April Harris, Assistant Principal of Midway Middle School, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a Region 12 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.  TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the twenty...

162 students at Midway High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses...

The Policy Debate team of Hanxing Kuang and Anna Lucas (Midway KL) competed at the National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in June. 186 teams competed in the Policy Debate division at NSDA Nationals. Midway KL completed prelims with a 4-2...

Search #1MidwayScience on Twitter to see Midway K-12 science in action. Summer’s Featured Tweeters are: Morgan Castillo, Sami Cox, Elizabeth Fox, Jennifer Gibson, Blythe Guerra, and Meera Hodges! Also over the Summer, #1MidwayScience received a special Science shout-out from River...

Midway Freshman Represents AVID at State-wide Leadership Academy One thousand, one hundred twenty-one outstanding 4th-8th graders participated in Education in Action’s summer 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Additionally, 24 student alumni returned to serve in a leadership role as...

First year teachers to Midway ISD were welcomed warmly to Midway ISD during the August 6 new employee orientation training with a $150 reimbursement provided by the Midway ISD Education Foundation and John Houston Custom Homes. Education Weekly says the average teacher spends $479 out of...

By Katie Frost, Baylor University Student Midway ISD Intern In a culture that tends to define our worth and value by the number of likes or friends on social media, it’s on us to think differently. Change University’s slogan is: “Cultivating Tomorrow’s Global Difference Makers!” According to...

Search #1MidwayScience on Twitter to see Midway K-12 science in action.   May’s Featured Tweeters are: Holly Land, ShaLynna Mosley, and Dr. Aaron Pena!            Also in May, #1MidwayScience received special Science shout-outs from River Valley Intermediate and Speegleville Elementary....

With a score of 93 in Class 6A Spelling and Vocabulary and a tie-breaker score of 19, junior Anna Turner won 3rd place at the State UIL Academic Meet. Anna has been competing in spelling and vocabulary for most of her school life. She and her twin brother even made it to the Scripps Spelling...

by Baylor University Intern Katie Frost As we quickly approach graduation season, the Midway ISD Education Foundation honors the top 50 graduating students at the 15th annual Showcase of Stars Banquet. Students choose one Midway faculty member to recognize at the banquet for their impact on...

By Brian Townley, MHS Class of ’88 Everyone can remember their first experience with leadership and the effect it had on their development. Think back and remember your very best teacher and your worst teacher. I can still remember their voices, their faces and their impact. Third grade...

In their first time competing at regionals, Midway High School MCJROTC students scored high among over 59 other programs across Region 5. Region 5 includes MCJROTC programs in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Twenty-four of those programs qualified to compete at regionals this...

The National Federation of Press Women Texas award committee has just announced the winners of the 2018 Edith Fox King High School Journalism Contest. Midway students earned 40 honors for writing, design, and photography in this state‐wide contest for high school journalism students. The...

Search #1MidwayScience on Twitter to see Midway K-12 science in action.   April’s Featured Tweeters were: Haylee Boast, Elizabeth Fox, Jennifer Gibson, April McAdams, Nancy Patel, Amy Roenfanz, Andrea Ruiz, Jennifer Stanley, and Dawn Walker!      Also in April, #1MidwayScience received...

Rida Fatima Hussain: The Henry Downs Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the2017-18 American History Essay Contest Winner.  This year’s theme was “World War I: Remembering the War to End All Wars”.  Rida Fatima Hussain, a...

The MS/JH Cambiata Institute @ University of North Texas began a national conference for choral music 4 years ago that is specifically designed for and geared toward the middle school choral programs and their directors. It is a 2 day conference filled with performing honor choirs,...

UPDATE: Courtney Toscano (Senior) – 1st Place Graphic Design ( out of 52 National entries) Taylor Mason – 2nd place – Graphic Design  ( out of 52 National entries) Sarah Still, Kiara Lozano and Christiana Kaul – First Place – Startup Enterprise Team  and  Best in Show OVERALL ( out of over 60...

Senior Class Favorites 2018 Most Theatrical – Andy Kanz & Bethany Johnson Best Dressed – Kaitori Leveston & Izzy Veloz Most Musical – Jamie West & Augusta Schubert Most Athletic – Tanner Mordecai & JaNaiya Davis Most Panther Spirit – Kade...

by Katie Frost, Baylor University Intern Special Olympics focuses on what an athlete can do, rather than what they cannot do. Disabilities fade away, and sport training, athletic competition and team work are implemented. To celebrate an athlete’s hard work, Midway ISD Education Foundation is...

Search #1MidwayScience on Twitter to see Midway K-12 science in action.   March’s Featured Tweeters were: Susie Baley, Kappy Edwards, Christy Glaser, Darian Schmeltekopf, and Corinne Stephenson!     Also in March, #1MidwayScience received special Science shout-outs from River Valley...