McKinney ISD -

2025-2026 Back to School Information...
The 2025-2026 school year is almost here, and we can't wait to see you!
School starts on August 12, 2025, so check out our MISD Back to School page for all the information you need to be ready for the first day:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/back-to-school
We are filled with excitement for the adventures in learning that lie ahead. Our teachers and staff are ready to support and inspire every student, every day. Let’s make this year the best one yet! It's going to be amazing!

About 200 MISD teachers and administrators gathered at the CEC on July 21-22 for a deep dive into Robert Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching (NASOT), with presenter Kristin Poage. NASOT offers a research-based, modern framework that includes a multitude of practical strategies to help teachers design highly effective, engaging instruction! It was a great way to spend a couple of days at the end of summer that will have a positive impact on student learning throughout 2025-2026!

Don't miss the McKinney ISD Job Fair on Monday, July 21, at Scott Johnson Middle School!

MISD is now hiring great people for a wide range of full-time and part-time positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Join the McKinney ISD team!

MISD is hiring: General Education Teachers -- Special Education Teachers -- Bilingual Teachers -- Paraprofessionals

$63,500 -- Starting salary for first year teachers
$5,000 -- SPED Stipend
$3,000 -- Bilingual Stipend
$1,500 -- Master's Stipend

Use the code on the flyer to register or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V-AJqz669-qgXEtYFrRf1Ew7Ws0TKjSF-NTXhl_Eedg/preview

Date:
Monday, July 21, 2025

Time:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Scott Johnson Middle School
3400 Community Ave
McKinney, Texas 75071

School Start Times for the 2025-26 School Year

McKinney ISD administration recently surveyed students, parents, and staff members to gain a better understanding of their preferred start and end time for the 2025-2026 school year.

The survey provided two options that would work for our district's transportation system and overwhelmingly the students, parents, and staff voted for the schedule below. Please note that high school has 10 additional minutes added to their school day, so they can keep early release days during the semester exams.

Below are the start times for the 2025-2026 school year:

Elementary School: 8:10 am - 3:20 pm
Middle School: 8:50 am - 4:00 pm
High School: 7:20 am - 2:40 pm
Lawson: 7:40 am - 2:50 pm

Congratulations to McKinney High School's Brooke Barragan who earned fifth place internationally in nursing assisting after placing third at the Texas HOSA competition.

Read the McKinney Courier-Gazette article here: https://bit.ly/44zNrD8

Don't miss the McKinney ISD Job Fair on Monday, July 21, at Scott Johnson Middle School!

MISD is now hiring great people for a wide range of full-time and part-time positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Join the McKinney ISD team!

MISD is hiring: General Education Teachers -- Special Education Teachers -- Bilingual Teachers -- Paraprofessionals

$63,500 -- Starting salary for first year teachers

$5,000 -- SPED Stipend
$3,000 -- Bilingual Stipend
$1,500 -- Master's Stipend

Use the code on the flyer to register or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V-AJqz669-qgXEtYFrRf1Ew7Ws0TKjSF-NTXhl_Eedg/preview

Date:
Monday, July 21, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Scott Johnson Middle School
3400 Community Ave
McKinney, Texas 75071

Club 360 is Hiring!

Site Assistant: $17/hour (High School Graduates, 18 or older): Monday-Friday, 2:30–6:30 p.m.

Site Manager: $22/hour (High School Graduates, 18 or older, manager experience): Monday-Friday, 1:30–6:30 p.m.

Positions start July 28!

Contact Maggie Darden at mdarden@mckinneyisd.net for more information.

McKinney ISD offices and campuses will be closed Friday, June 27 – Friday, July 4, for the Fourth of July holiday. The district will resume summer office hours on Monday, July 7.

We hope that you have a safe and restful Fourth of July!

Central Office summer hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
MISD campus summer office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., closed for lunch 12-1 p.m.

Hello! My name is Amy Dankel, and I proudly serve on 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.

Video link: https://tinyurl.com/yv7xc9wa

We started the meeting with a reorganization of our McKinney ISD Board of Trustees. Our new officers are Amy Dankel serving as President, Harvey Oaxaca serving as Vice President and Lynn Sperry serving as Secretary.

