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What an amazing show of support for our Mighty Tiger Marching Band as parents and community member cheered them on as they departed for the Pigskin Jubilee!
They will perform their show “The Heist” at Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito at 5:30 p.m.
Best wishes and GO BIG ORANGE! 🎺🎷🥁🧡
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Check out some of the projects created by students in Mrs. K. Chapa's Gifted and Talented classroom at Travis Elementary in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉🌟
These works were researched and crafted by students ranging in the first through fifth grade and highlighted the diverse history and heritage of Hispanic culture. 🎨📚
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Did you get your tickets to this week's Varsity Tigers football game in Flour Bluff?
Kickoff is at 7 p.m., tonight, Friday, Oct. 13th, at Hornets Stadium. Game day tickets can still be purchased. All visitor tickets are General Admission and ONLY sold online for $9.00 each.
Follow these steps to purchase online: ⬇
1️⃣ Visit: https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/173
2️⃣ Add your 10/13/23 Gameday tickets ($9.00 each) to the cart
3️⃣ Fill in Code Name: tigers (lowercase) Code #: 2310
4️⃣ Click on Checkout Now and follow check-out prompts
5️⃣ Make sure to enter your email address before finalizing your purchase as your tickets will be sent there 📧
6️⃣ Upon purchase, check your email for the tickets
7️⃣ Hold onto your tickets and redeem them at the gate - DO NOT mark them as redeemed until you see a ticket taker at Hornet Stadium
🚨Reminder: NO tickets will be sold at the gate and Hornet Stadium has a clear-bag policy in place. Safe travels and GO TIGERS! 🐾🐅
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Join us this Saturday, Oct. 14th at 3:00 p.m. as we rally for the Mighty Tiger Marching Band on their way to the 2023 PIGSKIN JUBILEE! 🎶🐾🎉
The Tiger Band will take the field with their Pigskin performance at 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito. Tickets are $8.00. Let's bring the spirit and cheer on their hard work and dedication!
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Check out the full 2023 Pigskin Jubilee schedule! Our Mighty Tiger Marching Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 14th at Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito. Tickets are $8 each.
Join us in supporting our students! 🎶🎺🥁🧡
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Congratulations to the students who competed in the Region 28 TMEA Orchestra auditions. Earning a chair in the Honor Orchestra were: Bella Reynoso, violin; Maria Ozuna, violin, and Trey Tamez, piano. 🎻🎹 The Orchestra is comprised of the top student musicians in our region and a testament to their dedication and skills.
The MISD Orchestra is under the direction of Mark Reney and Elijah Lopez. Congratulations to the directors for preparing the students and a job well done to all the young musicians! 🎶🌟
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Join us Tuesday, Oct. 24th for another "Schools in Our Community" presentation. MISD staff will share information about essential curriculum and programs right in our parents' neighborhood. We'll begin the evening with a FREE game of Loteria!
Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el éxito para nuestros hijos e hijas. Loteria es gratis. ¡Acompañenos!
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Mercedes ISD will host two presentations by Michelle Guerra, Section 504/RtI/Dyslexia Coordinator and dyslexia teachers.
🗓️ When: Friday, October 27
📌 Where: Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library
Spanish Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
English Presentation: 1:30 p.m.
Discover valuable ways to support students with dyslexia. Your participation can make a world of difference. 🌟 📚
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Mercedes ISD Health Services was joined by Mercedes Fire Chief Javier Campos as they led a CPR and First Aid Training Certification class for educators and staff from across the district. 🚒🩹
Participants, including various club sponsors, explored multiple scenarios and reviewed how to assess trauma and administer first aid. The MISD Health Services department is dedicated to ensuring that our team of teachers are equipped with training and certifications.
A special thank you to Mercedes Fire Chief Campos for providing essential and valuable skills to our team!
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Reminder for Senior Parents: The first Parent Meeting in the “Cuentos de las Mariposas” virtual series is being held this morning. 🦋📚🎓
Laura Escamilla will present on the STARS Scholarship and Jesus Basanez will present on vocational resources with Texas Workforce Solutions.
This will be beneficial information for parents who will have students seeking scholarship opportunities and/or entering the workforce at the end of the year. Join the conversation!
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Attention MISD Families!
We are excited to share that Mercedes ISD is rolling out Remind district-wide! If you're not already familiar with Remind, it's a classroom communication tool that makes it easy to stay involved with your child's learning.
Remind is free to use, and you'll be able to get and send messages on any device—even a simple text message from your phone!
As part of this rollout, official accounts will be created for all the educators & parents at each campus in the coming days. You will be receiving a text message from Remind. All you need to do is follow the steps in the message to finish setting up your account. Also, we've already set the preferred language for you so you can receive messages in your home language. As long as the teacher is receiving replies, you can also send messages back in your preferred language, and they’ll automatically be translated into the teacher’s preferred language.
We're excited to use Remind to make connecting with your family more engaging!
Mercedes Schools
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Thank you to the Mercedes Fire Department for taking time to visit our elementary schools and speak with students about fire prevention. 🚒🧯
Here are some photos from Taylor Elementary! #FirePreventionWeek
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We are always proud to watch parents and relatives be engaged and involved in their child's learning! 👏🐅
The Mercedes Academic Academy had a memorable night dedicated to preparing parents and seniors for their upcoming graduation with special guest, Herf Jones. In addition, parents also learned about Title One and all the enriching programs the school has to offer. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our students!
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Mercedes ISD will not have classes on Monday, October 16, 2023 in observance of a district weather day. All schools and administrative offices will be closed.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
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El distrito escolar de Mercedes observará un dia de clima el lunes, 16 de octubre. No habrá clases para los estudiantes. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estaran cerradas.
Las clases se reanudarán el martes, 17 de octubre.
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Congratulations to the Mercedes High School Varsity Lady Tigers for their 🏐 3 sets to 0 win against Donna 🏐 on October 10!
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Congratulations to the Mercedes High School Homecoming Court! Announced during the halftime festivities were King Samuel Moreno and Queen Alyn Maldonado. Other members of the court included Prince Nathan Lopez, Princess Carina Rabel, Duke Justin Davila, Duchess Anastasia Gomez, Duke Barrett Rabel, and Duchess Kalynn Serna. Congratulations to all!
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Students and parents, please don't forget our parent meeting today at 5:30 in the MAA cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
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All seniors at Mercedes Early College Academy recently attended a recruitment presentation by the University of Texas at Austin.
During the informative session, our students not only had the chance to ask questions, but also received valuable assistance with their application process. 📚🎓
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Congratulations to our Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School 7th grade softball team for placing 3rd at the Weslaco tournament this weekend! Way to go, CMS Tigers!! 💪🏼🥎
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Attention all Mercedes Early College Academy JUNIOR parents! 📣
Mark your calendars 🗓
Please join us on Wednesday, October 11 for an essential Junior Parent Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the MECA Cafeteria.
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