Character Pumpkin Contest
Location: LIbrary
Oct
21
Midkiff Elementary School Home
Congratulations, September Mavericks of the Month!
First AR Celebration-Congratulations Students!
2019-2020 City Council Officers-Congratulations!
Parents enjoying City Council Candidates' speeches
City Council Candidates -Election Day
September AR Literacy Night
Students celebrate 16 de septiembre
Midkiff Girls' Volleyball Team
Congratulations to Haley Salinas, 1st grade, on winning the Summer Reading myOn Challenge! Way to go!
Coding with SCRATCH
Thank you parents and Grandparents for supporting our Book Fair!!
Grandparents, "Love you to the Moon and Back!"
Thank you Grandparents!
Welcome Back! First Assembly of 2019
Thank You to our AWESOME Administrative Assistants: Letty, Santos, Claudia, Rosie and Mary!
Classes begin Monday, August 19, 2020
Congratulations April Mavericks of the Month!
Parents listen to Jason Garrett read chapter one of "Friendship According to Humphrey"
After listening to "Friendship According to Humphrey," students and parents create a friendship bracelet
Thank You Parent Volunteers! You ARE AMAZING!
PK students enjoy the New Playground!
Twinning!
VMHS Drumline "Peps Up" 4th and 5th graders for the STAAR Test
Kinder students- "Passing the STAAR is as Easy as ABC and 123!"
Congratulations to our MARCH Mavericks of the Month!
Staff Member of the 2018-19 school year! Congratulations to Santos Gonzalez!
Gladys Porter Zoo brings "Books Come Alive" to 3rd grade students
March 1st & 2nd Grade Spring Musical
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Julian Franklin presents "Dr. Seuss Tribute" to all students
Welcome Reading Rock Star Authors!
Reading Rock Stars Author Visit: Steven Weinberg, Rafael Lopez, Julissa Arce
City Council Rocks out with Authors
Breakfast with the authors
Breakfast with the authors
Rafael speaks with 1st graders
Author, Steven Weinberg
Rafael's Kinder portraits
Students receive free books
Author, Julissa Arce
GT FAIR
Midkiff welcomes Authors on March 1st
Congratulations to Jake Ruiz- FFA Grand Champion
5th Grade Favorites-Congratulations Students!
UIL 1st Place Three Times in a Row!!! Way to go students and coaches!
Celebrating 100 DAYS of School!
100 Days of School
D.I.Namites DI Team earns 4th place! Congratulations Mrs. Ayala and students!
D.I.Namites DI Team: Jolly Garza, Mia Montelongo, Gustavo Fajardo, Mia Ayala, Itzel Garcia
Congratulations Platinum readers: Marley Williams, Juliet Suarez, Issabella Gonzalez, Gustavo Fajardo
January Mavericks of the Month-Congratulations!
Congratulations to Midkiff Spelling Bee winners: Stella Venecia-1st place, Andrea Salgado-2nd place, Ryan Guerra-3rd place
Family AR Night
Midkiff Robotic Team
5th Grade
5th Grade Readers
5th grade
Congratulations to our December Mavericks of the Month!
Mia Ayala earns 3rd place for her Mary Poppins Shoebox Float. Way to go!
UIL Team brings 1st Place for the 3rd time in a row! Congratulations students and Coaches!!! Way to go!
2018-19 Mission Ballers
Kinder celebrates "Grinch Day"
Cantu Jr. High "Sings" a Special Treat for 5th graders
BLUE SANTA visits!
Students excited with their gifts from Blue Santa!
Thank you Palmhurst PD and City of Palmhurst!
UIL Team brings 1st Place for the second time in a row! Congratulations students and coaches!
Congratulations students on meeting the Series Challenge!
Students were super excited with Jingle the Elf's arrival at Friday's assembly
Girls' Basketball Team
Boys' Basketball team places 3rd, Congratulations!
Congratulations, Marley Williams and Gustavo Fajardo on becoming PLATINUM Readers! Way to Go!
November Mavericks of the Month, Congratulations!
City Council Members get Sworn into Office before Judge Carlos Ortegon
Thank you Parent Volunteers!
Speer Memorial Literacy Event
Thank You Veterans!
2018-19 City Council
2nd Six Week's AR Celebration
October Mavericks of the Month! Congratulations students!
Boys' Cross Country Team
Lower Grades: Character Pumpkin Contest Winners(L-R)- 1st place-Natalia Lopez, 2nd place-Katia Garcia, 3rd place-Sebastian Cantu-Congratulations!
Upper grades (l-R)- Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Sophia Garcia, 2nd place-Nikkolai Gorena, 3rd place-Regina Cantu-Congratulations!
Parade of Characters
Fabulous 4th Grade Villainesses
Character Pumpkins, Great Job Students!
Triumphs and Tragedies in History - Great job Students!
Fifth grade student, Mia Ayala presents her History Project to Mr. Cedillo
Sacagawea by 4th grade student Itzel de la Cruz
Fifth grader Hailey Botello
Student Itzel Garcia discusses her project with Mr. Cedillo, Social Studies Coordinator
Fourth grade student, Angelina Garcia presents to Mr. Cedillo
Happy Principals' month Mrs. Villalobos! You're the BEST!
