Frisco ISD voters to see $1.08B bond, tax rate on November ballot
The bond is broken down by three propositions that touch on maintenance, technology and sports facilities. Proposition B includes $986 million for refreshing campuses, replacing furniture and equipment as well as rebuilding Staley Middle School. Proposition C is $88.2 million and includes a technology update to replace outdated devices. Proposition D comes in at $11.2 million to construct a tennis center with 16 outdoor courts for tournaments. Along with the bond, voters will consider raising the maintenance and operation tax rate by $0.0294 per $100 valuation in a voter-approval tax rate election, also known as a VATRE, in Proposition A.
Frisco ISD opens new Career and Technical Education Center wing, expands student capacity
FISD debuted its $22.1 million CTE wing addition for the 2024-25 school year. With the new wing comes nearly 30 extra classrooms and 45,363 additional square feet along with new rooms and labs like the esports lab. The new wing was added to expand existing courses and offer additional courses in the curriculum.
Frisco ISD sees second-highest PTA participation in Texas
FISD has the second-highest participation rate for PTAs in Texas at 24,796 members in 2023. The district's Council of PTAs is a support network for FISD’s 74 campuses and 73 PTA groups. Beyond fundraising for projects, FISD PTAs give out scholarships to high school seniors and, in legislative years, the FISD Council of PTAs will go to the capitol steps in Austin and rally for legislative procedures that support public schools.
Frisco ISD’s advanced academics prepares students for college, post-high school careers
FISD has one of the largest Advanced Placement programs in the state. The district administered over 27,000 exams to more than 11,000 students with a passing rate around 80% in 2023. The district’s advanced academics courses include Advanced Placement, dual credit and International Baccalaureate. Dual credit opportunities are also available through the district's career and technical education programs.
Frisco ISD completes 77 refresh projects over summer break
The projects were part of the 2018 voter-approved bond program. Projects included new paint, technology updates as well as upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Frisco ISD boasts highest number of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists in Texas
FISD had 133 students qualify as 2025 National Merit Semifinalists—the highest of any school district in Texas.
This year’s results are based on the results from the 2023 PSAT exam. Qualifiers now have the chance to compete for about 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
