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ICYMI: 6 stories out of Celina, Prospers ISDs

Celina ISD is set to open a new middle school next year while three new elementary schools are on the horizon for 2027. Meanwhile, Prosper ISD's superintendent is set to retire.

Catch up on six stories from Celina ISD, Prosper ISD and Collin College.

Celina adds school zones for new middle schools
School zones have been set for Willard Middle School in Celina ISD and Jim Bridges Middle School in Prosper ISD.

Celina ISD names 3 new elementary schools
The three elementary schools, which will be the district's sixth, seventh and eighth elementary campuses, are set to open in the 2027-28 school year.

 
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REI Co-op now open at the Gates of Prosper

REI Co-op's new Prosper location is now open, according to a store representative.

Zooming in: The outdoor retailer offers a wide selection of equipment and apparel for outdoor sports and activities, including camping, hiking, cycling and climbing. REI's  Prosper location will also include a a full-service professional bike shop, according to its website.

  • 1081 Gates Parkway, Ste. 300, Prosper

 
Latest Education News
Collin College to keep current tuition rates for fall 2026 semester

Collin College students can expect their tuition prices to remain the same after college leaders approved next year's tuition rates.

Quote of note: “I am proud to work with a Board that prioritizes keeping college costs manageable," District President Neil Matkin said. "College degrees open many doors for our students, but they must be able to afford to complete their education. By maintaining low tuition rates, we are helping them achieve their goals.”

A closer look: The college's tuition rates will remain:

  • $67 per credit hour for in-district residents
  • $127 per credit hour for out-of-district residents
  • $202 per credit hour for out-of-state or out-of-country residents

 
Metro News
$40M community park nears completion, UNT to close programs: 6 trending Dallas-Fort Worth stories

Election season is just around the corner with races at the local, county and district level. In other news, a $40 million community park is set to be completed this summer in Frisco while the city of Plano is planning to establish a nonprofit hub. 

Catch up on some of the top trending stories from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas. 

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Frisco mayor

3 McKinney ISD schools to see $4.8M investment in renovations this summer

Demolition of former McKinney City Hall expected to start in April

Frisco's $40M Northwest Community Park nears June completion

University of North Texas to end, consolidate programs as university faces $45M budget shortfall

Plano to buy Harrington House for $2M nonprofit hub
 

 

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