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Public feedback sought on MISD school calendar drafts

Midland Independent School District (ISD) is seeking public input to finalize the calendar for the 2025-26 academic year.


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Midland Council of PTAs surpasses 6,000 membership milestone

The Midland Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) has experienced significant growth over the past year compared to the previous school year.


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Midland ISD and San Angelo ISD agree to partnership in hopes to save on food

Midland Independent School District (ISD) and San Angelo ISD have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at reducing costs associated with food services.


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Midland College celebrates ADN graduates with traditional pinning ceremony

Midland College recently celebrated the achievements of its December 2024 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates with a traditional pinning ceremony.


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Automation becoming a big player in the energy courses available at MC

Midland College (MC) is promoting its programs within the energy, transportation, and industry sectors as pathways to rewarding careers for students.


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Midland reflects on past championship successes of local high school football programs

With the 2024 University Interscholastic League (UIL) football playoffs nearing their conclusion, the city of Midland is reflecting on the past successes of its high school football programs, both public and private.


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Kelsei Yow inspires others despite rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis

In 2011, Kelsei Yow was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis during her senior year at Greenwood High School.


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This week’s MC calendar includes fall graduation ceremonies

Midland College (MC) is set for a significant week, featuring a series of events culminating in graduation ceremonies.


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Texas A&M-Concho Engineering Academy at Midland College hosting application workshop

Midland College is promoting an innovative co-enrollment program that offers a pathway for students interested in pursuing an engineering degree from Texas A&M University.


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Love blossoms between two students at Midland College

Midland College has been a significant part of Lindley and Johnny Burnett's lives, as it was the place where they both began their higher education and fell in love.


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Intermediate school for Greenwood ISD to break ground in January

Greenwood Independent School District is set to commence construction on a new $58 million intermediate school in January, as per a filing with a state regulatory agency.


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Registrar reflects on career milestones at Midland College

Crystal Velasquez, the registrar at Midland College (MC), recently reflected on her 17-year tenure at the institution.


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Local student’s Christmas ornament to be displayed at Texas State Capitol

Jayla Arce, an art student from San Jacinto Junior High School in Midland, was selected for the honor of having her ornament featured on the Capitol’s Christmas tree.


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Idea Travis Elementary to add portable classrooms next year

Idea Travis Elementary is set to undergo a $650,000 expansion project, slated to commence in 2025.


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MC touts its natural gas compression program as a pathway for students to enter oil industry

Midland College (MC) continues to emphasize its natural gas compression program as a means to develop highly skilled workers.


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Two MISD schools land on U.S. News & World Report list of best schools

Two schools from the Midland Independent School District (MISD) have been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Elementary and Middle Schools List for 2025, as announced by the district on a Facebook post.


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MISD board meeting highlights student achievement and updates on school bond

The Midland Independent School District (MISD) Board of Trustees recently convened to acknowledge student achievements, receive updates on the 2023 school bond, and provide an academic progress report.


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Jones Elementary garners campus of the year honors

Jones Elementary has been named the Summit K12 Elementary Campus of the Year for its efforts in closing the educational gap among emergent bilingual students.


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MC’s natural gas compression program receives over $18K donation

Midland College (MC) has announced that the Gas Compressor Association provided a donation to the school’s natural gas compression program.


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MISD Bond Advisory Committee receives updates regarding projects funded by 2023 bond package

The Midland Independent School District (ISD) Bond Advisory Committee convened for the fifth time since the 2023 Midland ISD School Bond was approved by voters last November.