This spring, Castleman Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Stacy Spink was surprised in her classroom with the news that she has been selected as a...
In the 30th year of Special Olympics at Midway ISD, the high school UIL Unified Track and Field team demonstrated the program’s profound impact, winning first...
Midway High School Chemistry Teacher Krystle Moos has been named a state finalist in the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science...
Midway High School Esports continues to level up! After an impressive performance in the Texas Esports League finals, students Anthony Ho, Ryan Jones, and...
Midway High School’s art program reached an impressive milestone this year with freshman Stella Raimondo making history as Midway’s first-ever Gold Seal...
On Tuesday May 16, the Midway High School Choir Booster Club hosted their annual awards banquet and awarded $4,000 in scholarships to seven outstanding seniors...
In a repeat trip to the Texas Citizen Bee competition in Austin this spring, Midway High School senior Grace Collins won third place and became the first...
After a memorable performance at the UIL State Track and Field Championships held last week in Austin, Midway High School senior Reeve Tarter is set to leave a...
Students from Midway High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter excelled at this year’s state and national competitions, bringing home...
Three students from Midway High School’s HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter were awarded at the state competition in March and qualified to compete at...
A Midway High School student has been awarded one of the highest honors presented to youth by the U.S. Congress after dedicating over 1,000 hours to goal...
Midway High School Powerlifting proves that there is strength in numbers. The team made an impressive showing at the state championships this year with...
On Wednesday April 26, seven ensembles from the Midway High School Choir Department showcased their talent at the Region 8 North Zone UIL Concert and Sight...
Seventeen Midway ISD students advanced to the state level of the PTA Reflections art contest this spring and were awarded by Texas PTA for their outstanding...
Congratulations to the senior class favorites, a Midway tradition! Best Dressed: Alex Rodriguez and John Michael Belen Best Sense of Humor: Antonio Ochoa and...
Midway and River Valley Middle School choir, orchestra, and band earned an impressive array of awards at recent UIL Concert and Sight-Reading competitions this...
A group of Midway High School students is receiving recognition from two respected national programs—the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) and...
Midway High School Robotics made history at this year’s UIL 6A State Robotics Tournament where they took home first place and won the program’s first-ever...
“This was the greatest gift anyone has ever given me and my family,” Peggy Pritchett, English as a Second Language program facilitator at Spring Valley...
U.S. News and World Report evaluated thousands of public high schools to identify the top performers in their 2022 rankings, and once again Midway High School...
Midway High School senior swimmer Carson Blair made waves this year in his final high school swim season, competing at the UIL State Swim Meet and earning...
Midway High School freshman Stephanie Starks was recently named runner-up in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in Texas’ 17th Congressional District. She...
The Midway ISD Communications Department won top honors at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) conference through the annual Star Awards...
Midway High School honors biology teacher Amy Smith has been named the 2023 Outstanding Mentor Teacher by the South Central Area Network for Professional...
All four of Midway High School’s semifinalists have advanced to finalist standing in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. As National Merit...
In Niche.com’s 2023 rankings, Midway ISD continues to be recognized as one of the top 15 school districts in Texas, earning the title of #1 Best School...
Midway High School Choir is on the path to success in this year’s UIL Solo and Ensemble competition. On Feb. 18, 46 MHS Choir students competed in the...
At Hewitt Elementary School, kindness is more than just a word— it’s part of everyday life, and the school’s commitment to making a positive impact through...
The Midway High School Choir program is celebrating the incredible achievement of its singers who have been selected for the prestigious Texas All-State Choir...
After an impressive performance at the Texas Thespians State Festival, Midway High School Theatre students are being recognized as some of the best in the...
Midway ISD’s number of National Board Certified teachers continues to grow with the most recent teacher to join the lineup completing the rigorous...
After completing the rigorous All-State audition process, two Midway High School students are among the highest-ranking orchestra students in the state...
The Midway ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Chris Allen as lone finalist in the district’s superintendent search. The announcement followed a unanimous vote in...
For the seventh year in a row, Midway ISD is being recognized for meeting the highest standards set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in financial integrity...
