Monthly Archives: October 2011

2011 Bond Update

Posted on October 28, 2011 by drjstewart

What is happening with the 2011 Bond? This column is dedicated to answering that question. On April 18, 2011, the Midlothian ISD School Board hired VLK, an architectural firm, to design the building projects in the 2011 Bond. The five … Continue reading →

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Not All …

Posted on October 25, 2011 by drjstewart

Not all of our children can run, jump, or be on athletic teams … but all of our children can be loved. I frequently post pictures of Midlothian ISD athletes to this blog and highlight a website to view additional … Continue reading →

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Ag Show (Oct 22, 2011)

Posted on October 22, 2011 by drjstewart

The Midlothian Agricultural Department hosted a local ag show on October 22, 2011. More photographs can be viewed at Ag Show.

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Midlothian Football (Varsity) October 21, 2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by drjstewart

The Midlothian High School Varsity Football Team played on Friday, October 21, 2011. More pictures can be viewed at Football (Varsity) Oct. 21, 2001.

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Football Action Pictures: Smiles

Posted on October 21, 2011 by drjstewart

On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Midlothian High School’s Freshmen (Blue) and Junior Varsity (Black) Teams competed at the MISD Multipurpose Stadium. I enjoy taking pictures of our athletes and coaches (For more information, please see, “Why Do I Take Pictures?“). … Continue reading →

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Football (Freshmen (Blue) and JV (Black)) Oct 20, 2011

Posted on October 21, 2011 by drjstewart

  The Midlothian School Freshmen (Blue) and JV (Black) Football Teams competed on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. The Freshmen photographs can be viewed at Football (Freshmen) 2011 and the JV photographs can be viewed at Football (JV) 2011.

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Texas School Finance Primer

Posted on October 20, 2011 by drjstewart

The month of October hosts Halloween. That may make October the ideal month to blog about the Texas Public School System. Here are three sites you can to visit to learn more about public school funding and relevant issues surrounding … Continue reading →

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Please Sue Us Soon (Part III)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by drjstewart

This is the third and final blog in a three-part series titled, “Please Sue Us Soon.” Texas now has three school finance lawsuits in various stages of development. In all likelihood, School Districts will prevail on one litigation point, if … Continue reading →

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Rowdy Runners: A Dream Come True

Posted on October 19, 2011 by drjstewart

A Learning Organization is a place “where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire” (please see The Leading Learning Organization in the Nation).  Midlothian ISD is that type of place and Coach Ryan Timm, J.R. … Continue reading →

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Whatever Floats Your Boat Day

Posted on October 19, 2011 by drjstewart

On Friday, October 14, 2011, many faculty and staff (MHS and Administration) received from Ms. Sarah Hardin (MHS Teacher, Engineering) an invitation to attend the first annual Whatever Floats Your Boat Day (October 17, 2011). What a special event! Ms. … Continue reading →

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