http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news.htm Press Room with News and Announcements from the Mansfield Independent School District en-us Wednesday, 02 June 2008 11:00:00 EST 1 Mansfield Independent School District webmaster@mansfieldisd.org Wednesday, 02 June 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/july/design.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/july/design.htm Two Mansfield Timberview High School students took part in Huckabee, Inc. summer internship program. Wednesday, 02 June 2008 10:45:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/july/jonesprincipal.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/july/jonesprincipal.htm MISD is proud to annouce Dameon Jones will be the next principal of Thelma Jones Elementary School. Monday, 23 June 2008 10:43:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/newprincipal.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/newprincipal.htm Mansfield ISD is proud to announce John Craft will be the next principal of Mansfield Timberview High School. Wednesday, 18 June 2008 11:40:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/personnel.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/personnel.htm At the June board meeting , the MISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new district administrator as well as a promotion for the Mansfield High School principal. Monday, 16 June 2008 15:25:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/photos.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/photos.htm The yearbook photo sessions for the Class of 2009 are scheduled. Tuesday, 10 June 2008 17:33:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/chandlerpark.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/chandlerpark.htm Due to Mansfield ISD construction activities, there is temporarily no available public parking at Brooks Wester Middle School to accommodate any activities related to Chandler Park. Friday, 06 June 2008 17:05:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/reading.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/reading.htm Laurie A. McAdams, Martha Reid Elementary 4th grade teacher, Won the International Reading Association (IRA) Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award. Friday, 06 June 2008 13:11:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/principal.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/june/principal.htm Mansfield Timberview High School Principal, Carolyn Spain resigned and will take a position at Dallas Baptist University. Thursday, 29 May 2008 10:35:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/toy.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/toy.htm 22 outstanding MISD 5th-8th grade students have been selected to participate in Education in Action's summer 2008 Lone Star Leadership Academy programs. Thursday, 22 May 2008 13:20:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/toy.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/toy.htm Mansfield ISD is proud to present the 2008 Teachers of the Year. Monday, 19 May 2008 14:50:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/chineseclasses.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/chineseclasses.htm Mansfield ISD is pleased to announce the addition of six Chinese foreign language classes being offered beginning fall 2008. Monday, 12 May 2008 17:16:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/tsa.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/tsa.htm Students from the BBCTA Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in the State TSA Contest in Waco May 8-10. Monday, 12 May 2008 14:24:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/vocabulary.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/vocabulary.htm The MISD Transportation Department provides bus-seat vocabulary slip-covers in a creative way to reach and teach students to and from school. Wednesday, 07 May 2008 12:12:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/heartbeat.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/heartbeat.htm Dawn Cyganowski of Tarver-Rendon Elementary School was named the May 2008 Recipient of the MISD Heartbeat Award. Wednesday, 07 May 2008 11:03:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/books.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/books.htm It's all on the in the details for 500 elementary students in Mansfield ISD participating in the 6th Annual Battle of the Books. Monday, 05 May 2008 12:10:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/pinatas.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/pinatas.htm Boren Elementary students celebrate Hispanic Heritage with handmade pinatas. Friday, 02 May 2008 12:01:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/cneaweek.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/cneaweek.htm MISD recognizes professionals during Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week. Thursday, 01 May 2008 10:31:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/shiningstar.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/may/shiningstar.htm The MISD Communications Department is accepting nominations for the inaugural Shining Star Award recognizing exceptional non-teaching staff members. Wednesday, 30 April 2008 15:48:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/videofest.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/videofest.htm A team of students from the Ben Barber Career Tech Academy in Mansfield ISD were recently named Grand Prize Winners in the 2008 Teen VideoFest. Tuesday, 29 April 2008 15:45:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/principal.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/principal.htm Mr. Steven Gast has resigned as principal of Mansfield High School effective April 29, 2008. Friday, 25 April 2008 10:38:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/heartbeat.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/heartbeat.htm Kevin Sanders of MISD Alternative Education Center was presented the April 2008 Heartbeat Team Award Friday, 25 April 2008 09:45:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/walkzones.