While most people look forward to gifts on their birthday, one Midway High School student chose to use her quinceañera as an opportunity to give back.

While staff vacancies are proving more challenging to fill, Midway ISD's commitment to recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff remains strong.

During the August school board meeting, the Midway ISD Board of Trustees approved a 2023 tax rate of $0.9392 —an 18.5-cent decrease from the 2022 tax rate of $1.12—but it still requires voter approval.

Each year, Midway ISD honors exceptional volunteers as Friends of Midway to recognize their extraordinary dedication and support of Midway schools, students, and staff. 

Midway Education Foundation Executive Director Ashley Futris presented the Foundation's annual impact during the July school board meeting.

Understanding the Impact: House Bill 3 At the July school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Dr. Aaron Peña gave a presented a continuation of last month's discussion on the House Bill 3 armed security per campus requirement.

During the June school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Dr. Aaron Peña presented the implications of House Bill 3 which was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature in May.

At the June Midway ISD school board meeting, Director of Communications Traci Marlin highlighted the successful completion of a three-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing communication systems within the district.