š¢ FRIENDLY REMINDER: Mercedes ISD students will not have school on Friday, November 1, 2024 due to a Staff Professional Learning Day. Classes resume on Monday, November 4, 2024.
š¢ RECORDATORIO AMISTOSO: Los estudiantes de Mercedes ISD no tendrĆ”n clases el viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 debido a un DĆa de aprendizaje profesional para el personal. Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024.
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The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) committee would like to invite all parents and the Mercedes ISD community to attend the first SHAC meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The initial discussion will focus on Child Nutrition Services.
For more details, check out the flyer below. Let's work together for a healthier school community. š¤ #MISDcommunity
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El comitĆ© del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) desea invitar a todos los padres y a la comunidad de Mercedes ISD a asistir a la primera reuniĆ³n del SHAC del aƱo escolar 2024-2025. La discusiĆ³n inicial se centrarĆ” en los servicios de nutriciĆ³n infantil.
Para obtener mĆ”s detalles, consulte el folleto a continuaciĆ³n. Trabajemos juntos por una comunidad escolar mĆ”s saludable. š¤
The Mercedes ISD GT (Gifted & Talented) Program parent nomination window is now open until November 15, 2024! š
A Gifted & Talented student may exhibit high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area, possesses an unusual capability for leadership and/or excels in a specific academic field.
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Parent Nomination Window: October 30, 2024 ā November 15, 2024
To submit a nomination, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ā” https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0de2ffWBXauwyTAxLvHI7FM6MXolVf2x8iJQoPEsXY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Other nominations from school staff, student self-nomination, and the community are accepted during the GT nomination window via a PAPER form. For more information, please contact the designated school counselor.
Ā”La ventana de nominaciĆ³n de padres para el Programa GT (Gifted & Talented) de Mercedes ISD ya estĆ” abierta hasta el 15 de noviembre de 2024! š
Un estudiante dotado y talentoso puede exhibir una capacidad de alto rendimiento en un Ć”rea intelectual, creativa o artĆstica, poseer una capacidad inusual para el liderazgo y/o sobresalir en un campo acadĆ©mico especĆfico.
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Ventana de nominaciĆ³n de padres: 30 de octubre de 2024 ā 15 de noviembre de 2024
Para enviar una nominaciĆ³n, escanee el cĆ³digo QR en el folleto o visite ā” https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0de2ffWBXauwyTAxLvHI7FM6MXolVf2x8iJQoPEsXY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Se aceptan otras nominaciones del personal escolar, la autonominaciĆ³n de los estudiantes y la comunidad durante la ventana de nominaciĆ³n de GT a travĆ©s de un formulario en PAPEL. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n, comunĆquese con el consejero escolar designado.
Want to know more about the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD? Join us for a parent informational meeting TODAY Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio.
Our curriculum directors will provide information about what the program offers, the nomination process for your child, and more. #MISDpride
ĀæQuiere saber mĆ”s sobre el Programa para superdotados y talentosos de Mercedes ISD? AcompƔƱenos a una reuniĆ³n informativa para padres el martes 29 de octubre de 5:30 a 6:30 p. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio.
Nuestros directores de currĆculo brindarĆ”n informaciĆ³n sobre lo que ofrece el programa, el proceso de nominaciĆ³n para su hijo y mĆ”s. #MISDpride
Dear Mercedes ISD families: Please be advised that MISD students will not have classes on Friday, November 1, 2024 due to a Professional Learning Day. Classes resume on Monday, November 4, 2024. Attached is a letter from Interim Superintendent Jeanne Venecia to our school community about the districtās Professional Learning Days for staff and the 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar.
Estimadas familias de Mercedes ISD: Les informamos que los estudiantes de MISD no tendrĆ”n clases el viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 debido a un DĆa de aprendizaje profesional. Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024. Se adjunta una carta de la superintendente interina Jeanne Venecia a nuestra comunidad escolar sobre los DĆas de aprendizaje profesional del distrito para el personal y el Calendario educativo 2024-2025.
Hidalgo County Health Clinic is ready to provide families with resources (including free goody bags!) and information about services offered by the county, today, Monday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium. Hidalgo County Nurse Frances Villanueva, LVN will share information on Adult & Children Vaccines, Hidalgo County Healthcare Funding District, Health Services/Community Resources and more. Join us!
La ClĆnica de Salud del Condado de Hidalgo estĆ” lista para brindarles a las familias recursos (Ā”incluidas bolsas de regalos gratis!) e informaciĆ³n sobre los servicios que ofrece el condado, hoy, lunes 28 de octubre a las 10 a. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD. La enfermera del condado de Hidalgo, Frances Villanueva, LVN, compartirĆ” informaciĆ³n sobre las vacunas para adultos y niƱos, el Distrito de Financiamiento de la AtenciĆ³n MĆ©dica del Condado de Hidalgo, los servicios de salud/recursos comunitarios y mĆ”s. Ā”Ćnase a nosotros!
š¢ Attention Mercedes ISD families: Starting Monday, November 4, 2024, free COVID-19 tests will be available at your childās school, while supplies last.
Tests will be available for pick up at the school's front office or from the school nurse, and will also be distributed during student pick-up times. Each student is eligible to receive two (2) boxes. For more information, please see the flyer or reach out to your school nurse. #MISDhealthservices
š¢ AtenciĆ³n familias de Mercedes ISD: A partir del lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024, habrĆ” pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 disponibles en la escuela de su hijo, hasta agotar existencias.
Las pruebas estarĆ”n disponibles para recoger en la oficina principal de la escuela o en la enfermerĆa de la escuela, y tambiĆ©n se distribuirĆ”n durante los horarios de recogida de los estudiantes. Cada estudiante es elegible para recibir dos (2) cajas. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n, consulte el folleto o comunĆquese con la enfermera de su escuela.
Join us for a Parent Meeting hosted by the Bilingual/ESL Department to learn more about the valuable services and programs offered by the Hidalgo County Health Clinic. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio St. We hope to see you there! #MISDcommunity #parentalengagement
Ćnase a nosotros en una reuniĆ³n de padres organizada por el Departamento BilingĆ¼e/ESL para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre los valiosos servicios y programas que ofrece la ClĆnica de Salud del Condado de Hidalgo. La reuniĆ³n se llevarĆ” a cabo el lunes 28 de octubre de 2024 a las 10 a. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio St. Ā”Esperamos verlos allĆ!
Red Ribbon Week October 28-31st!
Oct. 28th- Wear Red
Oct. 29th-Super Hero Shirt
Oct. 30th- Wear your favorite jersey
Oct. 31st-Wear your Halloween costume!
*no masks or face paint*
Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. for the 12th Annual Mercedes Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin on Sixth Street and continue north to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds. Let's come together as a community to honor and celebrate our veterans. We look forward to seeing you there! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #VeteransDay
Join us in congratulating the Mighty Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard for earning a DIVISION I at tonightās UIL Region 28 Pigskin Jubilee! š¶š
The dedication and hard work of the students and directors have paid off, and we couldnāt be more #MISDproud. Keep shining, Tigers, as you head to AREA!
The UIL 5A Area G Marching Contest will take place at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Stay tuned for the announcement of the performance schedule! #MISDpride
Anything but a backpack @ MECA!
Homecoming Ready!
Border Patrol Red Ribbon Week
Border Patrol Red Ribbon Week
Attention Parents:
Trevino's Digital Photography will be at MECA on Friday, October 25th at 8:30 a.m. to capture senior portraits.
Trevino's Digital Photography estarĆ” en MECA el viernes 25 de octubre a las 8:30 a. m. para tomar retratos de estudiantes de Ćŗltimo aƱo.
Thank you so much Sarah Shene from the Davidās Legacy Foundation for providing us a great presentation on David's Law and the dangers of bullying
MECA's Homecoming King Candidates:
Manuel Cabrera, Javier Garcia, Roger Sierra, Luis Zamarripa
MECA's Homecoming Queen Candidates:
Romina Balvanera, Ashley De Leon, Alexandria Garza, Rhianna Sierra
MECA Fentanyl Awareness Presentation