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/walkzones.htm The Mansfield ISD Administration has adopted final changes to the 2008-09 walk-to-school zones for seven campuses. Thursday, 24 April 2008 14:21:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/personnel.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/personnel.htm At the April 22 board meeting, trustees approved several hirings for and accepted some departures from the district. Tuesday, 22 April 2008 09:23:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/oneactplay.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/oneactplay.htm Mansfield High School U.I.L. One Act Play competes at the State Contest in Austin on April 26th, 2008. Wednesday, 16 April 2008 08:52:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/vase.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/vase.htm Nine MISD high school students joined others from around the state displaying their work and honing their talent during a state contest. Tuesday, 15 April 2008 11:39:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/ctrecognition.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/ctrecognition.htm Ben Barber students competed and placed in various career and technology competitions. Tuesday, 15 April 2008 11:26:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/skillsusa.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/skillsusa.htm A team of four Mansfield ISD Construction Technology students won first place in their competition at the Texas State SkillsUSA contest. Wednesday, 02 April 2008 09:05:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/ptsa.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/april/ptsa.htm The high school PTSA's will present an event to help address the problem of teen alcohol and drug abuse on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at MISD Willie Pigg Auditorium. Tuesday, 01 April 2008 13:05:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/beam.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/beam.htm Todd Butler of Nash Elementary has been chosen as the 2008 Bilingual Teacher of the Year. Monday, 31 March 2008 16:22:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/exercise.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/exercise.htm On Tuesday April 1, Ben Barber will help Tarrant County Public Health prepare to respond to a mock anthrax release that would require medicating the residents of Mansfield. Monday, 31 March 2008 11:27:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/parentnight.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/parentnight.htm High school counselors to hold orientation sessions and programs for students and parents preparing for ninth grade. Friday, 28 March 2008 08:55:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/summerprograms.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/summerprograms.htm The Mansfield ISD will offer summer school, testing and programs for grades pre-k through high school. Monday, 25 March 2008 09:00:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/foster.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/foster.htm Gov. Rick Perry appointed Dr. Edward C. Foster, Jr. of Hurst to the Texas Skill Standards Board. Thursday, 13 March 2008 09:55:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/heartbeat.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/heartbeat.htm Nikki Wright of Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School was presented the March 2008 Heartbeat Team Award on Thursday, March 13. Wednesday, 12 March 2008 10:12:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/walkzones.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/walkzones.htm The district has evaluated the walk-to-school zones and determined changes are appropriate for some campuses. Tuesday, 11 March 2008 10:53:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/di.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/di.htm Three Mansfield ISD Destination ImagiNation teams advance to the creative problem-solving organization's state competition. Monday, 10 March 2008 16:51:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/reflections.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/reflections.htm Students throughout the MISD participated in the 2007-2008 PTA Reflections Competition, the annual artistic exploration and expression contest sponsored by the PTA. Friday, 07 March 2008 16:57:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/openhouses.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/march/openhouses.htm Join Mansfield ISD in celebrating Texas Public Schools Week by attending campus Open Houses. Thursday, 27 February 2008 13:49:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/iditarod.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/iditarod.htm The Della Icenhower Intermediate School Huskies take their mascot seriously. Wednesday, 27 February 2008 13:46:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/principals.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/principals.htm At the February Board Meeting, the MISD Board of Trustees named the principals for Mansfield Summit High School and Louise Cabaniss Elementary School. Monday, 25 February 2008 16:40:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/jumprope4heart.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/jumprope4heart.htm Elementary students learn ways to keep their hearts healthy while raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Monday, 25 February 2008 11:37:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/tspra.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/tspra.htm Mansfield ISD received a number of 2007 TSPRA Awards for excellence in school communications. Thursday, 21 February 2008 16:50:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/benbarberlab.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/benbarberlab.htm Mansfield ISD's Ben Barber Career and Technology Academy will take a leap forward with the opening of a new Student Minor Procedures Laboratory, funded with a $25,000 grant from Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Thursday, 21 February 2008 11:50:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/tcea.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/tcea.htm The Texas Computer Education Association announces the selection of Deborah Andrews, librarian at Jones Middle School, as a finalist for the Librarian of the Year award. Thursday, 21 February 2008 11:18:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/heartbeat.