Mercedes ISD encourages parents and guardians to provide input through the district’s Stronger Connections Grant survey.
Feedback gathered will help the district continue strengthening communication, instruction, campus safety, and family engagement across all schools.
🗓️ Survey Window: October 27 – November 21, 2025
📲 Use the QR code for your child’s campus to complete the survey.
Your voice makes a difference.
Mercedes ISD invita a los padres y tutores a participar en la encuesta del programa Stronger Connections Grant — una oportunidad para compartir comentarios valiosos que apoyan entornos de aprendizaje positivos en todas nuestras escuelas.
🗓️ Período de la encuesta: del 27 de octubre al 21 de noviembre de 2025
📲 Utilice el código QR de la escuela de su hijo(a) para participar.
Su voz hace la diferencia.
Feedback gathered will help the district continue strengthening communication, instruction, campus safety, and family engagement across all schools.
🗓️ Survey Window: October 27 – November 21, 2025
📲 Use the QR code for your child’s campus to complete the survey.
Your voice makes a difference.
Mercedes ISD invita a los padres y tutores a participar en la encuesta del programa Stronger Connections Grant — una oportunidad para compartir comentarios valiosos que apoyan entornos de aprendizaje positivos en todas nuestras escuelas.
🗓️ Período de la encuesta: del 27 de octubre al 21 de noviembre de 2025
📲 Utilice el código QR de la escuela de su hijo(a) para participar.
Su voz hace la diferencia.
📖✨ Families, get ready: The Mercedes ISD Early Childhood department is proud to launch a new monthly Family Tips Series designed to support learning at home!
Each month, we’ll share simple and meaningful ways to grow your child’s vocabulary, reading, and math skills. Together, we’re growing strong readers and problem-solvers. Because big learning starts with small moments. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
📖✨ ¡Familias, prepárense! El Departamento de Educación Temprana de Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en lanzar una nueva Serie Mensual de Consejos para Familias, diseñada para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Cada mes compartiremos maneras sencillas y significativas de fortalecer el vocabulario, la lectura y las habilidades matemáticas de su hijo. Juntos estamos formando lectores fuertes y pensadores seguros, porque el gran aprendizaje comienza con pequeños momentos. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
Each month, we’ll share simple and meaningful ways to grow your child’s vocabulary, reading, and math skills. Together, we’re growing strong readers and problem-solvers. Because big learning starts with small moments. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
📖✨ ¡Familias, prepárense! El Departamento de Educación Temprana de Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en lanzar una nueva Serie Mensual de Consejos para Familias, diseñada para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Cada mes compartiremos maneras sencillas y significativas de fortalecer el vocabulario, la lectura y las habilidades matemáticas de su hijo. Juntos estamos formando lectores fuertes y pensadores seguros, porque el gran aprendizaje comienza con pequeños momentos. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
💡✨ Discover the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD!
Families are invited to learn more about the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) Program, including the nominating process, characteristics of gifted learners, and the program opportunities designed to inspire every child’s potential. 💫
📍 JFK Administration Building
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
If you’d like to nominate your child for the GT Program, please contact your child’s counselor. For more details, reach out to Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Elementary Curriculum Director, at (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
💡✨ ¡Descubra el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos de Mercedes ISD!
Se invita a las familias a conocer más sobre el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT) del distrito, incluyendo el proceso de nominación, las características de los estudiantes dotados y las oportunidades del programa diseñadas para inspirar el potencial de cada niño. 💫
📍 Edificio de Administración JFK
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Martes, 28 de octubre del 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Si desea nominar a su hijo/a para el Programa GT, comuníquese con el consejero/a de su hijo/a. Para más información, comuníquese con Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Directora de Currículo de Primaria, al (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
Families are invited to learn more about the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) Program, including the nominating process, characteristics of gifted learners, and the program opportunities designed to inspire every child’s potential. 💫
📍 JFK Administration Building
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
If you’d like to nominate your child for the GT Program, please contact your child’s counselor. For more details, reach out to Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Elementary Curriculum Director, at (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
💡✨ ¡Descubra el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos de Mercedes ISD!
Se invita a las familias a conocer más sobre el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT) del distrito, incluyendo el proceso de nominación, las características de los estudiantes dotados y las oportunidades del programa diseñadas para inspirar el potencial de cada niño. 💫
📍 Edificio de Administración JFK
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Martes, 28 de octubre del 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Si desea nominar a su hijo/a para el Programa GT, comuníquese con el consejero/a de su hijo/a. Para más información, comuníquese con Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Directora de Currículo de Primaria, al (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
🏈 It’s almost GAME DAY for the Mercedes ACE Flag Co-Ed Football League!
Our ACE Tigers from Hinojosa Elementary, Travis Elementary, and Sgt. Harrell Elementary are set to take on the La Feria ACE Lions in the Battle of the County Line this Saturday, October 4, at La Feria Lion Stadium.
📍 La Feria Lion Stadium
⏰ Game Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Student arrival 8:00 a.m.)