Then we moved to the recognition portion of the meeting.

State Board of Education District 12 Representative, Pam Little, gave out the State Board of Education 2025 Student Heroes Award to Dailey Poland, a 2025 graduate of McKinney North High School. Only 15 students in entire state of Texas receive this prestigious award!

We proudly celebrated Evans Middle School for earning AVID National Demonstration School status. Deputy Superintendent Melanie Raleeh presented the award to Principal Melissa Hernandez.

We then held public comment and moved into a closed meeting to discuss “personnel, safety and security” and a real estate property update.

After the closed session, Chief Financial Officer Marlene Harbeson provided information for the 25-26 budget and tax rate hearing.

Next, the Board heard several presentations.

Becky Jackson, Director of Data and Analytics, presented on the McKinney ISD STAAR and MAP data for the 2024-2025 school year.

Then we received an update on the McKinney ISD College Career and Military Readiness 2024-2025 update from Jennifer Akins – Chief School Improvement & Federal Programs Officer.

Finally, we heard more about the Intruder Detection Audit Report findings from Russel May, Senior Director of Safety and Security.

Next the Board approved the consent agenda and moved to the discussion & action portion of the meeting.

Dr. Dennis Womack, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, presented on the 2025-2026 Budget Adoption, including information on state funding and compensation increases for staffing. The board voted and approved the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan

Next the Board approved the monthly written reports and concluded the evening by reviewing upcoming events.

Those are the highlights from this month’s meeting. Thank you for watching, and we look forward to bringing you the highlights from our next regularly scheduled board meeting on August 18 at 6 PM.

McKinney ISD Approves Pay Raises

June 23, 2025

McKinney, Texas — McKinney ISD is proud to announce substantial pay increases for the 2025–2026 school year, reinforcing the district’s commitment to retaining top talent and rewarding the exceptional service of its staff. The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved the compensation package at its June board meeting.

The approved raises include:

-- A new starting salary of $63,500 for first-year teachers entering the district

-- $2,500 salary increase for classroom teachers with 3 and 4 years of creditable service

-- $5,000 salary increase for classroom teachers with 5 or more years of creditable service

-- A 4% pay increase based on the midpoint of each pay grade for paraprofessional, auxiliary, and maintenance employees

-- A 3% pay increase based on the midpoint for all non-hourly professional staff, including administrators and other salaried employees

Additional Incentives that McKinney ISD offers:

-- Longevity benefit — At retirement, staff receive a check that includes their daily rate multiplied by their years of service in McKinney ISD.

-- Salary step schedule goes to 30 years for teachers

-- Stipends for advanced degrees

-- Contribution to TRS Active Care

-- $5,000 Special Education teachers stipend (Resource, Centralized programs, and Inclusion)

-- Staff have access to the Harold Murphy Counseling center and the sick leave bank

-- Employee childcare programs available

-- Professional learning and special education pathways to support staff growth

“McKinney ISD is committed to remaining competitive in today’s challenging job market, and that begins with investing in the incredible people who serve our students every day,” said Superintendent Shawn Pratt. “We value the dedication and impact of our teachers and staff, and this compensation plan reflects that appreciation.”

These strategic increases align with the district’s long-term goals of recruiting high-quality educators, retaining experienced personnel, and fostering a positive work environment across all campuses and departments.

McKinney ISD continues to prioritize Every Student, Every Day by ensuring every staff member is equipped, supported, and rewarded for their role in delivering a high-quality education.

For more information about career opportunities or the district’s compensation plan, please visit www.mckinneyisd.net.

The MISD Childcare Department is seeking part-time staff to work in its preschool programs this fall!

$17/hour

Must be 18 or older and have graduated high school.

Contact Jennifer Harris at jharris@mckinneyisd.net for more information.

MISD is hiring Crossing Guards! Join the MISD Team!

McKinney ISD is hiring Crossing Guards and Crossing Guard Substitutes to work at various locations throughout MISD. School Crossing Guards escort students safely across a variety of streets and intersections throughout the district.

• $20 an hour
• Two hours a day (1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon), five days a week
• Off on all school holidays, teacher professional development days and summer vacation
• Permanent Crossing Guards work at one location every day. Substitute Crossing Guards work at various locations to cover any absences or open positions.

