2010Education
In 2010, the district received an academic rating of "Exemplary" based on the test results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.
2012Disaster
On April 3, 2012, an EF-3 tornado struck the city as part of the tornado outbreak of that date.
2022Education
In June 2022, the Forney Independent School District announced a new dress code that bans all "hoodies" and hooded coats and jackets.