Forney Authors Donate Their Children’s Books to Criswell Elementary School

Forney children’s book authors and illustrators, Joey and Melanie Acker, recently visited Criswell Elementary School to read their recent release to children and their families and to donate copies of their books to the Susan K. Nelson library at the school.

International Speaker, Renowned Psychotherapist Flip Flippen Works with Forney ISD & Community for Safety of Students

“Connected kids don’t kill,” Flip Flippen said. “Years ago I coined a term, if you can capture a kids heart, you have their head. It’s about relationships and connectivity.

Forney ISD Synergy Students Present at National Learning Forward Conference

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, Forney ISD Synergy students presented “Are Students Leading Your District?” at the national Learning Forward Conference in Grapevine, TX. Over 2,000 educators from more than 54 states and provinces and 10 different countries attended the conference.

Warren Middle School Cheer Squad Wins Awards at NCA State Championship Competition

DALLAS, Texas - The Warren Middle School cheer squad recently competed in the National Cheer Association’s (NCA) Texas State Championship competition and won several awards. The 17 member team consists of both 7th and 8th grade cheerleaders.

Forney ISD Adopts 2019 Attendance Zones

On Monday, December 3 the Forney ISD Board of Trustees approved the attendance zone modification plan that will go into effect August 2019. During the month of November, Forney ISD presented drafts at two public information presentations and a public hearing in the boardroom.

Forney Police Department Seeks Community Involvement in Forney Community Cam Project

Residents and businesses can still register for the Forney Police Department, “Forney Community Cam” project. This project is a collaboration with residents who have surveillance systems at their home or business.

City of Forney Adopts Minor Curfew Ordinance

The City of Forney has recently adopted a curfew ordinance for minors under the age of 17 that went into effect on November 15, 2018. Person’s who are 17 years and older are considered adults and this ordinance does not apply to them.

Founding Members of Forney Education Leadership Foundation Honored

On November 15, 2018 the original founders of the Forney Education Leadership Foundation (now known as FEF) were honored at Four Winds at a dinner hosted by the Founding Father, George Brown, in appreciation of their commitment to the original dream and vision of unlocking the future for every...

Forney ISD Sets New Record with Pack the Pantry Food Drive

Forney ISD recently held the annual food drive to benefit the Forney Food Pantry and collected the highest donations ever in the history of the food drive. The food drive, titled ‘Pack the Pantry’ began on Monday, Oct. 29 and ran through Wednesday, Nov. 14.