Middle Schools Galleries

Danny Jones International Night : Danny Jones Middle School hosted “The World in One Evening” themed International Night highlighting cultures from around the world and represented at the campus. Tur cafeteria was jammed with students, parents, and community members. Students performed native dances and songs and different foods from around the world were available to attendees.

Danny Jones International Night

Danny Jones Middle School hosted “The World in One Evening” themed Int ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2013 8:12am PST

Principals Volunteer at Mission Arlington : On December 19, principals from several MISD middle schools (Coble, Jobe, Jones and Worley) volunteered their time at the Mission Arlington Christmas Store. The group assisted shoppers with selecting gifts for their families.

Principals Volunteer at Mission Arlington

On December 19, principals from several MISD middle schools (Coble, Jo ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2012 9:39am PST

Wester Veterans Celebration : A Veterans Day Celebration titled "Honoring those Who Serve," was held at Wester Middle School on November 7, 2012. The event featured several special performances, including the Wester honors band, choir, student council and much more. Captain Joe Carranza from the U.S. Army was a special guest and delivered a moving speech about the armed forces. Student Council Advisor, Mrs. Jennifer Stroud, presented the guest Veterans and read a brief biography in their honor.

Wester Veterans Celebration

A Veterans Day Celebration titled "Honoring those Who Serve," was held ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2012 8:48am PST

Coble Hispanic Heritage Program : Coble Middle School held an assembly on Friday, October 12, 2012 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest speaker and school board member, Raul Gonzalez shared stories about his family, education, ambition and current role in the business world. He encouraged students to take pride in their heritage and look forward to opportunities to excel in life. Performers from Ft. Worth's Ballet Folklorico Azteca closed out the assembly with a few examples of traditional Mexican dances.

Coble Hispanic Heritage Program

Coble Middle School held an assembly on Friday, October 12, 2012 to ce ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2012 9:24am PST

Civil War Day at Jobe : On Friday, May 11th, the students, faculty and staff of Linda Jobe Middle School enjoyed a Civil War Day which pitted the 7th grade "South" against the 8th grade "North". The students participated in many hands-on activities and earned points for their "side." 8th grade US History classes also decorated the halls throughout the week for each major battle and presentation topic. Students learned about many interesting facts in presentations such as Civil War Music, Battle of Gettysburg, Photographs and Primany Sources, and Life of a Civil War Soldier. Many thanks to all of the Jobe staff and also to Mr. Swinney from Worley. The day would not have been a success without all of you. By the way, the "North" triumphed again in the competitions.

Civil War Day at Jobe

On Friday, May 11th, the students, faculty and staff of Linda Jobe Mid ...

Updated: May 15, 2012 6:17am PST

Coble College and Career Center : When it comes to preparing for college and the workforce, the students of James Coble Middle School understand it’s never “too early” to get started. In March, the campus opened the Coyote College and Career Center. The new resource center invites students to learn more about the path to college through research and hands-on activities.

Coble College and Career Center

When it comes to preparing for college and the workforce, the students ...

Updated: May 01, 2012 8:11am PST

T.A. Howard Middle Bi-lingual Storyteller : On February 7, 3012, Karen Lewis’ Spanish I students at T. A. Howard Middle School had the unique opportunity to hear one of America’s premier storytellers, Joe Hayes. Mr. Hayes told the stories in a mixture of English and Spanish. Not only did he tell stories but he also gave students a glimpse of his childhood, growing up in southern Arizona. His books and tapes of Southwestern stories are popular nationwide. He has received many awards including the Arizona Young Readers Aware, two Land of Enchantment Children’s Book Awards, and an Aesop Accolade Award. His books have been on the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List three times. Not only did he tell stories but he also gave students a glimpse of his childhood, growing up in southern Arizona. Mr. Hayes appearance was a first for Howard students, and his performances were the talk of the school on that day.

