Yes, Mr. President?

Posted on October 1, 2010
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Written by Amy Radetski

In the varsity gym on Sep. 14, about 1200 students went and watched President Barack Obama’s speech. The President’s Back-to-School Speech provides the opportunity to speak directly to students across the country according to ... Read more »

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We got spirit, yes we do! How about you?

Posted on October 1, 2010
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Written by Bayley Bowser

The organization, Maroon Platoon, supports the wolves at all sporting events including basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and baseball. Between 60-70 students, plus teachers Ms. Kristen Cobern and Ms. Heather Mills, make up the... Read more »

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Four teens lead the freshmen class

Posted on September 23, 2010
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Written by Bayley Bowser

Freshman Meredith McDearmon and freshman Tracy Kwan went head to head for the President of Student Council, Sept. 9. Freshman Neketa Joseph, freshman Ezra Skeet and freshman Briana Foreman ran for class vice president. Freshman Jamie... Read more »

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New year new teachers

Posted on September 23, 2010
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Written by Amy Radetski

With more teachers than ever, the district hired more math and science than any other department. Math had six, science had four, English had one, and social studies had one. With over 800 new freshman, getting new teachers will help... Read more »

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Hallways yes, classroom no

Posted on September 17, 2010
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Written by Sarah Gormley

On Aug. 23, Principal Derrell Douglas started enforcement of the no iPod policy within the classrooms. This has always been the policy but not enforced until this year. Some students think Mr. Douglas totally banned ipods which is... Read more »

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The start of something new

Posted on September 17, 2010
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Written by Alex Plancarte

On Aug. 23, Mr. Derrell Douglas started his first day working as principal.  He has served as principal for middle schools for 9 years and he said he has done almost everything he can do at a middle school or junior high. “I wanted... Read more »

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New kids on the block

Posted on September 15, 2010
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Written by Bayley Bowser

Butterflies in their stomachs, fear in their hearts and excitement in their eyes, freshman, 810 of them, entered the building on Aug. 23. Hugging friends and flagging down others, they began their high school journey. “My first day... Read more »

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New ride

Posted on September 7, 2010
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Written by Amy Radetski

The booster club president Cindy Gamez presented a trailer and a truck to the band and other band parents on Fri. Aug. 20. Pier 1 Imports donated the trailer, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. donated the truck, Maaco Collision &... Read more »

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Super Nanny saves secretary

Posted on March 10, 2010
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Written by Abigail Archiri

Assistant Principal Secretary, Cheryl McMillion, did not spend her day off with crying children and discipline tips given by, Jo Frost, Super Nanny. A nice relaxing day of observations made Cheryl smile as her children obeyed. The... Read more »

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Is this the end of school as we know it?

Posted on February 26, 2010
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Written by Aysha Marie Spencer

The new offered online courses officially ended their first semester on Jan. 15, unless special circumstances apply to the student. “Mansfield ISD saw this as an opportunity to prepare students for the next generation of online... Read more »

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