Come out and cheer on our students as they showcase teamwork, sportsmanship, and Tiger Pride on the field! 🐯💪 #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ACETigers
Our ACE Tigers from Hinojosa Elementary, Travis Elementary, and Sgt. Harrell Elementary are set to take on the La Feria ACE Lions in the Battle of the County Line this Saturday, October 4, at La Feria Lion Stadium.
📍 La Feria Lion Stadium
⏰ Game Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Student arrival 8:00 a.m.)
Come out and cheer on our students as they showcase teamwork, sportsmanship, and Tiger Pride on the field! 🐯💪 #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ACETigers
📢🐅 Attention Mercedes ISD families: Our campuses are ready to host the first "Report Card Pick-Up Night" of the school year!
We ask that you Save the Date 📅 and make plans to join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 for this important opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress. #MISDpride #MISDfamilyengagement #StrongerTogether
📢🐅 Atención a las familias de Mercedes ISD: ¡Nuestros campus están listos para albergar la primera "Noche de entrega de boletas de calificaciones" del año escolar!
Le pedimos que reserve la fecha y haga planes para unirse a nosotros el jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025 para esta importante oportunidad de conectarse con los maestros sobre el progreso de su hijo.
We ask that you Save the Date 📅 and make plans to join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 for this important opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress. #MISDpride #MISDfamilyengagement #StrongerTogether
📢🐅 Atención a las familias de Mercedes ISD: ¡Nuestros campus están listos para albergar la primera "Noche de entrega de boletas de calificaciones" del año escolar!
Le pedimos que reserve la fecha y haga planes para unirse a nosotros el jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025 para esta importante oportunidad de conectarse con los maestros sobre el progreso de su hijo.
🎒📣 Friendly Game Day Reminder: Mercedes ISD follows a Clear Bag Policy at all athletic facilities. Also, please review the new SB 2929 law, reminding us that sportsmanship matters. 🐾
Thank you for supporting a safe and welcoming environment for all our students and community! #StrongerTogether #MISDpride
Thank you for supporting a safe and welcoming environment for all our students and community! #StrongerTogether #MISDpride
🍎🥪 Lunchtime Tip! 🥪🍎
Students who have their Student ID# memorized help keep the lunch line moving, giving everyone more time to enjoy their meal and get back to learning. 🍽️📚 MISD Families, practicing at home is a helpful way to support your child’s school day! 🐾✨ #StrongerTogether
Students who have their Student ID# memorized help keep the lunch line moving, giving everyone more time to enjoy their meal and get back to learning. 🍽️📚 MISD Families, practicing at home is a helpful way to support your child’s school day! 🐾✨ #StrongerTogether
From Jenga and board games to Uno and video games, our Mercedes High School Tigers are finding ways to connect, collaborate, and have fun during their lunch break, cell phone-free. 🌟
With purposeful activities in place by campus administrators, students are engaged, strengthening peer connections, and returning to class refreshed and ready to learn. Because at Mercedes ISD, we are #StrongerTogether. 🐾📚 #MISDpride
With purposeful activities in place by campus administrators, students are engaged, strengthening peer connections, and returning to class refreshed and ready to learn. Because at Mercedes ISD, we are #StrongerTogether. 🐾📚 #MISDpride
The Mercedes Cross Country season is off to a strong start! 👟🐾
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
⭐ 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
⭐ 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
⭐ 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
⭐ 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
Meet the Teacher is almost here! 🍎📚✏️
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. It’s a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school year—because we’re Stronger Together. 🐾🤝 See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! 🍎📚✏️
Acompáñanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirán a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). Será una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un año escolar LLENO DE ÉXITO—porque ¡somos Más Fuertes Juntos! 🐾🤝 #MISDpride
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. It’s a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school year—because we’re Stronger Together. 🐾🤝 See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! 🍎📚✏️
Acompáñanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirán a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). Será una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un año escolar LLENO DE ÉXITO—porque ¡somos Más Fuertes Juntos! 🐾🤝 #MISDpride
🎟️🚨 Attention Mercedes Tigers Football Season Ticket Holders 🚨🎟️
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ✅ You’ll have two weeks to secure your seats before they’re released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and we’ll see you in the stands! 🐾🏈 #MISDpride #TigerNation
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ✅ You’ll have two weeks to secure your seats before they’re released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and we’ll see you in the stands! 🐾🏈 #MISDpride #TigerNation
📢 Attention Mercedes ISD Families: Kick off the new school year with our Student Camps, hosted at every Mercedes ISD elementary and middle school! 📚✨
Open to all incoming students at the campus they’ll be attending this school year, these one-day camps offers fun and hands-on activities that build teamwork, leadership, and Tiger spirit. 🐅
Transportation to the event will be provided, if requested.🚍 Spots are limited, and your child MUST be registered for the 2025–2026 school year to participate! www.misdtx.net/registration
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📢 ¡Atención, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! ¡Comiencen el nuevo año escolar con nuestros Campamentos Estudiantiles, que se realizan en todas las escuelas primarias y secundarias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! 📚✨
Abiertos a todos los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso del campus al que asistirán este año escolar, estos campamentos de un día ofrecen actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo y el espíritu de equipo. 🐅