Congratulations to our newly elected 2018-19 City Council Members!
The Series Challenge has begun earlier this year! Congratulations Students!
2018 published in Young Poets Digest 2018
AR Night
Welcome Jamie Trevino, Principal for a Day!
1st Six Weeks AR Celebration
Learning about Online Safety
Thank you Grandparents!
Welcome Assistant Principal, Anel Canales!
Welcome Counselors Mrs. Langley and Mrs. Uribe!
Reading Rally Representing Italy
Ms. Venecia as Mona Lisa
Olivia Goes to Venice
Kinder Art Gallery at the GT Fair
Surprise! Author Shawn Elliot Russell peaks out as Mrs. Villalobos reads Tessa Olvera's letter
Fifth grader, Tessa Olvera and her parents, Dominic and Aaron with author, Shawn Elliot Russell
Fifth grade student Tessa Olvera, invites author Shawn Elliot Russell to Midkiff Elementary
3rd-5th Grade students sign their names in the Motivational Tree
Visiting Mrs. Farias 5th grade class
Author, Shawn Elliot Russell motivates 3rd-5th with his book, "Be Still Little Tree, Be Still"
Author Shawn Elliot Russell visits Ms. Villarreal's 4th grade Class
Author Shawn Elliot Russell reads some of Ms. Villarreal's fourth grade students' published book.
Literacy Night- Free Books!
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
Midkiff Elementary has a tradition of Academic Excellence which is attributed to our outstanding and hard working staff, highly qualified students, dedicated and caring parents, and the ongoing support from our Midkiff community.
Midkiff strives to prepare our "Mavericks" for the 21st Century in Leadership, Knowledge, Language and Technology. These fine skills will ensure our students are prepared to excel in college and career of their choice and compete in the global economy of the future. It is exciting to know our "Mavericks" will become successful citizens in their community!
I am proud to annouce that Midkiff Elementary "Met Standard with Distinctions" on the STAAR Assessment. The successes achieved at Midkiff Elementary are because you are an integral part of your child's education. THANK YOU!!
Midkiff Elementary has a tradition of Academic Excellence which is attributed to our outstanding and hard working staff, highly qualified students, dedicated and caring parents, and the ongoing support from our Midkiff community.
Midkiff strives to prepare our "Mavericks" for the 21st Century in Leadership, Knowledge, Language and Technology. These fine skills will ensure our students are prepared to excel in college and career of their choice and compete in the global economy of the future. It is exciting to know our "Mavericks" will become successful citizens in their community!
I am proud to annouce that Midkiff Elementary "Met Standard with Distinctions" on the STAAR Assessment. The successes achieved at Midkiff Elementary are because you are an integral part of your child's education. THANK YOU!!
Upcoming Events
Oct
21
Character Pumpkin Contest
Location: LIbrary
Oct
22
Oct
22
UIL Practice
Time: 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Oct
22
Oct
22
News & Announcements
Red Ribbon Week- October 23-31, 2019
Join us in Kicking Off Red Ribbon Week!
Welcome Tanya Lopez, Principal for a Day!
Tanya Lopez, Allstate representative, "shadowed" Mrs. Villalobos, throughout the day. She participated in normal day-to-day activities such as morning announcements, classroom visits and everyday duties.
Thank you Ms. Lopez, we enjoyed having you here at Midkiff!
We Stand Together!
October 7, 2019-Wear BLUE in support of World Day Bullying Prevention
October 23, 2019-Wear ORANGE in support of UNITY DAY -for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion
2019-2020 City Council Officers
Congratulations to ALL students who participated in this year's City Council Elections! Everyone did a great job!
Our 2019-2020 City Council Officers are as follows:
Mayor- Andrea Salgado, Mayor Pro-Tem-David Elizondo, City Manager-Juliet Suarez, Finance Director-Rolando Trevino, Historian-Aimee Salgado, Member Place 1-Sophia Garcia, Member Place 2-Adeline Pelfry, Member Place 3-Sofia Serrano, Member Place 4- Stella Venecia
Students Celebrate 16 de Septiembre!
Monday, Sept. 16, 2019-Midkiff students celebrate 16 de septiembre.
Thank You Grandparents!
Sept. 9, 2019-Midkiff Elementary honored our grandparents on Monday evening. It was a full house! Grandparents and students listened to a story read by Mrs. Villalobos. Mrs. Rios, librarian guided them with a "Love You to the Moon and Back" take home activity.
Grandparents and students were then invited to visit our book fair.
Thank you Grandparents!
We really enjoyed your visit! Click on link to view more pictures.
Students First * Innovation * Collaborative Ownership
Diversity * Continuous Learning
Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped to excel in the college and career of their choice, dominate 21st century skills in leadership, knowledge, language, and technology to compete in a global economy and serve as successful citizens in their community.
Fast Facts
- Open enrollment full-day pre-K
- 1,076 Professional Certifications Earned by Students
- 12,000 College hours earned by class of 2017
- Robotics Programs compete Nationally