
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!





Students and parents, please don't forget our parent meeting today at 5:30 in the MAA cafeteria. Hope to see you there!


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. 📚🎓











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!! 💪🏼🥎


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.



Congratulations to our Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School Bengal Readers!!!
Alondra Alvarado reached Bachelor's Reading Level with 511,307 words read, Logan Silva reached Bachelor's Reading Level with 612,250 words read, and Kathryn Cano reached Doctorate Reading Level with 1,240,610 words read. We are so inspired by these students and their love of reading! 📚🌟



Areli Quintanilla, a senior at Mercedes High School, has been named a Student of the Week by Noticias RGV! 🌟🎉
GEAR UP facilitators proudly submitted nominations for this recognition and morning anchor Esmeralda Medellin recently interviewed Areli at the Mercedes High School library. 🎤🎥
Areli's story for Noticias RGV’s Estudiante de la Semana will air Thursday, October 12 at 7 a.m. and noon on Noticias RGV, channel 5.2, cable 1240. Tune in, MISD community!











Check out the schedule for the 7th Annual Queen City Marching Festival happening this Saturday at Tiger Stadium! 🎶🎺🎷🥁
Which bands are you excited to watch?! #MISDpride #MISDfinearts #MightyTigerMarchingBand #QueenCityMarchingFestival


Save the date! 🗓️



Join us for our Homecoming 2023 Pep Rally and burning of the "M" tomorrow! 🎉🐅


Earlier today approximately 5,000 lbs of nutritious food packages were delivered to Tiger’s Den Food Pantry thanks to United Way of South Texas through the Food Bank RGV. 🥕📦🚛
At Mercedes ISD, we understand how a balanced meal can positively impact a student’s day and we're grateful for the opportunity to assist our families. The pantry has been open to district families and eligible community members since 2020.
A big shout-out to our Family and Community Engagement liaisons for all their hard work and dedication! 🙌🤝
Tiger's Den Food Pantry is located at 333 S. Ohio Ave. and is open to all eligible individuals. For further information, contact Edwina Trevino at Family and Community Engagement, 956-514-2000, or reach out to your campus liaison. ¡Llame al enlace de su campus para obtener más información!











Community Event Reminder🚨
Our second "Schools in Our Community" series is happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. See the flyers for more details!



It's National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we are sending a BIG THANK YOU to our incredible custodial teams for all the work they do to keep our spaces clean, safe and shining bright! We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff!✨🏫🐅 #MISDpride






Join us as we celebrate a special group of leaders at Mercedes ISD! 🌟🍎
October is National Principals Month and we are grateful for the impactful leadership and dedication all our principals bring to our schools and community.
Let's recognize these outstanding leaders together! 🏫🎉👏


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2023
Dear Mercedes ISD Families,
On Monday, October 2, 2023, the administration was made aware that a student was in possession of a look-a-like weapon that was brought on to school grounds at Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School.
All safety protocols were implemented, and the look-a-like weapon was swiftly secured and removed by campus administration, with no reported incident. At no time was anyone on campus in danger. The situation continues to be investigated by school authorities and law enforcement.
Counseling and support services are available for any students and staff members. At Mercedes ISD, we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Should you have any question, please contact Safe Schools at 956-825-5075.


This morning Mercedes Early College Academy treated the first 100 students to arrive at school with a Chick-fil-A breakfast! 🌞🍳
It was a way for MECA to say "thank you” for the students' dedicated attendance. 🐾📚🏫 #AttendanceMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow









🚧🌟National GEAR UP Week Update!
Mercedes High School and Mercedes Early College Academy students continue to bring enthusiasm and high energy to #GUweek. ⚙💜
Wednesday’s theme, “Build Your Future” saw students donning construction gear 🏗🦺 and today students could be spotted wearing their favorite college t-shirts in support of college and career readiness. 🎓🎉










Bridging Visions 🌟 Thank you to the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for hosting a Welcome Reception for Superintendent Maria J. Chavez.
Ms. Chavez spoke to Chamber members, elected officials, MISD staff, students and community members about the united vision the district shares with the city - a vision where every student is offered an environment where they can grow and achieve their educational and career aspirations.








📢📅 Save the Date, MISD Parents! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 3 for a Community Presentation hosted by the Family and Community Engagement department about our school district's Strategy for Success for the 2023-2024 academic year. 📚🏫 Please see the below flyers for more details. Your involvement is key to our shared success!🤝 Don't miss this chance to make a positive impact. #MercedesISD #MISDcommunity #StrategyForSuccess



District leadership had the opportunity to connect with parents and community members yesterday evening as part of the Family and Community Engagement "Schools in Our Community" series. 🤝🏫
Topics included college, career, and military readiness opportunities, elementary focus on reading and math, attendance guidelines, the district's partnership with Nuestra Clinica del Valle, counseling services, anti-bullying initiatives, safety and security, and our collaborative efforts for student success.
Superintendent Ms. Maria J. Chavez would like to thank all district personnel in attendance and involved in planning our first "Schools in Our Community" event and our host parents for their tremendous hospitality. The next series will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at 10223 W. Mercedes Drive, Mercedes.
Nuestro primer evento "Escuelas En Nuestra Comunidad" fue un éxito. Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el éxito para nuestros hijos e hijas. ¡Únase a nuestro próximo!









