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Farmersville Band wins big at state
Farmersville High School band students placed between the top two divisions during the Texas State Solo and Ensemble competition on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29 in Pflugerville. Sixteen students performed a solo or ensemble from the state approved list of...
FISD names elementary, secondary teachers of the year
Farmersville ISD recognized the top two educators in the district during a special school board meeting on Tuesday, May 23. Tatum Elementary first-grade teacher Jennifer Holbrook and seventh-grade math teacher Angela Arnett were named Farmersville Independent School...
Farmersville High graduates 153
The top graduates of the Class of 2023 gave words of encouragement to the fellow Fightin’ Farmers in their commencement addresses. The commencement ceremony for the 153 graduating students was held Tuesday, May 24, at the Credit Union Texas (CUTX) Event Center in...
Trio of school board trustees take oath of office
Farmersville trustees wrapped up another school year with the installation of new trustees and recognitions during their monthly meeting held Monday, May 22. The main agenda item was the trustee installations and reorganization of board leadership. By Cole McClendon...
Hometown history lesson
The Bain-Honaker House and the Onion Shed were bustling with Farmersville Intermediate fourth grade students last week as the Farmersville Historical Society hosted its annual 1900s day experience. The students had the opportunity to learn about, and participate in,...
FISD 2023-24 school calendar approved
Assistant Superintendent Micah Taylor presented the final draft of the proposed school calendar for consideration by trustees at the April 25 Farmersville ISD school board meeting held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. According to Taylor, “This is the truest 4-day week...
Collin College offers high school students class waiver
By offering qualified incoming students six free credit hours for the 2023 summer semester, Collin College hopes to ensure students stay on track post pandemic. Students can apply for the tuition credit online for the ‘Reversing the Slide’ program, with applications...
FHS student serves at State Capitol
Bella Holland, a sophomore at Farmersville High School, recently served as an Honorary Page for House Representative Jeff Leach during the ongoing legislative session. Bella was approached by the office of Rep. Leach to represent Farmersville ISD, a district located...
