Mesquite ISD seniors propose feeder‑wide clubs, spring‑semester connectivity surveys and an aviation CTE pathway

Students from each high school presented recommendations drawn from surveys and interviews about improving student engagement and post‑graduation opportunities.

"We proposed a formal feeder pattern engagement program that creates a consistent, meaningful interaction between high school, middle school, and elementary schools," said a North Mesquite student, arguing the program would reduce transition anxiety and create mentorship pathways. Mesquite High presenters recommended integrating UIL academic clubs and gardening across feeder patterns to keep activities available as students advance.

Vanguard students proposed a new Career and Technical Education pathway in aviation and logistics to be developed with local partners. "Not only would this program provide students with hands on careers, but connect students to one of the fastest growing industries in the country," said Emmanuelle Izukama, a Vanguard senior. Presenters described FAA‑aligned certification tracks and dual‑credit possibilities with Dallas College. One presenter said initial wages for certificated aviation roles would be about "$42 an hour or more," if students complete the pathway.

Superintendent's advisory students also asked the district to expand the existing Panoramic survey to be given each quarter (beginning and end of each semester) to better measure student‑teacher connectivity over time. "We propose giving the survey once for each 0.25 and, once at the beginning and once at the end of each semester," students said, arguing semesterly data would make shifts in connectivity visible and actionable.

District leaders thanked the students for data‑driven proposals and said the presentations will inform future planning and student engagement work.