Dear EMS Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share the details of the Maverick Leadership Pathway, a program designed to empower the students of Eastland Middle School to lead with pride and purpose! Throughout middle school, students have the opportunity to earn grade-level Maverick Leadership Awards by completing a leadership reflection and meeting specific criteria across key concentrations.
6th Grade – Emerging Maverick Award Criteria
General Requirement: Complete a leadership reflection.
Concentration Requirement: Complete one requirement from each Concentration.
Pathway Concentrations & Options
Academic & Character:
Be on the A/B Honor Roll for the year
Have Perfect Attendance (0 unexcused absences)
Participate in an Academic UIL event
Have Zero Discipline Referrals
Maverick Pride:
Sit in the EMS Student Section at a High School Football Game
Attend a Maverick Band Concert
Watch the EHS One Act Play
Attend the County Stock Show
7th Grade – Developing Maverick Award Criteria
General Requirement: Complete a leadership reflection.
Concentration Requirement: Complete one requirement from each Concentration, and complete two requirements from one specific Concentration.
Pathway Concentrations & Options
Academic & Character:
Be on the A/B Honor Roll for the year
Have Perfect Attendance (0 unexcused absences)
Participate in an Academic UIL event
Have Zero Discipline Referrals
Maverick Pride:
Sit in the EMS Student Section at a High School Football Game
Attend a Maverick Band Concert
Watch the EHS One Act Play
Attend the County Stock Show
Service & Leadership (7th & 8th Grade):
Attend one Campus service project
Accumulate 10 verified community service hours
Hold one leadership role at EMS
8th Grade – Advancing Maverick Award Criteria
General Requirement: Complete a leadership reflection.
Concentration Requirement: Complete one requirement from each Concentration, and two requirements from two different Concentrations.
Pathway Concentrations & Options
Academic & Character:
Be on the A/B Honor Roll for the year
Have Perfect Attendance (0 unexcused absences)
Participate in an Academic UIL event
Have Zero Discipline Referrals
Maverick Pride:
Sit in the EMS Student Section at a High School Football Game
Attend a Maverick Band Concert
Watch the EHS One Act Play
Attend the County Stock Show
Service & Leadership (7th & 8th Grade):
Attend one Campus service project
Accumulate 10 verified community service hours
Hold one leadership role at EMS
Sustained Commitment (8th Grade):
Participate in Athletics for two years
Participate in Band for three years
Participate in Academic UIL for three years
Submitting Documentation: Students must email me directly with documentation confirming when they have completed any of the criteria listed above that needs outside verification. Pictures at events, signed letters from parents, etc. will be accepted. School verifiable information will be provided by the school. All documentation must be turned in by the end of the 5th six weeks.
Thank you for supporting your student as they grow into leaders at EMS! Lead with Pride. Lead with Purpose. Go Mavericks!
Best regards,
Eastland Middle School Leadership