Please review the flyer for important Summer EOC updates! Summer STAAR EOC testing days have been rescheduled for next week. 📝📅
¡Revise el folleto para obtener actualizaciones importantes del EOC de verano! Los días de pruebas STAAR EOC de verano han sido reprogramados para la próxima semana. 📝📅
✨Friendly reminder!!✨
If you plan on attending tonight’s graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium, please note that the district will be enforcing its clear bag policy. In addition, please follow the 2024 Community Graduation Guidelines that are attached in the flyer below. ⬇
The student procession will commence at 7:00 p.m. and gates open at 6:00 p.m. for all visitors. We look forward to a memorable and safe celebration for everyone! 🎓🐅
✨Recordatorio amistoso!!✨
Si planea asistir a la ceremonia de graduación de esta noche en el Tiger Stadium, tenga en cuenta que el distrito aplicará su política de bolsas transparentes. Además, siga las Pautas de graduación comunitaria de 2024 que se adjuntan en el folleto a continuación. ⬇
La procesión estudiantil comenzará a las 19:00 horas. y las puertas se abren a las 6:00 p.m. para todos los visitantes. ¡Esperamos una celebración memorable y segura para todos! 🎓🐅
📢📅 Attention all Mercedes Early College Academy Incoming Freshmen: Make plans to attend the MECA Summer Bridge! #MISDpride #MECA
Congratulations to the first-ever class of the Mercedes High School Patient Care Technician Program on a stellar performance this school year! Under the guidance of Dr. Almaguer, 10 out of 11 students passed their National exam, a remarkable achievement that underscores the quality of education and training provided. Dr. Almaguer expressed great satisfaction with the skills demonstrated and the outcomes achieved by the students. This success not only highlights the students' dedication and potential but also marks them as the promising medical professionals of our future. Well done in making this year a success!
📢📅 Attention all incoming high school students who have been accepted to the P-TECH Academy: Makes plans to attend the Summer Bridge! #MISDpride #MHSptech
📢☀ Attention Mercedes ISD families: The Child Nutrition Services department announces that the Summer Meals Program will begin Monday, June 3, 2024. All children under 18 are eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals at the sites listed on the below flyer. ⬇
Grab your breakfast and lunch this summer with Mercedes ISD! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity
📢☀ Atención familias de Mercedes ISD: El departamento de Servicios de Nutrición Infantil anuncia que el Programa de Comidas de Verano comenzará el lunes 3 de junio de 2024. Todos los niños menores de 18 años son elegibles para recibir desayunos y almuerzos GRATIS en los sitios que figuran en el siguiente folleto. ⬇
¡Toma tu desayuno y almuerzo este verano con Mercedes ISD!
Mercedes ISD families: A reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes for students will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Familias de Mercedes ISD: Un recordatorio de que no habrá clases el lunes 27 de mayo de 2024 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarán cerradas. Las clases para estudiantes se reanudarán el martes 28 de mayo de 2024.
Join us for a Parent Session to learn more about the summer activities for your pre-kindergarten student! The event will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the MISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio.
¡Únase a nosotros en una sesión para padres para obtener más información sobre las actividades de verano para su estudiante de preescolar! El evento se llevará a cabo el miércoles 29 de mayo de 2024 a las 10:30 a. m. en el Auditorio MISD, 837 S. Ohio.
Celebrating Excellence in Nursing! 🩺🌼
We are proud to announce that Marisela Martinez, LVN, school nurse at Zachary Taylor Elementary School, has been honored with The DAISY Award for her outstanding contributions to Mercedes ISD. She was presented with the award by MISD Head Nurse Veronica Bustamante, RN and Acting Superintendent Jeanne Venecia. Marisela's dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence have truly made a difference in the lives of those she serves at her campus, and district-wide. Her passion for nursing shines through with every interaction.
The Daisy Award, which is specific to nurses, is an internationally recognized award that expresses gratitude to nurses and recognizes them for the extraordinary, compassionate, skillful care they provide. Nominations come from patients, families, and other nurses, and we are proud to say Mercedes ISD had a total of 11 nominees from our community this year. Congratulations to all the nominees and thank you for your dedication to providing exceptional care to our school community! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDhealthservices
Join us next week for a parent meeting at our local public library to learn more about the district’s Bilingual/ESL Program! 📚
The parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library, 434 S. Ohio Ave. Your involvement and support play a crucial role in your student’s educational journey. 🤝🌟 We hope to see you there!
