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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).

Collin County experienced drop in median home valuation prices in April 2024 compared to April 2023

In April, the median sale price of a home in Collin County fell by $4,796 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 44.8%.

Serenity High's annual fundraiser breakfast raises $36,000

Attorney and author Brian Cuban provided the keynote address at the second annual Serenity High fundraiser breakfast on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Allie Long, the Dean of Students at Serenity High, also spoke at the event which was attended by some 160 guests. The fundraiser brought in $36,000 for the school.

Frisco and Lone Star baseball teams reach regional quarterfinals

The Frisco and Lone Star baseball teams have successfully advanced to the 5A regional quarterfinals. This achievement comes after both teams swept their respective opponents, Mesquite Poteet and Molina, in best-of-3 series during the area round.

Wakeland softball team advances to 5A Region II semifinals

The Wakeland softball team has advanced to the 5A Region II semifinals, set to take place this week. The Wolverines secured their position following a victory over Reedy in the decisive Game 3 of their best-of-three regional quarterfinal on Saturday.

Frisco ISD promotes summer learning opportunities for 2024-25 academic year

Learning doesn't have to halt during the summer. Frisco ISD students and their families are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous summer learning opportunities in preparation for the 2024-25 academic year.

McKinney ISD appoints Karime Terrazas as Webb principal, Becky Jackson as director of data and analytics

McKinney ISD announced at its Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 13, that Frazier Elementary Assistant Principal Karime Terrazas has been selected to serve as the new principal of Webb Elementary. Terrazas, who boasts 24 years of experience in education including 17 years in administration, will fill the position vacated by Maria Hafner who was chosen to be the new principal of Wolford Elementary.

Anna Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney has 2,383 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Anna Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney enrolled 2,383 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Ab Harrison Intermediate School: 61% of the 1,006 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,006 students at Ab Harrison Intermediate School in Wylie, 614 (61%) 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).

Ab Harrison Intermediate School: 61% of the 1,006 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,006 students at Ab Harrison Intermediate School in Wylie, 614 (61%) 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).

What happened to the median home valuation price in Collin County in March 2024 compared to March 2023?

In March, the median sale price of a home in Collin County rose by $10,317 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 50.5%.

Frisco ISD tennis players shine at regional tournament

Frisco Independent School District (ISD) was prominently represented at the 5A Region II tennis tournament held last week in Melissa, with its players securing eight out of ten spots in the finals. The categories included boys and girls singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles.

18,776 students is a total enrollment of Wylie Independent School District with its main office in Wylie during the 2022-23 school year

Wylie Independent School District, with its main office in Wylie, had a total enrollment of 18,776 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Which former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

These former Collin Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 751 students at Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary School not on "college track"

Of the 751 students at Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary School in Mckinney, 459 (61%) 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).

2021-22 School Year: 61% of the 751 students at Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary School not on "college track"

Of the 751 students at Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary School in Mckinney, 459 (61%) 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).

Collin Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Collin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

School events this week in Collin County: May 12-18

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Collin County this week.

Princeton Independent School District with its main office in Princeton taught 3,307 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Princeton Independent School District with its main office in Princeton enrolled 3,307 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Collin County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 4