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2019 News Archive

McClure Elementary Principal Melanie Raleeh Reflects on Past Success, Looks to the Future as New Principal of Walker Elementary

Press Release|January 2019

Longtime principal of McClure Elementary, Melanie Raleeh, has been chosen as the new principal of Walker Elementary.

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McKinney ISD Board of Trustees: “The Places You Have Been” (Video)

Article|January 2019

During the month of January we take the opportunity to appreciate our school board and thank them for their service to our district. Here’s a sampling of the people and places our board of trustees have visited this past year or so.

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Susan Washa and Press Elementary’s Award-Winning Counseling Program Focus on Emotional Needs of Students

Press Release|January 2019

The role of school counselor is never an easy one. But, some days can be a bit more challenging than others.

Press Elementary Counselor Susan Washa knows this firsthand. One day, she spent more than two hours with a student after the student took their frustrations out on Washa’s office space.

Even so, there was no complaint in Washa’s voice as she talked about it, “The student was calm and happy when they left, so that was rewarding,” she said. “A few days later, the same student came up and gave me a high five and said they couldn’t wait to see me.”

While not typical, such situations are part of the job, and they offer a glimpse into the sometimes unpredictable day-to-day experience for Washa who, in the spring of 2018, was named McKinney ISD’s Counselor of the Year.

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