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McKinney Edition VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10 JAN. 31 FEB. 27, 2026
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District rezones schools for fall ahead of campus closures
members expressed concerns about the facility repurposing process and outcome, MISD o cials said they are working to ensure those impacted by campus closures and new attendance boundaries are supported through the upcoming transition. “Priority No. 1 is taking care of our students and our sta that are going to be in transition,” Superintendent Shawn Pratt said.
Students at Eddins, McNeil and Wolford elementary schools will be among the last classes to walk the halls this spring before McKinney ISD moves forward with school closures following the 2025-26 school year. District o cials cited nancial strain and changing enrollment trends as the driving force for repurposing the campuses. As some community
McNeil Elementary students Abigail Sinsuat (left) and Alex Monpremier begin classwork at the start of a school day. McNeil is one of three elementary campuses that will close later this year as part of a district facility repurposing plan. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact)
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The McKinney Performing Arts Center is closing its curtain for renovations as we prepare for the next act.
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BEHIND THE SCENES • Enhanced theater experiences • • Building preservation and infrastructure upgrades • • New creative spaces •
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curriculum and offers programs for students ages 5-18. • Opened Dec. 16 • 4950 W. University Drive, Ste 240, McKinney • www.icodeschool.com/north-mckinney-tx 4 Pit Stop Convenience The store will sell a variety of items including beer, cigarettes, vapes, coffee, snacks and farm-fresh eggs. • Opened Jan. 15 • 5895 Trinity Falls Parkway, Ste. 1, McKinney • Facebook: Pit Stop Convenience 5 Wishful Thinking The gift boutique offers handmade jewelry, candles and local wall art. • Opened in late November • 108 W. Virginia St., McKinney • www.wishfulthinkingcollection.com
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7 Cirrus Aircraft An open house was hosted in November for the 50,000-square-foot facility, which features a flight simulation space and a retail store. Cirrus Aircraft offers a variety of private aviation services including flight training. • 1451 Industrial Blvd., McKinney • www.cirrusaircraft.com/tki 8 Jason’s Deli The fast-casual eatery company is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special promotions and offers, according to a Dec. 30 news release.
2 Harmony Salon Suites The business will provide salon spaces for rent that come with amenities like on-site laundry. • Opened Jan. 19 • 230 Hardin Blvd., Ste. 300, McKinney • www.harmonysalons.com
Now open
1 Champion’s Liquor and Wine The store sells a variety of liquor, wine, beer, vape and tobacco products. • Opened Dec. 19 • 3750 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Ste. 200, McKinney • Instagram: @championsliquorwine
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12 Razzoo’s M Crowd Restaurant Group announced the acquisition of the restaurant brand’s locations in Texas and North Carolina on Dec. 30. • 3270 S. Central Expressway, McKinney • www.razzoos.com
• Various locations including 1681 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 500, McKinney • www.jasonsdeli.com
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9 McKinney National Airport McKinney City Council members approved a $17.7 million contract with construction firm Sinacola during a Dec. 16 meeting to construct a new taxiway and roundabout at FM 546 as part of the McKinney National Airport’s commercial passenger terminal project. • 1508 Industrial Blvd., McKinney • www.flytki.com 10 Medical City McKinney Hospital officials unveiled the hospital’s newest surgical robot in December. Surgeons will use the robot to complete a variety of minimally invasive procedures. • 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/ medical-city-mckinney-hospital 11 Pogue Construction The McKinney-based construction company has transitioned to an employee-owned structure through an employee stock ownership plan, a company news release states. • 1512 Bray Central Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney • www.pogueconstruction.com
Closings
13 Botanic Life The business offered a variety of holistic health products including CBD products and essential oils. • Closed in mid-October • 3530 W. University Drive, Ste. 200, McKinney • Facebook: Botanic Life USA 14 Scooter’s Coffee The shop served a variety of hot and cold drinks, smoothies and pastries. • Closed Dec. 26 • 2741 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.scooterscoffee.com
15 Stella’s Ice Cream In addition to classic ice cream flavors including vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel and mint chip, the dessert business also offers seasonal flavors, the company’s website states. Other menu options include sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, cookies and brownies. • Opened Jan. 7 • 4590 W. University Drive, Ste. 220, McKinney • www.stellasicecream.com
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1 Blue Lake Dental The dental practice offers preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry and oral surgery. • Opened Jan. 19 • 9401 W. University Drive, Ste. 110, McKinney • www.bluelakedental.com 2 Chase Bank The branch offers personal, business and commercial banking services as well as a drive-up ATM. • Opened Dec. 9 • 12141 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.chase.com 3 Destiny Studio The studio offers instruction in voice, piano and guitar. • Opened in November • 6541 Collin McKinney Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.destinystudio.net 4 El Pollo Loco The eatery serves burrito bowls, tostadas and nachos. • Opened Jan. 12
5 India Bazaar The business sells grain market products, spices, fresh produce, snacks, organic items and festival items. • Opened Dec. 25 • 6701 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney • www.indiabazaardfw.com 6 Livewell Animal Hospital The animal hospital will offer a variety of services, including wellness, prevention and surgical procedures. • Opened Dec. 17 • 801 S. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 114, McKinney • www.livewellanimal.com 7 PNC Bank The branch offers personal and business banking services including cashier checks and an ATM. • Opened Nov. 17 • 8751 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.pnc.com 8 Simply South The eatery’s menu features Indian vegetarian dishes such as idly, a type of rice and lentil cake.
