Eastland Middle School TX

Eastland Middle School recently celebrated a group of talented 6th, 7th, and 8th graders for their outstanding writing as part of the school's new Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative. The award recognized students who demonstrated exceptional skill in communicating ideas and mastering different forms of writing, not just in their English Language Arts classes, but also across subjects like science, social studies, and math.

The WAC initiative, launched this year, aims to emphasize that writing is a critical skill essential for success in all academic areas. By integrating regular writing assignments, such as lab reports and historical analyses to persuasive essays and descriptive narratives, into various subjects, EMS is fostering a deeper understanding and better retention of core concepts.

"We are incredibly proud of the hard work and creativity displayed by these young writers," said Principal Damon Rodgers. "The quality of the submissions across all grade levels proves that our students are embracing the challenge of using writing as a tool for learning and expressing complex thought. This is exactly what the Writing Across the Curriculum initiative is designed to accomplish."

The award winners each received a certificate of achievement and hung them up on our Maverick Milestone’s Wall to encourage their continued passion for writing.

Eastland Middle School plans to make this recognition at least once a six weeks, further solidifying the message that strong writing skills are foundational to all learning. The school encourages all students to continue honing their craft, recognizing that effective writing is key to future success in high school and beyond.

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Our DC Trip parent meeting for 6-7th graders starts at 6:30pm in the auditorium.

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📣 6-7th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!

Join us in the auditorium for the meeting on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!

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🎀Next week is Red Ribbon Week! EMS students are encouraged to participate in the Dress-Up days next week.

🏈Monday's theme is "Team Up Against Drugs!" Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey to show that we're all on the same team when it comes to being drug-free!

🤪Tuesday's theme is "It's Crazy To Do Drugs!" Show your wild side with wacky clothes, mismatched socks, and crazy hair because it's CRAZY to do drugs!

👵🧓Wednesday's theme is "Too Wise For Drugs!" Break out the cardigans, curlers, and wrinkles! Dress like an old person because you're too wise for drugs!

🎸Thursday's theme is "Rock Out In Red and Black!" Wear your Maverick colors and show your school spirit!

👻Friday's theme is "Say Boo To Drugs!" Show your spirit with your Halloween costume or neon colors! Let's scare away drugs and light up our school with positivity!

Note that all attire must follow dress code rules, and that masks cannot be worn.

📢 Attention 6-7th Grade Parents!
Join us in the auditorium on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip! 🇺🇸
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!

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EastlandTX27 We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a select group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington D.C.!

At the School Board meeting on October 13th, Isabella Clibbens and William Millican were named as Students of the Month for September!

Isabella's teachers say that she is a great student who works well with others. She is creative, shows a lot intellectual curiosity, and is in UIL Science. Teachers note that she uses professional, academic language in her answers, and that she is a joy to have in class. When Isabella graduates, she'd like to become an actress or animator.

William is a quiet student, but teachers say that he is a hard worker and a solid student. He is part of Eastland's FFA, and enjoys playing Baseball. Teachers also note his politeness and how he works well with others. When William graduates, he'd like to become a welder or a chef.

Congratulations to both of these outstanding students!

Tickets for the Mavericks Football game VS the Brady Bulldogs are online only, cash will not be taken at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/bradyisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

Come out to Brady Bulldog Stadium and support your Eastland Mavericks! Eastland Middle School will play on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Eastland High School will play on Friday, October 17th at 7:00 PM.

At the School Board meeting on September 8th, Rylan Monroe and Karley Robertson were named as Students of the Month for August!

Karley's teachers state that she is well-rounded student who is always ready to lend a helping hand. She works well with others, and puts her best effort in every day. She is also a student athlete, and plays Volleyball for the Middle School Lady Mavs.

Rylan's teachers state that he is a inquisitive and bright student. He tries to help his fellow classmates understand difficult concepts, and is well-spoken. This week, Rylan was also selected as Student Council President for Eastland Middle School.

Congratulations to these two outstanding students!

Eastland ISD would like to invite all stakeholders (parents, community members) to participate in a review of our Siebert Elementary and Eastland Middle School Improvement Plans.