T.A. Howard Middle Bi-lingual Storyteller

On February 7, 3012, Karen Lewis’ Spanish I students at T. A. Howard M ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2012 6:56am PST

T.A. Howard - Healthy Snack Contest : On Wednesday, February 8, Coach Brad McAlister challenged his Health students to take part in a “Healthy Snack Contest.” The project was designed to motivate kids to learn about healthy snacks, as well as calculating nutritional value. Students worked in teams to develop a creative snack that included at least one fruit or vegetable and added up to 250 calories or less. Coach McAlister was joined on the judging panel by Denise Hayslip, Student Nutrition Coordinator/Supervisor. Coach McAlister plans to create a recipe book using the students’ snack recipes.

T.A. Howard - Healthy Snack Contest

On Wednesday, February 8, Coach Brad McAlister challenged his Health s ...

Updated: Feb 10, 2012 8:08am PST

T.A. Howard - Parents' Day : Students of T.A. Howard Middle School had the opportunity to "Bring a Parent to School" on Friday, November 4. Parents were invited to spend all or part of the day attending class with their student.

T.A. Howard - Parents' Day

Students of T.A. Howard Middle School had the opportunity to "Bring a ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2011 7:24am PST

Board Trustee Speaks at Coble MS : Mansfield ISD School Board Trustee Raul Gonzalez visited Coble Middle School on October 12 to speak to the seventh grade students in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Gonzalez shared stories about his family, culture and his hometown of El Paso, Texas. (The 8th Grade Advanced Boys Choir kicked off the assembly with their performance of "Viva Tutti")

Board Trustee Speaks at Coble MS

Mansfield ISD School Board Trustee Raul Gonzalez visited Coble Middle ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2011 6:58am PST

Jobe MS Takes on Rachel's Challenge : Students from Jobe Middle School took part in Rachel's Challenge on Tuesday, September 20. The program is inspired by Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School shootings. The mission of Rachel's Challenge is to empower students to make permanent positive culture change in their school and communtiy by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.

Jobe MS Takes on Rachel's Challenge

Students from Jobe Middle School took part in Rachel's Challenge on Tu ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2011 8:39am PST

Career Day at Worley : Worley Middle School Career Day took place Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The lineup of presenters represented a broad range of careers and job fields. The day kicked off with a keynote speech given by Judith Carrier, President of Tarrant County Community College. Following the keynote, students split into breakout sessions to hear mini-presentations by speakers such as: an Athletic Director, Microbiologist, Martial Arts Instructor, Restaurant Owner, Music Producer and many more. There were a total of 36 career day presentations, and students had the opportunity to select the ones they were most interested to hear ahead of time.

Career Day at Worley

Worley Middle School Career Day took place Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Th ...

Updated: May 27, 2011 7:04am PST

Danny Jones - Talent Show : The Danny Jones Middle School "Student Talent Showcase" took place on the afternoon of Friday, May 20, 2011. The event was packed with lots of fantastic individual and group performances. Chris Foster and Tonya Muhammad were very entertaining as the emcees of the event.

Danny Jones - Talent Show

The Danny Jones Middle School "Student Talent Showcase" took place on ...

Updated: May 23, 2011 10:03am PST

Danny Jones Middle School 2011 Band Concert : Danny Jones Middle School Band held their Spring Concert at the Willie Pigg Auditorium on Thursday, May 19, 2011. The Band is led by Director, Eric Bolden and Assistant Band Director, Jen Herzberg. Performing first, the Symphonic Bands & Beginners with "Anasazi" by John Edmondson, then "The Tempest" by Robert W. Smith. The Honors Band performed "Blues Machine" by Carl Strommen. Then "Eternal Peaks" by Robert W. Smith, was performed in three parts, 'In Stone and Shadow,' 'Twilight,' featuring Taylor Coit & Brenna Saxton, flute, Crystal Tran & Aileen Aguirre, clarinet, Sally Alvarenga, sax and Devon Ewing, trumpet, and then 'Avalanche!'. The Wind Ensemble performed "Repercussions" by Robert W. Smith, "Walking into History" by Richard Saucedo, 'Speaker' was Murielle Hlavac, featuring Nia Pierce, flute, Blaine Gilbert, Alto Saxaphone, Brandon Pham, Trumpet and Matthew Garza, French Horn.

