Back-to-School 2024-25
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! As the new school year begins, we are filled with excitement for the adventures in learning that lie ahead. Our talented and dedicated staff is ready to support and inspire every student, every day. Let’s make this year the best one yet!
This newsletter serves as a resource for parents as they begin to prepare for the start of school. Please remember that the first day of school for 2024-25 is Thursday, August 8, 2024.
School Start Times
We are excited to announce the school start times for the 2024-25 school year. Our elementary schools will be open from 8:00 AM to 3:10 PM, middle schools from 8:45 AM to 3:55 PM, and high schools from 7:30 AM to 2:40 PM.
Registration Information
New student registration is currently available for all grade levels. High school and middle school registration is by appointment. Prior to visiting the campus, it is recommended that parents complete the online registration forms for each new student. Click here for more information about new student registration.
Returning student registration information was emailed to parents of individual students with a unique snap code that is needed to begin the online registration process for that student. Note: Parents may not have received snap codes for all their students at the same time. Click here for more information about returning student registration.
Helpful Links
Immunizations
By law, McKinney ISD must have an immunization record for each student on file. These records must be up to date at the time of registration. Students entering MISD for the first time must present written verification of the required immunizations at the time of enrollment. For more information about what immunizations are required please visit this link: Immunizations page
Meet the Teacher Nights
Join us for our Meet the Teacher nights! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to connect with teachers and get a glimpse of what the upcoming school year holds. Elementary school will host its Meet the Teacher night on August 5, followed by middle school on August 6, and high school on September 9. We look forward to seeing you there and starting the year off with a strong partnership!
Elementary - August 5
Bennett Elementary: 5-6:15pm
New to Bennett families: 5-5:30pm
All families: 5:30-6:15pm
Burks Elementary: 5-6pm
Caldwell Elementary: 5-6pm
Eddins Elementary: 5-6pm
Frazier Elementary: 5:30-7pm
Finch Elementary: To be determined
Glen Oaks Elementary: 5:30-6:30pm
Johnson Elementary: 5-6:15pm
Kinder and new to RJE: 5pm
All families: 5:30pm
Lawson Early Childhood School: Sept. 6th from 4-5pm
Malvern Elementary: 6-7pm
McClure Elementary: 6-7pm
McGowen Elementary: 5:30-6:30pm
McNeil Elementary: 5-6pm
Minshew Elementary: 6-7pm
Press Elementary: 5-6pm
Slaughter Elementary: 4:30-5:30pm
Valley Creek Elementary: 5-6pm
Vega Elementary: 5:30-6:30pm
Walker Elementary: 5:30-6:30pm
Webb Elementary:
Kinder 4:30-5:30pm
1st-5th 5-6pm
Wilmeth Elementary: 5-6pm
Wolford Elementary: 5-6pm
Middle School - August 6
Cockrill Middle School:
Aug. 1 – CMS Round Up (6th grade): 5-7pm
Aug. 6 – 7th & 8th Grade: 5-7pm
Dowell Middle School:
6th Grade Lion Pride Camp: 3-5pm
Meet the Teacher: 5:30-7pm
Evans Middle School: 4-6pm
Faubion Middle School: 4:30-6:30pm
There is an optional parent meeting from 4:30-5 for incoming 6th graders.
Scott Johnson Middle School: 4-6pm
High School - September 9
McKinney Boyd High School: 5:30-7:30pm
McKinney High School: To be determined
McKinney North High School: 5:30-7:30pm
School Zone Safety Tips
Traffic will increase tremendously during the first week of school. Be mindful of the added congestion and leave your home earlier to arrive at school on time.
Tips for Driving in School Zones
Put down that cell phone! The State of Texas prohibits the use of any wireless communication device while in a school zone unless your vehicle is stopped or unless your using a “hands-free” device.
Always obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines usually double in school zones.
Drop off and pick up your children in your school’s designated areas.
Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.
Be alert for children who might dart across the drive or between vehicles on their way to/from the building.
Tips for Driving near School Buses
School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children.
School buses use alternately flashing red lights and an extended stop sign arm to signal motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.
If you approach a school bus from either direction and the bus is displaying alternately flashing red lights and extended stop sign arm, you must stop. In Texas it is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
Do not pass the school bus until: 1. the school bus has resumed motion, or; 2. you are signaled by the driver to proceed, or; 3. the red lights are no longer flashing.
The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Stop your car far enough from the bus to allow children the necessary space to safely enter and exit the bus.
Be alert. Children can be unpredictable.
Rules & Regulations
Reviewing the rules and regulations set by McKinney ISD is crucial as we prepare to start the new academic year. By understanding and following these guidelines, we ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, setting the foundation for a successful school year ahead.
An important change to the Student Code of Conduct from last year is located on page 8. It adds the following to tobacco products listed as prohibited items: “nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, regardless of whether the product contains tobacco.”
School Attendance
Regular school attendance is essential for students to maximize their learning opportunities. Absences from class may result in serious disruption to the mastery of the knowledge and skills needed to progress to the next grade. Students and parents must make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.
It’s important to note that campuses may accept up to four days per semester (eight per year) excused with a parent note/email. Visit the Attendance Policy link below for more information.
Heat Guidelines for Non-UIL Activities
At McKinney ISD, ensuring student safety is our top priority, especially when it comes to adhering to heat guidelines for Non-UIL activities. MISD will utilize Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) as the recommended forecast measurement to monitor environmental conditions, estimating the combined impact of temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation using data from three thermometers.
District staff will use the DTN Weather Sentry App WBGT reading to determine the level of activity in which students can participate in outdoor activities.
Stay Connected
McKinney ISD maintains district Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages to keep parents and the community informed about the great things happening in MISD. In addition to these district level social media pages, each campus also maintains both a Facebook and Twitter page. To find your campus’s social media page please visit your campus’s website or contact your campus’s front office.
