Plano Independent School District trustees have adopted a 2025-26 budget based on a proposed tax rate to be formally adopted in August. PISD Chief Financial Officer Courtney Reeves said the proposed tax rate was $1.03965 per $100 of assessed value, based on estimates...
Mental health issues have been a concern for students, their families, and educators exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. March of this year saw officials call for a national shutdown of public spaces including school buildings, resulting in a sudden and...
As Wylie High School continues to undergo construction, the completed installation of a spirit-filled new structure to its front lawn joins the changes. A three dimensional, metal sign reading “AHMO Pirates” welcomes students, teachers and the greater community to...
The new s school year brings new opportunities to volunteer with Plano ISD. Whether a new or returning volunteer, those interested in donating their time and skills will need to create an account with the new volunteer management system, VOLY. There, they can fill...
First day attendance in Wylie schools last week, Aug. 13, show an increase of 480 in student population with a total of 17,242 counted present in person or remotely. The total for the first day of classes last year was 16,762 students. The official count of WISD...
A dream of almost two decades to operate a Collin College campus in the southeastern part of the county becomes reality Aug. 24 when the recently completed Wylie campus opens for classes. The 340,000 square foot campus was built from the ground up on a Country Club...
The early slate for three seats on the Wylie Independent School District board of trustees remains at five candidates, with no new filings over the past week. Candidates can sign up through Aug. 17 at the Education Service Center, 951 S. Ballard Ave. The election...
Taking a measured approach and asking a lot of questions, Wylie Independent School District administrators rolled out its final school opening plan at a special called session of the school board last week. The plan sticks with an original proposal to start...
With the caveat that things could change, Wylie Independent School District administrators reviewed for school trustees the plan to reopen schools next month while following safety protocols that address the COVID-19 health crisis. The plan rollout was made at a...
