Dr. Shelly Spaulding

Just because you are on a team doesn't mean you are a team. A real team connects, commits, competes and cares for each other.

Fresh off his 2nd NBA season with the @Raptors, former @MHSLionsHoops star Ja'Kobe Walter received a special honor from his hometown on Tuesday: a city proclamation declaring May 19, 2026 as Ja'Kobe Walter Day in McKinney. starlocalmedia.com/mckinneycourie…

3 things you can control every day: 1. Attitude 2. Effort 3. Actions to be a great teammate

Did you know? The McKinney ISD Class of 2026 from McKinney Boyd, MHS and McKinney North by the numbers... Graduation and livestream information: mckinneyisd.net/page/graduation

Nick Saban on Leadership. “Leadership is about helping somebody else for their benefit, not yours.” - Nick Saban True leadership isn’t about power. It’s about lifting others up and putting the team first. Lead for impact.

The final countdown is here! 🎓Check out the last edition of the Community Connection newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year. app.smore.com/n/8haru

CMS student India Griffith has been such an inspiration this year. Her book, “India Can! A Story about Big Dreams and Brave Hearts”, is her way of sharing her story with the world. See India’s story come to life as CMS students read her book youtu.be/v6qpElLgdgA?si…

Congratulations to Ean Scott & Tyler Jorgenson from McKinney Boyd High School in @mckinneyisd, Texas who won 3rd Prize in the High School Western Division of the 2026 C-SPAN @StudentCam documentary competition for their video titled, “Community, the Consent of the Governed, and our Right to Protest.” studentcam.org/2026-3rd-prize… Click the link above to view their video, a press release about their win, and a congratulatory message from McKinney City Councilmember Dr. Geré Feltus.

Eldorado Chevrolet in McKinney has come through once again for our McKinney ISD Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year—Tommy Gillett and Reagan Brannon—with new cars to drive free of charge for one year! Thank you, Eldorado! mckinneyisd.net/article/2914382

McKinney ISD graduation will be at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen on Friday, May 22. More info: mckinneyisd.net/page/graduation MHS 9:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. McKinney North 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. McKinney Boyd 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Thank you to Burlington for your generous $5,000 AdoptAClassroom.org donation to Finch Elementary! And, congratulations on your new store opening at 2050 W University in McKinney! Community partners help McKinney ISD in our mission to reach every student, every day!

A bad coach tears people down. An average coach focuses only on results. A good coach teaches skills and systems. A great coach builds confidence and trust. An exceptional coach helps people believe in themselves at a higher level. And the best coaches impact lives long after the scoreboard stops mattering.

Behind every piece of news from a school that reaches a family, community member, or lawmaker, there's a communicator who made it happen. Happy School Communicators Day to the professionals who give Texas public schools their voice. #SchoolCommunicatorsDay #TxEd

The 2026 Distinguished Student Awards Dinner! Thursday night, McKinney ISD honored its 2026 Distinguished Students and their Inspirational Teachers at the MISD Community Event Center! Visit our homepage for the full story and photos! mckinneyisd.net/article/2881849

It’s School Communicators Day, and this team keeps McKinney ISD informed, connected, and engaged. From sharing stories to keeping our community in the know to large events and so much more, this group truly makes it all happen. Thank you for your dedication! Proud of the crew!

Campus visits during teacher appreciation week is always a favorite!

The BEST! A TWO time winner at TWO different middle schools! 🤩 This award is big time and hard to earn- such a testament to great leadership and great staff members who put in the work to provide the best learning for students!

Today we celebrate the incredible McKinney ISD school nurses who care for our students with compassion and dedication every day. They play a vital role in supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of our students. Thank you! You truly make a difference.