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Excellence Always in Mesquite ISD

The Mesquite Promise

In Mesquite ISD we believe that we share with our community a mutual goal of removing barriers and surrounding our young people with the support they need to thrive and excel.

Athletics Hall of Honor

Recognizing excellence in MISD sports.

Read Play Talk

Inspiring children through promoting, educating, and modeling the importance of reading, playing, and talking!

Vanguard High School

VHS is a school of choice serving students in Mesquite ISD interested in a non-traditional high school experience. Students can choose from 16 different programs of study and earn multiple industry certifications, as well as dual credit.

AYO

Innovation that is inspiring each student’s story like never before.

Excellence in Leadership

Characteristics and competencies define excellent leadership.

Accreditation Evaluation System

Ensuring we reach deeper and higher levels of excellence.

LET MISD

The Leadership and Empowerment Team (LET) works to continue the removal of any cultural, gender, race and ability-related obstacles ensuring dignity and belonging for all.

Facility Upgrades

Prioritizing facility upgrades and new construction.

Profiles in Excellence

Alyssa Boyett
  • West Mesquite High School

Alyssa Boyett, a beloved teacher at West Mesquite High School and North Mesquite High School alumni, has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Yale Educator Award. Out of 320 nominees, representing 39 states and 24 countries, Mrs. Boyett was one of only 75 teachers selected for this recognition by a Yale University committee.

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Lisa-Marie Rainwater

Lisa-Marie Rainwater's journey to becoming a nurse is unique and inspiring. She spent her childhood on a converted cruise ship serving as a mobile hospital, where she spent much of her time in recovery wards playing with children. Today, she works as a health service facilitator in Mesquite ISD. 

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Anthony & Alice Esquivel
  • Class of 2028
  • Class of 2030
  • McDonald Middle School

In the busy halls of McDonald Middle School, eighth and sixth-grade students Anthony and Alice Esquivel stand out as true difference makers. When a fellow student needed help, the siblings acted quickly with unwavering compassion.

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Lucas Ranfranz
  • Class of 2023
  • West Mesquite High School

Lucas Ranfranz is a senior and the valedictorian of West Mesquite High School, Class of 2023. Ranfranz is the product of Mesquite ISD, having attended Gray Elementary School and A.C. New Middle School. Recently, he received four acceptance letters to Ivy League schools in addition to other prestigious universities. Ultimately, he accepted an offer to attend Yale University on a full-ride scholarship where he will pursue a degree in political science. 

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Allyson Eldridge
  • Class of 2023
  • North Mesquite High School

Allyson Eldridge is a senior at North Mesquite High School and a softball standout for the Lady Stallions. As she reflects on her last year in high school, she describes her life journey as challenging but her ability to overcome many difficult curveballs is truly admirable. When Eldridge was a fourth grader, she was involved in a fatal car wreck with her family. Although the road to recovery was not easy, she excelled and became an example of resiliency for everyone around her. 

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Camden Acri
  • Class of 2033
  • Price Elementary

Camden Acri is a second grade student at Price Elementary and a dedicated athlete excelling in sports. Although he has played different sports, such as basketball and baseball and enjoys them very much, football is his favorite. Camden has been rotating positions such as quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Recently, he went viral on social media as he danced in celebration to an impressive touchdown.

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Erin Clayton
  • Class of 2034
  • Shands Elementary School

Erin Clayton is a first grade student at Shands Elementary School and a dedicated volunteer in her community. While she and her parents were taking their dogs out for their daily walk, Clayton noticed more trash was appearing throughout their route. To make her community look beautiful, she took the initiative to pick all the trash she would find along the way. 

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Nigeria Peterson
  • Class of 2028
  • Wilkinson Middle School

Nigeria Peterson is a seventh grade Wilkinson Middle School student pursuing her passion for dance. Peterson, who is described as shy, first discovered her love for dance at a young age while spending countless hours listening to music and dancing in her bedroom. 

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Xander Yassine
  • Class of 2029
  • Rutherford Elementary

Xander Yassine is a fifth grade student who is a difference-maker in his community. Throughout his journey in elementary school, he has grown to become a leader for his peers and someone his teachers can rely upon

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Peniel Nnamdi
  • Class of 2028
  • Terry Middle School

Peniel Nnamdi is a sixth grade student at Terry Middle School who recently became a published author after launching her first book at the end of last year. Peniel, the oldest of four siblings, enjoys writing and finding different ways to help others.

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