February is by far an interesting month. It is the shortest of all the months. In fact, this year it will have only 28 days. Groundhog Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Presidents, Day and Valentine’s Day also occur in February. Amid the celebration that resounds throughout February, one must not forget that February is also Black History Month. StuCo...
FITNESSGRAM Test Scheduled for March
The MHS FITNESSGRAM test dates are from March 21- March 24 during all English classes. The FITNESSGRAM is an assessment that tests physical fitness. It establishes a healthy fitness zone and allows students to set goals and check their progress. No one can “fail” the test. The FITNESSGRAM simply determines each individual’s fitness needs. The...
MHS ACADEC Excels at Scrimmage
The MHS Academic Decathlon team competed December 10th and 11th in a scrimmage meet in San Antonio. This is one of the most rigorous scrimmage meets around and the MHS ACADEC team took 7th place overall among large school divisions! Many individual students also earned awards. Jacky Escalante: 1st place Interview, 5th place Speech, 5th place Economics, 6th...
Adopt-a-Child
Adopt-a-Child has been a huge success! Thank you to all of the MHS teachers and students who participated in the program. Also, thank you to all of those that participated in the bike drive at Ben Barber. We were able to give lots of gifts to some less fortunate children who really appreciated them. Yesterday, several Key Club volunteers helped carry all the...
Blood Drive!
Tomorrow from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Hosa is sponsoring their annual Carter BloodCare blood drive. To donate blood you must be at least seventeen years old or sixteen with parental consent, weigh at least 110 lb. , and be in good health. Before you give blood remember that you need to bring a photo ID , eat a good meal before and drink at least 16 oz. of water.
Academic Decathlon
Mansfield High School Academic Decathlon team is having a competition this Friday and Saturday of this week, but this competition is only preparing themselves for the upcoming tournament. The Academic Decathlon is a team competition where students match their intellects with students from other schools. They will be tested in 10 categories varying from...
Black Friday!
With the stock market crash in ’08, the U.S. National Debt that crossed the $13 trillion mark on May 26 of 2010, the rates of foreclosures are up to 47 percent and are still rising, our dollar bill has lost more than half its value, our easy availability of cheap oil has prices that are skyrocketing and so it consequentley is effecting our economy and...
StuCo recruiting new members
Students interested in becoming a member of the Student Council can attend the meeting on Thursday, September 30th. Afterward, StuCo meetings will be regularly held on the last Thursday of every month. Be sure to pick up forms in Mrs. Russell’s room in B3. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Mr. Davis, Mrs. Russell, or a current...
Important Tests Ahead for MHS Students
On October 13, all students will take one of 3 tests. Freshman will take the ACT Plan test. Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT. Seniors will take the ASVAB test. Juniors who take the PSAT are given the chance to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs. The PSAT is also good practice for the actual SAT. All of these...
Ben Barber changes to take effect next year
Effective fall of 2010, Ben Barber classes will be 130 minutes long, and will count for one credit a semester. One class will take the place of two classes at MISD high schools, which will still have students back for their regular classes on regular bell schedule. Although students will return at the same times, they will now have 37 to 42 minutes to do so, as...