This is a great opportunity for retirees, local college students and stay at home moms!

MISD provides on the job training and safety equipment.

Hours are specific to the assignment:

Elementary School Crossing Guards
7:25 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. and
3:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

Middle School Crossing Guards
8:05 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. and
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

High School Crossing Guards
6:35 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. and
2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Substitute Crossing Guard hours vary depending on need and can eventually move up to a permanent position should they choose to do so when there is an open position.

Substitute Crossing Guard hours vary depending on need. Substitutes have the opportunity to move to a permanent assignment as positions open.

Apply on the McKinney ISD website:
https://webserv.mckinneyisd.net/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain and look under Job Title for Crossing Guards. Call Julia at 469-302-4132 for more information.

McKinney ISD Summer Enrichment Camps are back for 2025! From June 2 to July 11 (closed the week of July 4), McKinney ISD teachers will lead a variety of fun, educational camps for Kindergarten–5th grade students. Whether your child loves science, art, or sports — there’s a camp for everyone! Open to all — you don’t have to live in McKinney or attend MISD to join! Register now: https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/ Spots fill fast — don’t miss out!

Enrollment still open at Caldwell Dual Language Academy! Academically rigorous and culturally enriching learning + bilingual instruction in English & Spanish. Give your child a global edge! Apply now: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/choose-mckinneyisd #McKinneyISD #BilingualEducation

Science Summer Kick-Off at McKinney High School

See video: https://tinyurl.com/mv2b33ea

“We’re super STEMists,” explained Chase Berndt. “Jedi STEMists,” added Jimmy McGowan with a chuckle. These two McKinney High School Class of 2025 students are spreading their appreciation for science – even AFTER they have graduated high school.

This past Saturday, several students from Kelly Daescu’s AP Chemistry and AP Biology classes transformed the McKinney High School cafeteria into one large science lab so that elementary students and their parents could experience: Science Summer Kick-Off.

Graduation 2025 is in the books! View more photos of the McKinney North, McKinney Boyd and McKinney High School graduation ceremonies at the links below!

McKinney North High School:
https://www.facebook.com/mckinneyschools/posts/pfbid0ifqtYZ8VBExZWX8p7sU5F3k4iUUvrUWyex9FbsubzzvapSK2zgNgJwdAiQgwGP1Al

McKinney Boyd High School:
https://www.facebook.com/mckinneyschools/posts/pfbid0HQToWPje9vj3ffDcXgpPXXXkCtdGdn2PMgjxjv49PRjp6KeQQnML2SbmCFytd3Qol

McKinney High School:
https://www.facebook.com/mckinneyschools/posts/pfbid0LMNnALFqDAhvSh4Fkf6txATk4irYiYmU4obpSgT1iuE44xyh1SaL2yteT1tMPAGjl

McKinney ISD is now hiring great people for a wide range of full-time and part-time positions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Join the McKinney ISD team! Use the code on the flyer to register or click here: https://tinyurl.com/yeytvm37

Starting salary for first year teachers — $62,100
Stipends:
SPED — $5,000
Bilingual — $3,000
Master's — $1,500

Date:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Time:
3:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Location:
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069

Join our Team!
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Bilingual Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Congratulations to the Evans Middle School staff on their recertification as an AVID National Demonstration School! From the AVID Center-- "The AVID Center is honored to recognize Evans Middle School as an AVID National Demonstration School. They have demonstrated an ongoing pursuit of excellence, in both the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide. We appreciate you serving as a center for teaching and learning and exemplifying the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) mission of closing the opportunity gap for all students. As one of a select group of sites to receive this honor, your school is in an elite category among more than 7,000 schools in 46 states across the U.S., plus schools in Canada, Australia, and the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) around the globe. We commend you and your AVID Site Team for your efforts on behalf of students, whose futures are brighter because of your commitment to them."

It was a day of celebration for McKinney ISD as the district held its commencement exercises for the 2024-2025 school year at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen on Friday, May 23!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from McKinney North, McKinney Boyd and McKinney High School!

Stay tuned for more photos from each graduation ceremony in the coming days!