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Student experiment set for launch into space
The Go For Launch student team from Midland High School is anxiously awaiting the launch of their experiment into space. Their experiment was selected to be launched into space on the SpaceX-30 and be tested at the International Space Station.
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MHS Theatre student earns top state honor
Midland High School's theatre program has another star in the making. Junior Madison Coleman was recently awarded the Texas Theatre Scholar Award by the Texas Thespians for the 2023-24 school year.
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LHS Senior Artwork to be displayed at State Capitol
Artwork created by Legacy High School senior Mariah Iacovone earned first place at last week's Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Conference. Mariah's winning piece will be displayed at the Texas Crime Stoppers office at the State Capitol in Austin.
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Henderson Principal named TEPSAN of the Year
Henderson Elementary Principal Maxine Gonzales has been named the 2024 Region 18 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). The TEPSAN of the Year is awarded to top elementary campus leaders from 20 TEPSA Regions across the state.
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LHS Mariachi Earns Perfect Score
Legacy High School's mariachi program is headed to the state competition after earning a perfect score at regionals! This is the first year that the campus has had a competitive mariachi band.
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MISD Seniors Accepted into Ivy Leagues
Congrats to Legacy High's Nicole Patel and Amulya Ganta for being accepted into Ivy League schools! These sniors are on the debate team, and both plan to study government! Nicole is headed to Penn, Amulya is going to Harvard.
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Midland ISD robotics programs to expand to all grades
Midland ISD is proud to announce a significant expansion of its robotics programs, which will soon encompass all grades and schools within the district.
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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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