We are excited to share some outstanding news! According to U.S. News & World Report, Stafford STEM Magnet Academy is ranked #15 among Texas middle schools and #19 among Texas elementary schools! 🎉usnews.com/education/k12/tex… This is an incredible recognition of our students' achievements and the dedication of our teachers, staff, and campus leadership. We are proud to share this exciting news and celebrate the continued excellence taking place at @STAFFORDSTEM and across Stafford MSD.❤💛 Go Spartans! #staffordmsd #STEMEducation #SpartanPride

Join us throughout October as we celebrate National Principals Month and the dedicated leaders who make a difference in the lives of our students, staff and families. 📷📷 Today, we’re proud to spotlight Mr. William Maguire, Assistant Principal of Stafford Middle School. This is his 28th year in education, all previous spent as a Social Studies teacher in HISD. He began his career in 1999 at Wheatley High School and moved to Westside HS in 2006. He started coaching basketball in 2001 and baseball in 2019. Mr. Maguire attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State, but always SWTSU to him) in the early 90s and was awarded his master's degree from Sam Houston State University in 2017. He has been married to his wife, Joy, since 2002. They have two children, Ellie, who graduated from UT Dallas last Spring and Ryan who graduated from Westside HS last spring as well. We’re proud to celebrate Mr. Maguire and the dedication he brings to Stafford Middle School and our Stafford MSD community every day! 📷📷 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #StaffordStrong #ThankAPrincipal #StaffordMSD

🌱💧 NEW for Spring 2027: Train for a Texas Water Operator License While in High School Stafford MSD is launching Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management with the SETH Basic Water Works Operations Program embedded within the course. Juniors and seniors will study wildlife, water, and ecosystem management, complete the same 20-hour industry training used by working water operators, and have the opportunity to test toward the TCEQ Class D Water Operator License before they graduate. Why it matters: Texas needs thousands of water operators. This pathway provides students with a direct route into a licensed, high-demand career immediately after high school, while also opening doors to careers in water treatment, environmental services, public works, and parks and wildlife. Open to: Juniors & Seniors Seats Available: 10-12 students only Cost: No cost to students Starts: Spring 2027 How to get a seat: Students should speak with Mr. Yim or Mr. Root, or ask their counselor for more information. Interested students should tell us why they want to participate, as we will be selecting a small cohort of students who are ready to commit to the program. 📅 Application Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2026

Join us throughout October as we celebrate National Principals Month and the dedicated leaders who make a difference in the lives of our students, staff and families. ❤️💛 Today, we’re proud to spotlight Mrs. Ginny Liang, Principal of Stafford MSD STEM Magnet Academy. Principal Liang holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Specialist certification. With over 20 years of experience in public education, including roles as a teacher, instructional coach, dyslexia specialist, magnet coordinator, and assistant principal, she has served as the Principal of Stafford STEM Magnet Academy since its opening in August 2021. SSMA has earned an A-rating from the TEA each year since its first year of operation and was recognized by Children at Risk as the second-ranked school in the Houston area and fourth in the state of Texas. As the 2025 Region IV Principal of the Year representing SMSD, Principal Liang remains dedicated to academic excellence, student leadership, and creating a diverse, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students and staff. We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Liang and the dedication she brings to Stafford MSD STEM Magnet Academy and our Stafford MSD community every day! ❤️💛 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #StaffordStrong #ThankAPrincipal #StaffordMSD

Join us throughout October as we celebrate National Principals Month and the dedicated leaders who make a difference in the lives of our students, staff and families. ❤️💛 Today, we’re proud to spotlight Mrs. Marissa Vanison, Principal of Stafford Middle School! Born in Mobile, Alabama, Mrs. Vanison began her career in education at Stafford Middle School in 2014 as a Resource Math teacher. Since then, she has served as the Special Education Department Chair for several years and spent five years as an Assistant Principal at Stafford High School before becoming Principal of Stafford Middle School in 2023. Mrs. Vanison earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from Texas Southern University and her master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Throughout her career, Mrs. Vanison has remained committed to being a lifelong learner and creating an equitable environment where every student can thrive. Her experience working with diverse learners has strengthened her passion for supporting students in special populations and ensuring they have the resources and support they need to succeed. She has also helped lead initiatives focused on positive behavior and student and staff well-being, including Student Wellness Days and Student and Teacher of the Month. We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Vanison and the dedication she brings to Stafford Middle School and our Stafford MSD community every day! ❤️💛 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #StaffordStrong #ThankAPrincipal #StaffordMSD

❤️ Happy National Custodial Workers Recognition Day! 💛 Today, Stafford MSD celebrates the dedicated custodial team members who work hard every day to keep our schools clean and safe. Thank you for all you do! ⭐ #StaffordMSD #StaffordSpartans #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay #SpartanPride

We’re hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) We’re looking for an exceptional financial leader to join our team as our next Chief Financial Officer. This is an opportunity to help shape strategy, drive sustainable growth, strengthen financial performance, and partner with leadership to build the next chapter of our organization. We’re seeking a strategic thinker, trusted business partner, and experienced finance leader who can balance big-picture vision with disciplined execution. 📈 Ready to make an impact? View the full job description and apply: bit.ly/47r6obA Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

To start off the new week, our Advanced Welding and Manufacturing seniors, along with their instructor, Frank Aldrate, visited @HCCSouthwest /Stafford for an exciting opportunity to learn more about careers in advanced manufacturing. Read the full article here: staffordmsd.org/meet-staffor… #StaffordSpartans #staffordmsd #SpartanPride #HCC

Monday’s board meeting recognized one of Stafford MSD’s longtime educators, who has proudly served our district for 30 years as an FFA instructor. Jack Jebbia was recently inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame — a tremendous and well-deserved career accomplishment! Throughout his 30 years of service, Jack has done it all: teaching, coaching, hauling trailers, working livestock, judging contests, and, most importantly, helping students thrive and succeed. Stafford Mayor Ken Mathew declared August 14, 2026, as Jack Jebbia Day in the City of Stafford to celebrate his lifelong impact on students. This honor is a reflection of the lasting impact Jack has made on countless students and our Stafford MSD community. The recognition is more than well deserved. BIG congratulations, Jack! ❤️🎉