Each January we take an opportunity to give recognition and appreciation for the dedication and commitment from the seven members of our community who serve as the board of trustees for 91͵ÅÄ.
Each month, a member of the 91͵ÅÄ Board of Trustees provides a summary of the business covered in that month's meeting. Here, board member Larry Jagours covers the highlights of the meeting that took place on Monday, January 22, 2023.
The 91͵ÅÄ Strategic Plan was accepted by the Board on January 22, 2024. Mr. Pratt will determine the year to begin each action plan, designate a point person overseeing implementation, and establish an evaluation system.
The Strategic Plan becomes a part of the District Plan, Campus Plans, and Community-Based Accountability. Under the leadership of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Pratt, 91͵ÅÄ’s Strategic Plan will serve as the roadmap for transforming the district and turning the vision into reality for McKinney students, staff, and community.
At the January Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, 91͵ÅÄ announced that it has hired Nate Leonard as the new head football coach of McKinney High School. Leonard comes to 91͵ÅÄ with 8 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. Most recently, he has served as the head football coach at Canyon High School in Comal ISD.
91͵ÅÄ has received two major awards for excellence in its financial operations: the 2023–2024 Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and the 2024 Award of Excellence in Financial Management from the Texas Association of School Business Officers (TASBO), an award granted this year to only 32 districts across the state.
Please join us on February 3rd, for 91͵ÅÄ’s 2nd Annual Mother Son Dance. Enjoy a night of dancing, door prizes, pictures, and light refreshments.
The Dance will be held on Saturday, February 3rd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at McKinney High School. McKinney High School is located at 1400 Wilson Creek, McKinney, Texas 75069 (cafeteria).
This dance is for students in K – 5th grade. You do not have to be a 91͵ÅÄ student to attend the dance.
91͵ÅÄ held its annual district wide Spelling Bee on Thursday night in the Faubion Auditorium, and here are your winners! They’ll represent 91͵ÅÄ in the Collin County Spelling Bee to be held in the Allen ISD Lowery Freshman Center on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Congratulations and well done!
(From left – right)
1st place – Prateik Punati – 6th grade – Scott Johnson MS
2nd place – Justin Lee – 7th grade – Faubion MS
3rd place – Helen Bamanga – 5th grade – Malvern Elementary
4th place – Daniel Rhee – 5th grade – Reuben Johnson Elementary
5th place – Maliya Joy – 5th grade – Frazier Elementary
6th place – Rohan Pandey – 5th grade – Glen Oaks Elementary
Congratulations to the 91͵ÅÄ Fine Arts students who earned the opportunity to perform in the various Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State ensembles in February! These students represent the top high school musicians in the state of Texas! Congratulations to the students, their parents, and their instructors for achieving this incredible milestone.
Orchestra
Darren Chan, MBHS
Erin Chuang, MBHS
Graysen Malek, MHS
Leo Yamauchi, MNHS
Band
Clara Berg, MBHS
Griffin Bryan, MBHS
Joseph Fambro, MBHS
Aaron Wilson, MBHS
Alejandro Zavala, MHS
Choir
Kaitlyn Richards, MBHS
Carson Knight, MBHS
Congratulations to McKinney Boyd High School alumnus Ross Matiscik and McKinney North High School alumnus Justin Madibuike on being selected to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games. We are so proud of you both and how you represent McKinney!
February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024
District student transfers
March 1, 2024
Kindergarten/New Student Enrollment
March 1, 2024
Childcare Registration (Bennett and Malvern)
March 20, 2024
Student Returning Survey (Elementary ONLY)
April 1, 2024
Pre-K Registration (Lawson)
Week of June 10, 2024
Returning Student Registration
McKinney Gifted & Talented Alliance invites you to a night of exploration, learning and fun! Join us for MGTA Family Night at McKinney Boyd High School on Tuesday, January 30 from 5-8 p.m. This year’s theme: Balancing Your Perspective. Dive into the world of gifted and talented education with activities for all ages!
K-5 students will be entertained by The Perot Tech Truck and supervised by our fabulous K-5 GT teachers. 5th-12th grade students will enjoy a virtual reality experience, a high school GT student panel and guest speakers. Parents will have a chance to ask questions of our board, coordinators and campus GT liaisons and will learn from local experts H. Trey Wright, Dr. Jess Forshee, and Dr. Javetta Jones-Roberson.
Don’t miss this exciting night of learning, connection and fun!
The event is $15/family for non-members and free for MGTA members. (MGTA members were emailed their exclusive link on January 12.)
*Important note: We do not provide childcare for those younger than Kindergarten. Please make your own arrangements for children not enrolled in 91͵ÅÄ. Thank you.
The 91͵ÅÄ Special Populations department invites you to attend the Experience Dyslexia event on February 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the 91͵ÅÄ Community Event Center (4201 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney, TX 75070).
Experience Dyslexia is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia (a specific language learning disability) encounter daily. This experience will provide insight into working more effectively with students with dyslexia. Parents and educators are welcome to attend. Due to the nature of the event, activities will begin promptly at 6 p.m.
Calling all dedicated paraprofessionals, substitutes and 91͵ÅÄ family members to a special meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, where we will explore the pathways to earning your teaching certification or college degree.
Discover the resources, support and steps needed to elevate your career. Your commitment has brought you this far; let’s find your path to becoming a certified teacher!
Paraprofessional to Teacher Event
February 6, 2024
Two Sessions Offered: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
91͵ÅÄ Community Event Center: 4201 S. Hardin Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070
Representatives from two universities and three alternative certification companies will be on hand to present information about their certification offerings.
Join us on 91͵ÅÄ’s 13th Annual Senior Tour and lunch. Learn about 91͵ÅÄ and get to know Shawn Pratt, 91͵ÅÄ Superintendent of Schools. The day will include a walking tour showcasing Frazier Elementary School, McKinney North High School and a presentation at the 91͵ÅÄ Community Event Center.
The 13th Annual Senior Tour and lunch will be held on February 7, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m, and is open to McKinney residents who are 55 years of age or older. Space is limited, so sign up today!
To reserve your place on the tour, please contact Nancy Cowlishaw at 469-302-4108 or email [email protected].
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 8, from 4-6 p.m. and join us at the 91͵ÅÄ Special Education Job Fair. Come and explore promising careers offering great benefits, incredible support, and competitive pay.
Positions available:
The job fair will be held at the 91͵ÅÄ Community Event Center, located at 4210 S. Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070. This is your chance to discover a rewarding career with a school district that recognizes and values your expertise and dedication!
Parents of rising 6th grade students, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 13, 6-7 p.m. Your child’s future middle school will be hosting a parent information night which provides an opportunity for you to learn more about a day in the life of a 6th grade student. Parents will have the opportunity to meet 6th grade elective teachers. This meeting is geared towards parents, but your student is more than welcome to attend.
Class rank information is available via the Transcript page in HAC. To display the Transcript page, click Grades on the HAC menu, then click the Transcript tab. On this page, parents and students can see their GPA/Rank. These scores are updated twice a year, after 1st semester and then again after the end of the school year.