MABANK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

By Tonya Chapman

Mabank Independent School District is one of the largest districts in the Cedar Creek Lake area serving nearly 4,000 students amongst its six campuses. Earning the Texas Education Agency’s highest rating of “A,” this district serves students from Head Start (ages 3-4) to gra Mabank ISD begins growing productive citizens at the early ages 3 and 4 through its Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten programs. These federal/state programs promote school readiness for preschool-a children and their families, helping prepare them socially, emotionally and academically for kindergarten.

These early childhood education programs are crucial building b for Mabank’s three elementary campuses: Central Elementary, Southside Elementary and Lakeview Elementary. Kindergarten through fourth grade students have a wealth of educational and social/emotional lear opportunities to foster education including traditional learnin enrichment through hands on experiences (aquaponics labs, garde field trips, career weeks, etc.) and through parent/teacher/stud programs which foster relationships between family and school.

Mabank Intermediate School serves grades 5 and 6 and is the firs campus where students from the three elementary campuses conver and become one. At this campus, students not only continue their academic studies but are introduced to some of the district’s outstanding extra-curricular programs: pre-athletics, archery, choir, art and band. Particularly unique to this campus is an overnight learning tri Sky Ranch for its fifth graders and for sixth graders an opportu participate in the district’s Career and Technology Education Expo for career readiness studies.

For Mabank Junior High, the ultimate goal is properly preparing students for a smooth, and successful, transition to high schoo means offering a wide range of opportunities for students including strong academic coursework, athletic programs for boys and girls, lead coursework, school and community service opportunities, fine art programs and extracurricular clubs and organizations.

Mabank High School of readiness”. Students are well served through the campus’ academic curriculum which is enriched with dual credit and advanced placement courses; an athletic department that features a dozen or more programs for both boys and girls; a fine arts department with award-winning band, choir, art and theater groups; clubs and organizations that foster leadership and school-community service and a Career and Technology Education which offers industry certifications and dual credit in over 20

In addition to each campus, MISD enriches the educational experience with district-wide programs to support students and staff including Special

MISD Special Programs offers services to eligible infants, children and young adults who may be experiencing difficulties or impairments in any number of physical, emotional or

The district’s Police Department is committed to ensuring safety and security for staff and students by implementing a number of services: district-wide emergency preparedness (Navigate Prepared); safety protocol procedures for campuses/buildings; safety audits/drills, K-9 services and technology to support

The MISD Counseling department promotes strong relationships to promote and support student achievement, mental wellness and personal and social development for all students. Counselors are available on each campus and the department has a dedicated website which offers a wealth of information for students and parents including a directory of resources (school and community), academic resources, newsletters, hotlines and

Mabank ISD is supported by the Mabank ISD Education Foundation, which shares with the district a vision of providing students with the best possible education. The MISDEF is a 501(c)(3) which operates independently and generates private support for education projects for which tax dollars are not available. The MISDEF has funded over $250,000 in grants, recognizes exceptional teachers and students, supports educators new to the profession, and fosters teacher appreciation.

By Russell Slaton