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12 Pro Black Belt Academy The mixed martial arts academy reopened under new ownership Dec. 1. • 7551 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 600, McKinney • www.problackbelt.net 13 TPC Craig Ranch The golf course reopened on Dec. 12 after renovations including turf enhancements and a complete redesign. • 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney • www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/tpc-craig-ranch
9 Take 5 Oil Change The automotive maintenance company offers stay-in- your-car oil changes and other automotive services. • Opened Dec. 31 • 12121 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.take5.com 10 The Dental Office of McKinney The practice offers emergency dentistry, teeth cleaning, dentures, crowns and fillings. • Opened Dec. 9 • 8751 W. University Drive, Ste. 130, McKinney • www.thedentalofficeofmckinney.com
15 Oak & Stone The restaurant, which is the brand’s first location to open in Texas, will offer menus for lunch and dinner as well as brunch. Its menu includes artisan pizzas, wings, salads and sandwiches. Oak & Stone restaurants also include a self-pour “Tap Wall” that features 50 rotating taps of beer, wine, bourbon, whiskey and cocktails. • Opening in spring 2026 • 8575 W. University Drive, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.oakandstone.com
Closings
14 Scooter’s Coffee The coffee shop served a variety of hot and cold drinks, smoothies and pastries. • Closed Dec. 26 • 8650 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.scooterscoffee.com
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11 The Kebab Shop The eatery will serve a variety of Mediterranean dishes featuring rotisserie and grilled kebabs. • Opening in January • 8701 W. University, Ste. 470, McKinney • www.thekebabshop.com
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BY COLBY FARR
Avelo Airlines signs on as McKinney’s 1st commercial service provider
More information
The airline will announce a launch date and the destinations it will serve from the airport a few months prior to the terminal opening in late 2026. A previously issued letter of intent showed the airline beginning with up to three daily flights in McKinney, city documents state. The airline operates at over 50 airports worldwide and flies to Chicago, Miami and the Dominican Republic, its website states. The airline is also expected to create over 100 jobs in McKinney, the release states. Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement that airline officials were excited to be the “launch airline” at McKinney National Airport. “We believe that our everyday low fares, convenient and reliable service, combined with an easy-to-use, small airport, is a combination the residents of ... North Texas will enthusiastically embrace,” Levy said.
agreement will run for five years and includes an option for a five-year extension. In a statement, McKinney Mayor Bill Cox called the agreement a “milestone.” “The airport team has been working diligently to deliver convenient and affordable nonstop airline service to our residents and visitors, and we applaud them for their efforts to serve our community,” he said.
McKinney National Airport’s future commercial service terminal has its first airline partner after city officials signed an Airline Use and Lease Agreement in mid-December. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, is the first airline to sign an agreement and commit to supporting development and operation of the airport’s passenger terminal, according to a Dec. 16 news release from the city. The
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Election
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON & HANNAH NORTON
Voter Guide
2026
Dates to know
Where to vote
Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 20: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election day and the last day for counties to receive completed mail-in ballots (or 5 p.m. March 4 if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day)
Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Third-party candidates will appear on the ballot in November. Collin County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections for polling locations.
Only candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on uncontested races.
