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Dear MISD Parents,
With just one week left in the second grading period, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the great work happening across our campuses. During my visits to classrooms all over the district, I have been continually impressed by the dedication and passion for this work! I am proud to work alongside this team as we continue to strive for excellence and ensure our students have the best education we can possibly provide!
While we have a significant focus on academic excellence as we should, this week I had the opportunity to join an event at Henderson Elementary where Operation Warm and Civitas (a new partner who is an upstream company) provided coats for 630 Henderson students. Every student came through, picked their favorite color, and was fitted for their very own new coat. We are fortunate to work and serve in a community that gives back, invests in our students and schools, and recognizes that our students have basic needs that must be met.
Early voting began Monday – I encourage all parents to vote in this election as well as all elections. To see polling locations and times, please visit our website.
I am proud to announce the district-wide implementation of iLead. As part of a nationwide initiative by the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, iLead is designed to equip students with essential leadership skills, instill strong personal values, and foster a sense of community across all campuses. You can read the full press release here!
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Congratulations to Fannin Elementary for being the Attendance Winner for the first grading period! Fannin experienced a 0.9% increase in attendance for the first grading period compared to last year's first grading period Attendance is critical to student success. Every day counts, and consistent attendance helps ensure academic progress and engagement. Thank you for making your classroom a place students are excited to return to each day.
Last Thursday, the High School Unified Championship took place, where Midland High School earned a victory over Legacy High School. Congratulations to the Bulldogs! For more information about the upcoming Junior High Unified Championship, please refer to the details provided later in this newsletter.
Next week you will have the chance to tour our brand new high school campuses! These virtual tours of the new Midland High School and Legacy High School will provide a sneak peek at what we can expect when the campuses open! I hope you can find time to stop by and see what all the excitement is about as we prepare for our new high schools.
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Midland High School Library
906 W. Illinois Ave.
Tuesday, October 29
1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Legacy High School Auditorium
3500 Neely Ave.
Wednesday, October 30
1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Amazing news from Fine Arts this week as both the Mighty Bulldog Band and Mighty Rebel Band earned a Divison 1 rating at last weekend's Regional Marching Band Contest! Meaning both bands had superior performances worthy of first place. I know this takes hours, days, even years of commitment from students, parents, and directors, so thank you for your hard work and for making us proud! You can find a complete schedule on the MISD Fine Arts Calendar. Thank you to the Legacy High football players for showing their support for their classmate's performance! Good luck to both bands in the upcoming Area Competition. | |
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Midland High School Volleyball is tied for first and Legacy High School Volleyball is in fourth place in the district heading into the final week of the season! The Midland High School Volleyball team hosts San Angelo Central High School tonight at 5:00, while Legacy High School Volleyball takes on Permian High School at 5:00. At Young Women's Leadership Academy, the team looks to finish their inaugural season with a winning season when they host Stanton at Carver Center at 6:00 Tuesday.
On the gridiron, the Bulldogs and Rebels are both in the think of the District 2-6A race. Midland High School hosts San Angelo Central High School tonight at 7:00, while Legacy High School faces Permian High School.
We had 16 athletes compete at the UIL Region I Cross Country meet in Lubbock on Monday. While we did not have any advance to State, we are proud of our cross country teams from Legacy High School and our two individual runners from Midland High. Congratulations on your season!
Swim and dive teams from both schools are competing today and tomorrow in San Angelo.
Boys golf teams from Midland High School and Legacy High School are on the links this weekend in Hobbs, while the girls' teams will play at Ratliff Ranch in Odessa.
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We are committed to providing the best student experience for your child and appreciate you choosing Midland ISD. Have a great weekend! | |
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Stephanie D. Howard, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Midland ISD
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FAMILY ACCESS EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS | |
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Follow the instructions below to update Email Notifications for your child’s Attendance, Grades, and Progress Reports.
Once you have logged in to Skyward Family Access click on “My Account”.
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To update Email Notifications, change the parameters as needed. The settings include the following:
- Receive Daily Attendance Notifications for student(s)–Select to receive via email, wall message, or both.
- Receive Grading Emails for student(s)–Select the lowest assignment grade to receive notifications for.
- Receive Progress Report Email for student(s)–Select to receive emails daily, weekly (Saturday) or monthly (1st of each month)
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PEACHJAR DIGITAL FLYERS
In an effort to provide increased access to programs and resources for families and students, MISD will launch Peachjar on November 1. This platform enables us to send important school and community flyers to parents and guardians digitally.
Once we go live, you will receive a welcome email from Peachjar. No action is required to begin receiving this communication from your school.
To ensure you do not miss notifications, we suggest you add school@peachjar.com to your email contacts and click “always display images” when you receive your first email.
Peachjar is used exclusively for the distribution of school and district-approved flyers only. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose, and you may opt out of receiving emails from Peachjar.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to ensure parents and guardians are well informed about school and community programs, activities, and events.
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PRE-K UNIVERSITY
Make books come alive for your little ones! Join us for a workshop on creating a literacy-rich home by using environmental print and everyday items. Class is free and kids are welcome.
- Monday, October 28th, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- 3500 W. Golf Course Road in the GCR Family Center
RSVP to let us know you plan to attend!
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GO FOR LAUNCH!
Now is the time to register for the next Go For Launch! Astronaut Mike Good (pictured) will lead students, who will have the opportunity to launch their own science project into space! This program is for students in grades 7-12. The Higher Orbits team will launch to Midland November 19-20 at Goddard Junior High School! This will be an excused absence from classes for MISD students. Find full information in this flyer, then head to higherorbits.org to register!
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COLLEGE ATHLETE RECRUITING
In an effort to inform our athletes and their parents about the College Recruiting Process, MISD Athletics will host a 1-hour presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 the Bowie Fine Arts Academy Auditorium. Please see this flier for full details. Registration is available here, or through the QR code on the flier. This event is open to MISD athletes in grades 9-12 and is completely FREE.
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CAREER EXPLORATION DAY
MISD needs you to volunteer for Career Exploration Day! We are inviting parents, professionals, and local business and industry partners to spend just 15 minutes talking to a group of 8th graders about their careers, and skills and education needed for various professions. This real-world exposure can influence students' education choices and help them build connections for their future!
This year's Career Exploration Day is Wednesday, November 13! (The deadline to sign up is November 6.)
Click here for full details, then select your campus to sign up!
Abell Junior High
Alamo Junior High
Goddard Junior High
San Jacinto Junior High
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UNIFIED BASKETBALL
Congrats to our Unified Basketball High School Champions Midland High School! The Bulldogs beat Legacy High School in Thursday's championship. We would love for you to join us for the Junior High Championships this Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Alamo Junior High School!
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FALL FESTIVAL 5K
Midland Athletic Company, in partnership with Make-A-Wish West Texas, is excited to host this family-friendly 5k and 1-mile race at Fiddlesticks Farms. Enjoy a scenic run or walk through the fall festivities, with a later start time to accommodate participants of all ages.
Your race entry includes a FREE Fiddlesticks Farms Day Pass, valid November 2 or 9. Plus, MISD employees get 30% off registration with the code MISD which counts toward wellness points!
Participating in this event helps grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. Come run for a cause and make a difference! Register today!
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CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to the Midland High School football team, which was honored this week with the Judge Pat Baskin Youth Family Volunteer Award for their community service. Way to go, guys!
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We are always looking to highlight the great things our students, staff, and alumni are doing! This can include awards, promotions, graduations, retirements, or anything else worth celebrating! Let us know! Email details to communications@midlandisd.net. | |
All students will graduate college, career, or military ready. | | | | |
