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Notable changes made to Forney ISD student dress code
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District has announced several key changes to the student dress code beginning with the 2015-16 school year.
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Forney ISD Board Members sworn in, officers elected
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District swore in two board members and elected new board officers at their Monday, June 8, 2015, meeting.
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Forney ISD announces new principals and administrators
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring and placement of two new principals and one new Learning Specialist during the Forney ISD Board of Trustees regular board meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015. All three new appointments will start in their new positions following the 2014-2015 school year.
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FHS Student Council celebrates Arbor Day, plants trees
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney High School Student Council celebrated Arbor Day on April 24, 2015, by planting two trees on campus.
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Sapphire Strutters sweep awards at drill team competition in San Antonio
FORNEY, Texas — On Saturday, April 18, 2015, the North Forney High School Sapphire Strutters traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the Showtime International SeaWorld Drill Team Competition.
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Fast growth a problem for Forney and districts alike
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District (ISD) is among one of the fastest growing school districts in the state of Texas and, with Kaufman County projected to be the eighth fastest growing county in the state by percentage through the year 2050, the growth isn’t anticipated to slow.
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Two Forney HS students rank among Top 50,000 junior PSAT takers worldwide
FORNEY, Texas — Two Forney High School students were notified they were selected to participate in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition after taking the PSAT and ranking among the Top 50,000 juniors who took the test.
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Forney High School Highsteppers named National Champions, Tops of Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Forney Independent School District) — The Forney High School Highsteppers traveled to San Antonio, Texas recently to compete in the HTE Dance National Championships. The squad performed 11 team and ensemble routines and 13 solos throughout the day and received a number of top honors.
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Forney ISD Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps earns ‘Exceeds Standards’ rating
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – The Forney ISD Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) recently received an inspection from the Head Quarters AFJROTC organization and earned an Exceeds Standards rating, the highest rating an AFJROTC program can receive.
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Forney’s Music Education Program named one of the best communities for music nationwide
FORNEY, TEXAS (Forney Independent School District) – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has recognized Forney for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation.
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Forney ISD Kindergarten Round-Up Set for March 26 and March 27
FORNEY, Texas — Forney ISD will host three Kindergarten Round-Up Sessions for families who will have children starting kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year. The first session will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the second session will also be held on Thursday, March 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The third session will be held on Friday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Nationally renowned curriculum specialist consults with Forney ISD teachers and administrators
FORNEY, Texas – (Forney Independent School District)Teachers and administrators in the Forney Independent School District recently had a special opportunity to complete a foundational scope and sequence curriculum training program over a four day period which was presented by Margaret Kilgo.
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