National Qualifying Events
Valeria Vega – NQE Photographic Technology – 3rd - Advances to State to compete for a chance to qualify for Nationals!
Kiaria Sewell, Cassidy McCowan, Jory Nettles, Michelle Gonnet, and Kristi Rizzo – NQE Web Master – 4th
Richie Dalby – NQE Photographic Technology – 7th
Visit the CTE page to find out more about our TSA results!
Nov. 25, 2012
Dallas Morning News Best Cheer Squad and Best Band Competition
The Dallas Morning News is looking for the "Best Cheer Squad" and "Best Band" in the D/FW area. The Film class at Poteet submitted a video for each. Watch the videos on our PoteetPirate YouTube Channel!
Our Varsity Belles Officers attended camp this summer in Rockwall. Our officers earned Gussie Nell Davis Team of the Week and Outstanding Officer Line. Captain Mariana Gonzalez earned an All American Honorable Mention award.
September 18, 2012
College night at Eastfield
JUNIORS and SENIORS:
Mark your calendar for Monday, September 17th!
MISD College Fair at Eastfield College is the place to be.
Students must pre-register and bring a barcode print out with them to the fair.
We have also included a step-by-step guide to help you with registration: Power Point Instructions
August 9, 2012
Dr. John Howe, Recipient of MIT Award
Poteet teacher, Dr. John Howe, received the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Inspirational Teacher Award in Thursday night's program. This year, the MIT Inspirational Teacher award was given to only 33 teachers world-wide out of thousands of nominees. Dr. Howe was nominated by a former PHS student, Willy Vasquez.
Here is the letter Willy Vasquez wrote to nominate Dr. Howe:
"As I've said time and time again, to my parents, friends, and all who ask, if it were not for Dr. Howe, I would not be here at MIT right now. Thank you Dr. Howe, for all the advice you have given me, all the times you stayed after school to tutor me, and all the passion you put into the topics you taught. I hope one day, after I do all my awesome stuff just as you did, to be an educator as great as you are. If I can inspire as many people as you have, my life would be more than successful. With all you have given me, I hope this award will cover a fraction as repayment. Never lose the care and always remember, that we are more than thankful for everything you do for us. Thank you Dr. Howe."
August 9, 2012
PHS Senior Receives Scholarship to West Point
Senior Darron Sandifer has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
A representative from Congressman Jeb Hensarling's office, Margaret Smith, and Retired Lt. Col. Jerry Dittman representing West Point were present in Thursday evening's award ceremony to present the appointment to Darron.
August 9, 2012
Congratulations to Poteet's Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Whitney Seifert is our Valedictorian. She plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Dominic Joseph is our Salutatorian, and he plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas in the Fall. We are very proud of both these individuals.
May 23, 2012
Recent Athletic Honors and Awards
Track and Field
Lauren Nwegbo was named to the 5A/4A All Star Track & Field TGCA Team and to the 4A All State Team.
Additionally, Lauren and Lizzie Lehew were both named to the 4A Academic All State Team.
Lauren Nwegbo finished 2nd in the State 4A Championship Track Meet in the Triple Jump. She placed 5th in the 100m Dash. Poteet finished 19th overall in the girls 4A State team standings with Lauren’s 2 events she competed in.
She is the first Girls Track & Field athlete at Poteet to compete in the state meet in both a Running Event and Field Event.
Lauren signed with Sam Houston State.
Check our her photo gallery!
Soccer
The all-region and all-state teams were released today. Congratulations to Defender Rocky Herrera (12th) and
goalkeeper Lizzie Contreras (11th) who were named second team all-region.
May 23, 2012
Wisdom received 1st place at the 1st Annual MISD Film Festival
The First Annual Mesquite ISD Film Festival was held Friday night, May 11th. The six finalists' videos were shown, then three awards given.
The Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Kyle Wisdom from Poteet High School for his music video "Dry Bones".
Special Jury Prize was awarded to Jonathan Alvarez, Ramiro Martinez, Joseph Avery, Jimmy Samuel, Vicky Chappa, and Melanie from Mesquite High School for their film "Blind Terror". And, the Viewer's Choice Award was won by Jack Nystrom, Joaquin Hernandez, Jessica Gonzalez, and Leo Romero for their film "A Brief Chase".
Kyle created a little montage of his film projects from his Senior Year. Check it out!
