Mercedes ISD

As we gather in gratitude, we extend warm wishes for a restful and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍂🍁 We are thankful for all our Mercedes ISD families! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

During this week of gratitude we’re thankful for the students, staff and community members who helped make all the canned food drives a success. Congratulations to the Kennedy Elementary Student Council, shown below, for leading their project and all the students who participated! Your efforts are making a meaningful impact. 🌟👏 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Join us! ¡Acompáñanos!

Want to know more about the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD? Join us for a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, December 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the MISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. Our curriculum directors will answer questions about identifying characteristics of gifted children, what the program offers, the nomination process for your child, and more.

ESL Program Overview Parent Meeting/ Sesión del Programa Inglés como Segundo Idioma - Junta de Padres

What a wonderful way to kick-off our Thanksgiving holiday break. 🧡✨ Thank you to the Chacon Middle School Student Council, led by the dedicated Ms. Nicole Rios and Ms. Jessica Lopez, for their incredible display of thoughtfulness and generosity. On Friday, the students worked tirelessly to distribute turkeys and canned goods, spreading warmth and joy to those who need it most. No gesture is too small to make a big difference! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #MISDfuture

Want to know more about the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD? Join us for a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, December 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the MISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. Our curriculum directors will answer questions about identifying characteristics of gifted children, what the program offers, the nomination process for your child, and more. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

All was ✨Merry and Bright✨ at the City of Mercedes Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree event. Thank you to the City of Mercedes for inviting our students, staff and leadership to join this festive kickoff to the holiday season! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

A Taylor Elementary Tradition carries on! 🎈🎉 Students' creativity and engineering skills were on display during the school's annual Balloon Parade. Congratulations on an incredible job, and we're grateful for the parental support in the project!

Our Report Card Pick-Up Night and MHS College and Career Fair were rewarding experiences thanks to all of the participation from Mercedes students, families and community members. 🎓🐾 Parents, thank you for making this evening a success with your engagement! Your active participation, questions, and exploration of opportunities with college representatives and professionals were truly appreciated. 👏

*REMINDER TO PARENTS* Tomorrow is an early release day for MISD students, marking the beginning of Thanksgiving Break. MISD extends warm wishes for a restful and safe holiday.

A glimpse into yesterday's Report Card Pick-Up Night! Parents were able to speak with their elementary students’ teachers and visit classrooms. A special thank you to all the parents and families for their support and partnership in educating our MISD students. 📚🏫🤝 REMINDER - Tonight is Report Card Pick-Up night for Chacon Middle School, Harrell Middle School, Mercedes High School, Mercedes Early College Academy and Mercedes Academic Academy! 📖🐅 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

This morning W.B. Travis Elementary students had the opportunity to visit with area businesses, law enforcement agencies and community professionals representing many different roles at the school's Career Fair. Superintendent of Schools Maria J. Chavez welcomed both the representatives and students to the event, and the district is grateful to everyone who took the time to help our students explore future career interests. Students were even spotted wearing uniforms of their aspirational career! 👏👏 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

🌟 The Power of Familia! 🌟 Mercedes ISD families attended the Region One GEAR UP Second Annual Family Engagement Institute this week. The theme was “Familia is Everything,” and attendees were encouraged and empowered with information to prepare their student(s) transition to college, career or military. Your support makes our students' future that much brighter! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #GEARUPworks

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) held its first meeting of the school year at the MISD Auditorium this morning. Officers were elected at the start of the meeting, including Chairman Christina Barrientes, Vice-Chairman Yessenia Colunga, and Secretary Jose Vasquez. A presentation about the dangers of Fentanyl abuse was given by PRC11 (Prevention Resource Center 11), a program of Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas. Thank you to the parents and staff who attended, and to Mercedes FD Chief Javier Campos for also sharing his knowledge and expertise. We would like to extend an invitation to join us at the next SHAC session, scheduled to take place virtually on January 24, 2024. For more details, feel free to call Student Services at 956-825-6111. #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity

Jaylynn Luna, a junior at Mercedes Early College Academy and Varsity Tiger Cheerleader, showcased her talents with the SOSA (Spirit of San Antonio) Pom Squad during the University of Texas at San Antonio v. Rice University football game on Saturday, November 11 at the Alamodome. Jaylynn was proud to represent Mercedes among the 13 high schools from across Texas in attendance, and we're proud that she had the opportunity to participate in a college-level game day! Congratulations on this well-earned achievement! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Yesterday we welcomed MISD staff, parents and community members to the November School Board meeting. During the Superintendent's Report we celebrated student achievement and also presented special recognitions to honor staff and our partnership with the City of Mercedes Fire Department. We want to congratulate everyone who was recognized, and all those who took time to attend. Your presence and contributions make a lasting impact on the success of our school district.👏👏 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

You won't want to miss out on this opportunity, Parents! 📚🎓🐅The College and Career Fair Night is happening Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium.

Mercedes GEAR UP students recently embarked on a one-of-a-kind adventure at the historic Sea Turtle Inc. to learn more about conservation and stewardship. 🌟 It was a unique opportunity for our Mercedes students to engage in meaningful conservation efforts while enhancing their leadership and teamwork skills. Students explored different topics relating to taxonomy, laboratory techniques and real-world conservation efforts. After dissecting squids and meeting the current sea turtles under care, participants concluded their experience by conducting a sea turtle injury assessment. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #GEARUPworks

Connecting lessons with real-world experience! 👏👏 Mercedes EMS recently spoke with Ms. Lizcanoo's Principles of Law class at Chacon Middle School about the type of equipment they use out in the field and how it's used. They demonstrated what they carry in their EMS Unit. They also spoke about their experiences and informed students about the importance of "THE ROLE OF EMS"... which is the title of the lesson the Principles of Law class at both Chacon Middle School and Harrell Middle School have been covering.