Mercedes ISD

A Show of Tiger Strength and Perseverance! 🐾🌟 Congratulations to the Tigers and Lady Tigers powerlifting teams for their performance at the McAllen Nikki Rowe High School Powerlifting Meet held Saturday, January 25. Girls Medalists included: Jaylin Colunga – 1st Place Briana Ramirez – 2nd Place Lexi Pogue – 4th Place Carly Rabel – 4th Place Boys Medalists: Isaiah Castro – 1st Place Mathew Perez – 2nd Place Juan de Dios Esquivel – 5th Place Keep lifting, keep pushing, and keep being #MISDproud!

📢 Friendly Reminder: All Mercedes ISD schools and offices will return to their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. All school activities will also resume as previously scheduled. 📢 Recordatorio amistoso: Todas las escuelas y oficinas de Mercedes ISD retomarán su horarios regular mañana, jueves 23 de enero de 2025. Todas las actividades escolares también se reanudarán según lo programado previamente.

During this frosty morning, campuses across Mercedes ISD stayed committed to keeping students motivated and engaged with warm welcomes and uplifting activities! ❄️🧣📚🐾 Staff at Sgt. Chacon Middle School were happy to serve students a comforting cup of hot chocolate during lunch hour. ☕️🍫🧡 And, to keep spirits high and students cozy, special activities are lined up for the rest of the week. #MISDpride

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD will have a Delayed Start for all schools and offices tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather conditions. ⏰Start Times: Elementary Schools: 9:30 a.m. Middle Schools: 9:45 a.m. High Schools: 10:00 a.m. In addition, Staff Start-Time is 9:00 a.m. The Bus Route Pick-Up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and Parent School Drop-Off will begin at 9:00 a.m. Dismissals will remain at usual times. All students will be allowed to dress in warm clothing, such as warm ups, hooded pullovers, scarves and other wintery attire. The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance. If there are any further changes to regular school operations, we will inform families via mass notification systems, across our official social media platforms, and through local news outlets. See you tomorrow, and stay warm, Mercedes! 📢 Recordatorio amistoso: Mercedes ISD tendrá un inicio retrasado para todas las escuelas y oficinas mañana, miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas pronosticadas. ⏰ Horarios de inicio: · Escuelas primarias: 9:30 a.m. · Escuelas secundarias: 9:45 a.m. · Preparatorias: 10:00 a.m. Además, el horario de entrada del personal será a las 9:00 a.m. La recolección de rutas de autobuses comenzará a las 8:00 a.m., y la entrega de estudiantes por parte de los padres iniciará a las 9:00 a.m. Los horarios de salida permanecerán sin cambios. Todos los estudiantes podrán vestirse con ropa abrigada, como sudaderas, chamarras con gorro, bufandas y otras prendas de invierno. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Si se presentan más cambios en las operaciones escolares, informaremos a las familias a través de los sistemas de notificación masiva, en nuestras plataformas oficiales de redes sociales y mediante los medios de comunicación locales. ¡Nos vemos mañana, y abríguense bien, Mercedes!

Mercedes ISD is proud to announce that we are once again partnering with The DAISY Foundation to show appreciation to our outstanding school nurses.🩺🍎 Students, parents, staff, visitors, and families are encouraged to nominate a nurse they would like to honor with the DAISY Award! Say thanks to your nurse by sharing your story. Scan the QR code on the below flyer to fill out the nomination form. #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en anunciar que una vez más nos hemos asociado con The DAISY Foundation para reconocer a nuestras destacadas enfermeras escolares. 🩺🍎 ¡Animamos a estudiantes, padres, personal, visitantes y familias a nominar a una enfermera a la que les gustaría honrar con el premio DAISY! Agradece a tu enfermera compartiendo tu historia. Escanea el código QR en el volante a continuación para completar el formulario de nominación. #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices

Today, we reflect on the profound life, enduring legacy and transformative impact of the visionary leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dedication to justice and equality serves as a timeless inspiration for our community at Mercedes ISD. #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MISDcommunity

INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE: Mercedes ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A DELAYED START is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. READ MORE | https://www.misdtx.net/article/1975796

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD will maintain a regular school day tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025. District Administration continues to actively monitor the weather conditions forecasted for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance when considering weather-related delays or closures. Mercedes ISD families can expect another update from the district on Monday. As our operations team addresses necessary preparations to our facilities and infrastructure, please also take this time to prepare your homes and families. Stay safe and warm, Mercedes community! 📢 Recordatorio: Mercedes ISD mantendrá un día escolar regular mañana, lunes 20 de enero de 2025. La administración del distrito continúa monitoreando activamente las condiciones climáticas pronosticadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025 y el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es de suma importancia al considerar demoras o cierres relacionados con el clima. Las familias de Mercedes ISD pueden esperar otra actualización del distrito el lunes. Mientras nuestro equipo de operaciones se ocupa de los preparativos necesarios para nuestras instalaciones e infraestructura, también tómese este tiempo para preparar sus hogares y familias. ¡Manténgase seguro y abrigado, comunidad de Mercedes!

