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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"!

Grace Stephens, former McKinney High Marquette, named Lieutenant of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes! Currently in their 85th year, the Kilgore College Rangerettes are world-renowned for their high kicks and the distinction of being the very first dance and drill team. They have performed for multiple U.S. presidents and around the world and are the subject of the "Sweethearts of the Gridiron" documentary which chronicles their proud history. Alumni from each of the three MISD high schools have been numbered among the revered ranks of the Rangerettes, but Grace Stephens is only the second dancer from MISD to achieve the position of Rangerette officer since Roxa Joplin did it in 1966! Congratulations and well done, Grace! (Pictured is Grace Stephens (right) performing during officer tryout.)

Save the Date for our Fall Community Resource Night!

McKinney ISD School Board Team of 8 Workshop! The Board met this week, alongside Superintendent Pratt and his Cabinet, to learn more about all that is happening in McKinney ISD. We discussed our 2024-2025 goals, our strategic plan, student data and the use of MAP, and so much more. #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

Today our Teaching and Learning department hosted the McKinney ISD New Instructional Coach (IC) Academy. We are so grateful for all that our IC’s do to support our staff and students. #WeAreMcKinney #TeamMcKinney

At Reuben Johnson Elementary, they say that they are "Four Houses, One Family," and on Friday, Aug. 2, Principal Kristen Patterson, AP Ebonie Walls and the RJE staff (along with help from MHS cheerleaders) held their 2nd annual RJE House Sorting Rally to place new students in the house of Dominium (Purple), Consequi (Blue), Paratus (Green) or Integritas (Red). Each student received a bracelet and a shirt—and an instant point of connection with other RJE students throughout the school! Check out more photos of the fun on the MISD Facebook page!

Principal Inetra Nelson and the staff of Malvern Elementary had cause for celebration on Wed., Aug. 7, when Subaru's W.E. Fowler, Bob Tomes and representatives from Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney arrived with lunch and a surprise announcement that Malvern had been chosen as part of the Subaru Loves Learning program to receive a grant for approximately $15,000! The funds will provide $500 in classroom supplies to each Malvern teacher! Thank you to Brandon Tomes Subaru for your continued support of McKinney ISD!

MISD school namesake Fanny Finch (1866-1941) was a remarkable, longtime McKinney educator who became the first woman to serve on a school board in Texas. Her influence and leadership brought libraries, restrooms and playgrounds to the city's schools, and in 1924, the school board, in response to a petition from the community, changed the name of South Ward Elementary to Fanny Finch Elementary. 100 years later, Finch's legacy lives on in the school that still bears her name. On Aug. 5, Principal Erika Echegaray, Asst. Principal Mike Allen and the Finch staff were joined by former Finch Principal Becky Hoffman and former AP Lisa Paine for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of MISD's Finch refresh project and to celebrate a new chapter in the life of Finch Elementary!

Get ready to kick off the new school year with McKinney ISD's back-to-school newsletter! Packed with essential updates, helpful tips, and exciting events, it’s your ultimate guide to a successful start. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/bts/