October 16, 2026 Parent News
October 16, 2026
Welcome to the McKinney ISD Weekly Parent Newsletter—your go-to source for all the important news, updates, and upcoming events from across our district.
Thank you for being such a vital part of McKinney ISD. Every Student, Every Day!
McKinney ISD Election 2026: Early Voting Starts Monday!
McKinney ISD Strategic Plan in Action
McKinney ISD Named an Outstanding School District Nominee
We are proud to announce that McKinney ISD has been named an Outstanding School District nominee for the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!
The recognition doesn’t stop there! 🌟 Our McKinney ISD Board of Trustees has also been nominated, along with several outstanding principals, school counselors and teachers from across the district.
These nominations are a wonderful reflection of the incredible people who make McKinney ISD such a special place to learn, work and serve. We are proud to see our educators and leaders recognized for their commitment to students and excellence in education.
Congratulations to all of our McKinney ISD nominees! 💙⭐
About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Each year, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program awards cash prizes to honor outstanding public school professionals, and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H-E-B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.
Since the program’s inception in 2002, H-E-B has awarded more than $15 million in funding to outstanding Texas teachers, counselors, principals, public schools, early childhood centers, school boards and school districts. A longtime supporter of public education, H-E-B answers the call by donating more than $12 million each year to Texas education initiatives.
To learn more, visit HEBLovesTeachers.com.
Trunk or Treat
Join us for McKinney Boyd High School’s Trunk or Treat on October 27 from 5–7 p.m. in the North Parking Lot (baseball field).
This free, fun, and safe trick-or-treating event is open to the McKinney community.
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: McKinney Boyd High School, 600 N. Lake Forest Dr., McKinney, TX 75071
Cost: $25 per person
Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade only.
Fall Community Resource Night
Fall Community Resource Night
Connecting Families with Community Resources
October 27, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069
Parenting the Digital Generation
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Event for parents only. In partnership with the Children's Advocacy Center.
Complimentary food provided to the first 1000 people.
Safe Storage of Firearms
Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.
It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:
Failed to secure the firearm; or
Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access
The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).
Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax. Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.
Founded in 1848 to educate the children of local farmers and small business owners, McKinney schools have been a focal point of our community for over 150 years. Although the world has changed dramatically since McKinney saw its first settlers, the importance of a strong educational system that provides children with skills to be productive citizens in our society is still a priority for our community.
The McKinney Independent School District has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence, and our district is continually recognized at both the state and national levels.
McKinney ISD’s success can be attributed to the leadership of our elected Board of Trustees, the professional educators who work diligently to give every child the best education possible, and the support of our parents and community who value and set high standards for the children of MISD.