Each month, after our board meetings, McKinney ISD will provide our community with a brief summary of events and items covered during the session. Visit the Board of Trustees page for more information.

We are excited to bring you another episode of the McKinney ISD Podcast. Today we are talking about all things finance and public education funding and today our guest is our very own, Dr. Dennis Womack, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations.

We have moved up our registration timeline for our returning McKinney ISD students. As we prepare for open enrollment, our priority is ensuring that all residential students secure their place in MISD. To help us serve our students effectively, we encourage you to complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. Registering early allows district leaders to make informed decisions regarding class sizes, teacher assignments, and campus needs. 

Snap codes for students who were enrolled with MISD as of February 20, 2025, will start going out the week of March 3rd. Parents will need to complete their student's registration to have access to their student's 2025-26 schedule (secondary) and homeroom teacher (elementary).

Click here to download the First Day flyer in English. (PDF)
Click here to download the First Day flyer in Spanish. (PDF)

Click here to learn more about Enrollment in McKinney ISD.

Are you ready to give your child the gift of bilingualism and biliteracy? McKinney ISD's Dual Language Academy provides a unique opportunity for students to learn in both English and Spanish, developing strong academic skills in both languages.

Click here to download the Dual Language Academy flyer in English. (PDF)
Click here to download the Dual Language Academy flyer in Spanish. (PDF)

As we celebrate Black History Month, we take a moment to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of Black educators who have shaped the hearts and minds of McKinney ISD students, both inside and outside the classroom. Their dedication, resilience, and passion for teaching have paved the way for future generations of learners and leaders. In this special edition, we spotlight a few of these remarkable individuals who have made a lasting impact on McKinney ISD.

Join us as we reflect on their achievements and learn more about their legacies through the articles linked below.

• Love is the Strongest Power—Jesse McGowen and Leonard Evans Remind Students that They Can Accomplish Anything

• A Moment that Changed Everything: The Enduring Legacy of Leonard Evans Jr.

• Albert and Iola Malvern Spotlight

• Reuben Johnson Spotlight

The McKinney ISD Business Services Group has reaped a bounty of awards in recent months, earning recognition from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and the State Comptroller, all spotlighting a high level of excellence and transparency in the district’s financial operations:

• 2024-2025 ASBO International Meritorious Budget Award (2nd year)

• 2024-2025 TASBO Award of Excellence in Financial Management (2nd year)

• 2024-2025 TASBO Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations (2nd year)

• 2024-2025 Comptroller Transparency Award Contracts and Procurement (1st year)

“We are so pleased to receive these awards,” said MISD Chief Financial Officer Marlene Harbeson. “These accomplishments continue to spotlight our dedication, hard work and innovative approaches to increasing the district’s financial transparency for students, staff and the community.

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McKinney ISD offers an excellent Career and Technical Education (CTE) program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in both higher education and the workforce. With a wide range of opportunities, the district’s CTE program helps students explore their strengths and career interests, providing them with the tools to succeed in an ever-evolving global economy.

MISD offers 18 CTE programs of study:

• Animal Science

• Agricultural Technologies & Mechanical Systems

• Plant Science

• Construction

• Digital Communications

• Graphic Design & Interactive Media

• Marketing & Sales

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Management

• Teaching & Training

• Nursing Science

• Exercise Science, Health & Wellness

• Cosmetology & Personal Care Services

• Law Enforcement

• Engineering

• Programming & Software Development

• Cybersecurity

• Aviation Pilots

For more details on McKinney ISD's CTE programs of study, visit https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/career-technical-education.

McKinney ISD will hold a Job Fair on March 8, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year!

MISD is seeking great people for a wide range of full-time and part-time positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Join the MISD team!

Job offers will be given for some critical need positions at this event!

Use the QR code on the flyer to register for this event or click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aSy48bwUdDGkdvcnEpWWwDu_6v85xyvxUiMxmqAzAkM/viewform?edit_requested=true

Starting salary for first year teachers: $62,100
Stipends: SPED: $5,000
Bilingual: $3,000
Master's: $1,500

McKinney ISD Job Fair
Saturday, March 8, 2025
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, Texas 75069

MISD is seeking:

• General Education Teachers

• Special Education Teachers

• Bilingual Teachers

• Childcare

• Paraprofessionals

• Durham Bus Drivers

• Aramark Food Services

• Aramark Custodial Services

• Crossing Guards

• Substitutes

• Maintenance and Grounds

Cockrill Middle School Counselor Vanessa Arbaiza Named 2024-2025 McKinney ISD Counselor of the Year!

McKinney ISD is pleased to announce that Vanessa Arbaiza, lead counselor at Cockrill Middle School, has been named the 2024-2025 MISD Counselor of the Year. With a decade of experience in education—seven of those years spent serving students in MISD—Arbaiza's dedication to her students, staff and the community has made a profound impact at Cockrill Middle School and beyond.

On Friday, January 10, 2025, the McKinney ISD Athletics Department inducted the Hall of Honor Class of 2025 during its annual celebration of the figures who have helped construct and carry forward the legacy of excellence that exemplifies MISD athletics.

The Hall of Honor recognition spotlights the most outstanding and impactful players, coaches, teams and community contributors from eras past to recent memory who have made a significant contribution to MISD athletics. Inductees are chosen by the Hall of Honor committee, made up of current and former coaches and previous inductees. Selection for the Athletics Hall of Honor is the highest honor awarded in MISD athletics.



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Caldwell Elementary hosted its inaugural Multicultural Night last month. The event showcased and celebrated the rich diversity of our students, families, and community, highlighting the unique bilingual and bicultural experiences that define our campus.

During this special evening families experienced interactive displays, performances and presentations, representing a variety of cultures. Customs & traditions were shared through song, dance, art and food - offering a glimpse into the dual-language environment that fosters inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding.

McKinney North High School recently took on a special Kindness Challenge, inspiring students and staff to spread positivity throughout the school and community. Organized by counselor Nikki Summers, this initiative honors the memory of Blake, the son of a longtime friend, whose family encouraged acts of kindness in his honor as he became ill before his 3rd birthday.

Through this challenge, students are making a difference, one kind act at a time. Let's keep the kindness going!

“Raise your hand if you were teaching back when chalkboards were considered high tech?”

That seems like a crazy question unless you are addressing the audience of a 100-year celebration, which was the case this past January for Finch Elementary. Current teachers and students along with former students and staff gathered to celebrate the school’s one hundredth anniversary of being named after the legendary educator, Fanny Finch.

The annual TAPR presentation was held at the February 24,2025 meeting of the MISD Board of Trustees. Please click to download information about the most recent District TAPR. (PDF) A hard copy of this information is available for review at our Central Office, #1 Duvall Street, McKinney, Texas, 75069.

In addition, the U.S. Department of Education requires each state to publish an annual federal report card with specific district- and campus-level data. These reports may be accessed on the state education agency website here. Additional information is available here.