Students and family members from Chacon Middle School were treated to a cookout at Tiger Stadium organized by CMS relatives in honor of the final game of the season. 🐅🏈 Your thoughtfulness and encouragement make a huge impact! 🧡
Congratulations to two Mercedes High School juniors for placing in the Teen Category of the Pharr Memorial Library’s 9th Annual Halloween Writing Contest! ✍📖🎃
Julio Leon won First Place🥇 with his captivating short story “Soul Bound,” earning a $100 cash prize and Charline Gonzalez earned Third Place🥉 with her tale, winning a $50 cash prize.
MHS English teacher Mr. Mark Zavala encouraged his students to submit to the contest and the chillingly creative stories marked their first time writing in that story style. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
The accordion is a musical instrument with a long history and deep ties to the region of South Texas. Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School students and their instructor Gilbert Rodriguez are beginning work on the accordion with afterschool lessons! 🎹🎶👏#MISDpride #MISDfinearts
🚨 Mercedes Parents: Daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, November 5th - it's almost time to turn our clocks back one hour! ⏰ Debe atrasar su reloj el 5 de noviembre.
National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November and we hope to see you at this community event on Wednesday, November 8th, Taylor Elementary parents! 📚🤝🎉
National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. Join us on Thursday, November 9th, John F. Kennedy Elementary parents! 📖✨🤝
The accordion is a musical instrument with a long history and deep ties to the region of South Texas. Students and their instructor Gilbert Rodriguez began work on the accordion at Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School this year! Stay tuned to hear more about this unique opportunity being offered to our MISD students. 🎹🎶 #MISDpride #MISDfinearts
Attention Mercedes Academic Academy Seniors and parents: 🎓 There are some important events happening this month. Please see attached flyer for dates and presentations! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Taylor Elementary students had the opportunity to explore an ofrenda (altar) that was displayed inside the campus library to commemorate Día de los Muertos. 🌺
Students learned about the rich traditions of the holiday, guided by infographics explaining the symbolism behind the objects that made up the ofrenda. Along with the altar, there were also vibrant decorations throughout the hallways, creating an immersive experience of the cultural traditions. #MISDpride
Check out some recent projects created by MECA ACE students! 🌟 From crafting Halloween treats like candy spiderwebs to assembling wooden trucks, these projects are teaching students valuable skills while enriching their creativity. #ACEprogram
📢 MISD families and community: Join us next Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m. for the 11th Annual Mercedes Veterans Day Parade The parade will begin at the corner of Texas Avenue and Sixth Street and make its way north to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds. Let's celebrate and honor our veterans together. We hope to see you there. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #VeteransDay
Congratulations to the Chacon Middle School students who placed in the Storybook Pumpkin Contest held at the campus library!
Elementary students were treated to a SPOOKtacular lunch, featuring Halloween Bat-shaped nuggets and a prize giveaway. Thank you to the Child Nutrition Services department for making yesterday's meal a frightfully fun treat for our students. We are grateful for all you do! #MISDpride #ChildNutritionServices
Congratulations to the Chacon Middle School Tigers who placed in the Storybook Pumpkin Contest held in the library. Way to go, students! 🎃
Mercedes Early College Academy concluded Red Ribbon Week with a bulletin board decoration contest. Let's hear it for our talented students and their dedication to this important message! 🤝🔴
🥇 First Place went to Ms. A. Torres' class for their theme, " Hocus Pocus, don't let drugs put a spell on you."
🥈Second Place was awarded to Ms. S. Longenecker' class for their theme, "Pay No Mind to Drugs."
Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated and for their thoughtful display of awareness. #RedRibbonWeek #MECA
A round of applause to our Mighty Tiger Marching Band for their dedication and spirited performances this entire marching season! 🎶👏🌟🐅
And congratulations to the students and band directors for their performance at the UIL Area G Marching contest held Saturday, Oct. 28th. Your commitment shined through and MISD is proud of the way you represented our community. Keep up that Tiger spirit!🎺🥁🧡
📣Mark your calendars, MISD Parents!📅
Get ready for the upcoming College Fair Night, a fantastic opportunity to help chart the course for your student's continuing journey. 📚🎓🌟
📍 Join us at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium on Thursday, November 16th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents and family members will meet representatives from various organizations, including community colleges, universities and military branches. They're here to answer questions and help explore higher education options.🤝
Get ready to roar, Tiger fans, because the Varsity Lady Tigers volleyball team has clinched their spot in the 2023 playoffs!! 🐾🎉👏
The Lady Tigers will face Sharyland in the Bi-District game tonight, Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Faculty and staff will have free admission with their school ID. We can’t wait to see you there to support and cheer on the Lady Tigers!🏐🐅 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDathletics #LadyTigers #StrongerTogether 📸: Picoman Photography
Join us to cheer on the Mighty Tiger Marching Band and Lady Tigers Varsity Volleyball team!
What a memorable month it's been for the RGV LEAD Student Ambassadors from Mercedes High School! 🌟👏 The students have been actively involved in a series of events, including the recent TACRAO College, Career and Military Fair and the RGV LEAD Fall Leadership Workshop at South Texas College’s Pecan campus.
We're also proud to recognize the achievements of Miriam Aleman and Areli Quintanilla, who were awarded certificates during the Leadership Conference. Well done, Student Ambassadors! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #RGVLEADambassadors #OctoberReview
