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Anna Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 5,007 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Blue Ridge Independent School District with its main office in Blue Ridge has 410 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Blue Ridge Independent School District with its main office in Blue Ridge enrolled 410 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

School events this week in Collin County: May 19-25

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

Report: 59% of the 559 students at Dean and Mildred Bennett Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 559 students at Dean and Mildred Bennett Elementary School in Mckinney, 330 (59%) 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.

4.2% of citizens unemployed in Collin County in 2021

The unemployment rate in Collin County hit 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Lovejoy Independent School District with its main office in Allen taught 490 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Lovejoy Independent School District with its main office in Allen enrolled 490 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Saigling Elementary School: 59% of the 337 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 337 students at Saigling Elementary School in Plano, 199 (59%) 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).

Frisco ISD tennis players secure multiple wins at UIL State Tournament

Frisco Independent School District (ISD) demonstrated its wealth of tennis talent at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Tournament in San Antonio. Two doubles teams from Frisco ISD clinched Class 5A state titles, while two other doubles teams secured second place. Additionally, a singles player managed to earn a bronze medal as a semifinalist.

Report: 59% of the 2,055 students at Heritage High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 2,055 students at Heritage High School in Frisco, 1,213 (59%) 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).

Total enrollment of Melissa Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney is 5,629 students during the 2022-23 school year

Melissa Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 5,629 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

691 in Farmersville Independent School District with its main office in Farmersville are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year

Farmersville Independent School District with its main office in Farmersville enrolled 691 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

McKinney ISD honors standout seniors at annual awards dinner

The McKinney Independent School District (MISD) held its 2024 Distinguished Student Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 8, at the MISD Community Event Center. The annual event was attended by district officials, teachers, principals, community leaders, students and family members.

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