Trailblazer Times

Next week is Hope Week! It’s a time for us to come together as a school community to promote positivity, kindness, and support for one another. Check out all the events and spirit days we have planned below.

Frontier Yard Signs - You asked and our PTSA delivered! The pre-ordered yard signs will be available at our PTSA meeting next week on 11/19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you missed the deadline and would like to purchase one, we also will be selling them at the meeting. Contact Kristi with questions at frontier.benbarber.ptsa@gmail.com.

Don't forget, PSAT scores from October's National Day of Testing have been released. This is a great opportunity for our learners to understand their academic strengths and areas for improvement. Be sure to check your scores on College Board and view the link for more information.

Mansfield ISD: College Board Big Future Student/Parent Info

As we approach the Thanksgiving break, I want to extend my gratitude for all of you. This semester has been filled with hard work, collaboration, and growth, and I am incredibly thankful for the dedication, resilience, and positive energy that our learners, designers, and families bring to Frontier STEM Academy every day.

Please take a look at more events and reminders.

• Mansfield ISD is hosting our first-ever Innovation Expo on March 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jim Vaszauskas Center for Performing Arts. We’re inviting all learners to showcase their creative and innovative solutions by submitting projects in Dynamic Storytelling, Smart Solutions, Digital Masterpieces, or Community Innovations. The submission deadline is January 31, 2025, so start brainstorming your ideas! Additional details can be found in the flyer and on our website.
• We’re focusing on keeping our arrival process safe and efficient. As part of this effort, we’re asking families to take a few minutes to help learners tidy up their backpacks. With items collecting as the year goes on, removing unnecessary things like extra cords, unused supplies, old snacks, and electronics can help speed up the Evolv process each morning. Additionally, some items—like umbrellas, metal glasses cases, and large zipper binders—may trigger the system. To help, learners may carry these items out in front for a quick scan without slowing down the process.

• Mandatory parent meeting for sophomores attending Galveston trip on TEAMS on Monday, November 18th at 5:30 p.m. Click here to join.
• Please consider supporting our school library through our ongoing fundraiser; you can find the list of requested books here.
• Model UN is hosting a Multicultural Event on November 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the school. Please be sure and see the flyer below for opportunities to volunteer and sign up!
• The Class of 2027 and 2028 is selling cookie dough to raise money for prom and future class events.

Our very own Mansfield FFA hosted the District 7 LDE Contest on November 13th. Thirteen out of the fifteen teams are advancing to Area. Congratulations to all of our learners and advisors!

Our BBQ team has qualified for State! After placing 8th out of 28 teams at the Fort Worth Stock Show High School BBQ Regional on Saturday, November 9th, Phat's BBQ is headed to the State competition in the Spring. Congratulations!

• November 18th - Picture Retakes
• November 18th at 5:30 p.m. - Parent Meeting for Sophomore Trip, TEAMS Link
• November 18th - 22nd - Hope Week
• November 19th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Multicultural Night @ School
• November 19th at 6:00 p.m. - PTSA Meeting
• November 19th at 5:00 p.m. - All Pro Dad Meeting
• November 25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break
• December 15th - Class of 2028 Fundraiser Closes
• December 17th - "B" Day Semester Exams
• December 19th - "A" Day Semester Exams
• December 19th - Last Day of 3rd Six Weeks/Last Day of 1st Semester
• December 20th - January 3rd - Winter Break for Staff and Learners
• January 6th - 7th - Learner Holiday/Staff Development

The faculty member that was flamingo’d this week was Mrs. Woodall! If you see her, be sure to share a few kind words!

Click this link to nominate your favorite teacher to get flamingoed! 🦩

The Burger King Scholarship is now open. Consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (33%), participation in school/community activities and work experience (33%), and financial need (33%). Applications must be received electronically on or before December 16, 2024. If 50,000 applications are received before December 16, the application will no longer be available.

The Science Ambassador Scholarship for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math is accepting applications. Submissions are a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. Deadline: December 16

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is scheduled to open December 1st. In Texas, seniors are required to complete the FAFSA or formally opt-out to graduate. If you are planning to attend college, you should complete the FAFSA. Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for “free” money, many colleges require the FAFSA to be completed and use it when considering students for scholarships. Before it opens you will need to create a FSA ID. Link to Preparing for the FAFSA 2024

UT Arlington offers the Terry Foundation Scholarship. This is a MASSIVE financial award and is worth checking out.

• Apply Terry
• What to Expect on the Terry Application

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Frontier Administrative Team

Principal - Michelle Woodall

• Class of 2025 Administrator

Academic Associate Principal - Stephanie Martinez

• Class of 2027 Administrator

Facilities Associate Principal - Dustin Streitz

• Class of 2026 Administrator
• Student Management (last names A - H)

CTE Specialist - Jennifer Goodson

• Student Management (last names I - O)

Assistant Principal - April "Adams" Jackson

• Class of 2028 Administrator
• Student Management (last names P - Z)

STEM Integration Coach - Larita Nunez

• ALL the things!

District STEM Director - Victoria Webster

District CTE Director - LeighAnn Tamplen

Frontier counselors are here for you!

John Williams, Lead

• A - K

Jennifer Roberts

• L - Z

Sarah Buckner

• District CTE Counselor