Oh, senior year. Somehow my senioritis has not escalated to the point where I couldn’t write this blog, so let’s take a moment to thank God. Senior year is bittersweet. It’s bitter in the fact that you’re filled with immense amount of stress when filling out college applications, applying...

The Basics of the Bond The Mansfield ISD Board of trustees accepted the Facilities and Growth Planning Committee’s recommendation to call for a $275 million bond for the school district. The funding would go toward the expansion of MISD through the building of new schools and the renovation of current...

Reading other people and their body language can help aid young adults in figuring how to act in certain situations.

Here are just some few steps on how to write a professional email.

It can be hard to stay optimistic these days. Use these steps to help you out.

Parents want you to get out of the house? Looking for a place to live? No need for stressing, all you have to do (if you aren't ready to buy a house) is rent an apartment. It's actually not as complicated as it sounds if you follow these easy steps.

BOLD week runs April 10-13 and includes many small acts of kindness organized by Teen II Class and student council. The goal for this week is to recognize those who do good works all the time that don’t get recognized on a normal basis.

Gather your number two pencils and your ballpoint ink pens because AP testing season quickly approaches us. The list below informs you of the test times, dates and location. All students are to report to their testing location one hour before start time. Use the study tips found here to assist you in...

A severe downpour and high winds overnight left over 177,000 people in North Texas, including Mansfield residents, without power this morning. After deliberating whether to activate the emergency lights for the campuses without power, Mansfield ISD officials decided early this morning to cancel school....

Preparing for an interview can be stressful. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for a job interview and score that job.

Studying in college is a transition from studying in high school. Use these easy tips to help make that transition easier.

Lost about how to do laundry? Use these easy steps to get you started as you venture into adulthood.

Use these easy steps to help you improve your time management skills.

Mansfield ISD will be hosting its fifth annual Multicultural Festival on March 4th. Festivities will begin at the MISD Center for the Performing Arts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

That’s right, the refresh-button-smashing-contest that divided the student body at Legacy last year is back. Welcome to Teacher Madness 2017. Will your favorite teacher make it out to the top? Vote and find out. The dates and voting times are listed below. Round 1: March 1-3 Round 2: March...

Starting in the 2017-18 school year, MISD will offer School of Choice, a new program allowing students to engage in special programs that align with their passion despite their designated attendance zone. The School of Choice program will feature a STEM academy, leadership academics and an early college...

Mansfield ISD will host its first spring advanced academics symposium at The Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 5-8 p.m. The symposium serves a way for the advanced academics department to communicate directly with the community about the department’s programs and offerings. “I...

The JROTC Iron Broncos Armed Drill Team earned Grand Champion out of 21 competing schools in the Fifth Brigade during the fifth annual Brigade JROTC Drill Championships in San Antonio on Feb. 4. The top five competitors in the competition advance to the Army Nationals Drill Competition in Louisville,...

A new authentication process for using the Internet in MISD has been implemented starting Feb. 1 for all users. Unlike the previous system in which students were automatically logged on to the Internet throughout the day, authentication involves logging in using a MISD issued username and password on...

The following story ran first on The Politician, the political newspaper of The Rider Online. Check The Politician often for updates on President Donald Trump as well as other political news. It has been little over one week since President Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated, and he has already...

Mansfield plans to host the St. Paddy’s Day Pickle Parade on March 18. This parade celebrates the world’s only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade and Palooza and commemorates the spirit of the community.

Living Church in Mansfield will hold a worship service on Friday, Jan. 20. All MISD students are invited to attend.

The following story ran first on The Politician, the political newspaper of The Rider Online. Check The Politician often for updates on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as well as other political news. President-elect Donald Trump held his first post-election press conference on Wed....

Mr. Howard Ritz’s classroom was crowded on a Thursday afternoon for a weekly debate practice. Debate students chattered about the current Lincoln-Douglas topic as they waited for remaining students to file inside. Some set their backpacks and books next to a seat and populated around Mr. Ritz’s desk...

As 2016 comes to an end, you may find yourself among the 92 percent of people who did not maintain their New Year’s resolutions. Have no fear maintaining your new resolutions in 2017, because with the tips below, you can stop the cycle of continual failed efforts and establish the beginning of a new...

Senior Claire Francis makes her way through Summit High School’s front doors and turns left to enter the library. Looking past the other school’s Academic Decathlon team’s tables, she gravitates toward her fellow Legacy AcaDec students. AcaDec and Physics teacher Mr. John Davis hands her a packet...

Interact Club debuted as a new organization at Legacy this year after being contacted by the Mansfield Rotary Club. With support from the Rotary, members partake in hands-on service projects, form international connections and develop leadership skills. Counselor Ms. Lisa Fields believes it holds...

Donald J. Trump defied the political establishment on election night by being named the 45th president-elect of the United States. The billionaire businessman and inexperienced politician overcame 16 other Republicans during the primaries and was named the Republican nominee. Facing Democrat Hillary...

The following story is from The Politician, The Rider Online's political newspaper.  From “trumped-up, trickle down economics,” Donald telling his supporters to vote Nov. 28, Hillary’s orange pantsuit that screamed “Hillary for prison,” to Donald mixing up 7/11 and 9/11, this election has...

After successfully hosting a summer day camp for the teachers’ children, National Honor Society has initiated Bright Minds Parents’ Night Out. NHS will host this program once a month to give parents a night off. Junior Dezirae Rodriguez, NHS member and committee head for the program, believes parents’...

The ringing of cowbells on decorated mums and garters will soon fill the halls of Legacy. Homecoming festivities will take place today. Student Council members chose “Game On” as our homecoming theme this year. Dress up days such as pajama day, class colors day and twin day have been planned...

Fall in Texas means the rolling in of football season. With daily dress up days, the jingling sounds of mums in the hallways and spirited decorations around the school comes everyone’s most anticipated event of the season: Homecoming. If you’re new to homecoming and its festivities, check out the...

Fall in Texas means football season. Dress up days have been scheduled based on our opponent. Students are encouraged to dress up and show their school spirit in support of the football team. September 2: Crowley “Soar for Success” - college shirt day September 9: Aledo **pep rally Homecoming Monday...

An advisory period, known as Bronco Time at Legacy, came into effect in MISD high school schedules this year due to the district’s decision revert back to block schedule. Bronco Time, second period on A days and sixth period on B days, serves as a mean for school communications, grade checks, college/career...

The 2016-17 school year budget was approved by the Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees at the regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 28. The budget for general operating totals $277.4 million while the student nutrition budget, which is not funded by Mansfield tax dollars, totals $15.9 million. “I...

Eighteen students were inducted into National Honor Society on May 24 at Legacy’s Performing Arts Center. National Honor Society honors high performing students who demonstrate the society’s four pillars: Scholarship, Character, Leadership and Service. “I'm happy about getting into NHS,” junior...

Mansfield ISD has decided to temporarily suspend and limit field trips that involve ocean-related or beach-related activities. The decision was made following the loss of Mansfield Lake Ridge student Carlos Perez who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico near Corpus Christi on a SkillsUSA competition field trip....

College Signing Day is an initiative hosted by Legacy’s AVID to honor all the seniors that have accepted to a college or university on April 26. The national event was created by First Lady Michelle Obama as a part of Reach Higher, a program that promotes high school students to continue their education...

The Rider Online, Legacy’s online newspaper, received the 2016 NSPA Online Pacemaker award at the NSPA National High School Convention in Los Angeles. Fifty online newspaper publications were named as finalists for the award. The prestigious honor was awarded to 25 schools from across the country....

A new virus called Ransomware has infected Mansfield ISD’s technology. Ransomware restricts users’ access to their files or threatens the permanent destruction of their information unless a ransom—anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars—is paid. Users can get the virus by simply clicking...

With the spring semester nearing to an end, AP exams quickly approach. Studying early for these tests will give you a better chance to score high on these tests. So grab your #2 pencils and ballpoint ink pens and check out the schedule below to know how much time you have to prepare for these assessments....

The month of March, known as “Women’s History Month”,  celebrates all women who have had a positive impact on history through their accomplishments. This distinct commemoration month originates from a small town in California, then arose to become a national observation month in 1987 and has been...

You wake up on a typical Monday morning and you turn on the national news while you make your coffee. As you make it, the voice of the news anchor bombards you with news of murders, war, shootings and violence. Your reaction? You continue making your coffee with no response, no feeling, no true sympathy...

As prom season quickly approaches, many students have started prepping for the big night.  Planning can be overwhelming, so be sure to use the guide below to help you be ready for prom.   ----- Where to Buy a Dress  Look your best by buying a dress that fits your style and budget.  Buying...

