Mansfield ISD

🎉 We’re thrilled to recognize more of our amazing students who took on the 600-minute Summer Reading Challenge! These dedicated readers were celebrated on their campuses for their achievement. Together, 1,999 Mansfield ISD students logged an incredible 497,810 reading minutes over the summer! Way to go, readers—keep shining! 📚✨

Mansfield ISD students are being honored by the College Board National Recognition Program for their academic excellence. These awards celebrate top-performing students from historically underrepresented communities. Congratulations to our outstanding scholars! Read the full story here: bit.ly/MISDCollegeBoardAwards

Every missed day of school adds up! Even occasional absences can cause your student to fall behind. And missing just 2 days a month over the course of a school year can lead to serious gaps in learning and achievement. Keep them on track for success by prioritizing attendance!

🎒✨Thank you to our amazing community partner, H-E-B, for donating over $1,300 in school supplies to Mansfield ISD! We are grateful for your support in helping our learners succeed! 🎒✏️📚 Mansfield ISD Partners In Education

Happy National IT Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible IT team for their tireless efforts in keeping Mansfield ISD connected and running smoothly. From supporting our classrooms to ensuring seamless technology for staff and students, we are grateful for your hard work and dedication. 💻 💾 🔧 ✨

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18th is a Vision 2030 Day! Wear your Vision 2030 shirt as a reminder of MISD’s focus on preparing students to be life, career and college ready! Remember to tag us or use to share your support!

Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a whole lot brighter! Thank you to our grandparents who came to our elementary campuses to celebrate Grandparent's Day last week!

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The Mansfield ISD Communications & Marketing Department asks that you take a few moments to complete our survey. Providing us with your honest feedback helps us evaluate our performance and plan for the future. Survey results will help us identify areas where we can improve the way we communicate about and promote our district. The survey will be open until September 23rd. Thank you for your time and support!

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Congratulations to the six Mansfield ISD students who have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor given to less than 1% of high school students in the country! They earned the distinction based on their top PSAT scores. Pictured L to R: Kaitlyn Ferguson and Kaden Nguyen of Frontier STEM Academy, Lizeth Calderon of Mansfield High School and Christopher Do, Emma Fenton and Andrew Yacenda of Lake Ridge High School.

Today we pause to remember the many lives lost on September 11, 2001 when our nation was attacked. On this Patriot Day and National Day of Service, we honor the memories of those who died and stand with their families and friends.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our first Colors for Caring Day of the school year! It's our goal to make sure whatever kind of cancer your loved one is facing, no one fights alone.

🎨✨ It's National Arts in Education Week, and Mansfield ISD is celebrating the power of creativity in our classrooms! From painting to music, drama to dance, the arts inspire our students to think outside the box, express themselves, and discover their unique talents. 🎭🎶 Let's keep fostering imagination and innovation through the arts!

No one should fight cancer alone. That’s why the first Monday of each month that students are in school, Mansfield ISD encourages the community to wear a color that represents a cancer that has affected the life of a loved one.

The first Colors for Caring Day of the new school year is on Monday, September 9th! ❤️🧡💛💚💙

Share your Colors for Caring pictures with us by emailing them to [email protected] or use the hashtag on social media. We’ll add your photos to the district’s photo gallery.

We look forward to everyone’s participation!

🎉 Congratulations to our brilliant students who crushed the 600-minute Summer Reading Challenge! A total of 1,999 students participated in the Summer Reading Challenge, logging an astounding 497,810 minutes of reading! 📚✨

Among them, 361 students reached the goal of reading 600 minutes and will be honored with certificates and a campus recognition.🏅👏

Special congratulations to the top-performing schools at each level:
🏆 Martha Reid Leadership Academy
🏆 Mary Lillard Intermediate
🏆 Charlene McKinzey Middle School
🏆 Ben Barber Innovation Academy and Frontier STEM Academy

📣 Join the MISD Districtwide Educational Improvement Council (DEIC)! 📣

Mansfield ISD is looking for passionate volunteers for a two-year term (2024-2026) to help shape our educational plans and goals. We have spots available for:
• 1 Parent
• 1 Community Member
• 1 Business Owner

🔹 Commitment: Monthly meetings starting Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 Location: Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Ln., Mansfield, TX 76063

Apply by completing a short questionnaire by Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Volunteers will be selected randomly and notified by email on Sept. 10.

For more details and to apply, click here: bit.ly/3MxSKJm

For questions, contact Katherine Patterson at [email protected]

There will be a called board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts at 1110 W. Debbie Ln., Mansfield, TX 76063.

As a reminder, the registration process for public comment is now online only. Anyone wishing to speak at public forum must register online here: bit.ly/MISDPublicComments

All public comment submissions must be tied to a specific agenda item and topic as indicated in the board agenda for that meeting. Public comment registration for this meeting is open until Thursday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.

View the agenda for the meeting here: bit.ly/MISDBoardAgenda

You can also watch it live at mansfieldisd.org/MISDTV

Introducing Haley Thomas, Legacy High School class of 2014! During her time at as a Bronco, Mrs. Thomas was involved in the volleyball team, cheerleading squad, and teen leadership program.

After graduation, she studied at Texas Tech University and later earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mrs. Thomas started her teaching career in Crowley ISD, then moved to North Carolina before returning to Texas. She is now teaching 5th Grade Math & Social Studies at Donna Shepard Leadership Academy.

Mrs. Thomas credits the Ready Set Teach program and Ben Barber Innovation Academy for preparing her to be an educator. We are thrilled to have you back in Mansfield ISD, Mrs. Thomas!

Don't forget - all campuses and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend!

At Mansfield ISD, student safety is our top priority, which is why we launched the "This is Our House" campaign. This initiative highlights our district's commitment to both physical safety and social-emotional wellness. It offers proactive safety tips for our students and provides resources for seeking help when needed.

If you notice any suspicious activity or need to report a concern, you can do so anonymously through our website: mansfieldisd.org/ourhouse 🏠

✨ Attention all Mansfield ISD fans! ✨ As we gear up for an exciting football season, remember that your safety is our top priority! 🏟️ Please keep our stadium bag policy in mind to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

For all the details, visit: bit.ly/StadiumBagPolicy

The Mansfield ISD School Board officially received their award tonight for being named the 2024 Region 11 Texas Association of School Administrators School Board of the Year! The board was recognized for excellence in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

At tonight's board meeting, Dr. Clyde Steelman, Executive Director of Region 11, presented Dr. Kimberley Cantu with an award for being named our region's superintendent of the year. Just this week, Dr. Cantu was selected as one of 5 finalists for Texas' Superintendent of the Year!

The winner will be announced at the TASA/TASB convention on Sept. 28. Congratulations, Dr. Cantu!

At this evening’s board meeting, Mansfield ISD received recognition for being named one of the country's Best Communities in Music Education, as well as earning the Texas Arts Educators Association District of Distinction and the Texas Educational Theatre Association District of Distinction. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional Fine Arts Department.

At tonight’s board meeting, we celebrated Legacy High School’s Journalism team for their impressive performance at the UIL Journalism State Competition! 🏆 Blake Hinerman earned 2nd place in News Writing, while Kati Waguespack secured 3rd place in Editorial Writing. Congratulations to our talented young journalists!

Congratulations to Mansfield ISD's summer graduates! Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors! 🎓