Midway ISD continues its strong academic performance as shown by students who outperformed state and regional averages in nearly every tested grade level and subject while showing year-over-year growth across much of the district, according to final 2025-26 STAAR results.

Riding a wave of World Cup excitement, Park Hill Elementary STEM teacher Tammy Mathis transformed soccer fever into meaningful hands-on learning that challenged 2nd and 4th graders to investigate, design and discover.

Midway High School’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC has been named the No. 1 program in its school-population category and recognized among approximately the top three percent of all 244 Marine Corps JROTC units nationwide.

Midway ISD has once again earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency, with strong campus performance, dozens of distinction designations and measurable improvements, continuing a record of strong academic performance and student success across the district.

Midway ISD students earned college-credit qualifying scores on 84% of the 1,911 Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken this year.

Midway High School has announced its top graduates for the Class of 2026, recognizing two outstanding students whose accomplishments reflect excellence in academics, leadership, service, and involvement both on campus and in the community.

John plans to attend the University of Michigan to study electrical engineering and participate in a college advising program designed to support students pursuing careers in STEM fields.

For Kennedy Williams, academic success has never been about recognition. It has been about opportunity, discipline, and making the most of every challenge along the way.