Mansfield High School Online Newspaper

The Uproar

Mansfield High School Online Newspaper

The Uproar

Mansfield High School Online Newspaper

The Uproar

Connor Mire, Staff Writer

Hi I'm Connor, I'm a junior and this is my first year on the Uproar. I'm excited to combine my love for writing with my interest in journalism this year!  I'm involved in UIL academics and Academic Decathlon outside of newspaper. When I have down time, you'll usually find me playing guitar or listening to music.

All content by Connor Mire
MISDs logo for the Bond Election

Early Voting for Bond Election

Connor Mire, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Since citywide approval is required to distribute funding across the district, Mansfield ISD will continue early voting for the May 4 bond election until Tuesday.   “One of MISD’s values...

Mansfield Varsity Football up against DeSoto on November 11

Changing Competition

Connor Mire, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

As part of the biennial UIL reclassification and realignment policy, 6A-classified Mansfield schools have been placed in District 3 and changes will go into effect at the beginning of the next school year.   “Our...

Cady, played by Rebecca Shoemaker, and Ensemble in Mean Girls

One Play to Win

Connor Mire, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

In the culmination of months of preparation, theater students will perform the play “Ville du Havre” for UIL One-Act district competition at Legacy High School on March 23.   “I think...

Seniors in the library enjoying Senior Boos

Editorial: New Senior Release Requirements

Connor Mire, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, the district will enforce a policy to ensure students fulfill the state’s Career, College, Military Readiness criteria, which requires incoming seniors to have their...

New Lunch Block Additions

New Lunch Block Additions

Connor Mire, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Because of recent administrative decisions, the school added an additional lunch at the start of the semester.   “The joy of not having our hallways covered in trash and with students has...

Fall Semester Exemptions Open

Fall Semester Exemptions Open

Connor Mire, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Because semester final exams are upcoming, eligible students can request exemptions the week of December 7-13.   “Frankly, I don’t think that anything requires change,” junior Sean Bryce...

Students walking through the Evolve terminals at the beginning of the school day.

Looking Back on Evolv

Connor Mire, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

After Evolv Express launched at Mansfield High on October 12, the Uproar is following up to address any afterward changes to the system.   “Well I do understand the need for it, it can be...

Students walking through the main cafeteria hall.

Editorial: Communication at Mansfield

Connor Mire, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

The current ways Mansfield High School sends out announcements are through Mr. Dowd’s weekly newsletter, the MHS website, and Skyward emails.    The unorganized nature of school communications...

Mansfield students at the PSAT prep-course.

New Changes to National Day of Testing

Connor Mire, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

To better prepare for life after high school, underclassmen will take the PSAT digitally on October 11.    “Go in, do the best you can, and see where you need to improve,” academic associate...

An Evolv Express terminal in Timberview

Evolving School Safety

Loryn Coyne and Connor Mire October 3, 2023

Because of school safety concerns, Mansfield ISD will introduce Evolv Express security scanners to high school campuses with Mansfield High School starting October 10.  **UPDATE October 10: Rollout...

Senior Sunrise 2023.

The Final Countdown to Graduation

Connor Mire, Staff Writer September 1, 2023

As there are events for seniors throughout the year, they will have the opportunity to participate in the Homecoming dance September 9.   “Our goal is just to create things that stand out...

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