Mercedes ISD

🏀🐅 A Night to Celebrate Educators! Last Friday, our Lady Tigers basketball team took a moment to honor district educators who inspire and guide them every day during Teacher Appreciation Night🍎 before their match-up against the Weslaco East Lady Wildcats. Thank you to all the teachers for making a meaningful impact of our student-athletes’ journey! 🌟🐾 #MISDpride

Appreciation for Our Partners in Safety 🐾🚔 On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Mercedes ISD would like to extend our gratitude to EROs Sgt. Alex Bocanegra, Officer Roy Rocha, Officer Sergio Flores, Officer Zenaida Hernandez, and Officer Rey Casares for their commitment to keeping our students, staff, and entire community safe every day. Thank you for your steadfast service! #MISDcommunity

📢Class of 2024 Gear Up Reminder! On Friday, January 10, at 10 a.m., Mr. Christian Kromer from Vector will be at the Mercedes ISD’s Curriculum Building (837 S. Ohio Ave.) in the Collaboration Room. Mr. Kromer will be sharing information about internships, job training, and more. Please stop on by if you have any questions or want to learn more. #MISDpride #GEARUP

We are looking forward to welcoming back our students! 📅 Reminder: Classes resume Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for all students. ❄ With colder temperatures forecasted this week, we encourage students to dress warmly to stay comfortable. All students will be allowed to dress in warm clothing, such as warm ups, hooded pullovers, scarves and other wintery attire. Our schools will be warm, inviting, and ready to help students start the new semester on the right foot. 📚🐾 See you soon! ¡Estamos ansiosos por darles la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes! 📅 Recordatorio: Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles 8 de enero de 2025 para todos los estudiantes. ❄ Como se pronostican temperaturas más frías esta semana, alentamos a los estudiantes a que se abriguen bien para estar cómodos. Todos los estudiantes podrán vestirse con ropa abrigada, como abrigos, suéteres con capucha, bufandas y otras prendas invernales. Nuestras escuelas serán cálidas, acogedoras y estarán listas para ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar el nuevo semestre con el pie derecho. 📚🐾 ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Last month, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council came together at Mercedes High School for an engaging meeting, filled with discussions on industry trends, essential training, and classroom strategies to prepare our students for future success. 🤝🎓🌟 We were #MISDproud to host the industry and business leaders alongside Mercedes ISD educators as they toured our CTE classes. A special shout out to the Mercedes High School RGV LEAD Ambassadors for assisting with hospitality! 👏📚 The CTE Advisory Committee plays a vital role in supporting educators, students, and local businesses. Thank you for sharing your expertise to enhance student outcomes and help ensure that our students are ready to thrive in the workforce. #CTE #MISDpartnerships #MISDcommunity

January is School Board Recognition Month! 🍎📚🌟 As we kick off the new year, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees for their commitment to education and their service to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership plays a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and creating opportunities for success. 🎓🐾 #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

This weekend the Mercedes ISD Varsity, JV, and Freshmen cheerleading squads celebrated the end of a successful football season and the beginning of the holiday season with some laughter, fun, and food. 🎉🎄 "Congratulations, on behalf of our cheerleaders, to all of our MISD football teams for their hard work this season. We’ve enjoyed being on the sidelines cheering you on. " -- Happy Holidays from your MISD Cheerleaders! 📣

Mercedes students earn honors at UIL Academic Meet hosted at Veterans Memorial High School in Mission! 📚🐅 🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our UIL super sophomores, especially Carlie Rabel, who placed 3rd in Literary Criticism and 6th in Headline Writing. Fijlis Estrada clenched 2nd Place in Poetry - bravo to him. 🎉 Double congratulations to Zachary Sanchez, who placed 5th place in Copy Editing, and Adrian Gonzalez for placing 7th in Spelling. 🌟 And, last but not least, congratulations to freshman Keyla Ochoa, who placed 4th place in Ready Writing. This was the first UIL meet of the season, and the team competed against over 35 schools from across the Rio Grande Valley. Excellent job, Tigers! We know this is just the beginning of a winning season and we are so proud of your efforts thus far. Interested in joining UIL Academics? It’s not too late! Look for flyers around the Mercedes High School campus or visit Mrs. Hinojosa in the Theatre Arts Black Room for more information. #MISDpride

Exciting GEAR UP opportunities await, Class of 2030! 🎓📚 Parents and guardians of Sgt. Chacon Middle School seventh grade students are invited to join us for the school's GEAR UP Family Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Sgt. Chacon MS Library (and virtually! 💻) We look forward to connecting with families and discussing important information about the program and all it has to offer. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Yvette Reyes at yvette.reyes@misdtx.net. #MISDpride #GEARUPworks

Congratulations to our senior Lady Tigers for being selected by TASO (Texas Association of Sports Officials) to play in the 22nd Annual RGV All-Star game! 🏐🐾 Hayden Ledesma (middle hitter) and Ashley De Leon (outside hitter) will proudly represent Mercedes among other Valley athletes on the 5A East Team. The 5A East vs West All-Star game will be played at the McAllen High School gymnasium this Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2 p.m. #MISDpride #MISDathletics

