Mansfield ALL Stars participated in Region 11 ’ s Special Olympics in April , showcasing their talents in track and field events . The athletes displayed remarkable dedication and enthusiasm as they competed .
Students from D . P . Morris Elementary School experienced a once-in-alifetime event on April 8 : a total solar eclipse . Using protective eyewear , they were able to witness the entire totality .
Tarver Rendon Elementary School agriculture teacher LaDena Drake received the Sadie Ray Graff Educator of the Year award for her commitment to serving the most rural and underserved communities within MISD . She guides elementary students to become environmental stewards .
Mansfield ISD held its Teacher Job Fair on April 20 . Hundreds of individuals attended to learn why MISD is a great place to live , learn , and teach .
Pictured from left are Samuel Kisel and Claire Speakes from Mansfield High School . Both placed at the Regional Citizen Bee competition .
Ennis Rakestraw Jr . is pictured with his former teacher and current Anna May Daulton Elementary principal , Derek Gammon , holding a letter from fourth grade promising he would become a professional football player one day . Rakestraw Jr . recently signed with the Detroit Lions .
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