Mandy Johnson

Girl Mom, Life-Long Learner, GISD AP, balloon artist,

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

Congratulations are in order for our Watson 2025 - 2026 Teacher of the year Mrs. Cortes and Paraprofessional of the year Ms. Jackie! #ThePlaceToBe

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

We are so grateful for our amazing counselor, who truly goes above and beyond for every student, staff member and family she meets. Her dedication, compassion and support makes a difference every day! We are so lucky to have her at #ThePlaceToBe

[Gina Makidon @MakidonG]

Thankful for our community! @gisdnews @gisdengagement @marcie_dlt @gisdmagnets

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

Happy Holidays from our Watson family to yours! 🎄

We’re all inflated with joy this season and hope your days are filled with big smiles and holiday fun. A huge thank you to our parents for helping make everyone’s arrival smooth! #ThePlaceToBe

[Gina Makidon @MakidonG]

🚁 Huge shoutout to our amazing PTA for funding brand-new drones for the STEAM School Drone Club! Thanks to your generosity, our students are ready to soar into hands-on STEAM adventures! #DroneClub #ThankYouPTA #STEAMSchool @Watson_Wildcats @MJohnsonWMST @gisdnews @gisdmagnets

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

Thank you C3 for the delicious cinnamon rolls and pumpkin bread! Our teachers enjoyed this warm treat! #CommunityPartners #Thankful #ThePlaceToBe

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

GISD Dyslexia Day 2025

Today our Wildcats rocked red for dyslexia awareness!! #DyslexiaAwareness #UnMatched #ThePlaceToBe

[Mandy Johnson @MJohnsonWMST]

🚀🚀 Baking Soda Rocket Day

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

🚀 Baking Soda Rocket Day 🚀

5th Grade blasted off for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day! Students launched rockets using baking soda + vinegar, learning science through fun hands-on experiments. #STEM #ScienceIsFun #TheSpaceToBe #BuiltDifferent

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

Our second graders launched into space with an exciting PBL unit all about the solar system! Through research, collaboration, and creativity, students explored planets, moons, and more turning their discoveries into fun, informative presentations. #TheSpaceToBe #UnMatched

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

🧹✨ Happy Custodians Day!
Today we recognize the hardworking custodians who keep our spaces clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌💙 #CustodiansDay #ThePlaceToBe

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

🚀 GISD Explore 2025 🪐

Thank you to our amazing Student Council students for joining us tonight to share with potential families what makes us #ThePlaceToBe #UnMatched

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

"A stellar thank-you to Lezli Murto for launching into today’s PLC with us! 🚀 We explored enrichment strategies and charted new pathways to support every student’s learning journey. Your insight was truly out of this world!" #ThePlaceToBe #UnMatched

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

First STEAM school session today! 🎉 Coding, gardening, and interior design are just a few of the hands-on classes kicking off this exciting journey. One of the reasons we are #ThePlaceToBe. STEAM School Fridays are the BEST💻🌱#STEAM #UnMatched

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

College Day was a success! Our Wildcats represented schools from near and far, reminding us that the future is full of possibilities! #CollegeDay #DreamBig #FutureReady #UnMatched #ThePlaceToBe

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

Our students are getting hands-on with hydroponics—learning how plants grow without soil! 🌱 Big thanks to our PTA for supporting this exciting, healthy learning experience! 💧🪴 #STEAM #Hydroponics #ThanksPTA @MakidonG @MJohnsonWMST @gisdnews @gisdmagnets

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

📚 Our students are rocketing to the moon with reading stations, i-Ready goals, and using context clues to unlock new words! Literacy and Math excellence in action! #ThePlaceToBe #LaunchingIntoExcellence

[Mandy Johnson @MJohnsonWMST]

#BuiltDifferent #WMST

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

🐾🎉 Congrats to our Wildcats! We’re thrilled to announce we’re an A-rated campus with 6/6 distinctions! This victory belongs to our dedicated teachers, hardworking students, and supportive parents & community. Together, we make student success roar! 🏆 #ThePlaceToBe @MakidonG

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

SEL Gold Three years in a row! Thank you Mrs. Romero for your leadership and for taking the lead on this crucial component of our school. You have guided our teachers, students, and community towards excellence in Social Emotional Learning. #ThePlaceToBe #SEL #Everyday #Partners

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

🎓 Senior Walk 2025 🎓

Former Wildcat seniors graced our building one last time this morning! They walked, played on the playground, and enjoyed a classic parachute game in P.E. We are so thankful to share this day with you. Once a Wildcat ALWAYS a Wildcat! #Classof2025 #WMST

[Mandy Johnson @MJohnsonWMST]

#Pentathlon #Pentathletes

[Watson MST @Watson_Wildcats]

The past two weekend students in K-5 competed in Pentathlon competitions.

K-2 pentathletes earned five 🥈medals. 3-5 Pentathletes
2 🥇gold
3 🥈silver
3 🥉bronze
2 Hall of Fame Gold
4 Honorable Mention

We can’t wait to see what you bring home in the next competition!