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Cyber Safety is Everyone's Business
We at MISD take the safety of our students very seriously. Please join us for a free Community Awareness presentation on Cyber Safety, to be held Tuesday, February 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the L.A. Mills Administration Building. Parents and students are encouraged to attend to learn more about Internet safety.
A Learning Adventure is coming this summer
Midlothian ISD is offering for the first time the Academic Camp for Elementary (ACE) this summer. To sign up, visit the L.A. Mills Administration Building on February 23, from 6-8p, with a completed registration form and payment. Classes must have at least ten students to be held at ACE. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on first come basis. Download the flyer [PDF] for registration form, course descriptions, dates and times, fees and other additional details.
STAAR To Debut This Spring
This spring a new testing journey begins with the launch of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR. This new standardized testing program includes tests for students in grades 3-12. More
Pitts and School Board Recognize Students
Texas Representative Jim Pitts gave congratulatory remarks to students during the School Board special recognition that was held January 24. MISD had three National Merit Commended Scholars last year including Andrew Hernandez, Rachel Hurst and Noah Rodgers. Hernandez was also recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar for 2011.
Thirty-three students were recognized as Advance Placement Scholars this year, with 23 of those scholars graduating in 2011. The AP scholars include McKenna Maxwell, Morgan Motley, Robert Parish, Grayson Ridge Sydney Smith, John Toon, Akshar Ved and Rebecca Walker. The two AP Scholars with Honors were Jagger McCord and Noah Rodgers. More
MISD Citizens Academy
The first annual MISD Citizens Academy is an exciting program that involves 23 parents and community members who are learning more about their school district. In 6 monthly sessions, participants go behind the scenes to meet staff, learn how the district operates and how it creates a climate of success in both academics and extra-curricular activities. More
Gifted & Talented Screening Begins
Gifted and Talented screening process begun January 23 with the Kindergarten nomination window running from Jan. 23 through Feb. 3, 2012. Students identified as gifted and talented will be served by March 1, 2012. All other elementary and secondary GT screenings will be conducted in April, with testing being conducted in May. Parents of elementary students may request a nomination packet by contacting your child’s teacher. If you have any questions regarding the nomination or screening process, please contact your child’s counselor.
Show your love for MISD
Want to show your love for MISD? Midlothian ISD Education Foundation is giving away free "I Heart MISD" window clings at the MISD Administrationg Building. Stop by and pick yours up today, but don't stop there! Get your "I Heart MISD" yard sign today! A $50 contribution to MEF, and you will receive a yard sign showing your support of MISD students and staff. Order online and signs will be available within a week of ordering and available for pick-up at the MISD Administration Building, 100 Walter Stephenson Road.
Custom Diploma Frames Available for Alumni, Grads
The Midlothian ISD Education Foundation has partnered with MySchoolMat.com to offer customized Midlothian High School diploma frames. These make a great gifts, and 20% will be donated back to the Midlothian ISD Education Foundation, which has given over $250,000 to support Midlothian ISD in the last seven years. Visit myschoolmat.com to view options and order today.
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