MISD Dedicates Two New Buildings
T
he community gathered to formally unveil the
completed construction of two Mansfield ISD
schools on Sept. 30.
Charlotte Anderson Elementary School was first
built in 1986. It is the fifth and final elementary school
campus to be reconstructed after a successful 2011
bond election, which completed the district’s goal of
bringing equity to its elementary school campuses.
Staff, students, parents and community members came out in great numbers
to the dedication of the new Anderson Elementary School building.
The new two-story facility made its debut to staff
and students for the 2017-18 school year. It has the
capacity to house up to 800 students, leaving room for
future growth within the district.
“Our family does not just reach out to the walls of
our beautiful new building. Our relationships touch
far beyond even our attendance zone,” said Principal
Sheira Petty. “The attendance at our Charlotte
Anderson Elementary dedication was a perfect
example of how close our community is with our
school.”
Namesake Jerry Knight (second from the right) was in attendance to
experience what the STEM Academy will offer to MISD learners.
The Jerry Knight Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) Academy first opened its doors
in August 2017. It is an advanced academic program
designed to provide a rigorous and focused course of
study emphasizing science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM).
The campus is currently available for sixth-graders.
Enrollment will expand each year to seventh and then
eighth-graders. The mission of the academy is to give
learners a voice and choice to explore, create and
innovate within real-world situations.
“It is amazing to see the support that STEM receives
from the Mansfield ISD community. It’s seen not
only in the attendance at our dedication ceremony,
but also through the feedback and volunteerism from
Learners at the STEM Academy performed and helped guide the tours.
our parents, and the willingness of district personnel
outside of our building who help prepare our learners
and our facility for instruction. Everyone working together is really the only way we can provide our learners with
unique learning opportunities,” said Associate Principal Victoria Webster.
After each ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to receive a tour of the new facilities.
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