Danny Jones Middle School 2011 Band Concert

Danny Jones Middle School Band held their Spring Concert at the Willie ...

Updated: May 20, 2011 10:10am PST

Skirts and Skits at Linda Jobe : Earlier this school year, Social Studies teacher Angela Small received a grant from the MISD Education Foundation to fund her project, "Skirts & Skits: Bringing Colonial Experiences to Life." The grant monies were used to purchase Colonial-themed costumes, which students wear to reenact scenes from that time period. These interactive lessons give students the chance to truly experience the story. Recently, one of Ms. Smalls' classes had the opportunity to reenact the Gettysburg Address.

Skirts and Skits at Linda Jobe

Earlier this school year, Social Studies teacher Angela Small received ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2011 7:23am PST

Danny Jones International Night : Danny Jones Middle School held an International Night on Wednesday December 8, 2010 for their campus community. The multicultural club provided activities, foods from different countries, a fashion show, and more to highlight their cultural diversity.

Danny Jones International Night

Danny Jones Middle School held an International Night on Wednesday Dec ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2011 8:26am PST

Worley Syfy Club unites Star Wars with Santa : Over the Winter Break several students, sponsors of the Worley SyFy Club, members of the 501st including Darth Vader, a Storm Trooper and a Jawa and members of the Mandolorian Mercs helped out at the Annual Community Christmas Party. They also visited Mansfield Nursing home bearing gifts to the people in the home. The 501st and the Mandalorian Mercs entertained and provided photo ops for the kids at the party. They even took a picture with Santa! Everyone had a great time and the volunteers had a great experience serving others. Several families of the SyFy Club members helped out also. The volunteers set up for the party and cleaned up afterwards. The Worley SyFy Club would like to thank Mrs. Tonya Cook along with Mayor Cook for providing us with this opportunity to serve!! It was a blast!! May the Force Be with You.

Worley Syfy Club unites Star Wars with Santa

Over the Winter Break several students, sponsors of the Worley SyFy Cl ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2011 12:27pm PST

T.A. Howard Middle School Bring Your Parent To School Day : The students of T.A. Howard Middle School were on their very best behavior for "Bring Your Parent to School Day." Parents accompanied their children throughout the school day, taking part in classes and even dining in the cafeteria!

T.A. Howard Middle School Bring Your Parent To School Day

The students of T.A. Howard Middle School were on their very best beha ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2010 12:30pm PST

Danny Jones Middle School 2010 Winter Band Concert : Danny Jones Middle School 2010 Winter Band Concert was held on Friday, December 10th. Director Eric Bolden, and Jenni Herzberg, Assistant Director lead the bands in an Excellent Performance. The Symphonic 1,2 & Beginner Band started the night with "Joyful and Triumphant" by Ed Huckeby, "Carols of Joy" by Douglas Wagner, and "Holly Jolly Christmas" by Michael Sweeney. The Honors Band played "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Michael Story, "Pachelbel's Christmas" by Larry Moore, and "Carol of the Bells/Greensleeves" by Larry Clark. The Wind Ensemble performed "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Meredith Wilson, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Erik Morales, and "Celtic Carol" by Robert W. Smith. Students from Timberview High School Band provided a reception for the Band Students and guests following the concert.

Danny Jones Middle School 2010 Winter Band Concert

Danny Jones Middle School 2010 Winter Band Concert was held on Friday, ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2010 8:31am PST

Jobe Science Days : On October 14-15, Jobe Middle School students participated in 7th Grade Science Extravaganza in the school's gym. The purpose of this two-day science enrichment program was to tie real-world concepts to what students are learning in their classrooms. The students were able to explore science with a variety of labs that focused on using the scientific method to solve a problem, measuring, and chemistry. The lessons provided remediation as well to determine our students strengths and help to focus on any areas that need ongoing practice throughout the school year in order to master the concepts successfully.

Jobe Science Days

On October 14-15, Jobe Middle School students participated in 7th Grad ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2010 12:19pm PST

Career Days : Coble and Worley Middle Schools held Career Days on their campuses on Thursday, May 27. - Students heard about a variety of career fields from professionals who volunteered their time. Coble: We invited our speakers to a luncheon before their presentations in the classrooms. Students listened to a variety of speakers who represented a wide range of careers, including music, mortician, firemen, engineers, military, teacher, psychologist, meteorologist, police officers, medical students, lineman from an energy company, heating and air conditioning. Instructors and students from Ben Barber Career and Technical Academy delivered presentations on agriculture and health sciences. The afternoon concluded with four presentations in our cafeteria from BBCTA's Engineering, Culinary, Nursing, and Audio Visual programs. Worley: Students heard presentations from an Actor, Anesthesiologist, Architect, Attorney, Multi Media, Mayor, Basketball Coach, Banking, Chef, Hair Designer/Business Owner, TV Actress/Singer, Dentist, Dental Hygenist, Microbiology professor, Engineer, Fire Fighter, Helicopter Test Pilot for the US Army, Nurse, Gang Squad Unit Police Officer, Teacher, Broadcast News Reporter, FBI Agent, Landscape/Sales, and Resturant Manger {whew}

Career Days

Coble and Worley Middle Schools held Career Days on their campuses on ...

Updated: May 28, 2010 6:47am PST

Jones and Coble Middle Schools Pre-UIL Concert : On March 4, 2010, MISD Middle School Varsity Bands held a Pre-UIL Concert at Willie Pigg Auditorium. Eric Bolden, Band Director at Danny Jones Middle School, and students performed 3-D Galop by Owens, Kinder Legende by Schumann/Foster and Voices of the Sky by Hazo. Leo Castorena, Band Director for James Coble Middle School and students performed Circus Days by King/Schissel, Sinfonia VI by Broege, and The Steppes of Russia by Del Borgo.

Jones and Coble Middle Schools Pre-UIL Concert

On March 4, 2010, MISD Middle School Varsity Bands held a Pre-UIL Conc ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2010 11:35am PST

Danny Jones Middle School Band Concert : Danny Jones Middle School Band, under the Direction of Eric Bolden and Jenni Herzberg, presented their Winter Concert on December 11, 2009. The Beginning Band/Symphonic II played "Frosty the Snowman" composed by Michael Sweeney, and led by Eric Bolden, followed by "The Little Drummer Boy" composed by John O'Reilly. Jenni Herzberg led "The Hanukkah Song" composed by Michael Sweeney. Ms. Herzberg led the Symphonic Band as they played "Do You Hear What I Hear" composed by Michael Sweeney, "Away in a Manger" composed by James Ployhar, and "A Christmas Festival" by Robert W. Smith. The Honors Band, led by Mr. Bolden, played "It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas" composed by Meredith Wilson, "Christmas Concerto; Deck the Halls" composed by Robert W. Smith, with a Flute Soloist by Dominique Reilly, and Alto Saxophone Soloist by Marc Garcia. Then the Honors Band performed "Trombones on the Housetop" composed by Mark Williams, and "In Autumn" by William Owens. The band ended with "Ukrainian Bell Carol" composed by Richard Saucedo.

Danny Jones Middle School Band Concert

Danny Jones Middle School Band, under the Direction of Eric Bolden and ...

Updated: Dec 15, 2009 9:11am PST

Rogene Worley Middle School "Adopt a Student" : Every year, Students at Worley Middle School as one of their Service Projects, helps with “Adopt a Ponder Student.” The campus gets the information on each of the children, then Worley Advisory students (approximately 25 students are assigned to one Alice Ponder Elementary Student, and they go shopping with money student council provides. Worley's advisory class wraps the gifts, and then the day of the parties, Alice Ponder Elementary Principal, Jennifer Stoecker, brings the students over to the Worley Campus. The young students are taken to the assigned advisory class and have the party where they open their gifts with the Worley students. Many of the students brought gifts in as well, Principal, Christie Alfred said, “These kids from Ponder get a lot of nice things, and many come back years later and tell us it was the best holiday ever for them.” Some of the Worley students once were "the Ponder student" and were able to appreciate even more gift of now giving! The elves with Santa were Assistant Principals: Kristi Shannon and Wendell Joubert, Principal, Christie Alfred, rang the sleigh bells to announce 'Santa's Arrival.'

