Forney ISD News

  • Business leaders are taking on public education with Forney ISD

    Five business leaders are the first to announce their partnership with Forney ISD (FISD) to create the latest innovative approach to education at The Opportunity Central (The OC). This fall, The OC – a career, college and community center – will open with a variety of retail shops, service providers and eateries operating on the bottom floor of the 3-story campus. The mall-like setting will be an extension of the traditional classroom where business professionals will offer students practical experiences to gain industry knowledge, training and mentorship to be successful in their chosen program of study and insight to future careers.

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  • Forney ISD Dual Language Academy will Transition to Ed Wilson Elementary

    At the March Board of Trustees meeting, Forney ISD announced that Ed Wilson Elementary will become the Dual Language Academy campus beginning in the Fall of 2024.

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  • Forney FFA Shows Success at Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show

    The Forney ISD Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought their best this week at the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show.

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  • PreK Enrollment Info

    PreK Registration for the 2023-24 School Year will begin on April 25th, 2023. Please attend a PreK Qualification Event to determine your student's eligibility and complete the enrollment process.

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  • Forney ISD Partners with Evolv to Enhance Safety and Security

    Earlier this year, Forney ISD expanded the random safety screening program as a part of the next phase of ongoing enhancements to our safety and security plan. After thorough research and planning by the Forney ISD Safety Task Force, the district is excited to announce the rollout of the latest, state-of-the-art, weapons detection system called Evolv in our high school, middle and intermediate campuses.

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  • 2023 Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee

    Last Thursday night, we held the 2023 Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee. 17 students from grades 3 through 8 competed for the top honor of District Spelling Bee Champion.

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  • FISD Announces Six New Career & Tech Programs for 2023-24

    Several new programs have been added to the already robust career and technical education opportunities for high school students at Forney ISD. In the 2023-2024 school year, program selections have been expanded to the current list to include: Automotive Technology, Construction Management, Cosmetology, Emergency Services, Exercise Science and Wellness, and Fashion Design. All six of the new programs will be offered at The Opportunity Central (The OC) starting this Fall 2023.

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  • Pine and Ivy to Open Retail Store in The OC

    Pine + Ivy, a home decor and lighting design company, is opening a retail store in The Opportunity Central (The OC)  - a career, college and community initiative by Forney Independent School District.

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  • North Forney High School Basketball Coach Reaches 100th Win

    North Forney High School Lady Falcons varsity basketball coach, Don Fleming, hit a major milestone on Tuesday with his 100th career victory. This memorable win was celebrated by Coach Fleming and his team in front of all spectators present at the game against Rockwall-Heath High School.

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  • Forney ISD Receives Grant for 5 New Buses

    As a part of the Texas Clean School Bus (TCSB) Program, Forney ISD received a grant towards purchasing five newer, cleaner bus models. Funding is used to replace or retrofit school buses to help reduce children’s exposure to diesel exhaust in and around diesel-fueled school buses. 

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  • BBQ Master and Catering Expert, Eddie Deen, partners with Forney ISD

    Forney ISD is proud to announce that Eddie Deen & Company has signed on to bring their catering and barbeque expertise to help guide and teach students in The Opportunity Central (The OC), a Forney Independent School District initiative.

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  • Jackson MS Band Director, Corey Graves, Named Yamaha 40 Under 40

    Jackson Middle School Director of Bands, Corey Graves, was named a 2023 Yamaha 40 Under 40 Music Educator. There were four directors from Texas announced on the list, but Graves is the only Middle School Director.

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  • White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD

    White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD - Now Serving Opportunity

    White Rhino Coffee (WRC) and the Forney Independent School District (FISD) have joined forces to offer students and the community a robust coffee experience while teaching students the trade and building skills of future graduates.

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  • Forney High School Student Receives Scholarship from AFJROTC

    AFJROTC Cadet Blane Duplissey has been named a J-100 Character-in-Leadership Scholar by the Air Force Junior ROTC. The scholarship, which launched in 2021, provides 100 cadets with four years of 100% paid tuition at any university, or crosstown partner, with an AFROTC attachment.

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  • Cheer Teams Win at NCA State of Texas Championship

    Congratulations to Forney High School and Warren Middle School Cheer for their awards at NCA State of Texas Championship!

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  • Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central reaches milestone in construction

    Gray skies provided the picture perfect setting for a Topping Out celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the site of the new Keith Bell Opportunity Central, or The OC.

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  • Esports Offered District-Wide to FISD Students

    Forney ISD has expanded its esports programs into elementary schools across the district. With this expansion, esports is now offered district-wide for students ages 1st-12th grade.

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  • FISD Police Officer Honored by FHS Senior

    Each season, senior football players choose an educator that has impacted them deeply to be recognized and wear their jersey on Senior Night. This year, players chose to honor Officer Partin from the Forney ISD Police Department.

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  • Attendance Zone Modification Informational Presentation

    Forney ISD is growing and growing fast! Each year in November, we review our attendance zones to ensure we have space to accommodate all of our current and future students.

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  • Dewberry Elementary Ceremonially Groundbreaking; Parker to Open Elementary #10

    Forney ISD invites our Forney Family to join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Mary Lou Dewberry Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on Falcon Way. Ms. Dewberry and family will be in attendance for the event.

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