Student Accomplishments
See top academic, athletic and fine arts accomplishments for the following school years:
District Honors
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100 Best Communities for Young People - recognizes outstanding places for youth to live, learn and grow
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Best Communities for Music Education – honors districts who keep comprehensive music education as an integral part of the core curriculum
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Texas Honors Circle Award – recognizes districts and campuses that have achieved student academic growth while keeping spending relatively low
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Texas Leadership Circle Program Platinum Award – spotlights local governments that go above and beyond to provide financial transparency
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Dallas Morning News Best Neighborhoods for Schools – ranks neighborhoods in Frisco ISD among the best in the area for education
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Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – honors employers in North Texas whose employees report a positive and supportive work atmosphere
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College Board AP District Honor Roll – recognizes districts for making significant gains in student performance and access to Advanced Placement courses
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OverDrive Digital Library Champion – recognizes efforts to make popular and educational eBooks and audiobooks available to students
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Laserfiche Run Smarter Award for Innovation in K-12 Education – honors organizations for process improvement using Laserfiche solutions
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Energy Star National Building Competition: Team Challenge Winner – honors teams of buildings for reducing water use
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Forbes America's Best Employers For Women 2018 - honors employers in America for their support for and representation of women in their U.S. operations
Community Recognitions
Frisco
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Best Places to Live 2018, Money, 2018
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Fastest Growing City in the Country, wallethub.com, 2016
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Best Real-Estate Market in the Country, wallethub.com, 2016
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Bicycle Friendly Community (BFCSM) award, League of American Bicyclists, 2016
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Best Mid-Sized Cities for Education In America, movoto.com, 2015
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Best Place for Young Families in Texas, nerdwallet.com, 2014
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Best Midsize Cities to Raise Children, mylife.com, 2014
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Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers, wallethub.com, 2014
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Best Cities for Young Families, apartmentlist.com, 2014
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Best Texas Cities for Young Families, nerdwallet.com, 2013
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America’s Friendliest Towns, Forbes, 2012
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Texas Certified Scenic City and Platinum Award Winner for Scenic City, 2011
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Best Place to Raise an Athlete, Men’s Journal, 2011
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Best Places to Live in America, CNN Money magazine, 2011
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America's 25 Best Places To Move, Forbes, 2011
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Tree City USA
McKinney
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Best Mid-Sized Cities for Education In America, movoto.com, 2015
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Best Place to Live in America, CNN Money magazine, 2014
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Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers, wallethub.com, 2014
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Best Cities for Young Families, apartmentlist.com, 2014
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Best Texas Cities for Young Families, nerdwallet.com, 2013
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100 Best Communities for Young People, America's Promise Alliance, 2012
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Tree City USA
Plano
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Best City for Families, wallethub.com, 2014
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Best Suburbs for Education In America, movoto.com, 2014
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Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers, wallethub.com, 2014
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Healthiest Places to Live in America, Time magazine, 2014
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Safest Places In America, movoto.com, 2014
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Best Cities for Working Parents, Business Insider, 2014
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Best Cities for Kids, livability.com, 2014
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Best Place to Live in the Western United States, CNN Money magazine, 2011
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Tree City USA
Little Elm
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Safest City in Texas of Communities with Over 25,000 Residents / 18th in the Nation, FBI Uniform Crime Report, 2011
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Tree City USA