Mansfield ISD Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 4

Highlights Pg. 5 Partners in Education The district launched a new program that allows community members opportunities to mentor students, volunteer at schools and sponsor activities. Pg. 10 Spelling Out Her Legacy A two-time Mansfield ISD spelling bee champion explains why this year’s win was extra special for her. Pg. 15 National Signing Day More than 115 MISD student-athletes earned scholarships to play at the collegiate level. Pg. 26 Student’s Make-A-Wish Request Granted A Mansfield High School student was surprised to find out that he and his family would be going to his favorite place in the world. On The Cover Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Department of Communications & Marketing Donald Williams Hope Boyd MISD Communications & Marketing Dept. 817-299-6345 General Questions/Comments [email protected] Artwork and Design [email protected] Advertising [email protected] Mansfield School & Family Magazine EF Pages LLC 404 W. Kennedale Pkwy Kennedale, Texas 76060 Ph: 214-728-8349 Fax: 817-330-0314 Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Levy Director/Editor Kari Wenner MISD’s Academy for Early Learners Breaks the Mold Lead Designer Amy Levy Read more about the interactive pre-K center and its namesake. Pg. 12 Sales Managers Christine Grudecki Chris Story 2 Mansfield School & Family Mansfield School & Family 3