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On Friday, Sept. 27, business professionals and Interdisciplinary Study and Mentorship (ISM) juniors and seniors from McKinney High School and McKinney Boyd High School met at the Collin College Convention Center for the annual ISM Business Symposium. Students had the opportunity to take part in interviews with professionals in their field and receive feedback on their interview skills and resumes.

ISM is a rigorous, challenging course that provides the opportunity for academically gifted and high achieving upperclassmen to investigate a career of high interest to them through intense study, research, writing and ultimately mentorship with a professional.

For more information on the MISD ISM program, visit: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/interdisciplinary-study-mentorship

Our thanks to the professionals from the McKinney community and from within MISD who gave their time and talents to help our students!

McKinney Gifted & Talented Alliance & MISD Advanced Academics Presents: SECONDARY ADVICE NIGHT! Date: Monday, September 30th 2024 Location: McKinney High School Time: 5:30pm

Parent outreach & training provides parents with the education and training needed to support the improvement of their child's English language skills and become more active participants in their child's education. Register online at: https://www.txel.org/t3series

Did you know? In 2023–2024, MISD school counselors held 72,656 individual meetings with students, plus 2,149 small group sessions and 265 parent workshops!

The counseling department is made up of 64 school counselors who serve more than 23,000 MISD students as part of the comprehensive school counseling program mandated by the state of Texas. It’s a huge job! Among their many responsibilities, counselors meet with each student on their campus during the school year for a variety of purposes: academic progress and planning, career/postsecondary goals, grade/attendance/credit monitoring, new student enrollment, crisis intervention/follow up, community resources or conflict resolution.

They have a tremendous positive impact at our schools, and we love our MISD school counselors!

Erin Johnson's 8th grade science class at Evans Middle School investigated the properties of water yesterday. Among the lab activities, they explored surface tension by trying to get a paper clip to float — an elusive feat mastered by only a couple of groups. During another activity, teams counted the number of water drops they could add to the surface of a penny to observe cohesion and surface tension. Results varied, with the number of drops ranging from as low as 5 to as high as 72 before the water broke over the edge.

McKinney ISD Band Night!

Did you know? MISD students made 140,900 visits to our campus clinics in 2023-2024 across the district, where they were cared for by the 33 registered nurses and 16 clinic assistants that make up the MISD Health Services department. Our school nurses serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate and facilitate the educational process. Thank you, MISD nurses for the way that you serve our students and staff!

Our Teaching and Learning Department, in partnership with First United Bank, hosted our first ever Personal Financial Literacy night for our parents and students. Thank you to all our families who attended! #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

Thank you to all who joined us for McKinney Education Foundation's College Night. There were more than 100 colleges on site to meet our parents and students.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! A time to honor the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of Hispanic Americans who've helped shape the U.S. in countless ways. #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

Superintendent Pratt, his Cabinet team, and other district and campus administrators started off the day with learning walks at @McKinneyNorthHS! We saw many great teachers and students in action. #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

McKinney ISD has been identified as an H-E-B Outstanding School District and was nominated for the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards! #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

The MISD Leadership Academy class of 2024–2025 got underway this morning as MISD continues in its mission to cultivate leadership from within the district. The academy was launched five years ago to "identify, recruit and equip educators with a variety of levels of specializations and broad knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for potential leadership positions in both school and district leadership."

MISD Superintendent Shawn Pratt helped kick off this year’s academy as he welcomed the new participants and spoke on fundamental principles of leadership. The group will gather for four day-long sessions throughout the school year, and participants will complete the academy with certification in Jon Gordon's Power of Positive Leadership program. They will also receive training in StrengthsFinder strength-based leadership, hear from both district and campus leaders through panels and presentations, participate in a resume workshop, interview training and more.

The McKinney Education Foundation will host College Night on Monday, September 16, from 6 – 8 p.m. at McKinney North High School.

All MISD high school students and their families are invited to attend! The event will feature representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities as well as military to meet with MISD students. In addition, there will be two financial aid presentations for juniors or seniors! Admission is free.

Parking will be available on the north side of campus in McKinney North’s student parking lot off of Community Drive.

MEF College Night
Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
6–8 p.m.
McKinney North High School
2550 Wilmeth Rd.
McKinney, Texas 75071

What's better on a Friday morning than a middle school science lab and fine arts? Students in Marea Kelly's science class at Faubion investigated whether objects were metal, nonmetal or metalloid based on their properties, including whether they could serve as a conductor in a light circuit. Meanwhile, students in orchestra, band and choir carried on the proud tradition of musical excellence at FMS.

The McKinney Gifted and Talented Alliance and MISD Advanced Academics invite all secondary parents and guardians to our Secondary Advice Night! Come join us and learn more about Advanced Academics and get advice on college and career preparation. Topics covered include:

—Preparing secondary students for transitions in College and Career paths
—Benefits of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit;
—Effective Parent/Teacher Partnerships for Secondary student success;
—And, more!

This event is free for all MISD parents and secondary students. We would love to see you at this important event to support your middle and high school students on a variety of advanced-level topics.

Event Details
Date:
September 30, 2024

Time:
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Organizers:
McKinney Gifted and Talented Alliance
MISD Advanced Academics

Location:
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069

***Please note: No childcare will be provided for this event.

Join us for McKinney ISD Band Night!

Club 360 is looking for great people to join its after school childcare team! — High School Students: $13/hour — Assistants (High School Graduates, 18 or older): $15/hour — Site Managers (High School Graduates, 18 or older): $19/hour — For more information, contact Maggie Darden at mdarden@mckinneyisd.net, or call 469-302-2300.

Be a Game-Changing Volunteer at the 9th Annual McKinney ISM Business Symposium! Calling all passionate business professionals and Community members! The McKinney ISD Interdisciplinary Studies and Mentorship Program (ISM) is hosting its 9th Annual Business Symposium, and we need YOU to make it a success as a volunteer. This is your chance to directly impact the future of our community by helping our MISD high school students hone their interview skills and build confidence as they prepare for their careers. Here's why you should volunteer: 1. Shape the Next Generation of Leaders: Guide students through mock interviews, providing valuable feedback that will polish their skills and strategies. 2. Invest in Your Community: Network with future business leaders and inspire them while sharing your expertise. 3. Make a Lasting Impact: Your insights and encouragement will shape their confidence and set them on the path to success. Join us on Friday, September 27th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Collin College Conference Center in McKinney, Texas. Ready to Be a Volunteer? Click the link and sign up today! Volunteer Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewgMT1ZWUpvYXHe3fGPgRtRkVp4ssVz3ueF_uXd12VoY0Fvg/viewform *Please note, upon registering, all volunteers must also submit a McKinney ISD volunteer background check to participate. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/volunteer Space is limited, so don't miss out! We look forward to partnering with you to make this a truly inspiring event for the students.

Friday physics lab...Mr. Khan's AP Physics C (calculus based physics) students at North put their math skills to the test today during a trajectory lab in which they were challenged to launch a ball bearing down a slope, through a hoop and onto a target using calculus to determine the measurements and placement to make it happen. Each group had only one attempt to get it right. The slightest misalignment or miscalculation made the difference between success and "almost"!