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Terrell ISD rings in new year with new leader
TERRELL, Texas — When Dr. Georgeanne Warnock gets ready for work on Monday morning, she’s not just starting a new year with a new job. She is also making history.
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Forney ISD student perseveres, graduates after caring for infant sibling while her mother battled cancer
FORNEY, Texas — High school years are supposed to be one of the greatest times of one’s youth. It should be a time that includes hanging out with friends, cheering at football games, and dancing the night away at prom. But for Lexingten Phillips, high school has been one of the most challenging times she may experience in her life.
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Terrell ISD names lone finalist for superintendent, Dr. Georgeanne Warnock
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Independent School District has named a lone finalist for the recently vacated superintendent position.
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Forney ISD collects 1,000 pairs of socks during Socktober
FORNEY, Texas - The Forney High School and North Forney High School Cross Country Teams recently spearheaded a District wide sock drive during the month of October to collect socks for Forney ISD families.
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Terrell High School student, Perla Bautista, accepted into NASA Aerospace Scholars Program
TERRELL, Texas – Jet pilot, artist, engineer, rocket builder, entrepreneur; these are just a few of the dreams Perla Bautista, Terrell High School Junior, has for her life.
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Local civic organizations support Forney ISD students with free eye exams, eyeglasses
FORNEY, Texas - Two local organizations in Forney recently provided their generous support of Forney ISD students. The Forney Lion's Club recently conducted free eye exams at the First United Methodist Church in Forney and provided free glasses for a number of students in Forney ISD on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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Terrell HS teacher, Micah Rice, honored at Texas Teacher of the Year Awards celebration in Austin, Texas
Terrell, Texas – Terrell High School freshman English teacher, Micah Rice, was honored alongside 39 educators from the State of Texas at the Texas Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 26 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas.
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Forney ISD Marching Bands excel at Area C Marching Contest, advance to UIL State Marching Band Competition
FORNEY, Texas – On Saturday, Oct. 26 the Forney High School and North Forney High School marching bands took to the field to compete in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Area C Marching Band Competition and finished with high marks. Forney High School finished 4th in the competition with North Forney High School right behind them in 5th place.
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Forney ISD earns the state’s highest rating for financial integrity for 4th consecutive year
FORNEY, Texas – Forney ISD was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that the District has earned a ‘Superior Rating’ from the Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) for the 4th year in a row. In addition to the FIRST rating, Forney ISD received an A+ bond rating.
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Forney ISD announces partnership with Eastfield College and Texas Tech: 4-year degrees offered online and onsite
FORNEY, Texas — On Monday night, the Forney ISD School Board announced a new partnership with Eastfield College and Texas Tech University, providing a streamlined approach that takes students from high school to community college and ending at a Tier 1 University all in Forney.
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Forney Education Foundation presents $90,000 grant to Forney ISD teachers
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Education Foundation presented a $90,000 grant to Forney Independent School District teachers during last night's Board of Trustees meeting.
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Kemp ISD confirms 'a few' cases of impetigo, highly-contagious skin infection at Kemp High School
KEMP, Texas — In a letter to parents on Wednesday, the Kemp Independent School District (ISD) confirmed "a few" cases of Impetigo, a highly-contagious skin infection, at Kemp High School.
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