Fueling up on a winter day! ✨🐾 Our Child Nutrition Services team is serving up warm, nutritious meals to keep students across the district fueled and ready to learn. Thank you for bringing comfort and energy to our students’ day! 🍎🍽 #MISDpride #ChildNutritionServices

Help Us Keep Our Community Warm This Winter! ❄🧥🐾 Mercedes ISD will host a Winter Coat Drive (all children and adult sizes needed, new or gently-used) for our Tiger Threads closet to help support families this winter season. 📍 Drop-off Location: Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio St. 📅 Collection Dates: January 15 - January 31 Your generous donation can make a big difference to our students and community. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity ¡Ayúdanos a mantener abrigada a nuestra comunidad este invierno! ❄🧥🐾 Mercedes ISD organizará una colecta de abrigos de invierno (todos los talles necesarios para niños y adultos, nuevos o usados ​​en buen estado) para nuestro armario Tiger Threads para ayudar a las familias durante esta temporada de invierno. 📍 Lugar de entrega: Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio St. 📅 Fechas de recolección: 15 de enero - 31 de enero Tu generosa donación puede hacer una gran diferencia para nuestros estudiantes y nuestra comunidad. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

🏀🐅 A Night to Celebrate Educators! Last Friday, our Lady Tigers basketball team took a moment to honor district educators who inspire and guide them every day during Teacher Appreciation Night🍎 before their match-up against the Weslaco East Lady Wildcats. Thank you to all the teachers for making a meaningful impact of our student-athletes’ journey! 🌟🐾 #MISDpride

Appreciation for Our Partners in Safety 🐾🚔 On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Mercedes ISD would like to extend our gratitude to EROs Sgt. Alex Bocanegra, Officer Roy Rocha, Officer Sergio Flores, Officer Zenaida Hernandez, and Officer Rey Casares for their commitment to keeping our students, staff, and entire community safe every day. Thank you for your steadfast service! #MISDcommunity

📢Class of 2024 Gear Up Reminder! On Friday, January 10, at 10 a.m., Mr. Christian Kromer from Vector will be at the Mercedes ISD’s Curriculum Building (837 S. Ohio Ave.) in the Collaboration Room. Mr. Kromer will be sharing information about internships, job training, and more. Please stop on by if you have any questions or want to learn more. #MISDpride #GEARUP

We are looking forward to welcoming back our students! 📅 Reminder: Classes resume Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for all students. ❄ With colder temperatures forecasted this week, we encourage students to dress warmly to stay comfortable. All students will be allowed to dress in warm clothing, such as warm ups, hooded pullovers, scarves and other wintery attire. Our schools will be warm, inviting, and ready to help students start the new semester on the right foot. 📚🐾 See you soon! ¡Estamos ansiosos por darles la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes! 📅 Recordatorio: Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles 8 de enero de 2025 para todos los estudiantes. ❄ Como se pronostican temperaturas más frías esta semana, alentamos a los estudiantes a que se abriguen bien para estar cómodos. Todos los estudiantes podrán vestirse con ropa abrigada, como abrigos, suéteres con capucha, bufandas y otras prendas invernales. Nuestras escuelas serán cálidas, acogedoras y estarán listas para ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar el nuevo semestre con el pie derecho. 📚🐾 ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Last month, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council came together at Mercedes High School for an engaging meeting, filled with discussions on industry trends, essential training, and classroom strategies to prepare our students for future success. 🤝🎓🌟 We were #MISDproud to host the industry and business leaders alongside Mercedes ISD educators as they toured our CTE classes. A special shout out to the Mercedes High School RGV LEAD Ambassadors for assisting with hospitality! 👏📚 The CTE Advisory Committee plays a vital role in supporting educators, students, and local businesses. Thank you for sharing your expertise to enhance student outcomes and help ensure that our students are ready to thrive in the workforce. #CTE #MISDpartnerships #MISDcommunity

January is School Board Recognition Month! 🍎📚🌟 As we kick off the new year, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees for their commitment to education and their service to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership plays a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and creating opportunities for success. 🎓🐾 #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

This weekend the Mercedes ISD Varsity, JV, and Freshmen cheerleading squads celebrated the end of a successful football season and the beginning of the holiday season with some laughter, fun, and food. 🎉🎄 "Congratulations, on behalf of our cheerleaders, to all of our MISD football teams for their hard work this season. We’ve enjoyed being on the sidelines cheering you on. " -- Happy Holidays from your MISD Cheerleaders! 📣

Mercedes students earn honors at UIL Academic Meet hosted at Veterans Memorial High School in Mission! 📚🐅 🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our UIL super sophomores, especially Carlie Rabel, who placed 3rd in Literary Criticism and 6th in Headline Writing. Fijlis Estrada clenched 2nd Place in Poetry - bravo to him. 🎉 Double congratulations to Zachary Sanchez, who placed 5th place in Copy Editing, and Adrian Gonzalez for placing 7th in Spelling. 🌟 And, last but not least, congratulations to freshman Keyla Ochoa, who placed 4th place in Ready Writing. This was the first UIL meet of the season, and the team competed against over 35 schools from across the Rio Grande Valley. Excellent job, Tigers! We know this is just the beginning of a winning season and we are so proud of your efforts thus far. Interested in joining UIL Academics? It’s not too late! Look for flyers around the Mercedes High School campus or visit Mrs. Hinojosa in the Theatre Arts Black Room for more information. #MISDpride

Exciting GEAR UP opportunities await, Class of 2030! 🎓📚 Parents and guardians of Sgt. Chacon Middle School seventh grade students are invited to join us for the school's GEAR UP Family Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Sgt. Chacon MS Library (and virtually! 💻) We look forward to connecting with families and discussing important information about the program and all it has to offer. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Yvette Reyes at yvette.reyes@misdtx.net. #MISDpride #GEARUPworks

Congratulations to our senior Lady Tigers for being selected by TASO (Texas Association of Sports Officials) to play in the 22nd Annual RGV All-Star game! 🏐🐾 Hayden Ledesma (middle hitter) and Ashley De Leon (outside hitter) will proudly represent Mercedes among other Valley athletes on the 5A East Team. The 5A East vs West All-Star game will be played at the McAllen High School gymnasium this Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2 p.m. #MISDpride #MISDathletics