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Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR test

Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR test

The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...

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Dangerout drug affects all demographics

Dangerout drug affects all demographics

Farmersville mother, PD, FD, ISD talk fentanyl Amid a national opioid crisis gripping the U.S., the escalating dangers and pervasive effects on teenagers have become a focal point of concern, prompting urgent calls for action and awareness. Most recently, Collin...

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FISD approves 4-day calendar for 2024-25

FISD approves 4-day calendar for 2024-25

No major changes will be seen in the 2024-2025 Farmersville ISD school calendar, as adopted unanimously by trustees at the regular meeting on Monday, March 25. Assistant Superintendent Micah Taylor described the new calendar as “almost identical” to the current...

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2021 bond work continues at FHS

2021 bond work continues at FHS

Farmersville Independent School District Micheal French believes the school district he runs is getting a new high school for a third of the price it would normally have cost. Why is that? “Because to build a high school from scratch,” he said, “it would have cost...

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‘Farmer Pride’ on display for school board

‘Farmer Pride’ on display for school board

Farmersville High School students from several organizations and clubs were recognized at the Feb. 26 school board meeting held in the FHS cafeteria. Superintendent Micheal French described the honorees as having the “aptitude, attitude and effort to excel.” By Cole...

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FHS Theatre presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’

FHS Theatre presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Following a months-long hiatus, the Farmersville High School theatre is back with a classic for its upcoming UIL competition. The cast will be performing their spring play, “Alice in Wonderland,” this week in Farmersville and Caddo Mills. For more on this story see...

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FISD calls $98M bond election

FISD calls $98M bond election

A quorum of four Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously passed an order calling for a $98 million school bond election on the May 4 general election. Members David Coleman, Jason McTee, and Dale Pickett were absent for the regular meeting held on Feb. 5 at Farmersville...

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