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/heartbeat.htm Linda Nix of Ben Barber Career Tech Academy was awarded the Mansfield ISD Heartbeat Award on Thursday, February 21. Friday, 15 February 2008 17:05:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/spellingbee.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/spellingbee.htm On Friday, February 15, a Mansfield ISD third grade student won the Area 11 Spelling Bee hosted at Mansfield Legacy High School. Friday, 15 February 2008 17:05:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/teddybears.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/teddybears.htm Tipps kindergarten donates teddy bears to help make hospital kids feel better. Friday, 15 February 2008 10:43:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/parking.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/parking.htm MISD has changed its parking lot procedures and consequences for students leaving campus without permission. Tuesday, 12 February 2008 15:34:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/energystar.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/energystar.htm The EPA announced the 1,400 buildings nationwide that have earned the ENERGY STAR designation for exceptional management of their energy use in 2007. Monday, 11 February 2008 15:17:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/studentlogo.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/studentlogo.htm A Summit High School student's logo design placed 5th in the state's $100 Million Drive a Clean Machine Program. Monday, 11 February 2008 12:10:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/allstatemusic.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/allstatemusic.htm Sixteen Mansfield ISD high school students were selected to the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble. Friday, 08 February 2008 15:33:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/hostin.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/hostin.htm Fourth grade teachers at Carol Holt Elementary took their classrooms on the road to Austin experiential learning day program Friday, 08 February 2008 13:38:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/hostin.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/hostin.htm Elizabeth Hostin, principal of Martha Reid Elementary School has been appointed to the Scholastic Book Fairs National Principals Advisory Board. Thursday, 07 February 2008 14:56:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/discoveryeducator.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/discoveryeducator.htm Karen Law of Summit HS organizes and encourages educators statewide to improve student achievement through the use of educational technologies. Wednesday, 06 February 2008 15:00:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/deca.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/deca.htm Students from Ben Barber Career Tech Academy represented Mansfield ISD in the District Seven UIL DECA Competition. Wednesday, 06 February 2008 14:43:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/signingday.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/signingday.htm MISD congratulates student-athletes on signing national letters of intent for college scholarships. Tuesday, 05 February 2008 10:52:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/dualenrollment.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/dualenrollment.htm MISD, in conjunction with the Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, offers several courses for dual credit to juniors and seniors. Monday, 04 February 2008 15:45:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm Mansfield ISD announces the Black History Month observances that several campuses have chosen to provide to their school communities. Monday, 04 February 2008 14:39:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm Mansfield ISD celebrates National School Counseling Week Friday, 01 February 2008 12:20:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/february/uilrealignment.htm On Friday, February 1, UIL announced new district alignments. Wednesday, 29 January 2008 14:56:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/multischolarship.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/multischolarship.htm The MISD Community Multi-Scholarship Program application process has begun for the 2007-08 school year. Thursday, 24 January 2008 09:06:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/calendar.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/calendar.htm At the January 22 Regular Board Meeting, the MISD Board of Trustees approved the 2008-2009 district calendar. Wednesday, 23 January 2008 02:33:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/coach.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/coach.htm Jeff Hulme has been named the new head football coach at Mansfield High School, replacing Kirk Thor, who was promoted to the district's Assistant Athletics Director. Friday, 18 January 2008 01:00:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/reading.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/reading.htm A Tarver-Rendon Elementary fourth grade class read their way into a sweepstakes win to have 1000 books to donate. Monday, 14 January 2008 03:50:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/italiansurprise.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/italiansurprise.htm A mother of twin third grade students at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary who was diagnosed with cancer was treated to her own little tour of Italy on Monday, January 14. Friday, 11 January 2008 04:28:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/actsummit.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/actsummit.htm Mansfield Summit High School has received the “2007 College Readiness Award.” Friday, 04 January 2008 04:58:00 EST http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/sbrm.htm http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/07-08/january/sbrm.htm MISD recognizes School Board members' commitment to students and education.