"Look Great. Feel Great. Do Great." Oscar Garza borrows this mantra from his friend & fellow volunteer, Jason Hernandez, as they join Kim Hughes and several generous community donors for a Back to School event at Finch Elementary. Students and parents geared up for another successful year with free hair cuts and school supplies.
See video: https://youtu.be/b_mgrwqJwVk
See video: https://youtu.be/b_mgrwqJwVk
Celebrating 100 Years of Fanny Finch Elementary
See video: https://tinyurl.com/3umvrzvf
“Raise your hand if you were teaching back when chalkboards were considered high tech?”
That seems like a crazy question unless you are addressing the audience of a 100-year celebration, which was the case this past January for Finch Elementary. Current teachers and students along with former students and staff gathered to celebrate the school’s one hundredth anniversary of being named after the legendary educator, Fanny Finch.
We are incredibly thankful for our new partnership with Burlington! Today, their team celebrated the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony, and Finch was honored to receive a generous $5,000 donation to support our teachers with classroom and student supplies.
Thank you, Burlington, for investing in our students, staff, and school community. Your support will make a direct impact in our classrooms and help our Falcons continue to SOAR! 💙💛
Their NEW McKinney store is located at 2050 West University Dr Suite 250 McKinney, TX 75070.
#FinchFalcons #SOARLikeAFalcon #CommunitySupport #ThankYouBurlington
Thank you, Burlington, for investing in our students, staff, and school community. Your support will make a direct impact in our classrooms and help our Falcons continue to SOAR! 💙💛
Their NEW McKinney store is located at 2050 West University Dr Suite 250 McKinney, TX 75070.
#FinchFalcons #SOARLikeAFalcon #CommunitySupport #ThankYouBurlington
🎓 Calling All Finch Falcons Graduating Seniors! 🎓
We are so excited to welcome our graduating seniors back to Finch Elementary for our annual Senior Breakfast!
📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 7:45–8:45 AM
If you attended Finch, we would love to celebrate YOU and see how much you've grown! Come enjoy breakfast, reconnect with familiar faces, and take one last walk through the halls where your journey began.
Don’t forget to bring your cap and gown so you can participate in our special senior walk through the halls!
We can’t wait to celebrate our former Falcons and cheer you on as you soar into your next adventure!
#OnceAFalconAlwaysAFalcon #FinchFamily #SeniorWalk
We are so excited to welcome our graduating seniors back to Finch Elementary for our annual Senior Breakfast!
📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 7:45–8:45 AM
If you attended Finch, we would love to celebrate YOU and see how much you've grown! Come enjoy breakfast, reconnect with familiar faces, and take one last walk through the halls where your journey began.
Don’t forget to bring your cap and gown so you can participate in our special senior walk through the halls!
We can’t wait to celebrate our former Falcons and cheer you on as you soar into your next adventure!
#OnceAFalconAlwaysAFalcon #FinchFamily #SeniorWalk
We felt the love today at Finch!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO and Finch families for stocking our staff fridge with drinks and snacks—we are so grateful!
Walking in to sweet messages written in sidewalk chalk made it even more special. Those little moments mean so much to our teachers and staff.
Your support, encouragement, and kindness do not go unnoticed. We are so thankful for this incredible community!
We want to give a special announcement of new newest Falcon for the upcoming school year! Our new Assistant Principal, Ebonie Walls, is in her 3rd year at Reuben Johnson this year. She lives in McKinney with fiancé and maltipoo fur baby. She is a self-proclaimed homebody that loves lounging on the couch and watching movies but when the opportunity arises, she loves traveling, trying different restaurants, and hanging out with family. Ebonie is in her 9th year in education, and 3rd year in MISD. She has held the roles of Kindergarten and fifth grade teacher, Instructional Specialist and Coach, and a curriculum writer for all content areas. Ebonie believes that being an educator is one of the most fulfilling roles because of the life-long impact you have on so many lives and futures.
Welcome to the Finch Family!
Welcome to the Finch Family!
“I started in England. I always wanted to be a teacher. And I’ve now been in Texas for 13 years…it’s just a pleasure being here.”
See video: https://youtu.be/6QqGCdjnX30
Stephanie Horswell is the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Finch Elementary. She is a special education teacher, and she has worked as an educator for 17 years.
See video: https://youtu.be/6QqGCdjnX30
Stephanie Horswell is the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Finch Elementary. She is a special education teacher, and she has worked as an educator for 17 years.
Finch Choir was at the MHS vs MBHS game today singing the National Anthem.
So proud that Mrs. Horswill was able to represent Finch Elementary at the Teacher of the Year banquet.
Attention all incoming 2026-2027 Kinder Falcons! Come visit your new Kindergarten teachers and learn what it means to be a Finch Falcon!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 5:00-6:00PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 5:00-6:00PM
Kindergarten Round Up!
Bring your incoming Kindergartener (born before September 1, 2021) and learn about Kindergarten at Finch Elementary.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5:00-6:00PM
If you have questions, please give us a call at 469-302-5600.
