Announcements

Midland ISD's Calendar Committee has developed three drafts for the 2024-25 academic calendar. Visit midlandisd.net/calendar to review each option carefully, then fill out the survey to share your feedback.

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Midland ISD's online application portal, Apply Midland, is now accepting applications for Schools of Choice and transfer requests! The first application window will close Friday, January 26. Families can access Apply Midland via computer or mobile device at midlandisd.net/apply. See full details here.

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Midland ISD welcomes homeschooled students to register and participate in the PSAT/NMSQT and AP exams at either Legacy Senior High School or Midland Senior High School. Please see who to contact at MISD College Board Assessment Access: Homeschool & Other "Away" Students.

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Enrollment is now open! Please remember that all new and returning students need to enroll. Staff at your child’s campus can provide assistance with enrollment, or you can visit midlandisd.net/enrollment to get started.

Looking for Pre-K information? Visit midlandisd.net/prek or contact Early Childhood at 432-240-1530 or email pre-k@midlandisd.net.

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Want to support our schools and teachers directly? Visit our donation page to learn about ways you can help! Thank you!

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District Highlights

ECHS students inducted into National Honor Society

arly College High School at Midland College recently held an induction ceremony for high school students accepted into the National Honor Society. The event recognized the dedication, service, leadership, and character of 43 ECHS students who have shown academic excellence throughout their high school careers.

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Carver Center named top charter elementary in Texas

Midland ISD's Carver Center has once again been named the No. 1 Charter Elementary School in the state of Texas by the U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Carver improved its rating among all elementary schools from No. 8 in the state in 2022, to No. 4 in the state, according to the rankings.

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Fine Arts Director receives state honor

MISD Fine Arts Director Deb Shaw was recently named Administrator of the Year at Texas Thespians State Festival! Ms. Shaw has overseen the growth and success of fine arts departments across the district in her 18+ years leading the department. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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4 MISD Seniors earn Commended Honors

Midland ISD is excited to recognize four exceptional students who have received recognition from the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Amulya Ganta, Fiona Li, and Ryland Matis from Legacy High School, and Nnenne Nnanna from Early College High School at MC were each named Commended Students by this nationally-recognized academic program.

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Fire Academy prepares students for rewarding career

MISD’s Fire Academy offers students the opportunity to become a certified firefighter, and be eligible for hire upon graduation! Interested students should talk to their counselor.

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JROTC adds high-end flight simulator to arsenal

Midland ISD's Air Force Junior ROTC program has purchased a state-of-the-art flight simulator after winning a $10,000 grant from the Midland Education Foundation. This simulator will be used as a part of aerospace science STEM courses currently offered to more than 120 JROTC students across four MISD high school campuses.

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MHS floral design class creates 10-foot mum

Homecoming season brings with it a longtime tradition in Texas high schools: mums. And with Howdy Week in full swing at Midland High School, so is the creation of mums in Shawna Braden’s Floral Design class.

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ECHS named among Best High Schools

Early College High School at Midland College has been recognized as one of the Best High Schools according to the U.S. News and World Report. The rankings show ECHS was ranked No. 141 this year out of more than two-thousand high schools across Texas.

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All MISD students can now access digital device

MISD's 1:1 technology initiative initially allowed all students to access digital devices such as an IPad or Chromebook during the school day. Now the program has expanded to allow every student have a device of their own.

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MISD Principal Named Region 18 TEPSA President

Henderson Elementary Principal Maxine Gonzales has been named Region 18 President for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). This is a critical position in shaping statewide school leadership strategies.

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Number of AP Scholars doubles in five years

The number of MISD students to earn AP Scholar designations jumped from 49 in 2019 to 127 this year! This is a testament to the hard work of our students and staff!

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Bus Route Coordinator receives statewide honor

Midland ISD is proud to announce that Transportation Routing Coordinator Elisa Felix has been honored as the Operations Specialist of the Year by the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT).

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Fasken student earns state recognition as 'Student Hero'

Congratulations to Lanie Salazar for earning the 2023 Student Heroes Award from the Texas Board of Education. Salazar is a rising sixth grader at Fasken Elementary who raises money and collects toys each year to donate to the pediatric unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. Thank you, Lanie, for making Midland a better place for all of us!

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Rising senior to participate in international space program

LHS rising senior Brianna Ortiz is headed for Australia! Brianna is one of only five students nationwide to be selected to attend the International Science School this summer! She was accepted to the program after participating in the Higher Orbits program and a rigorous application process!

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Midland woman returns to MHS to graduate at age 61

Teresa Ramirez dropped out of MHS back in 1980 - right before she was supposed to graduate. She decided 2023 was the time to come back to school so that she could graduate with her grandson.

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Enrollment is now open

Now is the time to enroll for the next school year! Visit midlandisd.net/enroll to get started! Enrollment is required for all new and returning students (including those returning to the same campus). You’ll find links and step-by-step instructions for Skyward as well as Apply Midland, where you can apply for Pre-K, schools of choice, and learn about all of our campuses.

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LHS teacher named finalist for H-E-B Award

LHS Life Skills teacher Kathleen Leeper has been named a finalist for H-E-B's Excellence in Education award for Leadership. The award comes with $1,000 for her and additional $1,000 for her campus.

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Jones Elementary's Angie Aron earns Principal of the Year honors

Jones Elementary School Principal Angie Aron has been named TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary School Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). This is the second time Aron has been named TEPSAN of the Year for Region 18. Her first honor came in 2018 when she was principal at Burnet Elementary.

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Energy Efficiency Project now underway

While you were on Spring Break, we were busy keeping our campuses ready for learning! During the break, crews installed a new cooling tower at Goddard Junior High! This is part of MISD's Energy Efficiency Project which is upgrading our HVAC systems district wide to make sure they keep students and teachers comfortable and save the district on energy costs for years to come!

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Student experiments headed to space

These three MHS students will soon have their science experiment tested by astronauts in space! The trio took part in the Go For Launch science program which allows students to create their own experiments while learning about space!

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February Board Meeting Highlights

Midland ISD recognized state qualifiers at the February Board meeting, including those from MHS Band and LHS Theatre. Click the link for other highlights from Feburary's meeting.

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MHS Football selected for Governor's Volunteer Award

The MHS football program, which was recently selected for a Governor's Volunteer Award by the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service! Football players from 7th - 12th grades have participated in a variety of volunteering opportunities over the past year to serve the people of Midland!

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January Board Meeting Highlights

MIdland ISD welcomed two new academic administrators at the January meeting. Trustees also approved the 2023-24 Academic Calendar. Click the headline for more.

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School Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month in Texas. Midland ISD is taking the opportunity to celebrate our school board and all that they do to help make the lives of our students, staff, and community better! Thank you for your service to our district!

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MISD Announces New Superintendent

Dr. Stephanie D. Howard has been named the next Superintendent of Midland ISD. Her first day is January 3, 2023.

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