The National Speech & Debate Association recently announced Susan Jones, Midway High School Speech & Debate head coach and computer science teacher, as...
One of the highest honors presented to youth by the U.S. Congress was awarded to Midway High School senior Eliana White this fall. Eliana spent hundreds of...
Thanksgiving at Park Hill Elementary School had a special significance this year as students, families, and staff gathered to celebrate a holiday all about...
As a chapter, Midway FFA earned high marks this year at both the state and national level. In addition to receiving the Superior Chapter Award and a gold...
Midway Middle School Principal Jay Fischer is being recognized as a 2022 recipient of the statewide BEST Award honoring dedicated public school educators in...
In a night full of friendly competition, athletes showcasing their skills, and enthusiastic support from Panther Nation, Midway High School kicked off the 2022...
Midway High School was represented by two runners at the 6A UIL State Cross Country Meet held earlier this month in Round Rock where senior Reeve Tarter and...
This fall, Midway and River Valley Middle School choir and theatre students showcased their passion for performing in their first-ever combined musical...
Not many students get to experience winning a state competition during their time in high school, and even fewer can say they won for restoring a 72-year-old...
Head Coach Troy Simonek and the Midway High School Tennis team won their 21st consecutive District Championship this fall. In addition to their district title...
Year after year, Midway High School students continue to uphold their legacy of outstanding performance in standardized testing. This year’s group of National...
Midway ISD swept the public school categories in the 2022 Waco Tribune-Herald H.O.T. Readers’ Choice Awards with three campuses being voted Best Schools...
When South Bosque Elementary third grader August Blankenstein saw a family member in trouble, he knew exactly what to do and quickly called for help. He was...
Hewitt Elementary School Evaluation Specialist Nancy Garcia was selected as a 2022 recipient of the Purposeful Lives Award by her alma mater, Schreiner...
On Saturday Sept. 24, Midway High School Choir students traveled to Belton High School for the Texas Music Educators Association Region 8 Choir Auditions. MHS...
Sitting in the audience at Midway ISD’s Distinguished Service Award presentation, it was impossible not to feel inspired by the stories of life change that...
Dr. Emily Neubert and Annie Rhodes were inducted into the Midway High School Athletics Hall of Fame last week during an on-field ceremony and plaque...
It’s no secret that Midway staff are always willing to go the extra mile, and that’s exactly what Lindsey Pick, fourth grade teacher at South Bosque Elementary...
Each year, the Texas Association of School Boards provides school districts across the state with the opportunity to honor local media representatives and...
Longtime volunteer Nancy Walker received an unexpected surprise during Tuesday night’s PTA meeting at Speegleville Elementary School. To honor her...
The 2022 skyline of Midway ISD looks vastly different from 2012 when George Kazanas was hired as the district’s eighth superintendent. In just over 10 years...
Midway ISD received high marks as an A-rated district in state accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year. Ratings were last released by the Texas...
Midway High School senior and AP Art student Alexa Miars was chosen from students across the region to have her artwork displayed in the Education Service...
Each year, Midway ISD honors companies and individuals for their contributions and commitment to supporting educational excellence in our local community...
Recently, two Midway ISD Administrators were selected for professional honors commending their dedicated leadership and exceptional service. Region 12 TEPSAN...
Midway Makes Movement in Major Roles Superintendent Dr. George Kazanas’s philosophy to grow leaders pays off when positions open up in Midway ISD. Due to...
MISD’s newest additions to the district executive team embody the vision of Innovation, Commitment, and Excellence. Becky Odajima, Ed.D. Dr. Becky...
Once again, Midway ISD is among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. For the 14th year in a row, the district’s commitment to music...
Incoming eighth-grader Vihaan Sibal completed the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee with a remarkable third-place finish. The Midway Middle School student was...
Before graduating high school in May, senior Carson Lutz succeeded in earning the title of 6A State Champion in Literary Criticism earlier this spring. Carson...
UIL’s Interscholastic League Press (ILPC) Individual Achievement Awards honor the top high school journalists in Texas. This spring, several Midway students...
Not every writer can say their work has been published, and even fewer can say they were published before they even started high school. For Midway Middle...
