Election Notices
NOTICE OF VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN PARA LA APROBACIÓN DE TASA IMPOSITIVA POR PARTE DE LOS VOTANTES Y BOLETA DE MUESTRA
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT
No school for McKinney ISD students and staff on Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13. See you back in class on Wednesday, October 14!
Reuben Johnson Elementary is all in when it comes to bicycle (and scooter) safety! On Friday, October 9, RJE held their 28th annual Bike and Scooter Rodeo during PE classes to celebrate the conclusion of their bike safety unit! Here are some pics of RJE's kindergarten and first grade Jaguars!
McKinney CAN 2026-2027 Session 1 at Cockrill Middle School
McKinney ISD kicked off its 2026-2027 McKinney Community Action Network (CAN) series on Wednesday, October 7, with a great turnout of parents and community members at Cockrill Middle School!
This year's participants were greeted by the always enthusiastic and upbeat Cockrill PALS and cheerleaders, and Principal Jenny Zornes got the session underway by welcoming the guests and offering a brief introduction to the school. Then Superintendent Shawn Pratt and Asst. Superintendent Dr. Dennis Womack gave an informational presentation about the upcoming 2026 School Bond Election.
The participants were treated to a mini pep rally in the gym where they witnessed the impressive talents of the Cockrill cheerleaders, band, orchestra and choir. And, before the session wrapped up with a Q&A back in the library, they visited classrooms around the school to see some of Cockrill's academic programs in action.
McKinney CAN meets four times a year at different schools to provide participants with in-depth knowledge about the vision, goals, and operations of McKinney ISD. The program aims to ‘pull the curtain back’ on public education and McKinney ISD and to show our stakeholders how each department works to support campuses and our students.
Thanks to Principal Jenny Zornes and the students of Cockrill Middle School for their hospitality! It was a great way to kick off the 2026-2027 McKinney CAN series!
Frazier Library Media Specialist Mrs. Stallbaumer is using technology to help students build core skills like letter and color recognition. Through Tinkercad, students designed their own keychains, which will be 3D-printed in the library over the coming weeks. We love seeing our students combine early literacy skills with technology!
Instructional Specialist Appreciation Day!
Today, we celebrate our incredible instructional specialists. Thank you for supporting our teachers, strengthening classroom practices, and helping every student succeed!
Today, we celebrate our incredible instructional specialists. Thank you for supporting our teachers, strengthening classroom practices, and helping every student succeed!
Last week, local business professionals joined Interdisciplinary Study and Mentorship (ISM) juniors and seniors from McKinney High School and McKinney Boyd High School at the Collin College Convention Center for the annual ISM Business Symposium. Students participated in mock interviews and received valuable feedback on their interview skills and resumes.
Thank you to the professionals from the McKinney community and McKinney ISD who volunteered their time and expertise to support our students!
Thank you to the professionals from the McKinney community and McKinney ISD who volunteered their time and expertise to support our students!
Fall Community Resource Night
October 27, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069
Parenting the Digital Generation
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Event for parents only. In partnership with The Children’s Advocacy Center.
Registration will be required for those needing childcare for PreK-5th grade students.
Registration Deadline: October 16. Link: https://tinyurl.com/MISDCRN26
A supervised activity will be provided to secondary students during this time.
Childcare and activities are provided to support families in attending this important event.
Food Truck
Complimentary food provided to the first 1,000 people.
October 27, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069
Parenting the Digital Generation
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Event for parents only. In partnership with The Children’s Advocacy Center.
Registration will be required for those needing childcare for PreK-5th grade students.
Registration Deadline: October 16. Link: https://tinyurl.com/MISDCRN26
A supervised activity will be provided to secondary students during this time.
Childcare and activities are provided to support families in attending this important event.
Food Truck
Complimentary food provided to the first 1,000 people.
Jaquelin Ruano-Hernandez at Malvern Elementary – Pillar Spotlight
See video: https://youtu.be/DAx5OFHUBBc
“As long as you believe in yourself and you put in the work, you can actually get to many places where you can’t even imagine yourself being at.”
Jaquelin Ruano-Hernandez is a First in Family graduate from the McKinney High School class of 2026. After completing the Education and Training Program with Ms. Kaylee Land (Vocational Careers/MHS) and receiving a TEA Educational Aide certification last year, Jaquelin followed her heart. There is no other place that she can imagine herself being than in a classroom in McKinney ISD! Next step for her: interviewing and being accepted into the Para to Teacher Pathway program.
See video: https://youtu.be/DAx5OFHUBBc
“As long as you believe in yourself and you put in the work, you can actually get to many places where you can’t even imagine yourself being at.”