KEY: R Republican D Democrat *Incumbent
Texas House of Representatives, District 89 R Jeff Forrester R Freddie America R Candy Noble*
R Nathaniel Welch D Patricia Abrego D Chris Bell
Sample ballot
Federal US Congress, District 3 R Mark Newgent R Keith Self* US Congress, District 4 R Pat Fallon* R Don Horn D Jason Pearce D Andrew L. Rubell
D Bobby Cole D Carlton Hart D Gina Hinojosa D Jose Navarro Balbuena
County Collin County Judge
R Chris Hill* R Rick Grady Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 R Paul M. Raleeh* R C.D. Mayfield Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 R Randy Farrar R Stephen Kallas R Vincent Venegoni*
D Faizan Syed D Zach Vance D Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz Lieutenant governor R Timothy Mabry R Perla Muñoz Hopkins R Dan Patrick* R Esala Wueschner
State elections U.S. Senate R John O. Adefope R Anna Bender R Virgil John Bierschwale
D Vikki Goodwin D Courtney Head
D Marcos Velez Attorney general R Joan Huffman R Mayes Middleton R Aaron Reitz R Chip Roy D Anthony “Tony” Box D Joe Jaworski D Nathan Johnson Texas House of Representatives, District 61 R Frederick Frazier R Keresa Richardson* D Jackie Bescherer D Brittany Black Texas House of Representatives, District 67 R Jeff Leach* R Matt Thorsen D Jordan Wheatley D Emeka Eluka
R Sara Canady R John Cornyn* R Wesley Hunt R Gulrez “Gus” Khan R Ken Paxton
For more election coverage, go to www. communityimpact.com/ voter-guide .
D Jasmine Crockett D Ahmad R. Hassan D James Talarico Governor R Greg Abbott* R R.F. “Bob” Achgill R Charles Andrew Crouch R Evelyn Brooks R Pete “Doc” Chambers R Arturo Espinosa R Mark V. Goloby R Kenneth Hyde R Stephen Samuelson R Ronnie Tullos
SOURCES: COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
Collin County judge, Republican
Why are you running for office?
If you are elected, what can residents expect from you?
Five generations of my family have made their home in Collin County, and my great-great-grandparents were Collin County farmers throughout the Great Depression. I love the people of Collin County and I’m working hard to preserve and protect the blessings and the opportunities of our community for future generations.
Today, Collin County is the healthiest, safest, and strongest county in Texas, and we lead the state in economic opportunity and government efficiency. As your county judge for four more years, I will continue to keep my promises and I will keep Collin County successful and Texas Strong!
Chris Hill Occupation & experience: County judge, county commissioner, corporate controller, executive pastor, CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, MBA, MSA, MA www.chrishill.us
Collin County is growing rapidly, and planning is not keeping pace. Public safety, roads, housing, water and finances all lack attention. Our county debt is not affordable. We are reacting, not leading. My expansive qualifications brings new leadership, focused on the future needs of our citizens and our county.
Boots on the ground. You can’t lead a community if you’re not out in the community. Open dialogue. I don’t carry grudges, believe in reprisals, operate through revenge or vindictiveness. I communicate with groups and organizations. I plan for the future and new opportunities, new growth, and new expansions.
Rick Grady Occupation & experience: Private equity partner, two-term city councilman, public and private board experience, combat veteran www.gradyforcollincounty.vote
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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Transportation
BY COLBY FARR
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2 Infrastructure improvements along Lela, Jones, Foote and Bradley streets Project: Renewal of substandard infrastructure, including streets, drainage and utilities, will take place at various segments. Update: Paving has been completed on Jones and Foote streets. Paving operations for Lela Street are expected to begin in January. • Timeline: February 2025-summer 2026 • Cost: $7.5 million • Funding source: city of McKinney
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Development
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Cannon Beach surf resort developer breaks ground in McKinney
What you need to know
The project, announced in 2024, is being developed by the Cannon Development Group and within the 35-acre resort will include the resort hotel, a 3-acre surf lagoon, lazy river and a mineral hot springs circuit, according to the news release. Plans also include a skate park, movie theater, bowling alley, health club and other indoor recreation facilities.
2027, according to a news release. Developer Cole Cannon said of icials were “fully committed” to building an environment where families and community members can spend quality time together. Cannon said developers were building a “reservoir where memories are being deposited every day.” “Think about these memories that are going to be born and bred here in McKinney,” Cannon said.
