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Forney ISD to remain closed until May 4, continue virtual learning
FORNEY, Texas — In accordance with an statewide executive order issued earlier today by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Forney Independent School District has announced all school facilities will remain closed until Monday, May 4, 2020, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Forney ISD to host virtual Kindergarten Round-Up, April 7
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District will hold a virtual Kindergarten Round-Up on April 7, 2020, at 6 p.m., via Zoom, a video conferencing service.
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Terrell and Kaufman ISD announce indefinite campus closures, to continue at-home learning
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell and Kaufman Independent School Districts (ISD) have announced the indefinite closure of all of their campuses, in announcements made Monday.
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Sanders joins Forney Family as FISD Director of Safety & Security: Preparing for Forney ISD Police Department
FORNEY, Texas (Press Release, Forney Independent School District) — This week Forney ISD took another step toward creating an in-house police department by hiring Joseph Sanders as the Director of Safety & Security. Sanders will transition to Chief of Police once the department creation process is completed with TCOLE.
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Terrell ISD ‘Meals on the Bus' initiative feeds, delivers over 6,000 meals
Terrell, Texas (Press Release, Terrell Independent School District) — For the first time since the beginning of March, bright yellow school buses hit the roads in the city of Terrell. Rather than being full of students, the buses were transporting something else – food.
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Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements
FORNEY, Texas (Office of Governor Greg Abbott) — Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Many Texas schools could be closed through academic year due to coronavirus, education commissioner warns
AUSTIN, Texas (by Aliyya Swaby, the Texas Tribune) — Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told school superintendents and lawmakers Sunday to be prepared for long-term school district closures, potentially through the end of the school year, especially in areas where the new coronavirus has spread.
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Local school districts plan COVID-19 response
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Local school district officials say they are working to develop plans and implement strategies and preventative measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time no local school closures or extended spring breaks have been announced.
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Forney Independent School District announces four-year construction plan to build six new campuses, fund other facilities improvements
FORNEY, Texas — After board approval on Monday night, the Forney Independent School District (ISD) announced their four-year construction plan — calling for the construction of six new campuses and improvements to several other district facilities.
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Forney High School student selected to perform in Texas All-State Music Ensemble
FORNEY, Texas (Texas Music Educators Association) — Casey McLean, a member of the Forney High School Wind Ensemble will perform with the Texas All-State 5A Symphonic Band in San Antonio, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2020 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention.
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Forney ISD art students win top awards at Region 10E VASE competition, advance to state
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) — Forney High School and North Forney High School art students recently competed in the Region 10E Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition and won several top honors.
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Terrell ISD kicks off black history month with celebration
TERRELL, Texas — Terrell ISD kicked off it’s celebration of Black History month on Friday with song, dance and inspirational speakers at the Jamie Fox Performing Arts Center.
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