Jaquelin Ruano-Hernandez is a First in Family graduate from the McKinney High School class of 2026. After completing the Education and Training Program with Ms. Kaylee Land (Vocational Careers/MHS) and receiving a TEA Educational Aide certification last year, Jaquelin followed her heart. There is no other place that she can imagine herself being than in a classroom in McKinney ISD! Next step for her: interviewing and being accepted into the Para to Teacher Pathway program.
Happy National School Custodian Day!
Thank you to our custodians across McKinney ISD who keep our facilities clean and looking their best for our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do!
Thank you to our custodians across McKinney ISD who keep our facilities clean and looking their best for our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do!
October is National Principals Month, and we are so proud to recognize our amazing principals. Leading with dedication, grace, and endless compassion, they work tirelessly to carry out our district mission: "Every Student, Every Day!" Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the students, staff, and communities you serve. We appreciate you!
Pals Camp is a special day where our senior Pals leaders come together to lead 8th-grade Pals through engaging character education and team-building stations. Throughout the day, students participate in activities focused on communication, teamwork, leadership, inclusion, and other character-enriching activities.
The goal of Pals Camp is for our 8th-grade Pals to take what they learn back to their campuses and put those skills into action, creating a stronger culture of kindness, connection, and teamwork within their schools. It’s a day of learning, growing, and having fun together while preparing the next generation of Pals leaders!
The goal of Pals Camp is for our 8th-grade Pals to take what they learn back to their campuses and put those skills into action, creating a stronger culture of kindness, connection, and teamwork within their schools. It’s a day of learning, growing, and having fun together while preparing the next generation of Pals leaders!
The McKinney ISD mobile app is designed to keep you seamlessly connected and informed. With features like live feed, news updates, and event information, the app ensures you're always up-to-date with the latest district news and activities. In addition, parents can message teachers through the Connect/Rooms application by clicking on the Apptegy tile in the parent SSO portal or from the Rooms tab in the McKinney ISD mobile app.
Visit our webpage for more details: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/mobile-app
Did You Know...?
McKinney ISD covers 109 square miles. Its border extends beyond the city of McKinney and serves students in parts of New Hope, Allen, Fairview, Princeton and Lowry Crossing. It extends north all the way to Anna and as far east as Altoga. To the south, it covers parts of Allen and Fairview and extends to Lucas. Another fun fact...the two McKinney ISD schools furthest from one another (measured by road distance) are Frazier Elementary and Bennett Elementary with the distance from Frazier to McGowen Elementary a close second.
McKinney ISD covers 109 square miles. Its border extends beyond the city of McKinney and serves students in parts of New Hope, Allen, Fairview, Princeton and Lowry Crossing. It extends north all the way to Anna and as far east as Altoga. To the south, it covers parts of Allen and Fairview and extends to Lucas. Another fun fact...the two McKinney ISD schools furthest from one another (measured by road distance) are Frazier Elementary and Bennett Elementary with the distance from Frazier to McGowen Elementary a close second.
Ability Awareness Day at Minshew
Last week, with the help of PALS from McKinney North, Minshew Elementary students took part in Ability Awareness Day, an interactive event designed to foster empathy, celebrate diverse abilities and reinforce the belief that everyone belongs. Students engaged in adaptive sports and sensory simulations that helped them gain deeper insight into the hurdles that some students overcome each day. They experienced mobility and vision challenges and explored the impact of attention deficit on a student's school day. They learned about the effects of anxiety and took part in reading and writing activities that simulated dyslexia and dysgraphia. The Ability Awareness Day activities helped deepen their understanding and fostered greater awareness and compassion toward their peers!
Last week, with the help of PALS from McKinney North, Minshew Elementary students took part in Ability Awareness Day, an interactive event designed to foster empathy, celebrate diverse abilities and reinforce the belief that everyone belongs. Students engaged in adaptive sports and sensory simulations that helped them gain deeper insight into the hurdles that some students overcome each day. They experienced mobility and vision challenges and explored the impact of attention deficit on a student's school day. They learned about the effects of anxiety and took part in reading and writing activities that simulated dyslexia and dysgraphia. The Ability Awareness Day activities helped deepen their understanding and fostered greater awareness and compassion toward their peers!
Former Student Observes Teacher at Bennett Elementary
See video: https://youtu.be/hf0Rd4klO8s
Teachers love it when a former student returns to pay homage, and it is especially meaningful if they ask to observe your classroom because they are considering teaching as a profession!
Junior Reese Richard participates in the Ready, Set, Teach program at McKinney Boyd High School, and she loves it. “It’s an amazing class, and it gives you an opportunity to learn if this is something you want to do.” Reese asked Patrick Daugherty, a 1st grade teacher at Bennett Elementary, if she could observe his class for the program, and he said yes. It’s a full circle moment as the teacher and his former student reunited.
