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2018 News Archive
Marcus Shavers is the New Head Football Coach of McKinney High School
Marcus Shavers has been hired as the new head football coach of McKinney High School following the departure of Jeff Smith, who accepted a position as the assistant athletic director in Prosper ISD earlier this month.
Vega Elementary Earns TSCA Award for Counseling Program that Helps Kids Succeed
The Texas School Counselor Association chose Vega Elementary to receive a 2017 CREST (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas) Award for its outstanding counseling program that engages the entire Vega community to help kids succeed.
2018–2020 UIL Athletics Realignment Offers New Challenges, Same Tough Competition
The new 2018–2020 UIL district realignment leaves McKinney ISD’s three high schools among some familiar faces for the next two years, but some new foes bring strong programs to the table as well—and the inclusion of Texarkana and Tyler schools in the McKinney North schedule poses new challenges in District 7-5A.
Star of “The Color Purple” and MHS Alum Adrianna Hicks Meets with MHS Students
Adrianna Hicks graduated from McKinney High School in 2007. She’s forged a career that has been steadily rising ever since. Now, she’s the star of the touring production of “The Color Purple”, and she took time out after the show on Jan. 26 to talk with some current MHS theatre and choir students.
Cockrill Middle School Band One of Only Three in the Country to Earn Highly Prestigious Sudler Cup from John Philip Sousa Foundation
The Cockrill Middle School Honors Band has built a legacy of excellence over the past 10 years that brings annual recognition and awards. This year is no different. For 2018, they are one of only three middle school bands in the country to receive the prestigious Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
MISD to Host Low Cost ACT ZAPS Test Preparation Seminar in February
McKinney ISD continues to offer low-cost test college entrance exam preparation seminars. In February, the district will host an ACT seminar.
MISD One of Two DFW-area School Districts to Receive Highest Honor in School Architecture Competition
McKinney ISD is one of two DFW-area school districts to receive the Caudill Award for excellence in learning environment design for its renovation and expansion project at McKinney North High School.
American Airlines Awards MISD $25,000 Grant for Aviation Program
McKinney ISD was one of only 10 organizations chosen by American Airlines—from among 600—to receive a grant that would benefit the district’s aviation program. The $25,000 grant will allow the district to purchase additional flight simulators that help drive down the cost of pilot training.
School Board Recognition Month Highlights MISD Trustees’ Dedication to the Students of McKinney ISD
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we spotlight each member of the MISD Board of Trustees. The common thread among the seven members of the board is a deep commitment to the students of McKinney ISD, and they very hard to ensure that each of our students receives the best education the district can provide.
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