On June 20, 2025, Texas House Bill 1481 took effect. This bill banned all use of personal communication devices in school, including phones, smartwatches, and laptops. This law has affected every school...

The Academic Decathlon (ACADEC) is a unique and inclusive program designed to foster academic excellence among high school students across Texas. By categorizing participants into teams based on their...

SMART tags are a new form of identification MISD requires all bus riders to have. Students must scan their SMART tag when boarding and leaving a MISD bus. These tags connect to an app so a student’s...

For some students, starting school may be scary, especially if it’s a new environment. On top of that, entering the first year of high school can be fun yet nerve-racking, from finding classes and walking...

Giovanni Reed is a young woman who decided to start building her relationship with Christ at the age of seven. She has had many ups and downs throughout her journey. Christianity has many major and basic...

Many military veterans are going from serving in the armed forces to serving their community again by becoming high school teachers. Their journey not only represents a change in career choices but it...

Construction, darkness, and the sound of cars are all students hear and see as they make their journey to school and home. They walk with caution and fear down the sidewalks and streets. There is a need...

Last semester, theater teachers Cara Cook and Jill Baker took a final bow on Lake Ridge stages. They made the tough decision to leave the school, allowing new teachers Holly Henao and Sharon Hallmark,...

Choir has always pushed students to be the best they can be and accomplish their goals, inspiring many to try out for the all-state choir. TMEA, the Texas Music Educators Association, sets up the auditions...

The tennis team has accomplished many things this school year, especially in recent months.    The members of the team practice each day, and some even take lessons outside of school to prepare for...