See video: https://youtu.be/hf0Rd4klO8s
Teachers love it when a former student returns to pay homage, and it is especially meaningful if they ask to observe your classroom because they are considering teaching as a profession!
Junior Reese Richard participates in the Ready, Set, Teach program at McKinney Boyd High School, and she loves it. “It’s an amazing class, and it gives you an opportunity to learn if this is something you want to do.” Reese asked Patrick Daugherty, a 1st grade teacher at Bennett Elementary, if she could observe his class for the program, and he said yes. It’s a full circle moment as the teacher and his former student reunited.
2026 McKinney ISD Fall Conference
While McKinney ISD students enjoyed an extended weekend on Monday, teachers and staff took in a day of professional learning at the 2026 McKinney ISD Fall Conference. With elementary teachers at McKinney North, secondary teachers at MHS, P.E. coaches at Wilmeth and Cockrill and administrators at Central Office, it was an event that spanned the entire district. Thank you to elementary and secondary keynote presenter Paula Maeker, Region 10 presenter Stacie Wilson at Central Office and all of the session leaders who presented throughout the day. And...a special thank you to our event sponsor RBFCU!
Sweet treat, sweeter community! Families recently gathered at Lawson Early Childhood School for Popsicles in the Park, an afternoon filled with fun games, cool treats, and great conversation. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, connect, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon together!
The gym was absolutely electric today as McKinney North showed up and showed out for the Homecoming pep rally!
Superintendent Shawn Pratt's 2026–2027 Student Advisory Council met for the first of five scheduled sessions on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the CEC. The group provides junior and senior student leaders from Boyd, MHS and North the opportunity to learn and grow in leadership and to give feedback about district and campus initiatives, events and procedures.
This year's Student Advisory Council is:
Brandon Carr - Boyd (Senior)
Brynn Chisum - Boyd (Senior)
Sophie Kissel - Boyd (Senior)
Mia Ramirez - Boyd (Senior)
Trinity Johnson - Boyd (Junior)
Timothy Karsholt - Boyd (Junior)
Avery Nesmith - Boyd (Junior)
Callie Briones - MHS (Senior)
Juett King - MHS (Senior)
Devynn Langford - MHS (Senior)
Grace Ellis - MHS (Junior)
Hunter Jones - MHS (Junior)
Preslie Krell - MHS (Junior)
Zaylon Carter - North (Senior)
Remi Lazaroff - North (Senior)
Emerson Jones - North (Junior)
Solomon Lloyd - North (Junior)
Will Spaulding - North (Junior)
The participants had the opportunity to introduce themselves and meet Deputy Superintendent Melanie Raleeh, Asst. Supt. Dr. Shelly Spaulding, Asst. Supt. Dr. Dennis Womack, Asst. Supt. of Teaching and Learning Dr. Amber Epperson and Asst. Supt. of Human Resources Alana Chisum. Then Pratt offered an overview of the group's goals and past work and introduced this year's theme — "The Future of Learning in McKinney ISD." Throughout the school year, the council will explore ways that MISD can strengthen student achievement while creating innovative learning experiences that prepare every McKinney ISD student for what comes next.
This year's Student Advisory Council is:
Brandon Carr - Boyd (Senior)
Brynn Chisum - Boyd (Senior)
Sophie Kissel - Boyd (Senior)
Mia Ramirez - Boyd (Senior)
Trinity Johnson - Boyd (Junior)
Timothy Karsholt - Boyd (Junior)
Avery Nesmith - Boyd (Junior)
Callie Briones - MHS (Senior)
Juett King - MHS (Senior)
Devynn Langford - MHS (Senior)
Grace Ellis - MHS (Junior)
Hunter Jones - MHS (Junior)
Preslie Krell - MHS (Junior)
Zaylon Carter - North (Senior)
Remi Lazaroff - North (Senior)
Emerson Jones - North (Junior)
Solomon Lloyd - North (Junior)
Will Spaulding - North (Junior)
The participants had the opportunity to introduce themselves and meet Deputy Superintendent Melanie Raleeh, Asst. Supt. Dr. Shelly Spaulding, Asst. Supt. Dr. Dennis Womack, Asst. Supt. of Teaching and Learning Dr. Amber Epperson and Asst. Supt. of Human Resources Alana Chisum. Then Pratt offered an overview of the group's goals and past work and introduced this year's theme — "The Future of Learning in McKinney ISD." Throughout the school year, the council will explore ways that MISD can strengthen student achievement while creating innovative learning experiences that prepare every McKinney ISD student for what comes next.