Work is starting on a new mixed-use project in McKinney that is guaranteed to make waves. City and development of icials broke ground Dec. 15 on a $200 million, 35-acre surf resort located at the corner of Stacy Road and SH 121. The development, called Cannon Beach, is expected to bring a full-service resort hotel with event space, a surf lagoon and a mix of dining, entertainment and business spaces. Its irst phase is projected to open in mid-
Projected impact
+$2 billion in economic impact
700 jobs
400,000 visitors annually
SOURCE: CANNON BEACH COMMUNITY IMPACT
More information
The project developer is partnering with the city of McKinney, and the city’s Economic Development Corp. and Community Development Corp. Brian Loughmiller, MEDC board chair, said MEDC purchased the land years ago to determine what would ultimately be built on the property. “Cannon Beach is the kind of project that changes how a city is perceived,” Loughmiller said. “It strengthens the corridor, it drives tourism, it creates momentum that extends well beyond this site.”
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Readers, welcome to your CI Health & Wellness Edition! Happy New Year and welcome to the second Health & Wellness Edition! This guide features the latest updates and resources on health and wellness in your community, including news on full-body wellness and developing healthy habits. In this year’s edition, learn more about a partnership between North Star Diagnostic Imaging and Civie to improve the diagnostic imaging process, check out a highlight on local walking group Here for the Miles, and nd out more about the plans for Lifepath Systems’ new north McKinney facility. All of the stories in this guide were written by our team of local journalists.
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Civie looks to enhance imaging locally
A closer look
The uni ed Radiology Information System uses arti cial intelligence to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and provide a better experience for patients. “The technology is designed to optimize the delivery of imaging services right from start to nish,” Civie CEO Dhruv Chopra said.
Through a new partnership with radiology software provider Civie, North Star Diagnostic Imaging added new technology to all 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area in late 2025 that streamlines the imaging process for both patients and physicians.
Civie is an AI-powered ecosystem of radiology solutions that covers the entire patient and clinical journey, from exam ordering to image viewing, reporting and payment, a news release states. Because the technology does not rely on a third-party interface, there is no lag time in receiv- ing imaging orders or payments, according to an October news release.
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Chopra said this kind of technology has the potential to change the health care industry because of the level of transparency it provides for patients. Other bene ts include lower patient costs and fast results, the release states. “The patients are going to start demanding this level of service across the board, across their imaging centers,” Chopra said.
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Health care
BY COLBY FARR
Lifepath Systems, the behavioral health author- ity in Collin County, debuted its new McKinney campus in 2025 and plans to move its crisis services into an expanded space at the new facility Crisis services capacity doubles with new facility
and space has expanded alongside its funding. More details Crisis services are expected to move into the new campus at the end of January, Easley said. The new campus will have a higher capacity with more beds compared to its current location on Heritage Drive in McKinney, Sneed said. Lifepath Systems’ crisis center is composed of two units: the extended observation unit and crisis respite unit. Both units are doubling the number of beds available dependent on sta ng, Sneed said. • Extended observation unit: 16 beds • Crisis respite unit: 28 beds Moving crisis services is expected to free up space at the location on Heritage Drive, which is staying open to continue operating routine services for adults and early childhood interven- tion services, Sneed said. The new facility will also have about 12,000 square feet of undeveloped space available for further expansion in the future. “We recognize that this is ... a growing commu- nity [with] growing needs,” Sneed said.
and some behavioral health services have moved in, Communications Director Deanna Easley said. The facility will also feature an expanded mental health crisis services center with additional beds. Deputy Clinical O cer Danielle Sneed said the new campus will enable Lifepath Systems to provide more services to its target population. “We’re doubling capacity here,” Sneed said. “Our hope is that we can have more options other than arrest or hospitalization.” About the organization Lifepath Systems was established in 1986 by the Collin County Commissioners Court, according to its website. It acts as a unit of local government and serves as the designated behavioral health and intellectual disabilities authority for the county. The organization o ers both inpatient and outpatient services through three divisions: behavioral health, early childhood intervention, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lifepath Systems became the local behavioral health authority for Collin County in 2017, Sneed said. Since then, the organization’s need for sta
Total served at Lifepath Systems by need
Behavioral health Early childhood intervention Intellectual and developmental disabilities
3,913 11,432 2,672
3,908 11,401 3,000
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2,413 9,476 1,626
8,545 2,247 2,728
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later this year. The big picture
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The 110,000-square-foot facility , located at 2295 Bloomdale Road, will house multiple Lifepath Sys- tems services and departments. The new campus will accommodate about 300 sta members when fully sta ed, according to o cials. Since the campus opened in September, Lifepath Systems’ intellectual and developmental disability authority o ces, administration o ces
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The new facility will house multiple Lifepath Systems services and departments including its crisis center.
