Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary enjoyed some friendly competition as they kick-started their day with some kickball fun! ⚽🌞
Outdoor time isn't just fun – movement is essential for our students' physical health and mental well-being. 🌳🏫 Happy Friday, MISD! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Members of the Mercedes Lions Club brought a special gift to our young learners today! 📚🦁🐯
The Lions Club visited Hinojosa, Travis, JFK, and Taylor Elementary schools this morning to deliver a dictionary to every third grade student. This valuable resource will not only aid our students in their studies but also inspire a love for learning. Thank you, Lions Club, for your generosity and continued support for our schools and students! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDcommunity
Join us for a special evening celebrating SOFTBALL SENIOR NIGHT! 🥎🐾 The community is invited to come out and support the Lady Tigers as they face Brownsville Pace this evening, Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes Softball field.
But that's not all! The Varsity Tigers baseball team will also be in action, facing off against the Brownville Lopez Lobos at 7 p.m. at the MHS Baseball field. Members of the 1974 Mercedes Tigers Baseball State Finalist team will be welcomed back for a special reunion. It's sure to be a memorable evening for all! 🥎⚾🐅 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDcommunity #MISDathletics
Reminder📅
Recordatorio📅
They'll proudly represent Mercedes at the RGVBCA All-Star game! 🏀🐾✨
Congratulations to Lady Tigers Randi Lara, Leah Adame, Regina Gaytan and Jaymie Flores for being selected to play on the East All-Star team, which will also be coached by our very own Coach Santiago Rivas and Lady Tigers coaching staff! We are #MISDproud!
📢📅 This FREE vision screenings event will be held next week, Wednesday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Nuestra Clinica del Valle-Mercedes, 1500 1st St. #MISDcommunity
📢📅 Este evento GRATUITO de examen de la vista se llevará a cabo la próxima semana, miércoles 24 de abril, de 9 a. m. al mediodía en Nuestra Clínica del Valle-Mercedes, 1500 1st St. #MISDcommunity
2024 Bond Facts Community Meeting/Datos del Bono 2024 Reunión de padres y comunidad
See Flyer for details.
Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles.
Attention, Mercedes ISD families.
Atención familias de Mercedes ISD.
They’re moving on to Regionals! 👟👏
Congratulations to the two Lady Tigers, Isabella Parker and Jaymie Flores, who will be competing at the Region IV - 5A & 6A Track and Field Meet at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio on April 19-20. We are #MISDproud!
Celebrating a year of family engagement! 🌟👏
Mercedes ISD families recently attended a Trainer of Trainer Recognition Ceremony hosted by Region One GEAR UP to celebrate the strong partnership between home and school environments. 🎓
Parents of the senior cohort were recognized for their hard work and dedication in supporting GEAR UP events and guiding their students through their final year of high school. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #GEARUPworks
Check out our Mighty Tiger Drum Line students and staff as they proudly participated in the Mercedes PD Autism Awareness Walk this morning at the RGV Premium Outlets! 🌟🥁 Everyone’s participation makes a difference. #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether
Join us in congratulating Mercedes High School senior Miranda Aleman and Mercedes Early College Academy senior Maximo Castro for being selected as 2023- 2024 Border Patrol Head of the Class nominees! 👏🎓 The students’ exceptional performance in the classroom, extracurricular participation, leadership skills and commitment to community involvement earned them this prestigious recognition.
The campuses had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Juan G. Ramos, a Border Patrol agent with RGV Sector Headquarters, to present the students with a well-deserved certificate. We are #MISDproud!
It was a stellar performance for the Mercedes FFA as they competed in multiple events at the Area X Career Development Events in Sinton, Texas! 👏
⭐Sr. Livestock Team
8th out of 75 Teams (Advance to State)
1st in District and High Point Individual
⭐Greenhand Livestock
17th out of 48 Teams
2nd Place in District
⭐Sr. Poultry
15th out of 33 teams
2nd Place in District
⭐Greenhand Poultry
3rd Place in Area
High Point Individual in Area X
And High Point in District
⭐Milk Quality
19th Place
2nd in District
⭐Ag Sales
8th in Area
1st in District
Congratulations to the students, teachers and supporters for all their hard work and commitment! We are #MISDproud!
Mercedes ISD Family and Community Engagement liaisons were out in our community this week, spreading the word about online registration for the 2024-2025 school year and our Pre-K Roundup. Ready to register your student? Visit misdtx.net for all the details! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #MISDregistration2024
The Lady Tigers displayed strength and determination at the UIL District 32-5A Track meet last week, giving it their all against some tough competition. We are #MISDproud to share their outstanding achievements:
🐾 Randi Lara earned 6th place in the 3200-meter run
🐾 Alyna Gonzalez earned 5th place Discus Throw
🐾 Mia Gonzalez brought home 6th place Shot Put
🐾 Jaymie Flores took 6th place in the Long Jump, 2nd place in the Triple Jump, 1st place in the 100 meters and 1st place in the 200 meters.
🐾 Isabella Parker brought home 1st place in the High Jump, 1st place in the 100-meter hurdles and 3rd place in the 300-meter hurdles.
🐾 Kenzie Rodriguez earned 3rd place in 200-meters and 5th place in 100-meters.
🐾 Hayden Ledesma earned 6th place in the 300-meter hurdles.
🐾 The 400-Meter Relay team, consisting of Hayden Ledesma, Kenzie Rodriguez, Isabella Parker and Jaymie Flores, earned 4th place.
🐾 The 800-Meter Relay team, consisting of Isabella Molina, Hayden Ledesma, Leslie Gaona and Avie Garza, earned 6th place.
Congratulations to all the Lady Tigers track team members and coaches for their district performance! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDathletics
Making a difference in their community! 🌟 Mercedes High School RGV LEAD Ambassadors participated in the Keep Mercedes Beautiful Adopt-A-Highway event this past weekend. This initiative not only contributes to the beautification of our city, but also teaches students valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership and civic responsibility. Thank you to all the students who participated and continue to make positive impacts in our community! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
⭐️ Mercedes ISD STAAR Testing Calendar ⭐️
Attention Parents! STAAR testing for students begins April 9 and runs through May 1. 📝
⭐️ Calendario de pruebas STAAR de Mercedes ISD ⭐️
¡Atención padres! Las pruebas STAAR para estudiantes comienzan el 9 de abril y se extienden hasta el 1 de mayo. 📝
📅📣Happening today!
📅📣¡Ocurriendo hoy!
Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA for their outstanding performance at the Texas A&M Qualifying Horse Judging Contest on April 6! The team, represented by Leo De La Paz, Nathan Lopez, Pablo Martinez, and Isaiah Gracia, earned 4th Place in Area and First in District. Additionally, the HIGH POINT Individual was earned by Isaiah Gracia for the Citrus Valley District. 👏👏
The team will now advance to the State Horse Judging contest at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Please join us in congratulating these talented young students on their accomplishments! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Mercedes ISD hosted its first “2024 Bond Facts" parent and community meeting last night at the MISD Auditorium. The district will have one proposition (Proposition A) for $48,125,000 on the May 4, 2024 election ballot that will include roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, student safety and security, campus and department renovations, and more. To learn more about the bond process, and to view all proposed improvements, visit misdtx.net/bond.
There will be a second “2024 Bond Facts’ parent/community meeting today, Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio.
