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...
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...
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...
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...
In an effort to aid incoming pre-K and kindergartners register for the upcoming school year, Tatum Elementary will host a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten round up Thursday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. At the event, there will be free food, bounce house, games and much...
Farmersville trustees’ regular meeting touched on three items besides the standard concent agenda. Monday evening’s business took less than a half hour and addressed a purchase alliance approval, Texas Essential Knowledge & Skill supplies and the Teacher Incentive...
Collin College trustees have voted to maintain the district’s current tuition rates for this fall. The college board took action Tuesday, Feb. 28, at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. “With the rising costs of products, it is important to keep college...
Farmersville ISD administrators and police personnel briefed the school board on new developments regarding school safety at the Feb. 27 regular scheduled meeting. Wayne Callaway, Executive Director of Human Resources and Student Services, along with FISD Police Chief...
Farmersville Junior High student Carson Dillard cashed in with his champion Purebred Berkshire Gilt at the San Antonio Stock Show on Thursday, Feb.9. Carson not only won champion with his Berkshire Gilt, but he also won a $10,000 scholarship for college. By...
