Mercedes ISD

A big Tiger shout out to the Mercedes High School RGV LEAD Ambassadors for their outstanding efforts during their recent Blood Drive. In conjunction with Vitalant Blood Services, the students not only met but exceeded their goals, showcasing their commitment to service and community. A special thank you to all the ambassadors who attended and assisted throughout the day, as well as the individuals responsible for making the event possible - from MHS Admin team, teachers, custodians and security guards. Way to go above and beyond, MHS! Your dedication is making a real difference in your community. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

The 2024 Bond features a proposed project for construction of a gymnasium, locker/dressing rooms at Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School if voters approve Proposition A on the ballot. TODAY is Election Day. Polls opened at 7am and will be open until 7pm today, Saturday, May 4. You can view Election Day polling locations at misdtx.net/bond. El Bono 2024 presenta un proyecto propuesto para la construcción de un gimnasio, casilleros/vestidores en Sgt. Escuela Intermedia William G. Harrell si los votantes aprueban la Proposición A en la boleta. Hoy es el día de las elecciones. Las encuestas abrieron a las 7 a.m. y estarán abiertas hasta las 7pm de hoy, sábado 4 de mayo. Puede ver ubicaciones de votación del día de las elecciones en Misdtx.net/bono.

The Mercedes ISD Health Services department convened its monthly meeting recently, focusing on preparations for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Our nurses warmly welcomed representatives from the Hidalgo County Health Department to discuss immunization requirements for the new academic term. Furthermore, the Texas Department of State Health Services delivered a vital presentation on raising awareness about meningitis. A heartfelt thank you to our diligent nurses for their proactive dedication to fostering a healthy and safe environment for our students and staff. Remember, online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing! Visit misdtx.net/registration for more information. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Students at Mercedes High School had the opportunity to try out the Child Nutrition Services’ new "Chicken Fajita Fiesta Bowl" as part of the department's ongoing efforts to create and introduce new nutritious and student-centric meals to the school menu. 🍽 Thank you for being part of the process, MHS!

Welcoming the newest Mighty Tiger Band members! 🎶 🐾 The first day of Freshmen Band Camp was held recently, and directors were eager to introduce the freshmen musicians to their journey in the fine arts program. 🎷🎺 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDfinearts

BOND FACT: The 2024 Bond features a project proposal for outdoor recreational turf areas at all elementary schools for the daily use for recreation, physical activities, and the social/emotional development of students if voters approve Proposition A on the ballot. For more information on proposed projects under the 2024 bond, please visit misdtx.net/bond. DATO DEL BONO: El Bono 2024 presenta una propuesta de proyecto para áreas de césped recreativas al aire libre en todas las escuelas primarias para el uso diario para recreación, actividades físicas y el desarrollo social/emocional de los estudiantes si los votantes aprueban la Propuesta A en la boleta. Para obtener más información sobre los proyectos propuestos bajo el bono 2024, visite misdtx.net/bono.

What a school year it’s been for the Mercedes High School RGV LEAD Ambassadors! ✨👏 The Ambassadors recently attended their Spring Leadership Workshop at the South Texas College Mid-Valley campus. Graduating seniors also received their Certificate of Completion for being part of the RGV LEAD program. These students not only demonstrated leadership qualities throughout the year, but are also gaining invaluable skills in teamwork, communication, and community engagement through their involvement in the RGV LEAD program. We are #MISDproud!

BOND FACT: Safety and security is on the ballot as part of Proposition A of the 2024 Bond election. If approved by voters, proposed bond projects at campuses would include upgrades to campus fire alarm systems, renovation of the office and lobby area at Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School to secure visitors and parents within a monitored area, security doors at multiple campuses, and access control (to ensure safety mandate compliance.) Find more information and the full list of proposed safety and security projects at misdtx.net/bond. DATO SOBRE LOS BONOS: La seguridad y la protección están en la boleta como parte de la Proposición A de la elección de Bonos de 2024. Si los votantes lo aprueban, los proyectos de bonos propuestos en los campus incluirían mejoras a los sistemas de alarma contra incendios del campus, renovación de la oficina y el área del vestíbulo en Sgt. Manuel Chacón Middle School para proteger a los visitantes y padres dentro de un área monitoreada, puertas de seguridad en múltiples campus y control de acceso (para garantizar el cumplimiento del mandato de seguridad). Encuentre más información y la lista completa de proyectos de seguridad propuestos en misdtx.net/bono.

