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Midlothian ISD celebrates over 100 years of excellence in education. Reaching higher, gaining momentum, and moving aggressively describe what is presently happening in the district. This progress is the establishment of academic standards, improving student achievement, and continually finding new ways to ensure that every child succeeds in learning.

Since 2003, the student population has increased by 30%. The school district has approximately 112 square miles serving approximately 7,350 students who reside within the boundaries of Cedar Hill, Mansfield, Maypearl, Ovilla, Venus, and Waxahachie.

The teaching staff strives to provide quality instruction and receives ongoing professional development through the district staff development program where teachers focus on content and instructional strategies, the alignment of curriculum, the integration of technology and the important task of building strong readers.

Midlothian ISD includes six elementary schools grades Pre K-5, two middle schools grades 6-8, and one high school grades 9-12. The schools retain a long history of recognition for student achievement and excellent student discipline. There is pride in the care and maintenance of facilities and the provisions for good learning environments.

The City of Midlothian is conveniently located 30 miles south of Dallas and 30 miles southeast of Ft. Worth. Known as the “Cement Capitol of Texas”, the growing community blends a rural quality of life with urban amenities, enriched by exceptional schools, churches and neighborhoods where innovative partnerships of citizens, businesses and governments respond to community needs.  Visit the Chamber of Commerce for more information.

If you have any questions about the district, please contact the MISD Communications Department at (972) 775-8296, ext. 1037 or email Jana Hathorne.

Highlight of Student Achievements for 2008-2009

• Community Problem Solvers: National Grand Champions
• FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America): National High School Service Award
• Panther Pride Newspaper: National Silver Crown and Silver Star
• Panther Scream Yearbook: Distinguished Merit Award
• Baseball: Area Finalist
• Golf: Girls & Boys Regional Qualifiers
• Powerlifting: Girls & Boys Regional Qualifiers
• Soccer: Girls Regional Semi-Finalist, Boys Regional Finalist
• Softball: Area Finalist
• Track & Field: 3 Gold Medals at State
• Wrestling: Girls & Boys District Champions
• 13 AP Scholars, 3 AP Scholars with Honor, 1 AP Scholar with Distinction
• 5 National Merit Commended
• Choir: 2 All State Choir Students
• FFA Leadership Development: State Qualifiers
• Volleyball: Regional Quarter Finalist
• Computer Science: 1st place TCEA TX Computer Education Association Area Contest
• UIL Computer Science: 1st place at District & Regional 2nd place at State
• Cross Country: Girls State Champion, Boys State Qualifier
• Schools FIRST: "Superior" Financial Rating
• Destination Imagination: 1st place at Regional Advanced to Internationals
• Met AYP 6 Years in a Row. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards are established by the Texas Education Agency in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

New Student Registration
Parents must register their child new to Midlothian at the child's assigned campus. Click here for school attendance zones.

Required paperwork to enroll:

• Two proofs of residency: mortgage statement, deed, lease or closing papers AND current electric or water bill.
• Birth certificate, current immunization records
• Transcript/withdrawal papers from previous school
• Parent driver's license
• Custody papers (if applicable)
• Child's Social Security Card (if applicable)

Bus Transportation
MISD offers the privilege of bus transportation to and from school as a courtesy service for all eligible students in the district. Eligible students are defined by the state as those who reside at least two miles from the school they attend as measured by the nearest practical route.  Click here for bus stops and bus assignments information.

Calendars
Click here to access the athletic, district, school, and student assessment calendars

Food Services
Click here to view the cafeteria menus, price charts, and more.

MyNutrikids.com
MISD's Food Service Department has launched a convenient, easy and secure online pre-payment service on the MyNutriKids.com website. Parents can view their child's account balance, deposit money for meals and print reports on their eating history. Visit and register now!

School Hours
Elementary: 7:45a-2:45p
Middle School: 8:35a-3:40p
High School: 8:45a-3:45p

Back 2 School
Click here to get additional details on first day, school supplies and more.