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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
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
Two 8th graders, Callee Lasher, Choir President and London Sustala, Choir Vice President practice singing their songs for their Fall Concert.
Lead singers
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

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AMS and MMS, two great schools but whats the difference?

Hometown Rivals

Alexa Robinson, Reporter
November 30, 2023
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!

November 29, 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
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

November 15, 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
Teach! In her classroom, 8th grade math teacher, Kathy Newell, helps students. She has wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten. "Seeing students succeed, when kids tell me that they could go with me to high school, it tells me I'm doing something right.”

Recognizing Amazing Teachers: Mrs. Newell

Brandt Whiteside
November 14, 2023
Just starting out the race the runners are pacing themselves for the long 2 mile run.

Running Beyond Limits

Allie Ward, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Notable nourishment! Jakes Burger has a wide variety of food to offer, and they are all quality. The menu is mostly based on burgers, but they have quite a few more options in store.

Jakes Burger: A Few-Flaw Favorite

Seth Green, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Mean girls was released in 2004 by Paramount pictures.

Mean Girls Movie Review

Lyla Rodriguez, Reporter
November 14, 2023
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

Joshua Barry, Reporter
November 3, 2023
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

November 3, 2023
New Creations. Angelica Arreguin was creating a toy for a kid with disabilities in design and modeling. She had been recently designing a toy that would be shapes that you can put through and match. "I believe there should be toys made for kids with disabilities".

Friends Come and Go

Amelia Jepsen, Reporter
November 3, 2023
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