Ellie Dillon, Piper Lindsey and Emily Hiller from McKinney Boyd High School for greeting district leaders as they arrived and kicking off the day with amazing theatre vocal performances.
McKinney ISD would also like to thank event sponsors McKinney Education Foundation, Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett, Pogue Construction, A.M. Scott Real Estate and The Body Shop Collision Repair!
Hello! My name is Lynn Sperry and I serve as a McKinney ISD School Board Trustee. 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/6m1b0o0moEw
The meeting was called to order with the announcement of a quorum, followed by an invocation and pledges led by board member Larry Jagours.
The board then heard public comments on agenda and non-agenda items and then entered into closed session.
After reconvening in open session, the board heard a presentation on the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations, Dr. Dennis Womack, provided background information about the initiative, and a representative from the Lite-On Technology Corporation outlined a few aspects of the manufacturing proposal. Following the presentation, the board considered approval of the project and voted to not approve the initiative.
Next we listened to the 2026-2027 Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing from Chief Financial Officer, Marlene Harbeson.
Then we heard from Executive Director of School Leadership, Jeff Banner, as he reported on the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. Mr. Banner informed us that the findings will be discussed in executive discussion rather than disclosed to the general public in order to protect the best interest of the students.
Next we heard from Chief Operations Officer, Greg Suttle, on the repurposing of three of the district's facilities.
• The CT Eddins Student Support and Professional Learning facility will house Special Populations administration, Special Populations support programs, the McKinney Education Foundation and professional development space.
• The Earl and Lottie Wolford Student Support and Professional Learning Center will house Club 360 administration, Aramark Custodial Services, a daycare center and professional development space.
• The Arthur McNeil Learning Center will house the McKinney ISD Safety and Security department, the Alternative Education Placement, Aramark Food Services and Harold Murphy Counseling Services.
The final presentation was from Deputy Superintendent, Melanie Raleeh, as she outlined the McKinney ISD Digital Safety and Responsible Use Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to review and refine McKinney ISD’s approach to digital safety, responsible technology use, education screen time, and artificial intelligence while ensuring technology continues to support safe, effective and innovative teaching and learning.
Following the presentations the board reviewed the consent agenda, and the agenda was approved.
Next we moved into the discussion and action portion of the meeting. During this segment, the board voted Amy Dankel as president of the board, Harvey Oaxaca as vice president of the board and me, Lynn Sperry, as secretary of the board.
Monthly written reports were provided covering updates on donations, bond, energy, construction, transportation, human resources, advanced academics, athletics and fine arts.
The Board also highlighted several upcoming district events, including:
• Drum Corps International on July 20th at the McKinney ISD Stadium.
• the New Hire Breakfast on August 3rd at McKinney High School
• and the district convocation on August 7th at the stadium.
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!
See video: https://youtu.be/6m1b0o0moEw
The meeting was called to order with the announcement of a quorum, followed by an invocation and pledges led by board member Larry Jagours.
The board then heard public comments on agenda and non-agenda items and then entered into closed session.
After reconvening in open session, the board heard a presentation on the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations, Dr. Dennis Womack, provided background information about the initiative, and a representative from the Lite-On Technology Corporation outlined a few aspects of the manufacturing proposal. Following the presentation, the board considered approval of the project and voted to not approve the initiative.
Next we listened to the 2026-2027 Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing from Chief Financial Officer, Marlene Harbeson.
Then we heard from Executive Director of School Leadership, Jeff Banner, as he reported on the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. Mr. Banner informed us that the findings will be discussed in executive discussion rather than disclosed to the general public in order to protect the best interest of the students.
Next we heard from Chief Operations Officer, Greg Suttle, on the repurposing of three of the district's facilities.
• The CT Eddins Student Support and Professional Learning facility will house Special Populations administration, Special Populations support programs, the McKinney Education Foundation and professional development space.