Highlighting academic excellence at the Mercedes Early College Academy! 🌟🎓 Congratulations to all the MECA students who were inducted into the National Honor Society during last week’s ceremony. The students’ dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character sets an outstanding example for all. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Mercedes student musicians, along with their dedicated teachers, recently joined flute players from across the region for the first rehearsal of the National Flute Association RGV Fiesta Flute Choir. 🎶🌟 These flautists have secured a spot for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with a choir of this size at the 2024 National Flute Association Convention in San Antonio this August. Bravo to our Mighty Tiger flute players for proudly representing our district and the entire RGV! We are #MISDproud! 🎶🐅

There are two days left in Early Voting, Monday, April 29, 2024 and Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and the $48,125,000 Mercedes ISD 2024 Bond referendum is on the ballot. Voting sites in Mercedes include: Mercedes Civic Center, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., and all Hidalgo County polling locations. BOND FACT: Proposed projects on Proposition A of the Mercedes ISD 2024 Bond election include addressing facility needs, such as roof replacements and HVAC upgrades to campuses and district buildings, which are projected to provide a 20-year impact to operational needs. For more 2024 Bond information, visit www.misdtx.net/bond. Quedan dos días para la votación anticipada, el lunes 29 de abril de 2024 y el martes 30 de abril de 2024, y el referéndum del bono 2024 de Mercedes ISD por $48,125,000 está en la boleta. Los sitios de votación en Mercedes incluyen: Mercedes Civic Center, de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m., y todos los lugares de votación del condado de Hidalgo. DATO DEL BONO: Los proyectos propuestos en la Proposición A de la elección de Bonos de Mercedes ISD de 2024 incluyen abordar las necesidades de las instalaciones, como reemplazos de techos y mejoras de HVAC en los campus y edificios del distrito, que se proyecta que brindarán un impacto de 20 años a las necesidades operativas. Para obtener más información sobre el Bono 2024, visite www.misdtx.net/bono.

Save the date! 📅 This is a reminder to attend our IN-PERSON SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council) meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. For more details, check out the flyer below or reach out to our Student Services department at 956-825-6111. Let's work together for a healthier school community. 🤝🐾 #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity ¡Reserva! 📅 Este es un recordatorio para asistir a nuestra reunión EN PERSONA de SHAC (Consejo Asesor de Salud Estudiantil) el miércoles 15 de mayo en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio. Para obtener más detalles, consulte el folleto a continuación o comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles al 956-825-6111. Trabajemos juntos por una comunidad escolar más saludable. 🤝🐾 #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity

Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA Livestock Judging Team for their performance at the state-level contest at College Station as they proudly represented MISD! 👏👏 The team placed 27th overall out of 103 chapters at the State CDE Competition, earning Third Place in Area and First Place in District. State-wide, there are over 1,050 FFA Chapters in Texas. This year also marked the first time in Mercedes history that the Horse Judging Team qualified for State. A huge Tiger shoutout to the students, Advisor Eduardo Salinas, and all families and supporters, for their hard work and dedication. We are #MISDproud of the efforts these team members have shown throughout the CDE season! Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success.

It was day of joy and imagination as all four elementary campuses celebrated Dia De Los Niños! 🎉✨ Dia De Los Niños stresses the importance of acceptance and appreciation for all children while emphasizing literacy and reading. Thank you to guest Dr. ET and everyone who participated and showed our students the value of character and community...all while having a blast! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess ¡Fue un día de alegría e imaginación cuando los cuatro campus de primaria celebraron el Día De Los Niños! 🎉✨ Dia De Los Niños enfatiza la importancia de la aceptación y el aprecio por todos los niños mientras enfatiza la alfabetización y la lectura. Gracias al invitado Dr. ET y a todos los que participaron y mostraron a nuestros estudiantes el valor del carácter y la comunidad... ¡todo mientras se divertían! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

📢 Important Reminder: Eighth grade students who have been accepted to the P-TECH Academy at Mercedes High School will need to attend orientation. Please see flyer for more details! 📢 Recordatorio importante: los estudiantes de octavo grado que hayan sido aceptados en la Academia P-TECH en Mercedes High School deberán asistir a orientación. ¡Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles!

Join us for an informative Parent Session, hosted by the Mercedes ISD Bilingual/ESL program, featuring Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes, to learn more about healthcare services available to our community. The event will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the MISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio Ave., at 9:30 a.m. . We look forward to seeing you there! Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa para padres, organizada por el programa bilingüe/ESL de Mercedes ISD, que presenta Nuestra Clínica Del Valle - Mercedes, para aprender más sobre los servicios de atención médica disponibles para nuestra comunidad. El evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 25 de abril de 2024 en el Auditorio de MISD, 837 S. Ohio Ave., a las 9:30 a. m. Esperamos verlos allí!

