Trailblazer Times

I hope all of our learners enjoyed the day off today and were able to sleep in. I'm sure parents appreciated the break from our traffic!

Every year STEM academies in Mansfield ISD participate in Fall Presentations of Learning (POLs). POLs are a tradition in MISD STEM and are an opportunity for learners to showcase to their families their “glows”, what they’ve accomplished, and their “grows”, goals they have yet to achieve. POLs also give learners the opportunity to develop their public speaking and presentation skills to a “friendly” audience before they are expected to engage in presentations to community partners. In addition to becoming effective communicators, they will get the opportunity to develop future ready skills such as use of technology, celebrating successes, receiving feedback, being reflective and determining next steps for growth. All of these skills will serve our learners well in college, career, and life.

It is a requirement that every STEM learner has a POL and they will spend the next few weeks preparing for these. During the POL, families will be given a “Look For’s” sheet to help guide them through this process. Both the learner and parent must be present for the 10-minute presentation. Please make sure to sign up for a time to attend your learner’s POL if your learner is in grades 9th - 10th grade here. There are times available on October 8th from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. or October 9th from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

If you have a Junior or Senior, they are not required to attend the P.O.L. Instead, they will have to present at the Learner Showcase (April 27th) or the Capstone Banquet (May 4th – Seminar and Research learners only).

Mansfield ISD College Day of Testing – October 14, 2026

Mansfield ISD will host its annual College Day of Testing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This day provides high school students with valuable opportunities to take college readiness and career assessments, explore postsecondary options, and participate in activities that support their plans.

• Ninth graders will take the TSIA. Please complete this form by October 4, 2026, to let us know if you plan to purchase a sack lunch on testing day. Ordered lunches will be delivered to learners at approximately 11:00 and will be a fruit cup and cheese pizza. Learners may also bring their lunch from home, but they will not have access to the microwaves due to campus-wide testing.

• Ninth graders who require accommodated testing may test on a future date.

• Sophomores & Juniors will take the PSAT/NSMQT. Please complete this form by October 4, 2026, to let us know if you plan to purchase a sack lunch on testing day. Ordered lunches will be delivered to learners at approximately 10:15 and will be a fruit cup and cheese pizza. Learners may also bring their lunch from home, but they will not have access to the microwaves due to campus-wide testing.

• Please look for communication from Mr. Williams as to what options our Seniors have on this day.

We encourage all learners to take advantage of this opportunity to advance their college, career, and military readiness goals. Thank you for supporting your learner as they prepare for this important day.

• September 21st - First day of the 2nd six weeks
• September 22nd - Jostens will be on campus speaking with Juniors and Seniors during iSTEM
• September 25th - Student Council Poetry Slam from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the school
• October 5th - Jostens will be on campus taking orders and answering questions during lunch
• October 8th - 9th - 11th Grade Picture Day
• October 8th - Presentation of Learning from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• October 9th - Presentation of Learning from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• October 9th - Learner Holiday/Presentation of Learning for Designers
• October 12th - Staff and Learner Holiday
• October 14th - District Day of Testing
• October 19th - 23rd: Homecoming Week
• October 22nd - Homecoming Kickball Game at RL Anderson
• October 24th - Homecoming Dance at the school
• October 30th - End of 2nd Six Weeks
• November 2nd - Beginning of 3rd Six Weeks

All Pro Dads Are Back!

Meeting Dates:

September 18th - All Pro Dad Experience at AT&T Stadium at 4:00-9:00 p.m.

November 3rd at 5:30 at the school in room B122

February 23rd at 5:30 at the school in room B122

April 6th at 5:30 at the school in room B122

Time to honor your graduating senior in the yearbook! Please reach out to Ms. Swonke with any questions at EmmaSwonke@misdmail.org.

Save the Dates:

• May 1, 2027 - Prom
• May 6, 2027 - Senior Awards

Frontier Administrative Team

Principal - Michelle Woodall

• Class of 2029 Administrator

Academic Associate Principal - Stephanie Martinez

• Class of 2027 Administrator

Facilities Associate Principal - Dustin Streitz

• Class of 2030 Administrator
• Student Management (last names A - H)

Assistant Principal - Jennifer Goodson

• Class of 2028 Administrator
• Student Management (last names I - P)

• Student Management (last names Q - Z)

STEM Integration Coach - Larita Nunez

• ALL the things!

District STEM Director - Victoria Webster

District CTE Director - LeighAnn Tamplen

Frontier counselors are here for you!

John Williams, Lead

• A - K

Jennifer Roberts

• L - Z

Sarah Buckner

• District CTE Counselor