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A survey done by the Rewind shows how the STAAR Test effects student's Mental health and overall self-esteem. The majority of students reported that STAAR Testing makes their mental health worse.
How do Students Feel About STAAR Testing
5,6,7,8! 1st period dance class practices their spring show dance they have been practicing for several weeks to make their dance perfect. "My favorite part of spring show is just going on stage and dancing." Cameron Beville said.
Dancer participate in the annual Spring Show
Run Like The Wind! Maddox Murry (8th) runs at a cross country meet on September 25. He ran his hardest, and just locked in, just like at every meet. “My brain just stops and my body just operates itself and somehow navigates [itself] like autopilot,” Murry said.
Don’t Stop Pushing
Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine bright. On December 12, eighth grader Harper Poage places first in the spelling bee, with sixth grader Collin Wack as runner up. Students in all grades participated in a class spelling bee in order to advance to the next level. Courtesy photo
Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine Bright
UTA West campus how will this effect Aledo?
UTA West campus how will this effect Aledo?
Smashing it on the court! Adam Ashby serves a ball to his opponent at one of his many tennis matches. Adam has won several tennis matches this year, but has taken his losses well. "When I win, it feels great, because I know all of the hard work I put in to get there." Adam states.
Believe in Your Swing: McAnally’s Tennis Program
8th grader Layel Sawson shoots a free throw during the Aledo basketball tournament.
Order on the court
Run Like The Wind! Maddox Murry (8th) runs at a cross country meet on September 25. He ran his hardest, and just locked in, just like at every meet. “My brain just stops and my body just operates itself and somehow navigates [itself] like autopilot,” Murry said.
Don’t Stop Pushing
As the last game making sure to win she spikes the ball. As a result of them winning I'd say that that was a great hit.
Ending The Season Off Great!
Let's go Bearcats! In a earlier game this season, B team beat Brewer 36-0. The second game against Brewer for B team was also successful, as B team won 30-0
Bearcats finish season strong!
Boo-Ray's Review
Boo-Ray’s Review
Refresh Your Day: Take a Dive into Alani Nu
Refresh Your Day: Take a Dive into Alani Nu
Is Homework Helpful?
Is Homework Helpful?
8th grader Aubrey Young sports casual clothes to school.
Pajamas, here to stay?
Stretch it out! Coach cannon hits a yoga pose to demonstrate the easy form of exercise.
Daily Exercise: Should you start?
Read It! The bookshelves of the McAnally Middle School library are full of books. The two books that have been read by the book club so far are both among the many books in the library.
Book Club: What’cha Reading?
Fall Break Travels
Fall Break Travels
Lighten Up!
Lighten Up!
Officer boltwood siting in his chair
Improvements to IDs Coming Soon
The Daily Quote
The Daily Quote
Madison Bugrwald hits a pose for the Aledo football game at the end of there half time dance!
More Than Just Pom-Poms
Block Blast Taken Over The School
Block Blast Taken Over The School
8th grader Aubrey Young sports casual clothes to school.
Pajamas, here to stay?
Technology in schools
Technology in schools
Fruitcake: Sabrina Carpenter Review
Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine bright. On December 12, eighth grader Harper Poage places first in the spelling bee, with sixth grader Collin Wack as runner up. Students in all grades participated in a class spelling bee in order to advance to the next level. Courtesy photo
Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine Bright
Catch! 8th Grader Rayne Wiley passes the ball to his teammate for a open layup. Rayne is a 5'2 Point Guard for the Mcanally Bearcats 8th Grade B team Basketball. "Basketball is one of my favorite sports because of the atmosphere it gives."
Look Out!
Spooky Season. Tuesday night Millie Coppinger cheers for the boys last football game. To make this night special the cheer girls did scary make-up looks to go with their cheer dance. "It was fun, but it took away my time to trick or treat," Coppinger said.
Spooky season
James Boltwood loves singing in choir with his friends. Boltwood is preparing for his upcoming Christmas show by singing "The Grinch". "I enjoy singing The Grinch since it means a lot to many people." Boltwood said.
You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch
Cheer away. 7 and 8 grade students doing a cheer routine at a weekly middle school home game. That night Aledo took the win with the support of our cheerleaders. " That night was a successful game, we had so much fun cheering!" says Holland Fay.
Cheer away

The Rewind

The Rewind
A survey done by the Rewind shows how the STAAR Test effects student's Mental health and overall self-esteem. The majority of students reported that STAAR Testing makes their mental health worse.

How do Students Feel About STAAR Testing

Hudson Harford, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2025
5,6,7,8! 1st period dance class practices their spring show dance they have been practicing for several weeks to make their dance perfect. "My favorite part of spring show is just going on stage and dancing." Cameron Beville said.

Dancer participate in the annual Spring Show

Scarlett Bobo, Reporter
April 14, 2025
Run Like The Wind! Maddox Murry (8th) runs at a cross country meet on September 25. He ran his hardest, and just locked in, just like at every meet. “My brain just stops and my body just operates itself and somehow navigates [itself] like autopilot,” Murry said.

Don’t Stop Pushing

Hudson Harford, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine bright. On December 12, eighth grader Harper Poage places first in the spelling bee, with sixth grader Collin Wack as runner up. Students in all grades participated in a class spelling bee in order to advance to the next level. Courtesy photo

Bee-lieve It or Not: Spelling Stars Shine Bright

Heathlie Snow, Moral Chair
December 18, 2024
UTA West campus how will this effect Aledo?

UTA West campus how will this effect Aledo?

Evelyn Moll, Reporter
December 10, 2024
Praise! Brylan Olea, 8, and Edward White, 8, start off the Student Body of Christ meeting with a Bible verse. Olea and White started the prayer group in September of this year. "Edwards brother, Bill, started something last year so we figured we should keep that going so we could have a prayer group in 8th grade," Olea said.

Prayer Group

Scarlett Bobo, Reporter
December 6, 2024
Uniforms: Good or not?

Uniforms: Good or not?

Kylie Salcido, Reporter
April 17, 2024

Water Pollution Awareness

Angelina Koefoed, Reporter
December 12, 2023
Recite it! Reciting the pledge, students apart of the National Junior Honor Society recite the pledge for the program. They are reciting the pledge after the advisor repeats line after line. "NJHS made me realize there are more than just important grades," 8th grader Jordan Wright said.

NJHS, You Should Probably Write This Down

Libby Kirkland, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Do It! The feeling of doing things for the school Mallory Morgan 8th grade president of the student council. Photo by Emma Mangels

The Road to Greatness

Emma Mangels, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Stay loose! 8th grader Vivian Beeby stretches out before a meet. Beeby placed 12th in her category, breaking her previous record. “I like the sense of accomplishment after I run,” Beeby said.

Chasing your goals

Lily Zimmerman, Reporter
October 30, 2023
Next Stop! 8th grader, Dalys Maya gets on the bus. Maya boards onto bus 50 after a long day of school. "My favorite part of the bus is getting to listen to music on the way home," Maya said.

Busy Buses

Emma Stiles-Carter, Staffer
October 24, 2023
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