News from May 2024
Gabby Coffey, former Prosper High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series
They open the tournament against Cal State Fullerton Titans.
Cate Bade, former Plano Senior High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series
First game takes place on Friday, May 17.
Report: 60% of the 509 students at Aldridge Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 509 students at Aldridge Elementary School in Richardson, 306 (60%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Celina Independent School District with its main office in Celina has 1,094 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Celina Independent School District with its main office in Celina enrolled 1,094 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Jae Gaskill appointed as MISD Director of Career and Technical Education
McKinney Independent School District (ISD) has announced the appointment of Jae Gaskill, a seasoned education professional, as its new Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Gaskill, who has been serving as the principal of McKinney North High School for the past eight years, brings over three decades of experience in education to her new role.
Congressmen call for transparency on foreign espionage attempts on U.S. military bases
Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) are spearheading a bipartisan letter urging U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to disclose the number of espionage attempts made by foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, and Iran, on U.S. military bases. The letter has been endorsed by five additional Members of Congress who seek answers about the escalating trend of foreign espionage activities across the United States.
Frisco ISD's annual survey reveals valuable insights into education quality
For the second consecutive year, Frisco ISD and K12 Insight have collaborated to survey parents, staff members, and students from grades 4-12 to gather feedback on various aspects of the school and district. The areas covered in the survey included Teaching and Learning; Student Support and Relationships; Emotional and Social Support; Safety, Security, and Behavior; Interactions with School Staff; School Leadership, Culture, and Environment; Family Involvement; and Future-Ready Learner.
Former Plano West Senior High School standout Micayla Clark’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 16
Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.
Jordon Manworren, former Plano East Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship
First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.
Former Lovejoy High School standout Jade Owens’ collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 16
They open the tournament against Simmons Sharks.
Jamie Cendana, former Plano West Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship
They open the tournament against Greenville Panthers.
Austin Beck, former Allen High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship
His team enters the tournament as a number six seed.
Ben Ellison, former Rock Hill High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship
They open the tournament against Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils.
Melissa Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney taught 1,561 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Melissa Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 1,561 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Princeton Independent School District with its main office in Princeton has a total enrollment of 7,825 students during the 2022-23 school year
Princeton Independent School District, with its main office in Princeton, had a total enrollment of 7,825 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Allen High School: 60% of the 5,315 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 5,315 students at Allen High School in Allen, 3,189 (60%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Collin County in week ending May 11
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Collin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.
Summary of May 13 McKinney ISD school board meeting
McKinney, Texas — Larry Jagours, a McKinney ISD School Board member, provided a summary of the board meeting held on May 13. The session began with celebrations and recognitions, including honoring the "We Are McKinney" Superintendent Award winners. The elementary winner was Jennifer Entrekin, a 4th grade math teacher at Wolford Elementary, and the secondary winner was Mark Bayer, a Geography and AP Art History teacher at McKinney High School.
2,344 in Community Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year
Community Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 2,344 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Analysis: 496 of 826 students at Davis Intermediate School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 826 students at Davis Intermediate School in Wylie, 496 (60%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).