Reminder: Tonight at 6 p.m. in the MISD Auditorium.
Recordatorio: esta noche a las 6 p.m. en el Auditorio de MISD.
Mercedes ISD is now accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program’s Spring Testing.🌟 Any parents who are interested in nominating their student for testing can contact their child’s campus counselor before Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please see the below flyer for more details. ⬇ Let’s unlock your student’s potential together! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDgtprogram
Mercedes ISD ahora está aceptando nominaciones para las pruebas de primavera del Programa de Dotados y Talentosos.🌟 Cualquier padre que esté interesado en nominar a su estudiante para la prueba puede comunicarse con el consejero del campus de su hijo antes del miércoles 10 de abril de 2024. Consulte el folleto a continuación para obtener más detalles. ⬇ ¡Desbloqueemos juntos el potencial de su estudiante! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDgtprogram
Online registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! 📚✏️
If you need help with school registration, our Mercedes ISD Family & Community Engagement parental liaisons are providing assistance at the district’s Registration Intake Center, located at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. The team will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning this week, and will also help parents navigate their enrollment process during additional after-school hours this evening (Tuesday, April 2), as well as Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 from 5-7 p.m. Let’s get your student registered and ready for an amazing school year ahead! ✨🐾
Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success. #MISDenrollment2024
🎉🍎 Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! 🍎🎉
This week Mercedes ISD proudly honors our exceptional assistant principals for their invaluable contributions to the academic achievement and growth of our students, staff and district community. Thank you, APs, for your outstanding dedication and unwavering support in driving our district’s vision and leading with care! Let's give a big round of applause to these incredible individuals who make a difference every day! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #ThankYouAPs
Mercedes ISD campuses hosted the first set of the “2024 Bond Facts” meetings for district staff last month, with administrators presenting the proposed $48,125,000 school bond referendum facts.
This week, the district will begin holding "2024 Bond Facts” meetings for parents and community members starting Wednesday, April 3, 2024 and Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio Ave. The comprehensive bond proposal is set for the May 4, 2024 ballot. For more Bond FAQs and to see all proposed campus improvements, visit misdtx.net/bond.
Congratulations to the Tigers track team for their performance at the Santa Rosa track meet! 👏👟
The 4 x 200 m Relay team showcased their speed and teamwork, finishing in 2nd Place.🥈 Members are, from left, Robert Sanchez, Justin Davila, Gilbert Santiago, and Ethan Ramirez. Justin Davila also earned 3rd Place🥉in the 200m run. Well done, Tigers! Way to represent our #MISDpride!
📅📝 Join us for a STAAR Parent Session on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercedes ISD auditorium, 837 S. Ohio.
Hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning, this informative evening will be dedicated to fostering family involvement and academic success. Directors will share information about STAAR state requirements, testing assistance and accommodations, as well as provide an opportunity for parents to connect with MISD leadership. We look forward to seeing you there! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
📅📝 Únase a nosotros para una sesión para padres de STAAR el lunes 8 de abril de 2024 a las 5:30 p.m. en el auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio.
Organizada por la Oficina de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje, esta velada informativa estará dedicada a fomentar la participación familiar y el éxito académico. Los directores compartirán información sobre los requisitos estatales de STAAR, asistencia para las pruebas y adaptaciones, además de brindar una oportunidad para que los padres se conecten con el liderazgo de MISD. Esperamos verlos allí. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Fueling Dreams at an Early Age! 🚀🌟
Third grade students in the Gifted and Talented program from all four elementary schools, Travis, Taylor, Hinojosa, and JFK, embarked on an engaging field trip to the Texas State Technical College Challenger Learning Center last week. Through immersive STEM activities, these young minds experienced the wonders of science and technology, setting the stage for future college and career readiness. It’s never too early to ignite curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and career exploration at Mercedes ISD! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
UIL Sweepstakes win for the Mercedes Tiger Wind Ensemble! 👏🎶🏆
The Wind Ensemble celebrated a perfect score of straight 1s from judges at this week’s UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations. The ensemble is under the proud direction of Mr. Guy McKinney.
Congratulations, to our Tiger musicians on a “Superior” performance and all the directors, band boosters and supporters for an outstanding UIL season. We are #MISDproud! 🐅🎼🎵
📚✨ National Reading Month is all about embracing the joy of reading and highlighting the importance of literacy.
