Announcements

G/T Services will accept nominations for current kindergarten students to attend Carver Center in the fall of 2022 during the month of October. More information, including nomination forms can be found at midlandisd.net/advancedacademics. Nominations for other grades will occur later in the school year.

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It's MISD's first Intersession Week! Visit midlandisd.net/intersession for details on procedures, including meal pick-up times for students not participating in intersesion.

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Please see the updated Covid-19 Handbook. Due to a dramatic decrease in cases, the following changes will be in place when students return to campus October 25:

• Volunteers are allowed back on campuses. Principals retain the discretion to limit the
number of volunteers on campus.
• Student field trips and travel related to staff professional development are permitted
• On-campus events such as pep rallies, meetings, and other gatherings may return to
normal protocols. If you are unsure of the normal protocols for setting up any of these
gatherings please consult with your campus leader
• Student-athletes will no longer need to be COVID-tested prior to overnight travel

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District Highlights

35 MISD Musicians Earn All-Region Honors

A total of 35 MISD students from Midland and Legacy High Schools have been named to the All-Region Orchestra. Additionally, four were also honored as "First Chair" for their respective instruments.

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MHS tennis captain honored by WTTA

MHS senior tennis captain Montserrat Salazar was named West Texas Tennis Association Junior Athlete of the Season. Click the link for additional photos.

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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 celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15, and Midland ISD is celebrating in a variety of ways, including music, dance, food, and cultural enrichment.

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MISD launches space-themed science program

Midland ISD is excited to announce the launch of a new program aimed at exposing students to aerospace, aeronautics, and space exploration. Go For Launch! uses space exploration as a platform to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), teamwork, communication, and leadership.

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Abell Principal named Middle School Principal of the Year for Region 18

Abell Junior High Principal Cyndi Pyles has been named Middle School Principal of the Year for 2021-22 by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals for Region 18. Pyles was chosen for this honor by her peers within the region. She is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Principal of the Year.

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Five Athletes to be inducted into MISD Hall of Legends

Midland ISD is excited to announce the Hall of Legends Class of 2021. This years class is one of the strongest ever, featuring five prominent athletes who excelled during their time at Midland ISD and beyond.

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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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Rusk 6th Graders Place 1st, 2nd in Stock Market Game

Rusk sixth-graders' prowess in investing earned them first- and second-place finishes playing the Stock Market Game in the El Paso Region's Middle School division. In the process they learned about local companies and that in trading "anything can happen."

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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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Franks Elementary Earns National Science Awards

The project involved a group of students who not only practiced recycling themselves, but also gave presentations to other classes to emphasize the importance of recycling.

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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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Early College HS ranked among top schools in Texas

The rankings from US News and World Report awarded ECHS grades of 98% in math proficiency and 93% in reading.

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Lamar Elementary named Showcase School

Lamar Elementary has been recognized as a National Showcase School for the second straight year because of the success of its Capturing Kids' Hearts program.

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MHS Senior Wins Tennis State Championship

Midland High's Tyler Stewart took home the gold at the UIL state tennis finals. He's the first MISD athlete to ever win a tennis singles state championship. Tyler will head continue his tennis career at Abilene Christian University this fall.

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Facilities Assessment Provides Roadmap for Campus Improvements

Midland ISD has received results from its facilities assessment, which the district will use to proactively plan for physical updates to elementary and secondary schools.

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MISD Saves Taxpayers $185,000 Through Early Bond Payoffs

MISD has saved taxpayers money by paying off school bond debt early.

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19 MISD Athletes Named to Academic All-State Teams

Midland ISD is proud to announce 19 student-athletes who were named to Academic All-State teams. The list includes All-State recognition from the Texas Girls Coaches Association and the Texas High School Coaches Association.

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MISD schools leading the way in nationwide exercise program

Three Midland ISD elementary schools are leading the way, literally, when it comes to a popular fitness program. Pease Communications Academy, Ben Milam International Academy, and Yarbrough Elementary are ranked No. 1, 2, and 3 nationally, according to Marathon Kids.

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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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Five Students Named to All-State Band/Choir

Five Midland ISD students have qualified as "All-State" by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).

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MISD Selects new Midland High football coach

MISD has tapped former college quarterback Thad Fortune to lead the Bulldogs.

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School Board sets ambitious goals

The new school board has already made major strides for the district, including hiring a new superintendent, and refocusing it's goals on becoming a System of Great Schools.

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LHS Senior Accepted Into Harvard

Lee High School Debate Captain Pranav Ganta has been accepted to Harvard University.

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MISD becomes 1:1 Technology District

Midland ISD has achieved its goal of affording every student in the District access to their own learning device.

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Family Support Center

The brand new Family Support Center is a way for MISD to help families in need. Click the link to learn more about the program and how you can get help.

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Debate Programs Build Confidence

Midland High and LHS are known for their prowess in athletics, but there's another place where they excel: the podium. Both schools offer speech and debate programs that prepare students for success by teaching the art of persuasion.

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English Learner Students Show Impressive Gains

A total of 185 students passed the English language proficiency assessment this year, meaning they can move out of bilingual instruction, and into English-only instruction with the rest of the student body. Last year, only 49 students met the English proficiency criteria.