It was an inspirational morning yesterday for 115 MECA students and P-TECH/STEM students from MHS as they attended a special screening of 'A Million Miles Away' at Bert Ogden Arena and heard from the first migrant farmworker turned NASA Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez. MECA student Alexakay Pena even had the opportunity to ask Astronaut Hernandez a question and received an autographed book. A special thank you to Region One Education Service Center for providing our students with this eye-opening experience, showing them the endless possibilities that lie ahead! 🚀✨🎓 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Today is the first day of early voting, and the $48,125,000 Mercedes ISD 2024 Bond referendum is on the ballot. For more Bond FAQs and to see all proposed projects, visit misdtx.net/bond. The website is available in both English and Spanish. Early Voting: April 22-30, 2024 📍 Mercedes Civic Center 520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570 📍 Any Hidalgo County Polling Locations ⏲ Mondays – Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Election Day is Saturday, May 4. Hoy es el primer día de votación anticipada y el referéndum del Bono Mercedes ISD 2024 por $48,125,000 está en la boleta. Para obtener más preguntas frecuentes sobre Bond y ver todos los proyectos propuestos, visite www.misdtx.net/bono. El sitio web está disponible tanto en inglés como en español. Votación anticipada: del 22 al 30 de abril de 2024 📍Centro Cívico Mercedes 520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570 📍 Cualquier lugar de votación del condado de Hidalgo ⏲ Lunes – Sábados: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Cerrado el domingo) El día de las elecciones es el sábado 4 de mayo.

A huge round of applause to the Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School students who excelled at the UIL Academic District meet recently held at A.P. Solis Middle School in Donna. Their hard work and dedication paid off with an impressive 32 students placing!🏅🌟 Special thanks to the CMS UIL Coordinator, Ms. M. Miller, and UIL coaches Marissa Gonzales, Dana Gonzales, Pamela Elnahal, Sally Bermea, Pablo Garza, Juan Perez, Ashley De Leon, Monica Gonzales, and Melody Ortiz, as well as Principal Armando Martinez and Assistant Principal Ricardo Hinojosa for their commitment and support. We are #MISDproud of our students' achievements: 6th Grade 🏅Julissa Perez 1st place Prose, 1st place Record Mime, 3rd place Spanish poetry 🏅Jazzlyn Lopez 1st place Impromptu Speaking, 2nd place Prose, 2nd place Modern Oratory, 5th place Duet Acting 🏅Josceline Mendoza 2nd place Impromptu Speaking, 4th place Poetry 🏅Santiago Rivera 1st place Spanish Poetry 🏅Galilea Ramirez 5th place Duet Acting 🏅Mikaela Rodriguez 1st place Record Mime, 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Myleen Vela 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Galilea Melgosa 1st place Record Mime 🏅San Juana 1st place Record Mime 🏅Emma Martinez 4th place Calculator, 6th place Social Studies 🏅Joaquin Martinez 5th place Calculator 🏅Jenifer Tinajero 6th place Spelling 7th grade 🏅Isabella Del Toro 2nd place Prose 🏅Zerenity Estrada 3rd place Prose, 3rd place Poetry 🏅Magali Garcia 3rd place Prose, 4th place Duet Acting 🏅Liann Lopez 2nd place Prose 🏅Yareli Murrillo 1st place Spanish Poetry, 4th place Duet Acting, 5th place Prose 🏅Daniela Uresti 1st place Record Mime, 5th place Poetry, 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Camila Alvarado 1st place Record Mime, 4th place Spelling 🏅Sophia Garcia 1st place record Mime 🏅Elise Rocha 1st place Record Mime, 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Miranda Guevara 4th place Dictionary Skills 8th grade 🏅Vanessa Hernandez 2nd place Record Mime, 4th place Duet Acting, 6th place Listening Skills 🏅Kaisey Garza 2nd place Record Mime, 4th place Duet Acting, 6th place Poetry 🏅Izabella Melgoza 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Madelyn Muniz 2nd place Record Mime, 3rd place Listening Skills, 6th place Duet Acting 🏅Krystal Gomez 2nd place Record Mime 🏅Alexa Lopez 2nd place Record Mime 🏅Lia Rodriguez 5th place Impromptu Speaking 🏅Faith Ledesma 3rd place Impromptu Speaking 🏅Keyla Ochoa 5th place Impromptu Speaking 🏅Jose Saldivar 2nd place Ready Writing, 6th place Social Studies

Thank you to all the families and community members who joined us to celebrate the Lady Tigers softball seniors at Senior Night!🥎🎓🐾 The evening was filled with excitement and included inspiring and touching speeches from our three senior players and a spectacular post-game fireworks show. We are #MISDproud of the student athletes' hard work and dedication this season! 🐅 The Lady Tigers will now take on Sharyland Pioneer in the Bi-District softball playoff games: 🥎 Game 1: Thursday, April 25 at Sharyland Pioneer at 7 p.m. 🥎 Game 2: Friday, April 26 at Mercedes High School at 7 pm. 🥎 Game 3 (If necessary): Saturday, April 27 at Sharyland Pioneer at 11 a.m. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDathletics