Midland Independent School District
Recent News About Midland Independent School District
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Midland ISD School Board votes new leadership positions
During the Midland Independent School District (MISD) board meeting on Nov. 19, board members voted on new leadership positions with several contested elections.
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Robert Marquez seeks re-election to MISD Board of Trustees
Robert Marquez is running for re-election to the Midland Independent School District (MISD) Board of Trustees, aiming to build on the progress made during his tenure. He has served on the MISD Board since September 2016, totaling eight years of service.
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Lawsuit filed against City of Midland, MISD over proposed school on Ranchland Hills Golf Club property
Three Midland plaintiffs — Lynda Jackson, Johnathon Rojo, and Kristi Alldredge — filed a lawsuit against the City of Midland and the Midland Independent School District (MISD) on Sept. 30, claiming the defendants have not followed proper procedures in planning a new school on a property zoned for recreational use. The property, located at 1600 East Wadley Ave., is home to the historic Ranchland Hills Golf Club.
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Design renderings released for new MISD campuses
New design renderings for the Legacy High School and Midland High School campuses have been released. The new educational environments are intended for students in grades 9 through 12. The designs include expanded core curriculum classrooms, common areas, and extracurricular facilities, all intended to "foster academic excellence and extracurricular success."
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MISD superintendent Howard named recipient of Midland Chamber Citizen of the Year accolade
Midland Independent School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Howard has been named a recipient of the Midland Chamber's Citizen of the Year honor for 2024.
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PreK Academy at Midland College to hold charter PTA meeting
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) is inviting parents, grandparents, and community members to assist with the launch of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at PreK Academy at Midland College (MC). The group’s first-ever meeting will be held on September 12 at 6 p.m. at the campus, located at 3600 N. Garfield St.
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Midland ISD School Board candidate forum scheduled for Sept. 23
The Midland County Republican Party, Midland County Republican Women, Midland Hispanic Republican Association, and Midland County Young Republicans will host a forum for candidates running for the Midland Independent School District (MISD) School Board. The event is set for Sept. 23 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
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Courtney Ratliff Runs for MISD District 1 Seat
Courtney Ratliff, currently the Family Outreach Liaison at Midland Independent School District (MISD), is running for the District 1 seat on the MISD Board of Trustees. He will challenge incumbent Michael Booker and candidate Denise Norman. Ratliff, who entered the race on July 22, is focusing his campaign on the educational needs of students in East and South Midland, as well as issues related to overcrowding.
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Midland ISD: ‘Check out the Day 10 recap’
Midland Independent School District (ISD) has released data on student attendance numbers through a post on X, two weeks into the school year.
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MISD Trustee Burleson selected to Leadership TASB cohort
Midland Independent School District (MISD) Trustee Sara Burleson has been selected to represent the Permian Basin public school district as part of the 2025 Leadership Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Cohort. Burleson is among the 34 school board members named by TASB to participate in this year’s cohort at txEDCON24 in San Antonio next month.
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MISD cuts ribbon to outdoor learning space at Young Women's Leadership Academy
On the second day of classes for the 2024-2025 academic year, the Midland Independent School District (MISD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a greenhouse facility at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA). A donation from community partner ExxonMobil made the outdoor learning space possible.
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Legacy Rebels kick off regular football season against Allen
The Midland Legacy Football team is set to play two scrimmages against Amarillo Tascosa on August 16 and 22 at 6 p.m. The Legacy Rebels will host the first scrimmage and travel for the second game.
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MISD calls on motorists to exercise extra caution as first day of school approaches
As the 2024-2025 academic year is set to begin, the Midland Independent School District (MISD) has urged motorists to practice more caution when they hit the roads as more school buses will be out and about and pedestrian numbers increase.
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Midland Education Foundation to relaunch Partners in Education Program
The Midland Education Foundation (MEF) will relaunch the Partners in Education Program. Previously launched and managed by the Midland Chamber of Commerce, the Partners in Education Program aims to connect businesses with local schools to enhance educational outcomes through mentorship, volunteering, and resource-sharing.
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MISD says: ‘Shout out to our maintenance crews for repairing a broken sewer line at Parker Elementary’
Midland Independent School District (MISD) expressed gratitude to its maintenance crew for repairing a broken sewer line at Parker Elementary, according to a Facebook post. The measure ensures that there should be no issues on campus when teachers return next week to prepare for the upcoming school year.
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MISD garners recognition for demonstrating excellence in financial reporting
The Midland Independent School District’s (MISD) Office of Financial Services has earned two awards for excellence in financial reporting. Both the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) recognized the Permian Basin public school district with the Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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MISD exceeds expectations on 2024 AP exam
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) announced that its students exceeded expectations in relation to the 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) examination. More students took the tests, and the Permian Basin public school district registered a passage rate that surpassed previously set goals.
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MISD offers senior citizens free admission to athletic events in upcoming academic year
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) is offering senior citizens free admission to its athletic events throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Seniors aged 65 and older can now pick up annual season passes from the district’s athletics office at the central office located at 615 W. Missouri Ave. during business hours.
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MISD lands three campuses on prestigious list
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) is represented by three schools on the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) Honor Roll. The campuses – Early College High School at Midland College (ECHS), Carver Center, and the Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) – have been included on the prestigious list.
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MISD 2024 football season tickets currently on sale
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) has begun selling season tickets for the Midland High School and Legacy High School football teams. The sale, which started on June 17, will run through August 23.