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FISD cancels May 3 election

FISD cancels May 3 election

Farmersville ISD will not hold an election on May 3 due to a lack of contested races. The four incumbents with expiring terms—Places 1, 2, 3, and 4—each filed for re-election and had no challengers. For more on this story see the February 27, 2025 print, or digital...

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FISD examines energy use

FISD examines energy use

Almost a year after beginning energy conservation measures, Farmersville ISD is starting to see the benefits of their efforts. Earnie Phelps, director of operations, updated the school board during its special called meeting Thursday, April 25. This past summer, all...

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School district employees to get 6 percent raise

School district employees to get 6 percent raise

All school employees in Farmersville ISD will see a 6 percent raise in the coming months. Farmersville School Board met in regular session Monday, March 25 to discuss salaries, stipends and certifications, with the most contentious item proving to be the salary...

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Students teach students to buckle up

Students teach students to buckle up

Ninth grade Community ISD students, Karly Price and Trinity Snyder, hosted a seatbelt safety week at Nesmith Elementary, McClendon Elementary, Edge Middle school, and Community High School last month as part of FCCLA star event National Programs in Action Jr. Students...

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Video: Winter Guard, Drumline wows crowd

Video: Winter Guard, Drumline wows crowd

While cold temperatures may keep marching bands indoors, for Farmersville High’s Winter Guard and indoor Drumline, the chill just gives them more opportunity to perfect their crafts. This year marks the second year for the FHS Winter Guard program, according to...

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Collin College tuition to increase

Collin College tuition to increase

Collin College trustees voted last week to raise student tuition $4 per credit hour starting with the fall semester, but prices will remain less than the cost at other area community colleges and universities. The $4 per hour tuition increase is for Texas residents....

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Board talks school calendar dates

Board talks school calendar dates

Plans for the 2019-20 school year are already underway. The Farmersville ISD School Board unanimously approved the year’s calendar during their regular meeting Monday, Feb. 25. The first day of school will be Aug. 14 and last day May 21, 2020. Breaks are planned for...

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Contested race on school board; filing ends Friday

Contested race on school board; filing ends Friday

As filing is winding down, a contended race has developed on the Farmersville School Board. Both Tommy Monk and David Ketcher have filed for Place 5, which was formerly held by Glenn McClain. Ketcher, who is retired, has 30 years in public education as a teacher,...

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Students competed well at county ag show

Students competed well at county ag show

Students from Farmersville FFA recently participated in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show and 26 of their entries made sale. The show was held at Myers Park in McKinney Jan. 7 – Jan. 12. Students results are listed below. Swine entries Isabella Lopez Reserve...

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