2026 Seniors!
2026 RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION
So proud of our JROTC leaders! Just back from a week of developing their skills!
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.
The MHS AP Biology and Chemistry students invite you to a summer kick-off party at the McKinney High Cafeteria this Saturday from 10-11:30am! Come take part in some fun experiments and other science related activities. Sign up using the QR code or at https://shorturl.at/ZmPKz. See you there!
The way we went running when we heard the @whipandtreats food truck made a surprise stop for teachers today! Thank you to Larry Turner, and his amazing wife Rianna, for serving up some joy in a cup! We appreciate you and your frozen goodness!
Congrats to our Teacher of the Week, Ms. Lira. She is the our yearbook advisor and does an amazing job with her students...as seen in the 24-25 Lion Yearbook! Ms. Soroa is our staff member of the week. We appreciate all that you both do for our teachers and students!
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Makayla Schaffran.
See video: https://youtu.be/Z081FcJSEy0
Makayla is a senior at McKinney High School where she is a 3-year member of the choir.
She performs with the Harmony jazz ensemble, and she has served as varsity choir vice president.
Makayla currently has a 3.4 GPA, and she is a 2-year member of the National Honor Society. Mayayla is also a member of the Golden Girls.
In her free time, Makayla sings with her church worship team, and she is a student leader of the youth group. She also volunteers in the children’s ministry at her church.
After graduation, Makayla plans to attend Collin College to major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
That’s Makayla Schaffran, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
The First in Family celebration is always special! We are so proud of our students! Thank you to the family members,teachers, and our board member that were present tonight. A special thanks to our MHS Counselors, MEF advisor, and Coach Wylie for making it so memorable! 💙🦁💛
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Cadence Washington from McKinney High School.
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See video: https://youtu.be/5UN-eXdQrqU?si=piU_YOIGfD0a9IyL
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Cadence is a senior on the Lions varsity track team, and she has received the award for Team MVP. Cadence is a 3-time team captain, and she received the District Champion honor her Freshman year.
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Cadence has taken multiple AP courses.
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She volunteers with her school, and she feeds the homeless.
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Next year, Cadence plans to continue her track career in college and to study Dermatology.
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That’s Cadence Washington from McKinney High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
The Special Olympics Track Meet day is always one of the best days of the year! We are SO proud of the way our kids represent McKinney High School each and every day!
Big thanks to the MHS PALS and Cheerleaders for all of their help and support! #GoldStandard 🥇🥈🥉🏅
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Emerson Anderson.
See video: https://youtu.be/JkN-vM4lsTU
Emerson is a senior at McKinney High School where she is a 4-year member of the Theatre program. She is a Texas Thespians National Qualifier and Thespian of the Year. She also earned Outstanding Direction with Dallas Broadway.
Emerson is an International Thespians Society 4-year active member. She served as ITS Chair for 2 years, and she is involved in student directing and varsity productions.
Emerson ranks in the top 10% of her class with a 4.398 GPA, and she has received the Academic Excellence Award for the past 3 years.
In her free time, Emerson works at Tropical Smoothie, and she volunteers with the MHS PTO and First United Methodist Church.
After graduation, Emerson plans to attend Texas State University to major in Theatre Education with a desire to teach high school theatre.
That’s Emerson Anderson, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
The tradition continues! The Lion Yearbook Staff won an NSPA Pacemaker Award for their 2024 Yearbook!! 🥳 This is the highest national recognition they can receive for their work as a staff. Congratulations to all! 🦁💛
Award winning yearbook ✅
NSPA Pacemaker Award finalist ✅
Hall of fame status ✅
Explored Seattle like pros ✅
Memories worthy of a spread in @thelionyearbookmhs ✅
#NSPA #SeaToBelieveIt #GoLions
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Aubrey Kelly.
See video: https://youtu.be/kVLmTwno7wM
Aubrey is a senior at McKinney High School where she is a 4-year member of the choir program. She has been a member of the varsity choir for 3 years and a 2-year member of Harmony Jazz Ensemble. Aubrey has earned Superior Ranking at Solo & Ensemble, and she is a member of the 2024/2025 Texas All-State Treble Choir. She has served as the student board president for the choir program and as a section leader in varsity choir for two years.
Aubrey currently maintains a 4.58 GPA, and she has taken 12 AP courses.
She has earned Academic excellence chords, and she is a member of Headhunters.
In her free time, Aubrey works as a kennel technician at Country Creek Animal Hospital.
After graduation, Aubrey will attend Texas A&M for Biomedical Science on a pre-vet track with plans to pursue a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
That’s Aubrey Kelly, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
Late on the post, but not lacking on appreciation...congrats to our teacher and staff member of the week! Coach Walling excels in the classroom and on the field. Our attendance clerk, Leo Perea, has been a great addition to MHS! We appreciate you both so much! #GoldStandard ⭐️
“You know, at elementary that was kind of part of being an elementary teacher, but at the high school level for them to tell me I’m their school mom is pretty fun.”
See video: https://youtu.be/OU-3W57yHiU?si=XeZ61_Bmpzp0CMRV
Penney Bell is the 2025 Teacher of the Year for McKinney High School. She teaches vocational health services, and she has worked as an educator for 21 years.
It's a perfect night for some crosstown softball! #GoLions #GoldStandard
Senior scholarship opportunity.
Congrats to Theresa Horvath and Jeanie Plaster for being named teacher and staff member of the week! You both are an invaluable part of Lion Nation! Thanks for all you do!