Taylor Elementary Librarian Lynda Garza extended an invitation to Mercedes High School student leaders to participate in Taylor Elementary's Third Annual National Reading Month celebration. MHS RGV LEAD Ambassadors and FFA members provided a unique opportunity for Taylor students to see the real-world application of reading and writing skills, as well as expose them to new books and authors.
Thank you to the students and their sponsors for being examples to our young Tigers by showing them that the love of reading grows stronger through the years at Mercedes ISD! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #ReadingMonthCelebration
Check out these Tiger athletes! 🐾
Well done to Matthew Perez, who finished 3rd 🥉 in Shot Put at the RGVCA Meet of Champs, and to Abran Barrientes, who finished 2nd🥈 in Shot Put at JV District. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDathletics
🌟 Mark your calendars! 📅
Join us for the Mercedes Winter Guard State Championship Showcase on Friday, April 5th at 6 p.m. at the MHS gymnasium. Let's rally behind our talented and award-winning performers as they gear up for the state contest! 🏳️🧡 #MISDpride #MISDfinearts #MISDcommunity
🎶 We love seeing our students in their element! Congratulations to the Mercedes Symphonic Band for earning an Excellent rating in both the Concert and Sight-Reading division at their UIL contest earlier this week! The band is under the direction of Joe Ayala. We are proud of the effort you showed this spring season. 🎼👏 #MISDfinearts
Mercedes ISD students now have access to FREE online ACT/SAT tutoring services through our partnership with the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. 📝💻 These resources are designed to help all students prepare for their college and career goals. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity - students can easily access Varsity Tutors by going to their Clever account. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDpartners
Congratulations to the Lady Tigers track team for a great showing at the Meet of Champs Relays held last week in Pharr! 🌟
🐾 The 4x100 Sprint Relay team (Hayden Ledesma, Kenzie Rodriguez, Isabella Parker, and Jaymie Flores) earned 6th place
🐾 Jaymie Flores earned 2nd Place in the 200 Meters
We are #MISDproud of the student athletes and their coaches for their hard work and determination. Keep shining, Lady Tigers! #MISDathletics
📢 Just a reminder: All schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Classes for students will resume on 📅Monday, April 1, 2024. Mercedes ISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable Easter Break!
📢Simplemente un recordatori: Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarán cerradas el viernes 29 de marzo de 2024. Las clases se reanudarán 📅el lunes 1 de abril de 2024. El personal de Mercedes ISD les desea a usted y a su familia unas vacaciones de pascua!
Let’s hear it for the Mercedes Boys Powerlifting team! 👏👏
The team earned Third Place🥉Overall (Division 1) at the 2024 State Meet. A special Tiger shout out to Devon Trevino for taking the title of STATE CHAMPION🏆 in his division! Congratulations to the student athletes, coaches and supporters for a fantastic season.
🐾 Devon Trevino - State Champion - 1st Place
🐾 Isaiah Castro - 4th Place
🐾 Ulises Enriquez - 5th Place
🐾 Gerardo Sanchez- 6th Place
🐾 Brian Maldonado - 9th Place
🐾 Julian Cabrera - 9th Place
Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success.
Congratulations to all the Mercedes High School students who earned Straight A’s on their fourth 6th Weeks report card and were named to the Dean’s List.
Campus administration celebrated the students by providing a “pickle kit” activity for them last Friday afternoon. Recognizing academic achievement is a “big dill” for Mercedes ISD! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
📢📅 Mercedes ISD parents: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 to mark the beginning of Easter break.
📢📅 Padres de Mercedes ISD: La salida temprana está programada para el jueves 28 de marzo para marcar el comienzo de las vacaciones de pascua.
Our hearts are with the community of Hays CISD, and all those impacted by the tragic bus accident involving students and staff of Tom Green Elementary. We invite our Mercedes ISD community to come together tomorrow, Monday, March 25, and wear green as a symbol of solidarity, support and honor of the families, students, staff and community of Tom Green Elementary and Hays CISD during this most difficult time.
Message from Hays CISD official media: On Monday, March 25, 2024, students, staff and employees all across Hays CISD will wear the color green in a show of solidarity and support for our Tom Green Elementary family following this week's tragic bus crash. We at Hays CISD humbly encourage and invite all in our community – as well as those near and far – to join us in wearing green for Tom Green. Let's support our neighbors together and Be Hornet Strong.