Rogene Worley Middle School "Adopt a Student"

Every year, Students at Worley Middle School as one of their Service P ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2009 12:58pm PST

Coble Mixes it up : On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, the James Coble Middle School students held their 2nd Annual Mix it up day at lunch. From a James Coble Middle School counselor: Mix It Up is a nationwide campaign that encourages students to sit somewhere different in the cafeteria and get to know new people. Our desire is that students will go outside their usual group of friends, break through social boundaries, and find something in common with students different than them. We hope that students will learn to embrace and celebrate differences and include people rather than practice racism and discrimination.

Coble Mixes it up

On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, the James Coble Middle School students ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2009 10:42am PST

Worley MS Tail-a-Tiger : From the Worley Middle School principal, Christie Alfred: "Tail Your Tiger is our parent involvement day. We set aside two days on Nov 4th and 5th for parents to come to school with their child for all or part of the day. Parents pre-registered and we had folders with materials ready for them to take to class. We had a parent meeting for our 8th grade parents during Advisory. At this meeting we reviewed SSI requirements and information on the EXPLORE test that all of our 8th grade students are taking. We also gave all parents here for lunch a coupon for a free ice cream treat. On November 4th we had 98 signed up and on the 5th we have 78 parents sign up. On both days our Texas History teachers conducted Native-American lessons for parents and students to participate in including a tee-pee, games, food and an Indian burial activity."

Worley MS Tail-a-Tiger

From the Worley Middle School principal, Christie Alfred: "Tail Your T ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2009 7:12am PST

Jobe Middle School Staff Poverty Simulation : On Monday, October 12, 2009 the staff from Linda Jobe Middle School participated in a poverty simulation where teachers participated in a family role-playing exercise to help them get a glimpse of what it is like to live for one month (four 15-minute "weeks") at or below the poverty level. This eye-opening experience provided insights into what might be realities for students in order to teach the staff to look at education through the lens of families who struggle through their circumstances.

Jobe Middle School Staff Poverty Simulation

On Monday, October 12, 2009 the staff from Linda Jobe Middle School pa ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2009 10:06am PST

Jobe Middle Dedication : On Sunday, August 23, 2009, Mansfield ISD dedicated its newest middle school. Linda Jobe Middle School, located at 2491 Gertie Barrett Rd., Mansfield, TX 76063, is the district's 6th middle school and 38th campus.

Jobe Middle Dedication

On Sunday, August 23, 2009, Mansfield ISD dedicated its newest middle ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2009 1:16pm PST

School Namesake Tours Linda Jobe Middle School : The namesake for the District's new middle school, Mrs. Linda Jobe had an opportunity to tour the campus that bears her name. Mrs. Jobe and a few family members were guided by Mr. Demetrus Liggins, the school's principal. Linda Jobe Middle School will open on August 24, 2009 with the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

School Namesake Tours Linda Jobe Middle School

The namesake for the District's new middle school, Mrs. Linda Jobe had ...

Updated: Jul 30, 2009 2:21pm PST

Dr. Adolph Brown @ Middle Schools : Recently, MISD invited Dr. Adolph Brown III to come speak to the district's middle school students. Dr. Brown spoke on the topic, "Character Counts and so do I" to reach out and help middle school students understand the benefits and value of being trustworthy, having and giving respect, taking responsibility for your actions, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Dr. Adolph Brown @ Middle Schools

Recently, MISD invited Dr. Adolph Brown III to come speak to the distr ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 8:15am PST