FHS students, from left, Gavin Dillon, Walker Liebert, Travis Lombard, Addison Adams, Liam McLaughlin and Mason Day, members of VEX Robotics Team 87490Z, “Men in Purple,” qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, set for April 21–24 in St. Louis, Missouri....
The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
The use of cell phones and other personal communication devices by students during the school day is now prohibited at all Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12. All Texas public and charter school students, grades K through 12, are now...
With the start of the new school year fast approaching, Farmersville ISD is encouraging parents and guardians to submit their applications for free or reduced-price meals as soon as possible to ensure students receive the nutrition they need without interruption....
Farmersville ISD Chief Financial Officer Anna Baker presented details of the district’s 2025 budget during a public hearing held prior to the June 30 regular school board meeting. No public comments were made following the presentation. Baker said the budget was based...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
Farmersville ISD residents will have the chance to give input on the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming year. A public meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Farmersville High School, at 499 Highway 78 North, to present the...
The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), aimed at closing loopholes in the state’s educator misconduct system and preventing individuals with a history of wrongdoing from moving between schools. The measure, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, now...
Secondary Teacher of the Year, Bea Taylor, a Spanish I teacher, was recognized at the Thursday, May 29 Board of trustees meeting. She is shown with board president Tony Gray, left, and Farmersville Junior High Principal Dean Johnson. Elementary Teacher of the Year...
