SCHARBAUER ELEMENTARY

Scharbauer Elementary serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. Our school provides learning opportunities for gifted/talented students, services for students with dyslexia or speech limitations, and special education services. The staff at Scharbauer Elementary focuses on the "Professional Learning Communities at Work" process in which our educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students we serve. Scharbauer Elementary opened in 1985 and is named after Ruth Cowden Scharbauer, matriarch of the Scharbauer family that has influenced Midland for more than a century. Scharbauer Elementary is located in Northwest Midland in the Grassland Subdivision.

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District Highlights

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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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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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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November School Board Meeting

November's meeting was the first for our new Board of Trustees, which included our election of new officers. Other highlights academic, planning, and financial updates.

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United Way of Midland Campaign

MISD is giving back! To participate in this year's United Way of Midland Campaign, Click the link below. Thank you for your support!

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October School Board Meeting

The Legacy High School Choir kicked off October's Board of Trustees meeting with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. Click the link before for more highlights from the meeting.

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MISD welcomes 2nd Class of Aspiring Principals Academy

The academy hosts eight professional development sessions that are filled with problem-solving lessons. The academy isn't run by third-party consultants. The LLI team is leading the way by passing on their expertise as leaders to this class.

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MISD raises pay for substitute teachers

Midland ISD has increased the daily rate of pay for substitute teachers. The raise comes as part of the recent update to the district's Compensation Manual, which was approved by the Board of Trustees at September's meeting.

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September Board Meeting Highlights

MISD has named Kellie Spencer as Acting Superintendent! Learn more about her, and other highlights from our September Board Meeting by clicking here.

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New Scharbauer principal feels at home on campus

Iris Jiménez working to make the campus a place for community education.

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Latest data shows academic improvement district wide

Midland ISD has earned a "B" grade from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in the first complete ratings released since 2019. MISD's overall score of 80 is an improvement from the "C" grade of 75 last awarded and a milestone for the district.

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Convocation 2022

Midland ISD's Convocation 2022 was a smashing success! 2,700 staff members gathered to celebrate our achievements, set goals for the future, and bond as a team. #WeAreMISD!

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July Board Meeting Highlights

Did you miss July's School Board meeting? Click the link for an overview of some of the highlights, including a look at MISD's Strategic Plan.

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MISD hires Emergency Management Coordinator

This new position will oversee all administrative aspects of student and campus safety, including crisis situations, natural disasters or any other emergencies that may arise.

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STAAR results show student progress

Preliminary results from Spring 2022 STAAR testing show positive growth for Midland ISD students. Testing was administered in grades 3-8 in the areas of reading, math, social studies and science.

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MISD announces four new principal hires

Midland ISD is excited to announce the appointment of four principals to serve students at our campuses. Each of these principals is currently working in MISD, and is being promoted from within.

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Midland ISD Closer to Cleaner Air on Campuses

Midland ISD is upgrading its heating, cooling and air purification systems. The district plans to begin replacing HVAC systems before the start of the next school year, thanks in large part to a federal grant.

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MISD to install LED lighting district-wide

The Midland ISD Board of Trustees has given the green light to new, cost-saving LED lighting throughout the district. The project will include retrofitting all existing fluorescent and incandescent lighting both inside and outside.

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MISD Accepted Into Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

Midland ISD has received initial approval to participate in the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which will give teachers the opportunity to earn extra, performance-based pay if they meet certain academic goals.

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MISD Family Support Center Receives $2,000 Grant

The Midland ISD Family Support Center has received a $2,000 grant that will help the center continue supporting students and families in need. The money provided by Superior HealthPlan will fund hygiene kits that contain essential items such as laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, and deodorant.

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MISD Names Deputy, Associate Superintendents

Midland ISD is pleased to announce the hire of three dynamic academic leaders who will join the district for the 2021-22 school year.

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Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, MISD's Child Nutrition Services (CNS) professionals have a lot on their plate.

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Board approves 2021-22 Academic Calendar

The new calendar includes two weeks of "intersession," which is a chance for students who are falling behind to receive extra help. The two weeks of intersession are the weeks of October 18 and February 7.

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