Several Midway students won top honors at both the state and national levels of this year’s National Federation of Press Women’s annual High School...
Midway athletes competed in the UIL Unified Track & Field Regional Meet earlier this spring, earning second place to qualify for the state meet in San...
Midway High School art student Anna Seago competed in this year’s annual TAEA Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) and was awarded a medal at the state level...
Midway High School’s Rocket League esports team advanced through five rounds of competition to earn an impressive second place in the Texas State Championship...
After winning the regional Citizen Bee Competition, Grace Collins advanced to represent Midway High School at the state-level competition in April. Senior...
For the second year in a row, 10 Midway High School Students competed at the BPA National Leadership Conference, which is the highest level of competition for...
Each year, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) recognizes students for their accomplishments and goals in computing and...
By: Kylie Drossner, Baylor University Intern Midway High School senior Courtney Janecka recently earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. The Congressional...
Midway High School students Grace Collins, Carson Lutz, Carly Williams and Neon Zheng won this year’s Rotary Challenge for the first time in Midway’s history...
Midway High School journalism teacher Jamie Beavers is being honored this year with not only one, but two professional awards! She was selected as the 2022...
By: Kylie Drossner, Baylor University Intern Midway ISD Education Foundation is thrilled to announce one of the largest and most impactful grants ever awarded...
The Midway Extra Mile Award is presented to individuals who go above and beyond in service to our school community, and Midway is proud to honor high school...
Each year the PTA Reflections Contest awards original works of art from students in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music...
The Midway High School Cross-Examination Debate Team of Colin Jones and Neon Zheng competed in the 2022 UIL CX Debate 6A State competition in Austin on March...
Congratulations to the 2022 Class Favorites! Best Dressed: Jordyn Martinez and Tony Lee Best Sense of Humor: Sophia Ramsey and Austin Brady Most Theatrical:...
At first it might seem like nachos and waffles have nothing in common, but for Midway High School’s Student Chef Team this was the perfect combination. Peyton...
Earlier this month, three Midway High School students competed in the Texas FFA Tractor Technician championship, advancing to the finals and finishing in...
Woodgate Intermediate School Principal Wes Kanawyer received quite the surprise when H-E-B representatives visited his campus to share the news of his...
Midway ISD will be represented by three Woodgate Intermediate students at this year’s Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Congratulations to state finalists...
Every year the Texas School Public Relations Association honors outstanding contributions in education communications through the Star Awards. The 2021 awards...
By Chine Okeke Students in Castleman Creek Elementary are being exposed to innovative ways of fostering good reading habits while ensuring a continued increase...
Ten Midway High School seniors were recognized as scholarship recipients by the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards and Scholarship...
Niche.com assessed thousands of public schools in Texas to determine the highest achieving school districts along with top-performing elementary, middle and...
The Midway ISD Special Olympics powerlifting team had a successful weekend at the 2022 Winter Games competition in February! Eleven Midway ISD athletes won a...
At the end of February, Midway High School Choir students competed in both the local and UIL Solo and Ensemble competitions receiving numerous Excellent and...
The Midway ISD Innovation and Learning Department was recently named a winner of the 2022 Outstanding Professional Learning Award presented by Learning Forward...
The Cyberpatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition is the nation’s largest cyber defense competition that puts school students in charge of securing...
Midway Debate continued its legacy of high achievement this year with two students advancing to the state level in Congress Debate. Congratulations to Neon...
Six talented Midway Choir singers were recently selected for the 2021-2022 Texas All-State Choir. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians! Sam...
Senior French horn player AJ Watson has been selected as a member of the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band for the second year in a row. Second...
U.S. News and World Report evaluated thousands of public schools to identify the top performers in their 2021 rankings for elementary, middle, and high schools...
Midway High School student-athletes once again displayed excellence both on the course and in the classroom during the 2021 cross country season. This year...
Midway High School volleyball players are committed to performing with excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Receiving Academic All-State honors...
Julie Biezenski and Brad Shelton were presented with the Red Ball Award from Special Olympics Texas for their efforts to help Midway High School students...