About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Farmersville ISD trustees and administrators have approved the naming of several campuses and facilities, honoring individuals whose service and leadership have had a lasting impact on the district and community. The newly approved names recognize former teachers,...
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Farmersville ISD trustees unanimously voted Nov. 17 to extend Superintendent Micheal French’s contract through mid-2028 and heard encouraging updates on the district’s fastest-growing student group: English-language learners who now speak 19 different languages at...
The 2027-28 school year may feel far away, yet Farmersville ISD leaders are already preparing for a shift that will bring three elementary campuses to the district. During the regular meeting Monday, Oct. 27, Superintendent Micheal French presented a tentative...
The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ensures public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices -- and that they improve these practices. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the system is...
Farmersville ISD welcomed a new trustee to its board Sept. 22 as the district also announced it received the highest possible rating on its annual state financial accountability report. The board administered the oath of office to Cynthia Craddock-Clark, who was...
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...
The Thrille of the Ville performs during halftime show at the season opener. The marching band’s current five-movement show is titled “The Hidden Kingdom” and explores the theme of insects and their day-to-day lives. Band and Color Guard members will hopefully debut...