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CNS workers recognized during School Lunch Week

Child Nutrition Services workers have worked tirelessly to prepare and serve our students since COVID-19 forced campuses to close in March.

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Schools Honored by Imagine Learning

Five MISD elementary schools were named "Imagine Nation School of Excellence" for their work with Imagine Math. More than 16,000 schools participate in the program, and less than 1% received the distinction.

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We're here to help

Welcome back, students and parents! Below is a list of some phone numbers and links that can help get you through the first few days of school. And don't forget, your campus can also provide important info about returning to school.

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Apply Midland

The second application window is now open for our schools of choice as well as transfers. Click the link to access Apply Midland. There you can research all of our campuses, then apply.

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Jennifer Seybert Selected to be First Young Women's Leadership Academy Principal

Dr. Jennifer Seybert will be the first principal at Young Women's Leadership Academy, a STEM-focused school set to open in 2019-20.

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UPDATE: Classic Honda of Midland, anonymous donor help get South's food pantry started

Thanks to the efforts of Educate Midland and the West Texas Food Bank, South Elementary is getting its own school food pantry. Classic Honda of Midland kicked the project off by donating a deep freezer, and we are very thankful for their help in feeding students and families!

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Concho Resources gives students lessons in real-life science

Where are math and science in everyday life? Everywhere! Concho Resources engineers and geologists gave Bush students hands-on lessons about how they're used.

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Three Goddard Junior High students recognized for artistic achievements

Goddard students Liberty Sustiata, Keren Ortega, and Madolyn Burns all moved on to the state round of the PTA Reflections contest.

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Pioneer Natural Resources donates truck to CTE

Pioneer Natural Resources has generously donated an F-250 pickup to Career and Technology Education for the Midland High agriculture department to use.

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Milam accepted into No Excuses University

Milam Elementary has been accepted into No Excuses University! In order to qualify, campuses must meet rigorous criteria, and implement six required systems. Each system is designed to pave the way for all students to attend college. Milam is now one of fewer than 230 schools nationwide to join the network.

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Midland ISD named finalist for prestigious leadership program

Midland ISD is one of only 14 school districts statewide to be named a finalist for The Holdsworth Center's next leadership cohort. The program picks top districts in the state that are working to become a System of Great Schools.

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Lee history teacher shares his story about personal relationship with President Bush

George H.W. Bush touched many lives, and one Midland ISD teacher on Wednesday shared his story about how his personal relationship with the president motivates him to be an educator.

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First Tee expanding in Midland ISD

First Tee West Texas introduces elementary students to the game of golf. Beginning in January, the program will expand to 20 campuses.

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Open spots still available for free heart screenings

Spots filled up fast for the December clinic, but there are still some available for January. This free screening is potentially life-saving!

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Tyler Wade signs with the University of Tennessee

Tyler will trade in the purple and gold for orange and white when he plays baseball for the Volunteers.

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Lee honors students with academic recognitions

Lee High School has recognized its students' academic achievement, including Miles Baker, who was named a National Merit Commended Scholar.

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Cooper Jauz commits to play baseball at Midland College

Cooper Jauz has decided to become a Chaparral! The Midland High senior recently signed to play baseball for Midland College during a ceremony held at the high school gym with more than 100 friends and family in attendance.

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Right At School to provide care over holiday break

Right at School will provide childcare for Midland ISD students at TWO campuses over the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Holidays. You must register ahead of time, as space is limited.

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Washington STEM students chase world record

Washington STEM Academy students took part in the 2018 Stack Up!, a worldwide effort to break the Guinness World Record for the most people sport stacking at multiple locations in one day.

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Lee juniors receive help in creating their career roadmaps

Lee High School juniors got guidance in plotting their futures with the help of Texas OnCourse and Roadtrip Nation, a pair of organizations that specialize in career counseling and resources.

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YouTube sensation Rhett Price shares success story with students

Hip hop violinist Rhett Price inspired students across the district with his personal story about his struggles as a musician busking in Boston subways and how he found the will to succeed.

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Meet Liliana Burleson, literacy liaison

Liliana Burleson has a deep love for literacy, and thanks to a grant from the United Way of Midland, she serves as a literacy liaison at Milam Elementary. Students in Liliana's class get small-group and one-on-one supplemental reading instruction, which is intended to jumpstart their literacy proficiency.

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All De Zavala first-graders given free bikes

De Zavala Elementary first-graders rode away with big smiles after Wish For Wheels provided bikes to each one of them, thanks to a generous donation from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. In all, 100 bikes and helmets were donated to 88 first-graders; the remaining 12 bikes will be given to students in other grades as part of an attendance contest.

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Goddard receives very special gift

Community National Bank donates 30 color graphing calculators.

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Midland ISD named Lone Star Governance Mentor District

The TEA has invited Midland ISD to serve as a mentor district for the Lone Star Governance Exemplar Cohort. The mentor designation signifies that the district has already successfully implemented Lone Star Governance for more than a year, has a wealth of knowledge, and is willing to share with other districts concerning effective implementation of this work.

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Bulling Awareness Month: How to Spot Bullying

As we examine the trends and the effects on students, Midland ISD is taking action to make our schools and classrooms safer.

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