Archive for February, 2009
F.I.S.D. Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Administrative Services
The Forney I.S.D. Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joseph W. Cammarata as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Administrative Services during its regular monthly
board meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. Mr. Cammarata replaces Donna Sweaney who announced her retirement earlier this school year. Mr. Cammarata has more than 23 years of [...]
County Commissioner Ray Clark Holding Town Hall
County Commissioner Ray Clark is holding a town hall meeting this Thursday, February 26th at 7PM at the Sub-Courthouse in Downtown Forney. There is no set agenda for the meeting, as Commissioner Clark would like to open the event up entirely to questions from area residents. The Commissioner has invited representatives from the City of [...]
North Forney Falcon Athletic Foundation Meeting Feb. 26th
The Falcon Athletic Foundation for North Forney High School will hold an organizing meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Forney High School Auditorium.
When: Thursday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Forney High School Auditorium
Who: Open to all incoming 7th through 10th grade parents and community groups interested in supporting Falcon Athletics
Focus of [...]
Forney Community Park Grand Opening March 7th
The City of Forney Parks & Recreation Department and Parks Board has announced that the Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Forney Community Park will be on March 7th at 10 a.m.
The park design includes soccer fields, softball fields, hike and bike trails, and family recreation areas. You can see more details, including a [...]
Highway 80 Accident Involving UPS Truck Pulling Two Trailers
The Forney Police Department has released the following information regarding an accident on Highway 80 in Forney on the afternoon February 18th, 2009.
At approx 12:21 today, a UPS Truck pulling two trailers was heading westbound on US Hwy 80 in Forney west of Pinson road. The driver veered to the right, striking the metal guardrail [...]
State’s Largest Paintball Park Coming to Forney
A local investor has partnered with a New York-based paintball company to buy 276 acres located about 30 miles southeast of Dallas on the south side of I-20. The land stretches from Dallas to Kaufman county. About two-thirds of the land is being dedicated to an outdoor Cousins Paintball Park, with the remainder being [...]
Algal Bloom Affecting North Texas Water Taste
The North Texas Municipal Water District has announced that Lavon lake is currently experiencing winter algal bloom. Lavon Lake is the major water supply reservoir for the North Texas Municipal Water District, including for the City of Forney. Those more sensitive to changes in water taste and odor might notice a difference in their drinking [...]
FISD Teacher Job Fair March 7th
The Forney I.S.D. will be holding a job fair March 7th, 2009 from 8:30-11:30am at Warren Middle School. They are looking to hire elementary teachers, secondary teachers, Special Education Teachers, ESL/Bilingual Teachers, GT Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Therapists, Nurses, and Psychologists.
If interested, you can register for the job fair and submit a full [...]
North Forney High School Construction Continues On Schedule
Construction of Forney’s newest high school, North Forney High School, continues on schedule according to the F.I.S.D. Forney First newsletter.
NFHS is scheduled for completion in May 2009 and will be open for the 2009-2010 school year.
To view photos of the construction, visit the F.I.S.D. website. There is also a blueprint and virtual tour.
The new [...]
Forney I.S.D. 2009-2010 School Calendar
The 2009-2010 Forney I.S.D. school calendar has been approved. There are a total of 175 school days, beginning with the first day of school, August. 26th.
To download a PDF of the new caendar, visit the F.I.S.D. website.
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