Southside Elementary fourth graders travel to Austin
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Fourth grade students from Southside Elementary School pose in front of the Stare Capitol which they toured April 13 as part of an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip.
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Fourth grade students from Southside Elementary School pose in front of the Stare Capitol which they toured April 13 as part of an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip.
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Bikers Against Bullying came in full support of bullied area children and sold shirts to aid the cause.

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Hi-Finn and the Blues Catz perform at Izzy’s Antibullying Awareness Rally March 11 in Gun Barrel City Park.
MABANK–Members of the Mabank ISD community gathered Monday evening to unite in prayer for high school student Everett Nix who was injured in an accidental shooting.
Students, teachers and members of the community were present in an outpouring of love and support for the family and friends of the student. According to social media, the family remains optimistic for a complete recovery and asks for continued prayers.
MABANK–Following the previous recommendation of the district’s Fall 2021 Facility Advisory Committee, the Mabank ISD Board of Trustees unanimously called a bond election for May 6. If approved, the three propositions totaling $119 million would fund a new early childhood center, a career and technical education facility at the high school and would provide upgrades to athletic facilities.
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Mabank ISD Superintendent Brad Koskelin (left) and Mabank High School Principal Charity Groom (right) congratulate high school seniors Mia Patlan (continuing left) and Brandon Browning for receiving a full academic scholarship to Notre Dame University through the Quest Bridge Organization. Both seniors are heavily involved in extracurricular activities and clubs and have achieved academic excellence throughout their high school careers.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved an interlocal agreement with Mabank ISD to use county employees and equipment to assist in building a road at Lakeview Elementary in Gun Barrel City to help with congestion while picking up students Nov. 22.
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Mabank ISD is happy to announce the homecoming court nominees. Pictured in no particular order are Mia Bacy, Kelsey Beasley, Katie Preston, Savannah Wagner, Camaryn Williams, Rickey Blaylock, Cody Chapman, Carson Manning, Kolby Smith, Aiden Wilkinson, Hallie Anderson, Katy Brock, Presley Green, Brylee Miller and Brooklyn Taylor.