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Mabank Independent School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall enters the stage to the upbeat music of “Don’t Stop Believin’”by Journey during the district’s convocation held Aug. 11. The annual convocation is held to welcome faculty and staff members back from summer break with fun and inspiring messages to begin the school year. Marshall thanked everyone for their commitment to MISD and also challenged them by saying, “One of us is not as strong as all of us.” 

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Mabank High School Cheerleaders and Drum Line create the spirit for the new school year during the Aug. 11 convocation.

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Mabank ISD Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall (left) and motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson inspire faculty and staff at the 2025-26 convocation. Anderson encouraged the crowd with what education is all about, saying, “This is not just a career, this is not just an occupation, this is a calling. You have to be called to do this work.”

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Mabank ISD faculty and staff members enjoy a spirit contest with everyone cheering for their campus during the convocation held Aug. 11. 

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Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Henry Tracy (second row, from left), Chief Financial Officer Scott Hyde, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent Evelyn Carter (front row, from left) and Mabank ISD Education Foundation Executive Director Tonya Chapman are all smiles  at the convocation Aug. 11.