Se proporcionará transporte al evento si lo solicita. 🚍 ¡Las plazas son limitadas y su hijo/a debe estar inscrito/a para el año escolar 2025-2026 para participar! www.misdtx.net/registration
Open to all incoming students at the campus they’ll be attending this school year, these one-day camps offers fun and hands-on activities that build teamwork, leadership, and Tiger spirit. 🐅
Transportation to the event will be provided, if requested.🚍 Spots are limited, and your child MUST be registered for the 2025–2026 school year to participate! www.misdtx.net/registration
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📢 ¡Atención, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! ¡Comiencen el nuevo año escolar con nuestros Campamentos Estudiantiles, que se realizan en todas las escuelas primarias y secundarias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! 📚✨
Abiertos a todos los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso del campus al que asistirán este año escolar, estos campamentos de un día ofrecen actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo y el espíritu de equipo. 🐅
Se proporcionará transporte al evento si lo solicita. 🚍 ¡Las plazas son limitadas y su hijo/a debe estar inscrito/a para el año escolar 2025-2026 para participar! www.misdtx.net/registration
Kick off the new school year at our Student Empowerment Camp! 🎉📚
Open to all Ruben Hinojosa Elementary incoming 2nd-5th grade students, this exciting camp features fun, hands-on activities that build teamwork, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Only students who are registered to attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year may attend this camp. Don’t miss this powerful start to an amazing year - register today! 💪✨
¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar en nuestro Campamento de Empoderamiento Estudiantil! 🎉📚
Abierto a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa que ingresan de 2.º a 5.º grado, este emocionante campamento ofrece actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, la autoconciencia y el liderazgo. Solo los estudiantes inscritos para asistir a la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa para el año escolar 2025-2026 pueden asistir. ¡No te pierdas este comienzo de año increíble! ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo! 💪✨
Open to all Ruben Hinojosa Elementary incoming 2nd-5th grade students, this exciting camp features fun, hands-on activities that build teamwork, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Only students who are registered to attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year may attend this camp. Don’t miss this powerful start to an amazing year - register today! 💪✨
¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar en nuestro Campamento de Empoderamiento Estudiantil! 🎉📚
Abierto a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa que ingresan de 2.º a 5.º grado, este emocionante campamento ofrece actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, la autoconciencia y el liderazgo. Solo los estudiantes inscritos para asistir a la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa para el año escolar 2025-2026 pueden asistir. ¡No te pierdas este comienzo de año increíble! ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo! 💪✨
📣 Attention M.E.C.A. Families and Students!
We’ve got some important dates coming up for all South Texas College (STC) students at Mercedes Early College Academy.
📅 Please keep this poster handy as it includes key deadlines for:
✅ STC Registration
✅ Parent Information Sessions
✅ On-Campus STC Support
Your success starts with staying informed and ahead of the game.
Here at Mercedes Early College,
We are Driven to Learn, Built to Lead, and Prepared for Tomorrow.
We’ve got some important dates coming up for all South Texas College (STC) students at Mercedes Early College Academy.
📅 Please keep this poster handy as it includes key deadlines for:
✅ STC Registration
✅ Parent Information Sessions
✅ On-Campus STC Support
Your success starts with staying informed and ahead of the game.
Here at Mercedes Early College,
We are Driven to Learn, Built to Lead, and Prepared for Tomorrow.
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Attention Current Season Ticket Holders! 🐾🏈
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
📅 Don’t lose your spot in the stands—fill out the form today!
🔗 Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
📅 Don’t lose your spot in the stands—fill out the form today!
🔗 Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation
Mercedes ISD Supports Kerr County 🧡
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
💌 H-E-B
💌 Walmart
💌 Amazon
📍 Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
🗓️ Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
💌 H-E-B
💌 Walmart
💌 Amazon
📍 Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
🗓️ Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity
📅 MECA Families: Check Out These Upcoming Events! 🎓
We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to Mercedes Early College Academy for another great year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Mark your calendars with these important dates to help the MECA Tigers start the year strong! 🐾
📣 SAVE THE DATE, MHS FAMILIES 🐾 Get ready, Tigers! There's so much happening at Mercedes High School, and you won't want to miss a beat! 🗓️ Let's make it a fantastic year! #MHSTigers #Community #SaveTheDate
Attention Current Football Season Ticket Holders! 🎟️🏈
We’re gearing up for another exciting season of Mercedes Tigers football! This year, all season passes will be available through Hometown Ticketing, a quick and convenient way to access your passes online.
📅 To get started, please fill out the below form by Monday, July 14 to confirm your season ticket information.
🔗 Visit https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
We can’t wait to see our stands filled with Tiger Pride! 🐾🐅
Join us for the Lady Tigers Softball Camp on Monday, June 16 at the Mercedes High School Softball Field. 🥎🐾 This one-day camp is open to incoming 2nd-6th grade girls and will offer hands-on skill-building!
📅 Date: June 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Location: MHS Softball Field, 202 Prosperity Dr.
💵 Camp Fee: $10 (cash only, pay at the gate)
✅ Space is limited! Please register by June 10th.
For more information contact alexis.deleon@misdtx.net
