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Arrests

August 19, 2025• Kody R. Thomas, 17 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, 2 counts of Debit/Credit Card Abuse, Burglary of Vehicles, a Class C warrant, and an Upshur County warrant for Possession of Marihuana.• Michael D.
Accepting the TAEA District of Distinction for MPISD (L to R) MPHS art teacher Laura Kirkland, MPISD Director of Fine Arts Theodus Luckett III, MPJH art teacher Blanca Hernandez

Accepting the TAEA District of Distinction for MPISD (L to R) MPHS art teacher Laura Kirkland, MPISD Director of Fine Arts Theodus Luckett III, MPJH art teacher Blanca Hernandez

Mount Pleasant ISD named TAEA District of Distinction

Mount Pleasant ISD learned in July that it has been named a Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction. Over 1200 districts were eligible to apply for this award but only 109 earned the distinction, placing MPISD in the top 8% of districts in Texas in art education.
Should I update my picture

Should I update my picture

Should I update my picture

“Things that make you go ‘hmmm.’” — Arsenio Hall, actor, comedian, and talk show host------ Interesting and surprising turns of events. Seemingly unrelated occurrences connecting in unexpected ways. Things that make you go, “hmmm!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

American LegionThe American Legion (Jessup — Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant starting at 6 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship. All veterans are welcome.
MPISD

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MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, August 18 • Mount Pleasant- Titus County Chamber of Commerce New Teacher Breakfast, MPISD Administration Building, 8:00 a.m. (invited teachers and guests only)Tuesday, August 19 • MPISDFirst Day of School!• Volleyball MPHS JV1, JV2, & Varsity vs. Atlanta (home), 5:00 p.m.
Kayda Alvarado at the Child Development Center shows a new student how to enter the classroom each day.

Kayda Alvarado at the Child Development Center shows a new student how to enter the classroom each day.

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Chapel Hill ISD snips the ribbon of their new Jr. High

Chapel Hill ISD snips the ribbon of their new Jr. High

Chapel Hill ISD snips the ribbon of their new Jr. High

On Saturday, August 9, the staff, friends, and family of Chapel Hill ISD gathered to cut the red ribbon and officially open their brand-new Chapel Hill Junior High.