📢 Attention all Parents/Guardians/Students 📢
As the district gears up for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, we understand that timely information is crucial for a smooth start. 🎒🏫 Please view the attached flyers for important details on in-person registration dates, campus uniform information, and school supply lists for the upcoming academic year.
📆 Registration Dates:
Mark your calendars for the registration dates! It's important that all students complete their registration process during the designated period to secure their spot for the new school year.
👕 Uniform Information:
We take pride in our school's uniform policy as it fosters a sense of unity and promotes an inclusive environment. Please review the specific uniform requirements to ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the school year.
✏️ School Supply Lists:
To help your child succeed academically, we have prepared a comprehensive school supply list that covers all the essentials. These lists are tailored to each grade level to ensure students have the necessary tools to excel in their studies.
We're looking forward to a fantastic and productive year ahead! Remember, the first day of instruction is Wednesday, August 14, 2024. 🌟 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
📢 Atención a todos los padres/tutores/estudiantes 📢
Mientras el distrito se prepara para el próximo año escolar 2024-2025, entendemos que la información oportuna es crucial para un comienzo sin problemas. 🎒🏫 Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener detalles importantes sobre las fechas de inscripción en persona, información sobre el uniforme del campus y listas de útiles escolares para el próximo año académico.
📆 Fechas de Inscripción:
¡Marque sus calendarios para las fechas de inscripción! Es importante que todos los estudiantes completen su proceso de inscripción durante el período designado para asegurar su lugar para el nuevo año escolar.
👕 Información del uniforme:
Estamos orgullosos de la política de uniformes de nuestra escuela, ya que fomenta un sentido de unidad y promueve un ambiente inclusivo. Revise los requisitos de uniforme específicos para asegurarse de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente para el año escolar.
✏️ Listas de útiles escolares:
Para ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito académico, hemos preparado una lista completa de útiles escolares que cubre todos los elementos esenciales. Estas listas se adaptan a cada nivel de grado para garantizar que los estudiantes tengan las herramientas necesarias para sobresalir en sus estudios.
¡Esperamos tener un año fantástico y productivo por delante! Recuerde, ¡el primer día de instrucción es el miércoles 14 de agosto de 2024.🌟
Please review the flyer for important Summer EOC updates! Summer STAAR EOC testing days have been rescheduled for next week. 📝📅
¡Revise el folleto para obtener actualizaciones importantes del EOC de verano! Los días de pruebas STAAR EOC de verano han sido reprogramados para la próxima semana. 📝📅
✨Friendly reminder!!✨
If you plan on attending tonight’s graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium, please note that the district will be enforcing its clear bag policy. In addition, please follow the 2024 Community Graduation Guidelines that are attached in the flyer below. ⬇
The student procession will commence at 7:00 p.m. and gates open at 6:00 p.m. for all visitors. We look forward to a memorable and safe celebration for everyone! 🎓🐅
✨Recordatorio amistoso!!✨
Si planea asistir a la ceremonia de graduación de esta noche en el Tiger Stadium, tenga en cuenta que el distrito aplicará su política de bolsas transparentes. Además, siga las Pautas de graduación comunitaria de 2024 que se adjuntan en el folleto a continuación. ⬇
La procesión estudiantil comenzará a las 19:00 horas. y las puertas se abren a las 6:00 p.m. para todos los visitantes. ¡Esperamos una celebración memorable y segura para todos! 🎓🐅
📢📅 Attention all Mercedes Early College Academy Incoming Freshmen: Make plans to attend the MECA Summer Bridge! #MISDpride #MECA
📢☀ Attention Mercedes ISD families: The Child Nutrition Services department announces that the Summer Meals Program will begin Monday, June 3, 2024. All children under 18 are eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at the sites listed on the below flyer. ⬇
Grab your breakfast and lunch this summer with Mercedes ISD! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity
📢☀ Atención familias de Mercedes ISD: El departamento de Servicios de Nutrición Infantil anuncia que el Programa de Comidas de Verano comenzará el lunes 3 de junio de 2024. Todos los niños menores de 18 años son elegibles para recibir desayunos y almuerzos GRATIS en los sitios que figuran en el siguiente folleto. ⬇
¡Toma tu desayuno y almuerzo este verano con Mercedes ISD!
Mercedes ISD families: A reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes for students will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Familias de Mercedes ISD: Un recordatorio de que no habrá clases el lunes 27 de mayo de 2024 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarán cerradas. Las clases para estudiantes se reanudarán el martes 28 de mayo de 2024.
Join us next week for a parent meeting at our local public library to learn more about the district’s Bilingual/ESL Program! 📚
The parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library, 434 S. Ohio Ave. Your involvement and support play a crucial role in your student’s educational journey. 🤝🌟 We hope to see you there!
¡Únase a nosotros la próxima semana para una reunión de padres en nuestra biblioteca pública local para aprender más sobre el programa bilingüe/ESL del distrito! 📚
La reunión de padres se llevará a cabo el miércoles 22 de mayo de 2024 a las 9:30 a. m. en la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Dr. Hector P. García, 434 S. Ohio Ave. Su participación y apoyo juegan un papel crucial en el viaje educativo de su estudiante. 🤝🌟 ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA as they received their banners and awards at the 2023-2024 Citrus Valley District FFA Awards Banquet!
These students have worked incredibly hard all year, representing Mercedes ISD to the best of their abilities. The FFA is also proud to announce the installation of two new officers, Hector Zuniga and Kaitlyn Hendricks, as well as retired a very dedicated student, Alessandra Alvarado. The future looks bright for our Mercedes FFA students! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Join us for an evening of celebration and team spirit at the 2023-2024 Sports Banquet, where we will recognize the accomplishments of our Mercedes ISD student-athletes! 🌟🏆 The banquet will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium (new gym) starting at 6 p.m. The event is free for student-athletes, and parents/guests are welcome to join for $10 a ticket. Please call the Athletics office at 956-514-2049 for more information. We hope to see you there! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDathletics
📢📅 Attention Mercedes ISD parents/guardians,
MISD will host two parent/stakeholder meetings to discuss and gain input on the Federal Title programs (Title I, II, III, and IV) plans for the 2024-2025 school year.
The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and the in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at the MISD Central Office Board Room, 206 W. 6th St.
Your presence and feedback is key, and we hope to see you there. Please see the below flyers for more information.
📅 Atención padres/tutores de Mercedes ISD,
MISD organizará dos reuniones de padres y partes interesadas para discutir y obtener opiniones sobre los planes de los programas de Título Federal (Título I, II, III y IV) para el año escolar 2024-2025.
La reunión virtual se llevará a cabo el miércoles 15 de mayo de 2024 a las 9:00 horas y la reunión presencial se realizará el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024 a las 16:30 horas. en la Sala de Juntas de la Oficina Central de MISD, 206 W. 6th St.
Su presencia y comentarios son clave y esperamos verlo allí. Consulte los folletos a continuación para obtener más información.
Drum roll, please... 🥁🐯
Save the date for the Mercedes ISD Percussion Showcase, where students from elementary to high school will be drumming up a storm. The showcase will be held Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Mercedes High School old gymnasium. Admission is FREE. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsucccess #MISDfinearts
A big round of applause to the Mercedes ISD 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year! 👏🍎 ✨
These exceptional educators inspire students and colleagues alike and were recognized by Acting Superintendent Jeanne Venecia, school board members, district directors and campus principals at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet held last week.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year were also announced during the banquet and will now represent Mercedes ISD at the regional level. Congratulations to Elda Torres from Zachary Taylor Elementary School and Adriana Gonzalez from Mercedes High School!
All honorees embody the pride and values of our district and we are grateful for their constant pursuit of MISD excellence. Congratulations to all, and THANK YOU! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
🎓🌟 Honoring our South Texas College Dual Credit graduates!!
Congratulations to the Mercedes ISD seniors who walked the stage on Friday at the Spring 2024 STC Commencement ceremony weeks before their own high school graduation!
These dedicated students have demonstrated commitment to excellence and academic achievement, all while balancing extracurricular activities, jobs, and family/community commitments.
We are #MISDproud of all their achievements! #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #STCjaguars #STCdualcredit #STCgraduation2024
Mercedes Early College Academy RGV LEAD Student Ambassadors had the opportunity to attend the Spring Leadership workshop at the South Texas College Mid-Valley campus recently. Senior Ambassador students received their Certificate of Completion plaques for being part of the RGV LEAD, and all students received a professional photo shoot and a resume workshop!
RGV LEAD offers invaluable opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills, engage in professional workshops and build their resumes. Way to celebrate the Spring semester, MECA Ambassadors! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Today we celebrated National School Principal Day at MECA by treating Mr. Mejia with a goody basket, lunch and cake. 🎉
Thank you for your dedication, guidance, and support, Mr. Mejia! You truly make a difference in our school community, every day!
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.
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! 🎶🐅
