Attention MECA Parents and Students: Have questions about the first steps of the FASFA process? Staff is ready to offer one-on-one help with completing your FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID). This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered about the FASFA application.
Please see the below flyers for the MECA FSA ID Parent Drive dates and more information. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
*UPDATE: Please review the new information for the Friday, September 20, 2024 Drive.
Atenciรณn padres y estudiantes de MECA: ยฟTiene preguntas sobre los primeros pasos del proceso FASFA? El personal estรก listo para ofrecerle ayuda personalizada para completar su FSA ID (identificaciรณn de ayuda federal para estudiantes). Esta es una gran oportunidad para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas sobre la solicitud FASFA.
Consulte los folletos a continuaciรณn para conocer las fechas de la campaรฑa para padres de MECA FSA ID y mรกs informaciรณn.
*ACTUALIZACIรN: Revise la nueva informaciรณn para la campaรฑa del viernes 20 de septiembre de 2024.


๐ขAttention Mercedes ISD families!
The MISD ACE Afterschool Learning Program starts on Monday, August 26, 2024! This no-cost program provides activities that focus on academics, enrichment, family engagement, and college and career readiness - designed to help your child succeed. ๐
Please see the flyer for more information, or contact your child(ren)โs campus ACE Site Coordinator if you have any questions.
๐ขยกAtenciรณn, familias de Mercedes ISD!
ยกEl programa de aprendizaje extraescolar ACE de MISD comienza el lunes 26 de agosto de 2024! Este programa gratuito ofrece actividades que se centran en lo acadรฉmico, el enriquecimiento, la participaciรณn familiar y la preparaciรณn para la universidad y la carrera profesional, diseรฑadas para ayudar a su hijo a tener รฉxito. ๐
Consulte el folleto para obtener mรกs informaciรณn o comunรญquese con el coordinador del sitio ACE del campus de su(s) hijo(s) si tiene alguna pregunta.

New school year, new academic goals! โจ
And, through our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, all Mercedes ISD students have access to FREE 24/7 Online Tutoring. ๐๐ฅ
When help is needed, our students can connect with a highly qualified expert tutor, day or night for on-demand tutoring. Other online learning resources include specialized essay coaching, ACT/SAT prep and more.
Donโt miss out on this valuable opportunity - students can easily access Varsity Tutors by going to their Clever account. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDpartners

A special thank you to the Mercedes High School JROTC for their outstanding job at Presenting the Colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge at this monthโs regular School Board meeting. We are #MISDproud of the way the cadets represent our district.






Strengthening articulation and oral language skills in the classroom is essential for our students' growth. Keep up the great effort, Taylor Tigers! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess








Lady Tigers Volleyball is back in action! ๐๐พ
The Lady Tigers had a strong pre-season showing last night against the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats at the Jim Norris Gymnasium. The Varsity team went 25-14, 25-17 and 25-13. Scores for the JV were 22-25, 25-18 and 15-11. Congratulations to both teams for their wins!
And, thank you to the community for the show of support as the athletes prepare for the upcoming district season! Go Lady Tigers! ๐
#MISDpride










Classroom engagement is 'cell-ebrated' at Mercedes High School! ๐ฑ๐งซ๐ฌ
Students in Ms. De Leon's biology class started this school year with hands-on learning as they viewed cells under microscopes, diving into cell types and cell structure. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #LearningInAction






Check out this 'Welcome Back to School' message from our Child Nutrition Services department! Mercedes ISD will once again participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to students. ๐๐ฅ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ
ยกVea este mensaje de "Bienvenido de regreso a la escuela" de nuestro departamento de Servicios de Nutriciรณn Infantil! Mercedes ISD participarรก una vez mรกs en la Disposiciรณn de Elegibilidad Comunitaria, ofreciendo desayuno y almuerzo sin costo para los estudiantes. ๐๐ฅ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ


A proud Tiger shoutout to the maintenance crew for their work in lining the Mighty Tiger Band's practice lot as the students gear up for their marching competition season! ๐พ๐ถ #MISDpride #MISDteam #MISDfinearts #MISDmaintenancedepartment


Tomorrow's the day! We canโt wait to see our hallways filled with students again on Wednesday, August 14, for the first day of instruction! ๐๐พ
Friendly Reminder: Meet the Teacher for ALL elementary schools will be held on Thursday, August 15. Be sure to check the flyer for more details. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDcommunity
ยกMaรฑana es el dรญa! ยกEstamos ansiosos por ver nuestros pasillos llenos de estudiantes nuevamente el miรฉrcoles 14 de agosto, para el primer dรญa de clases! ๐๐พ
Recordatorio amistoso: la reuniรณn de maestros para TODAS las escuelas primarias se llevarรก a cabo el jueves 15 de agosto. Asegรบrese de consultar el folleto para obtener mรกs detalles.


Good afternoon, Mercedes ISD parents! As we begin another exciting school year, we want to remind you that if your child needs to take medication at school, a written doctor's order from a licensed healthcare provider in Texas is required for the school nurse to administer it. You can also have your doctor fax the order to 956-514-2130. Please reach out to the school nurse for more information. Wishing your child a healthy and successful year ahead!
Buenas tardes, padres de Mercedes ISD! Al comenzar otro emocionante aรฑo escolar, queremos recordarles que si su hijo/a necesita tomar medicamentos en la escuela, se requiere una orden mรฉdica escrita de un proveedor de atenciรณn mรฉdica con licencia en Texas para que la enfermera de la escuela pueda administrarlos. Su mรฉdico tambiรฉn puede enviar la orden por fax al 956-514-2130. Comunรญquese con la enfermera de la escuela para obtener mรกs informaciรณn. ยกLes deseamos a su hijo un aรฑo lleno de salud y รฉxito!


Happening tomorrow! Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure at the 2nd Annual Earth x Space Celebration! ๐๐ This FREE community event (organized by The Garcia Bros x NRG Ink) will be held this Saturday, August 3 at John F. Kennedy Elementary School from 2-6 p.m. and will feature interactive exhibits, giveaways, and guest speaker Dr. Samuel Garcia, Jr. from NASA. โจ

Congratulations to Mercedes' own Dr. Jacob Howell for delivering an insightful presentation at the Region One ESC School Finance and Operations Conference! We are #MISDproud! ๐๐ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDteam


Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure at the 2nd Annual Earth x Space Celebration! ๐๐
This FREE community event (organized by The Garcia Bros x NRG INK) will be held on Saturday, August 3 at John F. Kennedy Elementary School from 2-6 p.m. and will feature interactive exhibits, giveaways, and guest speaker Dr. Samuel Garcia, Jr. from NASA. โจ
Please see the flyer for more event details. We hope to see you there! #MISDcommunity #MISDalumni

Mercedes ISD Families: The first day of instruction for the new school year is Wednesday, August 14, 2024โฆthatโs exactly three weeks away!
A reminder that online registration is still open. Register today at www.misdtx.net/registration. Need assistance? Our in-person registration will be held the first week of August at EVERY school. See the flyer for campus dates and times! โฌ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Familias de Mercedes ISD: El primer dรญa de instrucciรณn para el nuevo aรฑo escolar es el miรฉrcoles 14 de agosto de 2024... ยกfaltan exactamente tres semanas!
Un recordatorio de que la inscripciรณn en lรญnea aรบn estรก abierta. Regรญstrese hoy en www.misdtx.net/registration. ยฟNecesita ayuda? Nuestra inscripciรณn en persona se llevarรก a cabo la primera semana de agosto en CADA escuela. ยกVea el folleto para conocer las fechas y horarios del campus! โฌ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess


Canvas Painting Day at Summer ACE! ๐จโจ
Mercedes ISD elementary students dove into a world of colors during Canvas Painting Day provided by the Summer ACE program. ๐๐ฆ๐ Summer activities like this not only fuel students' creativity, but also provide memorable experiences while exploring new skills. Let's continue celebrating this learning spirit as we gear up for the 2024-2025 school year!
You can register your student(s) online today at misdtx.net/registration. The first day of instruction is Wednesday, August 14, 2024. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDsummerACE










Mercedes ISD families: Save the dates for the 2024-2025 Meet the Teacher nights!๐
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Get ready to kick off the new school year, connect with teachers, and prepare for a great year ahead. Please view the below flyer for campus dates and times. We look forward to seeing everyone there! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDcommunity
Familias de Mercedes ISD: ยกReserve las fechas para las noches Meet the Teacher 2024-2025!๐
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Prepรกrese para iniciar el nuevo aรฑo escolar, conรฉctese con maestros y prepรกrese para un gran aรฑo por delante. Consulte el siguiente folleto para conocer las fechas y horarios del campus. ยกEsperamos verlos a todos ahรญ!

The Mercedes Independent School District will resume summer programs, including Summer ACE Programs and the Child Nutrition Services Summer Meals Program, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at regular hours of operation.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as the district monitored the weather predictions of Hurricane Beryl and its potential impact on the Rio Grande Valley. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of paramount importance to Mercedes ISD. Should you have any further questions, please contact your campus administrator.ย ย
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes reanudarรก los programas de verano, incluidos los programas ACE de verano y el programa de comidas de verano de Servicios de Nutriciรณn Infantil, el martes 9 de julio de 2024 en el horario habitual de operaciรณn.
Gracias por su comprensiรณn y cooperaciรณn mientras el distrito monitoreaba las predicciones climรกticas del huracรกn Beryl y su impacto potencial en el Valle del Rรญo Grande. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal son de suma importancia para Mercedes ISD. Si tiene mรกs preguntas, comunรญquese con el administrador de su campus.

Football season is around the corner for the Mercedes Tigers! ๐๐
Reserve your spot in the annual football program now. Check out the flyer for more details.
Payments can be made at the Mercedes High School old gym (ticket box office) starting Tuesday, July 9.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6 PM - 7 PM
- Wednesday, August 7th: 3 PM - 5 PM
**Note:** Closed on Thursday, July 18.
We can't wait to see our community come together for another season! #MISDproud

๐ข Attention all Parents/Guardians/Students ๐ข
As the district gears up for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, we understand that timely information is crucial for a smooth start. ๐๐ซ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
โ๏ธ 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. ๐ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
๐ข Atenciรณn a todos los padres/tutores/estudiantes ๐ข
Mientras el distrito se prepara para el prรณximo aรฑo escolar 2024-2025, entendemos que la informaciรณn oportuna es crucial para un comienzo sin problemas. ๐๐ซ Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener detalles importantes sobre las fechas de inscripciรณn en persona, informaciรณn sobre el uniforme del campus y listas de รบtiles escolares para el prรณximo aรฑo acadรฉmico.
๐ Fechas de Inscripciรณn:
ยกMarque sus calendarios para las fechas de inscripciรณn! Es importante que todos los estudiantes completen su proceso de inscripciรณn durante el perรญodo designado para asegurar su lugar para el nuevo aรฑo escolar.
๐ Informaciรณn del uniforme:
Estamos orgullosos de la polรญtica de uniformes de nuestra escuela, ya que fomenta un sentido de unidad y promueve un ambiente inclusivo. Revise los requisitos de uniforme especรญficos para asegurarse de que su hijo estรฉ vestido apropiadamente para el aรฑo escolar.
โ๏ธ Listas de รบtiles escolares:
Para ayudar a su hijo a tener รฉxito acadรฉmico, hemos preparado una lista completa de รบtiles 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.
ยกEsperamos tener un aรฑo fantรกstico y productivo por delante! Recuerde, ยกel primer dรญa de instrucciรณn es el miรฉrcoles 14 de agosto de 2024.๐