If you are interested in finding out more about Poteet's Film Class, please see Mrs. Reese!
May 14, 2012
State 4A Track and Field Championships!
The State 4A Championship will be tomorrow (Friday) at the University of Texas in Austin. Poteet HS will be represented by Lauren Nwegbo in the Triple Jump and 100m Dash. The 100m Dash will be carried via webcast on flotrack.com at 7 p.m.
She is the first Girls Track & Field athlete at Poteet to compete in the state meet in both a Running Event and Field Event.
The poteet girls track & field team finished in 8th place overall at the Region II-4A championships.
Regional Results
Kelsey Stewart-15th Discus
Brooke Bush 18th Shot Put
4x200 Relay-Victoria Ette, Raehgan Shaw, Raven Williams, Grace Nwegbo 13th out of 24
Evie Reavis-3200m 13th / 1600m 11th
Raehgan Shaw 13th High Jump
Lauren signed with Sam Houston State.
Check our her photo gallery!
May 7, 2012
Mesquite ISD Film Festival Finalist - Kyle Wisdom
Kyle Wisdom's video of his musical/dramatic interpretation of a couple songs by Gungor is in the top 6 finalists for the MISD Film Festival. Over the next week which ever video has the most views will be
awarded the Viewer's Choice Award.
We invite you to visit the MISD YouTube page and watch (vote) for his video. We need to help him receive the most views!!! Congratulations Kyle!
All Poteet choirs received straight ones and sweepstakes at UIL!! Read more by visiting our Fine Arts page.
April 30, 2012
District Girls Track Meet Results
We had several girls place at the District Track Meet and qualify for the Regional Meet. Please visit the Girls Track Page to get more information. The Regional Meet will be at UT-Arlington on April 27-28. The top 2 finishers at Region advance to the State Championship. We wish all our athletes the best of luck!
April 27, 2012
Welcome to Poteet's New Site Design!
Congratulations to the following students who have been working on the new design of our site all year! They are students in the Web II class:
Joey Barnett, Adrion Bradley, Lizzy Contreras, Dietrick Corbin, Gabriel Herrera, Josh Pereira, Adriana Pillaca, Kristi Rizzo, Jalen Spence, John Paul Taino-Chew, and Thomas Tungate
We realize that with a new site design come questions. So, here are some FAQs about our site!
April 27, 2012
Poteet ~ NCEA High Performing School!
Poteet is one of four schools from MISD selected as an NCEA (National Center for Education Achievement) High Performing School. Congratulations Poteet! The other three schools were Kimbrough Middle Schoool, Mackey Elementary and Hanby Elementary.
April 27, 2012
TSA State
Competition Results
April 1 - 3, 2012
Waco, TX
Pictured to the right are 1st place Best in State Winners!
Bryan Aguilar, Andre Castillo, Kareem Hamdan, Michael Parmentier, Amberley Reil, and Cesar Rodriguez. Not pictured is Kristi Rizzo. Our Best in State winners are sitting on the swing that also won Best in State. Sponsors: Mr. Reese and Mr. Villwok
Broadcasting and Film (Problems and Solutions) offered at PHS - Student are taught the fundamentals of Broadcasting and Film. Students learn to write script, storyboard, film, direct, and edit video. They are given opportunities to compete in competitions. Students in this class also create videos used on campus and throughout the disctrict and run the daily live video announcements. See Mrs. Reese for more information - room 225. Watch their video on YouTube
Professional Communications a new course being offered next year that will count as your speech credit. It also will give you the opportunity to work with computers and develop the skills necessary to be successful in the professional world. See your counselor for more information.
Digital and Interactive Media -
Students are taught how to create professional level projects using Adobe products like Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Students also learn the basics to film editing, sound editing, and directing. See Mrs. Reese for more information - room 225. Watch their video on YouTube
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Mark your calendar for Monday, September 17th! 
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Senior Darron Sandifer has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. 
Lauren signed with Sam Houston State. 
The State 4A Championship will be tomorrow (Friday) at the University of Texas in Austin. Poteet HS will be represented by Lauren Nwegbo in the Triple Jump and 100m Dash. The 100m Dash will be carried via webcast on 
We invite you to visit the 
Congratulations to the following students who have been working on the new design of our site all year! They are students in the Web II class:
