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Board approves names for two new Midland middle schools: Midland Middle and John Randy Story
Summary
The board approved names for two new middle schools opening in 2028: the former Midland Freshman building will be Midland Middle School (Bulldogs) and the former Legacy High School building will be John Randy Story Middle School (Buffalo). Naming committees solicited community input and recommended the names by survey.
The Midland ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved names for two middle schools to open in 2028 as part of the district's bond program.
The board approved the naming committee recommendations: the current Midland Freshman High School facility will become "Midland Middle School" and retain the Bulldog identity; the current Legacy High School facility will become "John Randy Story Middle School," with the mascot the Buffalo.
Why it matters: Both decisions were the result of a committee process that solicited community nominations and surveyed staff, families and the public. The board's CW-local policy guides school-naming procedure and requires the committee to submit a single recommendation to trustees for final approval.
How the names were chosen - Midland Middle School: The naming committee said the chosen name preserves continuity with the existing Midland Freshman building while signaling a direct feeder relationship into Midland High School and continuity of colors and traditions. - John Randy Story Middle School: The committee recommended naming the Neely Avenue campus for John Randy Story, the longtime band director whose program earned national recognition; committee members and public respondents cited his local legacy in music education.
Survey and process: The district published nomination forms and a survey in April. The Midland Freshman naming survey yielded 59 responses; the Legacy/Neely naming survey drew 163 responses. Committees composed of parents, teachers, community members and staff vetted nominations and selected the recommended names.
Board vote: Trustees voted to adopt both names in separate motions; both votes carried without recorded opposition.
Ending: The district said it will coordinate branding and communications work with communications staff and notify the naming-committee participants and school communities as the bond construction timeline advances toward 2028 openings.