Bring your incoming Kindergartener (born before September 1, 2021) and learn about Kindergarten at Finch Elementary.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5:00-6:00PM
If you have questions, please give us a call at 469-302-5600.
Tomorrow is your last day to order your Fun Run t-shirt.
Shirts are $15.00 each. You can order in the cafeteria at Open House too.
Shirts are $15.00 each. You can order in the cafeteria at Open House too.
Stop Motion Oscar Award at Finch Elementary
See video: https://youtu.be/OEnV4bAr9cI
“And the Oscar goes to..”
For the past 8 weeks, 5th graders in Danh Nguyen’s art class at Finch Elementary became stop motion film artists. The young moviemakers developed compelling characters and story arcs as they meticulously captured their short films. The campus staff reviewed 19 movie submissions, and during their March all-school assembly the top 5 movies were presented. But only ONE received the “Best Stop Motion” Oscar!
See video: https://youtu.be/OEnV4bAr9cI
“And the Oscar goes to..”
For the past 8 weeks, 5th graders in Danh Nguyen’s art class at Finch Elementary became stop motion film artists. The young moviemakers developed compelling characters and story arcs as they meticulously captured their short films. The campus staff reviewed 19 movie submissions, and during their March all-school assembly the top 5 movies were presented. But only ONE received the “Best Stop Motion” Oscar!
Join us next week for Open House with NEW times!
Tuesday, March 31
5:00-6:00PM
Come explore your child’s classroom and see the amazing projects, artwork, and learning they’ve been working on this year! After touring the classrooms stop by our Scholastic Book Fair to shop for books and celebrate with family and friends and visit the Specials team in the cafeteria for all Fun Run things!
We have exciting news for our Falcon Adventure Run!
Families and community members can now make donations electronically through MySchoolBucks.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHHVYGLG605ZPX_ZZ69VWGO8I7GYMQ
This makes it easy to support Finch Elementary if you prefer to donate online instead of sending cash or checks with students.
Every donation helps our Falcons work toward our $25,000 fundraising goal and supports programs and opportunities for our students.
To donate online, please use the link above.
Thank you for supporting Finch Elementary and cheering on our Falcon runners!
Families and community members can now make donations electronically through MySchoolBucks.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHHVYGLG605ZPX_ZZ69VWGO8I7GYMQ
This makes it easy to support Finch Elementary if you prefer to donate online instead of sending cash or checks with students.
Every donation helps our Falcons work toward our $25,000 fundraising goal and supports programs and opportunities for our students.
To donate online, please use the link above.
Thank you for supporting Finch Elementary and cheering on our Falcon runners!
What is the Falcon Adventure Run?
Students will run through a fun obstacle course including:
Foam Forest
Bubble Pass
Mud Crossing
Waterfall Way
Every donation helps support programs and opportunities for our students.
Help us reach our $25,000 goal!
Fun Run Date: April 17
Students will run through a fun obstacle course including:
Foam Forest
Bubble Pass
Mud Crossing
Waterfall Way
Every donation helps support programs and opportunities for our students.
Help us reach our $25,000 goal!
Fun Run Date: April 17
The Falcon Adventure Run has begun!
Today our students kicked off this year’s Falcon Adventure Run, and they are bringing home their fundraising packets!
Our goal is to raise $25,000 to support Finch Elementary.
Run Day: April 17
Families can help by:
✔️ Sharing with family and friends
✔️ Collecting donations
✔️ Encouraging their Falcon runner!
Let the adventure begin!
Today our students kicked off this year’s Falcon Adventure Run, and they are bringing home their fundraising packets!
Our goal is to raise $25,000 to support Finch Elementary.
Run Day: April 17
Families can help by:
✔️ Sharing with family and friends
✔️ Collecting donations
✔️ Encouraging their Falcon runner!
Let the adventure begin!
Family STEAM Night is next week!
Monday, February 23 from 6:00-7:00pm. All families that register on the link below will receive a FREE Lego building kit.
https://forms.gle/FNz5PqgJt45gnMhN7
Monday, February 23 from 6:00-7:00pm. All families that register on the link below will receive a FREE Lego building kit.
https://forms.gle/FNz5PqgJt45gnMhN7
Happy Counselor Appreciation Week!
We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Gonzales, our amazing school counselor! Her dedication, compassion, and tireless support for our students make a lasting impact every single day.
And we’re thrilled to share that she was recently recognized with the CREST Award (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas), a prestigious honor that highlights excellence in school counseling programs across the state!
Thank you, Ms. Gonzales, for always putting students first and helping our school community grow, thrive, and succeed. We are so lucky to have you!
We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Gonzales, our amazing school counselor! Her dedication, compassion, and tireless support for our students make a lasting impact every single day.
And we’re thrilled to share that she was recently recognized with the CREST Award (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas), a prestigious honor that highlights excellence in school counseling programs across the state!
Thank you, Ms. Gonzales, for always putting students first and helping our school community grow, thrive, and succeed. We are so lucky to have you!
January Finch Live will be rescheduled to Friday, February 6.