Get ready to GEAR UP, Class of 2030! 🎓📚 Parents and guardians of Sgt. Harrell Middle School seventh grade students are invited to join us for the school's first GEAR UP Family Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Sgt. Harrell MS Library. We look forward to connecting with families and discussing important information about the program and all it has to offer. #MISDpride #GEARUPworks

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers for taking 2nd Place in the Platinum Bracket at San Perlita! 🏀🐾 A special shout-out to Anissa Sanchez and Stephanie Cano for earning All-Tourney. 🌟 In the final pre-season game against the Sharyland Lady Rattlers, Mercedes came out victorious with a 21-18 win. Keep it up, Lady Tigers! #MISDpride

Congratulations to the Tigers boys’ basketball teams for their achievements over the holiday break! 🏀🐾 🥉The Varsity team earned 3rd Place in the gold bracket at the Dr. Keillor Invitational Tournament in Santa Rosa 🥉The Freshmen team earned 3rd Place at the Turkey Jam in McAllen We are #MISDproud of their efforts and sportsmanship on the court!

We extend our deepest gratitude to Mercedes Police Chief Frank Sanchez and the Mercedes PD for their incredible generosity in donating Thanksgiving turkeys to our Mercedes Transition Academy students! 🍂✨ Your support goes beyond words, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families this holiday season. "It’s acts of kindness like yours that truly bring our community together. From all of us at the Academy, thank you for embodying the spirit of Thanksgiving and showing what it means to give back. We are so grateful for you!" - Mercedes Transition Academy team #MISDcommunity

Congratulations to the Mercedes Tigers tennis players for their outstanding performance at the Harlingen Tournament! 🎾🐾✨ 3rd Place Girls Singles - Lia Lopez Consolation Champions Mixed Doubles - Nico Cano & Bruna Zamarripa Consolation Champions Boys Doubles - Fijlis Estrada & Jose Salazar 4th Place Girls Doubles - Loreli Torres & Isabela Martinez The Tigers are gearing up for their next match in Port Isabel on Friday, December 13 to close out the semester strong and keep building momentum as District approaches. 👏 Interested in joining the Tiger Tennis team? No experience is required! Don’t hesitate to reach out to Coach Sanchez in F-2 for more information or attend a practice from 4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. #MISDpride

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers volleyball team on their performance this season and the well-earned 32-5A All-District selections and honors! We are #MISDproud of the hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship the Lady Tigers showed both on and off the court.👏🏐🐾 Isabella Parker – 1st Team All-District/All-Academic Kaitlyn Salinas – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Ashley De Leon – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Careli Nino – Honorable Mention Hayden Ledesma – Honorable Mention Julissa Lopez – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Lyndah Sauceda – All-Academic Kendra Torres – All-Academic Faith Gonzales – All-Academic Lydia Rodriguez – All-Academic Avie Garza – All-Academic Jena Pena – All-Academic

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers volleyball team on their performance this season and the well-earned 32-5A All-District selections and honors! We are #MISDproud of the hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship the Lady Tigers showed both on and off the court.👏🏐🐾 Isabella Parker – 1st Team All-District/All-Academic Kaitlyn Salinas – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Ashley De Leon – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Careli Nino – Honorable Mention Hayden Ledesma – Honorable Mention Julissa Lopez – Honorable Mention/All-Academic Lyndah Sauceda – All-Academic Kendra Torres – All-Academic Faith Gonzales – All-Academic Lydia Rodriguez – All-Academic Avie Garza – All-Academic Jena Pena – All-Academic

Attention Tiger fans: Tickets are now available for the Area playoff game between the Mercedes Tigers and the Alamo Heights Mules! 🏈🏟 All tickets are General Admission and sold ONLINE ONLY through Hometown Ticketing ➡ corpuschristiisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1803 🎟 Ticket Pricing: Presale adult - $8 Presale student - $4 Game Day (Starting at 5:00 p.m.) - $10 There will be NO tickets sold at the gate. A QR code will be provided for fans at the gate, and there will be helpers at the ticket booth windows to assist with ONLINE buying. Reminder: CCISD Stadiums follow a clear bag policy. The game is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Buccaneer Stadium (1 Battlin Buc Blvd., Corpus Christi). Mercedes will be the home team and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Go Tigers! 🐾

Attention current 8th grade students and parents! Please join us for an important meeting on the P-Tech Academy at Mercedes High School on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercedes High School cafeteria. ¡Atención, estudiantes y padres de 8.º grado! Únase a nosotros en una reunión importante sobre la Academia P-Tech en Mercedes High School el martes 19 de noviembre de 2024 a las 5:30 p. m. en la cafetería de Mercedes High School.

Exploring possibilities! 🎓✨ Students from Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School had the opportunity to tour the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, reflecting the school's commitment to promoting college and career readiness. #MISDpride