Junior Alyssa Crosby anxiously sat in her desk waiting for the cue to start her PSAT practice test in front of her. As she grasped her pencil in her palm as the timer was being set, she recalled all the new test-taking tactics she had learned so she may apply them to her test. As the cue to begin the...

As 2016 comes to an end, you may find yourself among the 92 percent of people who did not maintain their New Year’s resolutions. Have no fear maintaining your new resolutions in 2017, because with the tips below, you can stop the cycle of continual failed efforts and establish the beginning of a new...

Club/Sport PTSA Where/How Often They Meet Wednesday and Fridays in the cafeteria 2nd-7th block. What People Think We Do “People think we make cookies.” Lezlie Waller, PTSA Treasurer. What We Think We Do “We think we make money for students to pay for after prom, scholarships and...

As junior Skylar Fegley walks through Legacy’s doors on her first day, she can already feel how different this year was going to be. She smiles to herself, thinking of all the memories she’s made. From the friday night lights spent in the stadium stands to the days in spent in class surrounded by...

Ten varsity debaters competed in their first tournament this season at Lovejoy High School on September 19th. Alongside them, 15 novice debaters shadowed the varsity debaters throughout the day. With a mixture of wins and losses, the novice debaters were able to observe all aspects of debate competitions. “I’m...

Bowlers who want to represent their school on the lanes have an opportunity to do so with the new bowling team. Formed as a conglomerate with other Mansfield ISD high schools, the bowling team provides competition to bowlers across the district. After hearing about it from one of her teachers, junior...

Growing up, I’ve always had a particular interest in politics, especially when the presidential campaigns came around. I enjoyed looking at all the nominees and comparing their point of views, especially on how they planned to tackle issues that our government possessed. With the 2016 presidential...

The integration of technology in our own classrooms will help make school a little easier and help you become more productive and organized. Check out the list below for our top five educational apps to help you in school. Quizlet Learning those biology or Spanish vocab words will no longer be a...

With the weather getting warmer and the school year coming to an end, the summer vibe has begun to surround us. Check out the list below for things to do during your time off. Soak up the Sun Relieve yourself of the severe wintry weather that hit us these past couple of months by soaking up the...

Thirty-three students were inducted to Legacy’s National Honor Society chapter on May 14. National Honor Society honors high performing students who demonstrate the society’s four pillars: Scholarship, Character, Leadership and Service. “I feel honored to be accepted into this distinguished...

After getting home from a stressful day at school, junior Matthew Greason plops down on his soft, plush couch surrounded by his Totino's Pizza Rolls, Doritos and a tall glass of Kool-Aid, all within arm's reach. He reaches for the remote to watch One Tree Hill on his favorite streaming service, Netflix....

The Legacy library recently received a $3,000 grant from the PTSA to purchase charging station tables with stools for students to charge their devices at school. These are one of many enhancements added to the library for the student body to access. “I believe that the charging stations embellish...

As AP exams quickly approach, teachers have begun to drill their students with information and critical thinking skills to prepare them for the test. However, many students take the extra step and study for hours at home to receive a high score and earn college credit. If you decide to study for an...

The clock reads 1 a.m. While others may be sleeping or relaxing on a Saturday night, Communication Applications and Debate teacher Howard Ritz sits with his debate students at a tournament, anxiously awaiting the final results of the night. Mr. Ritz sacrifices nearly every Saturday during debate season...

WFAA news anchor Ron Corning waited for the “Workout Wednesday” segment to start as he stood in front of several other women wearing a pair of unusual looking shoes. Staring into a live camera, restaurant management and lifetime nutrition and wellness teacher, Ms. Gina Chianese, stood behind him...

The sound of the in-sync footsteps and the echo of the commands being yelled out by various JROTC teams suffused the room. Nervous glances were exchanged between Legacy’s JROTC members as they anxiously awaited the final results of their long day of competitions. Their nerves racked up throughout the...

Mansfield ISD, a district known for being on the forefront of technology, once again brings an innovation that makes signing up for schedules faster and more simple. For the 2015-16 school year students may sign up for their courses online. “I believe that this new process will be more convenient,...

Creative thinkers and avid authors who have a voice that they want to share have a new opportunity to do so with the kickoff of Legacy’s new “Author’s Club” in which students can express their ideas through an interconnected network composed of the entire district. "This club can be a breakthrough...