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Health & wellness
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Here for the Miles promotes low-impact movement Ieisha Davis founded local wellness group Here for the Miles in June to share her love of walking and help others connect with nature. Six months later, she’s built a community of people looking for a low-impact way to get moving, she said. What’s happening “We’re telling people they need to go to the gym, they need to lift weights and work out, but we’re not telling them that there’s an easy way to get into a consistent routine,” Davis said.
www.hereforthemiles.com
The organization’s Community Wellness Walks take place every Saturday at public parks around McKinney and Plano. Each walk covers 4-5 miles, followed by 5-10 minutes of stretching. The wellness walks are free to join—participants just need to bring water and comfortable shoes. Details for each walk are posted online. Who it’s for When creating the organization, Davis said she aimed to highlight walking as a valid form of exer- cise where people can get active without feeling pushed to the extreme. The walks are designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.
Each walk has a special theme, such as Miles in Pink and Funky Socks.
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District rezones schools for fall ahead of campus closures From the cover
The specifics
2026-27 elementary school attendance boundaries In addition to the redistribution of students attending Eddins, McNeil and Wolford elementary schools, students in other parts of the district might attend a new school as campus enrollment was rebalanced through attendance boundaries changes.
When district o cials began a strategic planning process in 2023, the district faced a $23 million budget de cit, Superintendent Shawn Pratt said. Cost saving measures including budget decreases, master scheduling and select sta ng reductions were implemented throughout the district, said Dennis Womack, assistant superintendent of business operations. MISD also introduced new revenue sources, including the open enrollment Choose McKinney program and child care programs, but ultimately the district still needed to reduce costs through facility e ciencies, Womack said. The district’s elementary enrollment has also seen a slight decline in the southwestern sector and is expected to continue declining in coming years, according to district documents. The $3 million in cost savings expected from the campus repurposing plan accounts solely for labor costs. Womack said across the three campuses, there are about 130 sta members, of which about 75 are expected to follow their campuses’ current students to their new schools. The remaining sta members will be able to ll positions that are created through attrition at campuses across the district, Womack said, noting that the district sees 15% to 17% attrition annually, which creates about 300 open positions. “Where the savings comes is, we’re not going to create a new position. We will actually remove that position that’s open … and put one of these people into that,” he said. District o cials also announced in November that sta displaced by the campus closures will be guaranteed a role within the district for the next school year. Transition planning and communication is underway by the district for a ected students and teachers. Eddins Elementary PTA President Liz Hurst said she is glad to see most of Eddins Elementary moving to another campus together, but the school is farther than the in-neighborhood Eddins campus. “Some of the Eddins culture will move with us to the new building, which is great,” she said. “My sadness around it is the loss of independence my kiddo is going to have.” Hurst, along with other community members, expressed concern for the process and timeline used for the Educational Facilities Alignment Committee, or EFAC. The 39-person committee of MISD parents met four times from Sept. 30 through Nov. 4 to decide which campuses to recommend for closure, and four more times from Nov. 11 through Dec. 9 to determine their recommendation for new attendance boundaries.
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1 Bennett Elementary 2 Burks Elementary 3 Finch Elementary 4 Frazier Elementary 5 Glen Oaks Elementary 6 Johnson Elementary 7 Malvern Elementary
8 McClure Elementary 9 McGowen Elementary 10 Press Elementary 11 Slaughter Elementary 12 Valley Creek Elementary 13 Vega Elementary 14 Walker Elementary
15 Webb Elementary 16 Wilmeth Elementary Closing/being repurposed 17 Eddins Elementary 18 McNeil Elementary 19 Wolford Elementary
Elementary enrollment trends in southwest McKinney At 13 McKinney ISD elementary schools in the district’s southwest sector, enrollment was expected to slowly decline prior to campus closures and attendance zone realignment.
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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
The context
What they’re saying
Looking ahead
The repurposing plan comes after years of strategic planning work by district officials and committees of over 200 community members. The EFAC was tasked with evaluating the 13 identified elementary campuses being consid- ered for closure based on various metrics, such as enrollment, building age, building capacity, geographic location and financial efficiency. Danielle Stafford, McNeil Parent Teacher Organization president, served on prior commit- tees, which she said prepared her to see campus closures happen “pretty rapidly,” she said. “I have seen the population dwindle in that building. … I knew that there was opportunity,” Stafford said of McNeil being repurposed. District enrollment grew rapidly in the late ‘90s before peaking at 24,300 students in 2017.
Some elementary campuses are expected to see student populations that approach facility capacities, but currently empty classrooms are expected to be used as students and teachers join new campuses. Average elementary class sizes are expected to remain between 18 to 22 students, with 22 being the largest elementary class size permitted by the Texas Education Agency. “There will be growing pains, maybe the carpool line,” MISD trustee Stephanie O’Dell said. “But there was a time when all of those schools were full and that was normal.” Pratt said he doesn’t anticipate additional facility closures will be needed based on the cost savings gained from the three-campus repurposing plan. How the facilities will be repurposed has not yet been determined as district officials are prioritizing the transition process for students and staff, but a plan is expected to be created prior to the end of the school year, Pratt said. “We don’t want to go through this again, and three [campuses] was the number that we felt would sustain us for a number of years,” Pratt said.
“It was a painful process, but we absolutely knew ... for the long-term sustainability of McKinney ISD, that it was the right thing to do,” SHAWN PRATT, MISD SUPERINTENDENT
“There’s a million ways this could have been handled so much better. … The silver lining is it has brought a fight into these parents, into making real changes within McKinney ISD and the school board.”
NIKKI STEITLE, WOLFORD PARENT AND PTA MEMBER
Fall 2023-early 2024: Strategic planning efforts by district and committee
“Kids are going to get the opportunity to meet even more amazing teachers and have the full impact of a fully staffed, supported building.” DANIELLE STAFFORD, MCNEIL PTO PRESIDENT
Fall 2024-spring 2025: Long Range Facility Planning Committee work underway
Sept. 15, 2025: Educational Facilities Alignment Committee created Nov. 5, 2025: Trustees vote to repurpose three schools based on EFAC recommendation Dec. 15, 2025: Trustees approve new attendance zones based on EFAC recommendation
“We moved back to go to Eddins. [That was] taken away from us, in my thoughts, without due process, without transparency,” CHARLES PARKER, EDDINS ALUMNI
To learn more about the transition plan and resources available, visit www.mckinneyisd.net/page/taking-care- of-students-and-families
August 2026: New attendance zones effective for the 2026-27 school year
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Events
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Come and Get Your Love concert Hear live music at this Valentine’s Day concert featuring The Maylee Thomas Band and Jon Christopher Davis. Food service will be available from Zin Zen Wine Bistro. • Feb. 13, 7 p.m. (doors open), 8-10 p.m. (concert) • $70-$125 • 6633 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney • www.showclix.com/event/comeandgetyourlove-2026 Valentine’s Chocolate and Wine Walk Lone Star Brewery invites community members to a self-guided chocolate and wine tasting featuring more than 20 stores in downtown McKinney. • Feb. 14, noon-6 p.m. • $30-$45 • 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.lonestarwinery.com Tomato Workshop The Collin County Master Gardeners will present talks and demonstrations to help gardeners of all levels grow tomatoes in their home gardens. Light refreshments are included with the price of admission. • Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-noon • $15 • 7117 CR 166, McKinney • www.ccmgatx.org/events/workshops/#pos_3840
February Art Meets Poetry
This exhibit by the Art of Club of McKinney and the Mockingbird Poetry Society pairs visual artists and poets to create intertwined original works. • Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m. (reception), Feb. 7, noon-6 p.m. (showcase) • Free • 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.artclubofmckinney.org/2026-art-meets-poetry Ski Party Tupps Brewery is throwing a ski-themed party with snowball fights and live ‘80s music by Reanimate 1988. • Feb. 7, 6:30-11 p.m. • Free (admission) • 402 E. Louisiana St., Bldg. 3, McKinney • www.tuppsbrewery.com Unlucky Lovers Adults-Only Night Hike The presentation on notable animal mating rituals will be followed by a guided hike. • Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. • $12 (members), $14 (nonmembers)
Krewe of Barkus Dog Parade The city of McKinney will host their annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras parade with dogs dressed according to this year’s nautical theme. • Feb. 15, 12:30-4 p.m. • Free • 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/674/krewe-of-barkus
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