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MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR Week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 1

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR Week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 1

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 27• RedRibbonWeek: Enrique Camerena Day—wear Red• CDCtrainingfornew volunteers, 8:05 a.m.• FowlerRedRibbon march• Corprew1stgrade field trip• CorprewChillzon Wheelz day• MPHSNationalHonor Society induction, MPHS Auditorium, 6:00 p.m.• Volleyball-MPJH @ Marshall (away), 5:00 p.m.
Foot care and Dementia: Special considerations for caregivers

Foot care and Dementia: Special considerations for caregivers

Foot care and Dementia: Special considerations for caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia requires patience, empathy, and understanding. As memory fades and routines slip away, even simple things, like personal hygiene, can be forgotten. But healthy feet are essential to comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.

NTCC Board of Trustees holds October meeting

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21st. All seven trustees were present.STUDENT SPOTLIGHTThe meeting kicked off with a Student Spotlight presentation by Andy Morgan, NTCC Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach (pictured).
Pictured: members of the 2025-2026 MPHS UIL Academic teams COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured: members of the 2025-2026 MPHS UIL Academic teams COURTESY PHOTO

MPHS UIL hosts Fall Tiger Classic

The Mount Pleasant High School UIL Academic team opened its season on Saturday, October 18, hosting the Fall Tiger Classic on the MPHS campus. The annual event is a fund raiser for the MPHS Academic teams and helps to fund their travel to events throughout the year.
The new members of the E.C. Brice Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society. Courtesy Photo

The new members of the E.C. Brice Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society. Courtesy Photo

E.C. Brice inducts students into National Elementary Honor Society

Twenty-seven E.C. Brice Elementary School 4th graders became members of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) as the Brice chapter held their induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 21 in the Brice gym.
The 2025-2026 National Elementary Honor Society members from Frances Corprew Elementary School Courtesy Photo

The 2025-2026 National Elementary Honor Society members from Frances Corprew Elementary School Courtesy Photo

Corprew inducts new members into National Elementary Honor Society

Twenty-seven Corprew Elementary School 4th graders became members of the National Elementary Honor Society as the Corprew NEHS chapter held their annual induction ceremony on Thursday, October 23.
A history lesson

A history lesson

A history lesson

One of my favorite articles I read most days is “This Day In History.” When I read the article for October 9, my mind raced back 32 years. On that day, my husband and I arrived at our favorite theater early in order to get good seats for what was to be a packed theater.
BBB accepting nominations for 2026 BBB Awards for Excellence

BBB accepting nominations for 2026 BBB Awards for Excellence

BBB accepting nominations for 2026 BBB Awards for Excellence

Today BBB announces a call for nominations for the 2026 BBB Awards for Excellence, which honor businesses and charities who demonstrate superior integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness.
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

For over 60 years, Braddock’s Auto Trim & Tint is a Better Business Bureau accredited local shop that has been providing top quality service to the City of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas.