
See reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/2S76C0t-7yc?feature=share
Brooklyn is a senior on the Bronco Swim and Dive team, where she has qualified for regional competitions.
Brooklyn ranks 15th in her class with a 5.23 GPA, and she has taken an impressive 11 AP Classes. Brooklyn has received the Academic Excellence Award for the past three years, and she has been an active member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year.
Outside of school, Brooklyn has volunteered at the local Community Garden Kitchen, and she has worked as a babysitter and as a dog-walker.
After high school Brooklyn hopes to go to college and major in Math on a pre-med track with the hope of one day becoming a pediatrician.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Webb from Mckinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/mPkqZjIwI3w?feature=share
Caroline is a 3-year member of the Boyd Bailadoras, where she has served as Junior Lieutenant during 2nd year on the team and currently serves as 1st Lieutenant. During her time on drill, she’s helped her team win National’s, she has placed as a top three soloist and been given accolades for outstanding dance technique. Caroline is extremely talented and has been training in studio dance for 14 years and is impressively certified in grades 1-6 of the Cecchetti Ballet Pedagogy.
She also finds time to work part-time as a substitute Dance Studio teacher at the Allen Dance Studio.
Caroline currently has a remarkable 4.5 GPA, and has taken 4 AP classes throughout high school. She has also won Boyd’s Academic Excellence award for 9th, 10th and 11th grade. After senior year, she plans on attending college and continuing to pursue her passion for dance.
Congratulations to Caroline West from McKinney Boyd High school, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week!
See reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/VNM8NQJytkM?feature=share
Ellis is a 4-year member of the Bronco cross country and track teams, and he was selected for the Classic Bronco Award in 2025.
Ellis has taken 5 AP classes, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He is currently ranked 130th in his class with a 4.58 GPA.
Ellis is involved with the Young Men’s Service League, and he volunteers at ManeGait Equine Therapy. He is an active member and volunteer at Christ Fellowship Church, and he participated in the Rotary Club Leadership Program.
After high school, Ellis plans to attend college to study Animal Science.
That’s Ellis Northup from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is senior Averi Morris from McKinney Boyd High School.
See video: https://youtube.com/shorts/t8JxqaObLMo
Averi plays the saxophone & oboe in the Bronco band, and she is also a 2-time Regional VASE participant.
She serves as band president this year, and she has been the saxophone section leader for the past 2 years. Averi has received 1st Division honors in every annual solo & ensemble competition.
Averi is an AP Scholar with Distinction, and she has achieved Academic Excellence every year. She has taken 12 AP classes, and she currently has a 4.91 GPA.
Averi is a member of the National Art Honors Society, and she served as historian for that club last year.
She works at Red Zeppelin Records, and she manages a local rock band. Averi has volunteered for Feed My Starving Children and Scope GT Camp.
After high school, Averi plans to attend the University of Arkansas to study Environmental Science and Visual Arts.
That’s Averi Morris from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ovfm5TrKeiA?feature=share
Chaston is a dedicated player on the Bronco’s Football team. He has been a starter for three years, awarded with Academic All-District for two years, and is currently serving as captain his senior year.
Chaston excels in his classes and maintains a 4.5 GPA, which places him in the top 22% of his class. He is also a two-year National Honor Society member.
Chaston participates in the PALS mentorship program, and he has contributed over 50 hours of service in the community.
Outside of school, he volunteers as a referee at PSA.
After graduating, Chaston plans to play college football and study kinesiology to become a coach or an athletic trainer.
Congratulations to Chaston Stephens from Mckinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week!
See video: https://youtube.com/shorts/XbJcVBv0yUk?feature=share
Kaydence is an excellent Drill Team Bailadora and has been a varsity member all four years of high school. She has served the team as a Social Officer her sophomore year, a Junior Lieutenant her junior year, and now as a Captain her senior year. She was awarded Outstanding Freshman and Outstanding Sophomore and was a part of the 2025 National Champion Team.
Kaydence has taken four AP classes, earning Academic Excellence awards and an AP Scholar award. She is also a two-year member of the National Honors Society.
Kaydence also participates in PALS and is a Preschool Dance teacher in her free time.
After graduation, Kaydence plans on attending college and continuing to dance.
Congratulations to Kaydence Cook from McKinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week!
See reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/VGRi3oC-FKc?feature=share
Paxton is a Varsity Captain for the Bronco Volleyball team.
Paxton maintains a 4.8 GPA, and she has taken 11 AP courses. She is ranked 78th in her class of 594 students.
Paxton participates in the McKinney Boyd Orchestra, National Honor Society, HOSA, and YoungLife.
She has also volunteered for Feed My Starving Children, and the Special Olympics.
After high school Paxton is going to pursue a major in nursing.
That’s Paxton Cohee from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
McKinney ISD Election 2026 is here! Mark your calendar for Election Day, November 3. You can find more details on our website: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/election-2026
Don't wait until the last minute! Join the College Application Workshops at McKinney Boyd HS on August 5 & 10 for help with Common App, ApplyTexas, essays, activities, and more.
Open to all MISD seniors! Register today and get ahead!
Friday, August 7, 2026: Schedule Pick-Up
Current Returning Students (Grades 10–12)
Enter through the North Student Lot (Gym Side)
12:30–1:30 PM: 10th Grade
1:30–2:30 PM: 11th Grade
2:30–3:30 PM: 12th Grade
Saturday, August 8, 2026: Bronco Camp Schedule Pick-Up
Incoming 9th Grade & Students New to Boyd
Enter through the North Student Lot (Gym Side)
9:30 AM: Doors Open
10:00 AM: Pep Rally
Following the Pep Rally: Parent Information Meeting
Spirit wear will be available for purchase.
Please contact MBHSInfo@mckinneyisd.net for questions.
Please review and complete the following prior to attending:
· Complete Back-to-School Forms: Guardians must submit their student's Back-to-School forms and proof of residency through the Skyward Guardian SSO Portal before students can receive their 2026–2027 class schedule. An email with instructions was sent to guardians by the district on Monday, July 6.
· Need Help Accessing Your Guardian SSO Portal? Visit: https://mckinneyisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mbhs/page/sso-portal-account-information
· Student Parking Permits: Students who complete the required Google Form and submit payment through My School Bucks by 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 6 will receive their parking permit during Schedule Pick-Up on Friday, August 7. My School Bucks payments will be available beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, in the School Store. Forms or payments submitted after 12:00 PM on August 6 will be processed after Schedule Pick-Up, and permits may be picked up during the student's lunch period on the first day of school.
· Join the McKinney Boyd PTO! Stop by during Schedule Pick-Up to purchase spirit wear or become a PTO member, or join online today at: https://mckinneyboydpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
See video: https://youtu.be/DNC8a9QigAQ
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Evie is a 4-year member of the Bronco band, and she plays clarinet in the Honors Band.
Evie is a member of the National Honor Society, and she ranks 104 out of 592 students in her class. She has taken 3 AP courses and 2 Dual Credit courses.
Evie is an active member of First McKinney Methodist Church.
After graduation, Evie plans to attend Sam Houston to major in Animation, and she hopes to perform in the school’s marching band.
That’s Evie Miller, from McKinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/zymmshDdy1Y
Cade is a senior on the Bronco varsity baseball team. In 2025 he was selected as the District 6-6A Utility Player of the Year and the Bronco Offensive Player of the Year.
Cade is a 3-year member of the National Honor Society, and he has taken 6 AP classes. He currently maintains a 4.6 GPA, and he won the school leadership award in 2025.
Cade participates in the PALS mentorship program and the Young Men’s Service League. He is a 3-year member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and he works as an umpire outside of school.
After high school, Cade plans to study finance and play baseball at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City.
Congratulations to Cade Reagan from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/d7LQEuLlcp8
Hot dogs, t-shirts, tree branches and a fake owl helped to demonstrate the dangerous power contained in electrical power lines. Students at McKinney Boyd High School gained valuable information regarding power line safety from the CoServ Community Relations and Education team. Their team visited all 3 of our high schools this past April, and we thank them for their continual goal to keep our communities safe and informed about power lines.
See video: https://youtu.be/475y_VmqK9M
Olivia is an outstanding athlete on the Lady Bronco softball team.
She was selected 2nd Team All-District her freshmen year and 1st Team All-District her junior year. As a sophomore she won the “Defensive Player of the Year” award, and she has achieved Academic All-District 3 years in a row.
Olivia maintains academic rigor by taking AP and Dual Credit courses. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she has won the Academic Excellence award 3 times.
Olivia participates in the Interact Club, Environmental Activist Club, AVID Club and the Created Puzzle Club. She has completed her Green Cord, and she is studying Dental Terminology in HOSA.
Olivia volunteers for Feed My Starving Children, and she works at HOTWORX.
Olivia plans to attend Lubbock Christian University to study Biochemistry and business and continue playing softball. She intends to obtain her dental degree from Texas A&M and pursue a career as an orthodontist.
Congratulations to Olivia Locke from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Samuel Thomas is the 1st Runner Up Secondary Teacher of the Year for McKinney ISD, as well as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for McKinney Boyd High School. He teaches visual arts, and he has worked as an educator for 23 years.
See video: https://youtu.be/FQOJjKTg4SA
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Karen Shi of McKinney Boyd High School where she plays violin in the orchestra.
See video: https://youtu.be/jlAuAtBSV0E
Karen is the orchestra president, and she has received Exemplary and Superior Awards in UIL Solo & Ensemble competitions.
Karen currently maintains a 4.96 GPA with 13 AP classes, and she ranks 4th in her class. She has qualified for a National Merit Scholarship, and she is a member of the ESL Math Club, assisting in tutoring ESL students in Algebra and Geometry coursework.
Karen is actively involved in FFA where she is currently raising & showing a steer. She previously showed Market Rabbits and placed 7th out of 31 contestants in the Collin County Stock Show. She was also a State Runner up in the Horticulture Career Development Event.
In her free time, Karen continues to play the piano and perform a classical piano repertoire. She is a volunteer at the Heard Natural Science Museum and the Wild Animal Sanctuary Texas where she prepares food for 15 different rescued wild animals.
After graduation, Karen plans to study Animal Science or Biomedical Science at either Cornell University or Texas A&M.
That’s Karen Shi from McKinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/_MGJ8knGuUM
Mackenzie is in Technical Theatre, and she was elected as the Executive Board Officer for the Broadway Broncos. She has participated in 7 productions, and for The Little Mermaid & Chicago she served as Stage Manager. She has received an International Honor Thespian Award, a Texas Theatre President’s List Scholar Award, the UIL One Act Play Best Technician Award, and she is a National Qualifier for Lighting Design.
Mackenzie currently has a 4.18 GPA with 3 AP classes, and she is a 4-year Academic Excellence Award recipient. She is a member of HOSA and the American Sign Language Honor Society.
In her free time, Mackenzie volunteers at local food pantries, Special Olympics and First McKinney Incredible Kids. She is a member of the St. Gabriel’s High School Youth Ministry, and she is a competitive figure skater with the Dallas Figure Skating Club.
After graduation, Mackenzie plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in either Communication Science Disorders or Kinesiology with a minor in American Sign Language, followed by a Masters in Early Intervention Speech Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy.
That’s Mackenzie Bucl from McKinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/1OvxhKMegqk
Johnathan is an amazing player for the Bronco soccer team.
During the 2023-2024 season, he served as captain for the JV squad, and he earned the Bronco Way Award. This season, he’s netted five goals as a varsity player.
Johnathan currently ranks 16th in his class with a weighted GPA of 5.1464, and he is an AP Scholar. He has taken 4 AP classes, scoring 4 on each exam, and he received the Academic Excellence award twice.
Johnathan participates in PALS and the Young Men’s Service League,
and he serves on the Principal’s Advisory Council.
Outside of school, Johnathan plays club soccer for Borussia Dortmund, and he is a member of the First McKinney Baptist Church youth group.
Congratulations to Johnathan Podor from McKinney Boyd High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://tinyurl.com/4b5s7j7e
Madelyn is a Superior & Exemplary Medalist in UIL Solo and Ensemble Contests. She serves as vice president for the orchestra, and she performs in the musical pit orchestra.
Madelyn maintains a 4.62 GPA with 9 AP credits, and she is a member of the National Honor Society. She has completed the Athletic & Rehab Medicine Clinical Class as well as the NASM – Personal Trainer Certification Course. Madelyn enjoys competing in HOSA, and she is a member of the Science Club and the Asian Student Union.
In her free time, Madelyn works at a boba shop.
After graduation, Madelyn plans to attend the University of Dallas to major in Biomedical Sciences.
That’s Madelyn Kwan, from McKinney Boyd High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.