2022-2023

               Educational Theatre Association's
               Premier Communities for Theatre Education
               
​               1 of 3 School Districts chosen in Texas 2022-2023

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       Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
       
​       9 Schools Districts chosen in Texas 2022-2023

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2020-2021

​NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation
623 chosen nationwide 
62 chosen in Texas
​25 chosen in DFW

North Forney HS Percussion Ensemble
​Jim Gist, Director
The Midwest Clinic
 Chicago, Illinois

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North Forney HS Percussion Ensemble
​Jim Gist, Director
The Midwest Clinic
 Chicago, Illinois

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North Forney High School 
TAEA 2021 Gold Seal

​Forney High School Theatre
Brittany Murphy, Director
Texas Thespians and The Educational Theatre Association
2 Superior Ratings at State Thespian Festival - Group Musical & Solo Musical Thespy Competition Events
1 National Qualifier - Solo Musical Thespy Competition Event

2019-2020

​NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation
623 chosen nationwide 
62 chosen in Texas
​25 chosen in DFW

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​​Forney High School Marching Band
North Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant

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North Forney High School Cheer 
UIL State Game Day Competition - 11th place overall
10th place in Band Chant

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North Forney High School Cheer
​NCA Game Day Nationals - 24th Overall

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2018-2019

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​NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation
583 chosen nationwide 
63 chosen in Texas
​25 chosen in DFW

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North Forney High School Percussion
​Jim Gist, Director
Silver Medalists / Scholastic Concert World Class Champions  
​Dayton, Ohio

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​​Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant

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​North Forney High School Cheer 
UIL State Game Day Competition - 23rd overall

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2017-2018

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​NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation
527 chosen nationwide 
45 chosen in Texas
23 chosen in DFW

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North Forney High School Art Program 2017
Amanda Villarreal
"Friday Night Lights"

Displayed in Washington DC
Congressional Art Competition

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Forney High School Highsteppers
Stacie Weisberg, Director
2017 Rose Bowl Parade Participants 

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​Forney High School Wind Ensemble, Mark Poole
TMEA Honor Band Finalists

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North Forney High School Cheer 
UIL State Game Day Competition - 7th overall

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North Forney High School Cheer
​NCA Game Day Nationals 
​4th place in Large Novice Performance Category

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2016-2017

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North Forney High School Art Program 2016
Emma Sumrow
"Same Species, Different Colors"

Displayed in Washington DC
Congressional Art Competition

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​NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation

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2015-2016

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2015

Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant

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NAMM Foundation "Best Communities for Music Education" in the Nation
388 chosen nationwide 
38 chosen in Texas

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North Forney High School Art Program 2015
Myra Castillo
"Cosmos"

Displayed in Washington DC
Congressional Art Competition

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​North Forney High School Cheer 
UIL State Game Day Competition - 9th overall

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2014-2015

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North Forney High School Art Program 2014
Emma Sumrow
"Time is Golden"

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Displayed in Washington DC
Congressional Art Competition

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2014

Forney High School Wind Ensemble, Mark Poole
TMEA Honor Band Finalists



                                           Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
                                           2014 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
                                           2013 National Wind Band Honors New Music Division Winner
                                           Class AAAA

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2013-2014

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Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
2013 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
2013 National Wind Band Honors New Music Division Winner
Class AAAA

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North Forney High School Art Program 2013
Yvonne Almorado
"Fall Courtyard"

Displayed in Washington DC
Congressional Art Competition

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Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant

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2012-2013

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Warren Middle School Honors Band  
2012 National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
Class AA

Forney High School Wind Ensemble  
2012 National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
Class AAAA

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2011-2012

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Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant

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North Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
2011 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
Class AAA



                                       Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
                                       2011 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
                                       2011 National Wind Band Honors New Music Division Winner
                                       Class AAAA

                                       Brown Middle School Symphonic Band  
                                       2011 National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
                                       Class A

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2010-2011

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​Forney High School Percussion Ensemble, Mario Luna
National Black Swamp Percussion ensemble winner

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Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
2010 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
2010 National Wind Band Honors New Music Division Winner
Class AAAA



                                       North Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
                                       2010 National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
                                       Class AAA

                                       Brown Middle School Symphonic Band  
                                       2010 National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
                                       Class A

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2009-2010

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Forney High School Marching Band
UIL State Marching Contest Participant
UIL State Marching Contest Finalist

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North Forney High School Marching Band
USSBA Grand Champion
Houston Regional

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Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
2009 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
Class AAAA


​                                    Forney High School Wind Ensemble 
                                    2009 National Wind Band Honors National Winner
                                    Class AAAA - New Music Division

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