• The Earl and Lottie Wolford Student Support and Professional Learning Center will house Club 360 administration, Aramark Custodial Services, a daycare center and professional development space.
• The Arthur McNeil Learning Center will house the McKinney ISD Safety and Security department, the Alternative Education Placement, Aramark Food Services and Harold Murphy Counseling Services.
The final presentation was from Deputy Superintendent, Melanie Raleeh, as she outlined the McKinney ISD Digital Safety and Responsible Use Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to review and refine McKinney ISD’s approach to digital safety, responsible technology use, education screen time, and artificial intelligence while ensuring technology continues to support safe, effective and innovative teaching and learning.
Following the presentations the board reviewed the consent agenda, and the agenda was approved.
Next we moved into the discussion and action portion of the meeting. During this segment, the board voted Amy Dankel as president of the board, Harvey Oaxaca as vice president of the board and me, Lynn Sperry, as secretary of the board.
Monthly written reports were provided covering updates on donations, bond, energy, construction, transportation, human resources, advanced academics, athletics and fine arts.
The Board also highlighted several upcoming district events, including:
• Drum Corps International on July 20th at the McKinney ISD Stadium.
• the New Hire Breakfast on August 3rd at McKinney High School
• and the district convocation on August 7th at the stadium.
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!
McKinney ISD campuses and district offices will be closed June 29 - July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday and will resume summer hours on Monday, July 6.
We hope that you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
We hope that you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
McKinney ISD tuition-based preschools are available at Malvern, Reuben Johnson, Eddins and Wolford.
MISD offers a preschool experience for children 3 years – prekindergarten (children who are younger than 5 years on September 1).
MISD Childcare Preschools follow the McKinney ISD academic calendar.
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
School instructional hours are 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. with extended care available from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m. Students are required to attend 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Drop-In Care is not available.
MISD Childcare Preschools are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and inspected regularly.
Please contact Jennifer Harris by phone at 469-302-2304 or by email jharris@mckinneyisd.net, for additional information regarding registration.
MISD offers a preschool experience for children 3 years – prekindergarten (children who are younger than 5 years on September 1).
MISD Childcare Preschools follow the McKinney ISD academic calendar.
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
School instructional hours are 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. with extended care available from 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m. Students are required to attend 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Drop-In Care is not available.
MISD Childcare Preschools are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and inspected regularly.
Please contact Jennifer Harris by phone at 469-302-2304 or by email jharris@mckinneyisd.net, for additional information regarding registration.
McKinney ISD is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year and will host a Job Fair on:
Monday, July 20, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
at McKinney High School
McKinney ISD is looking for great people for general education, bilingual & special education teaching positions (elementary STC, DSSC and paraprofessionals) and other district-wide employees for the 2026-2027 school year.
Use the QR code on the flyer or visit https://tinyurl.com/yvkfxcaw to indicate your interest in our amazing district. Join the McKinney ISD Team!
— $64,700 starting salary for first year teachers
Stipends:
$8,000 — Centralized Special Education
$5,000 — Bilingual
$5,000 — Resource/Inclusion
$1,500 — Master's
$1,500 — Doctorate
Join McKinney ISD today!
Join the Dallas Area Recruitment Network (DARN) for a FREE College Search Series event designed to help high school students and families navigate the college search and admissions process.
When: Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: McKinney ISD Stadium – Community Events Center (CEC) 4201 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070
This event is a great introduction to understanding the college application process. You’ll hear directly from admissions experts and have the opportunity to meet college representatives from various universities—including the individuals who may review your application!
Come ready with questions and leave with valuable insights to guide your college journey.
When: Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: McKinney ISD Stadium – Community Events Center (CEC) 4201 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070
This event is a great introduction to understanding the college application process. You’ll hear directly from admissions experts and have the opportunity to meet college representatives from various universities—including the individuals who may review your application!
Come ready with questions and leave with valuable insights to guide your college journey.