¡Únase a nosotros la próxima semana para una reunión de padres en nuestra biblioteca pública local para aprender más sobre el programa bilingüe/ESL del distrito! 📚
La reunión de padres se llevará a cabo el miércoles 22 de mayo de 2024 a las 9:30 a. m. en la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Dr. Hector P. García, 434 S. Ohio Ave. Su participación y apoyo juegan un papel crucial en el viaje educativo de su estudiante. 🤝🌟 ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA as they received their banners and awards at the 2023-2024 Citrus Valley District FFA Awards Banquet!
These students have worked incredibly hard all year, representing Mercedes ISD to the best of their abilities. The FFA is also proud to announce the installation of two new officers, Hector Zuniga and Kaitlyn Hendricks, as well as retired a very dedicated student, Alessandra Alvarado. The future looks bright for our Mercedes FFA students! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Join us for an evening of celebration and team spirit at the 2023-2024 Sports Banquet, where we will recognize the accomplishments of our Mercedes ISD student-athletes! 🌟🏆 The banquet will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium (new gym) starting at 6 p.m. The event is free for student-athletes, and parents/guests are welcome to join for $10 a ticket. Please call the Athletics office at 956-514-2049 for more information. We hope to see you there! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDathletics
Come join us for the 2024 Mercedes Basketball Camp, set for June 11-13 at the Mercedes High School Jim Norris gymnasium! 🏀🐅
It's a slam dunk opportunity for young athletes to sharpen their skills and teamwork. Check out the flyer for more details and secure a spot by scanning the QR code or by registering at the link below. ⬇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1uATQmAKM-SE5OCgXCFvuHwLZbtT0k__NZbUSCnHpTAW9vQ/viewform
Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA, as two chapter officers, Kaitlyn Hendricks and Hector Zuniga, have been elected to the Citrus Valley District FFA Officer team! 👏 The students will not only represent Mercedes, but also the 14 schools that are part of the Citrus Valley District FFA as well as Area X FFA. Kaitlyn Hendricks was elected as Secretary and Hector Zuniga was elected as Sentinel. Keep up the fantastic work! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Congratulations to the Mercedes High School students who were newly inducted into the National Honor Society at yesterday's ceremony! ✨👏 During the traditional program, the NHS senior class members also received their graduation cords and stole. We are #MISDproud of all the students' commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
A big round of applause for Devon Hernandez, a member of the Mercedes Color Guard, who has earned a spot with the prestigious Genesis Drum & Bugle Corp Color Guard! 🌟🏴
Devon’s dedication and skill has brought him an incredible opportunity, and we're cheering you on for all your future performances! 🎉 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
📢📅 Attention Mercedes ISD parents/guardians,
MISD will host two parent/stakeholder meetings to discuss and gain input on the Federal Title programs (Title I, II, III, and IV) plans for the 2024-2025 school year.
The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and the in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at the MISD Central Office Board Room, 206 W. 6th St.
Your presence and feedback is key, and we hope to see you there. Please see the below flyers for more information.
📅 Atención padres/tutores de Mercedes ISD,
MISD organizará dos reuniones de padres y partes interesadas para discutir y obtener opiniones sobre los planes de los programas de Título Federal (Título I, II, III y IV) para el año escolar 2024-2025.
La reunión virtual se llevará a cabo el miércoles 15 de mayo de 2024 a las 9:00 horas y la reunión presencial se realizará el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024 a las 16:30 horas. en la Sala de Juntas de la Oficina Central de MISD, 206 W. 6th St.
Su presencia y comentarios son clave y esperamos verlo allí. Consulte los folletos a continuación para obtener más información.
Drum roll, please... 🥁🐯
Save the date for the Mercedes ISD Percussion Showcase, where students from elementary to high school will be drumming up a storm. The showcase will be held Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Mercedes High School old gymnasium. Admission is FREE. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsucccess #MISDfinearts
Congratulations to the senior Lady Tigers who participated in the RGVBCA All-Star showcase this weekend! 🏀🐾✨
Randi Lara, Regina Gaytan, and Jaymie Flores, as well as members of the Mercedes coaching staff, proudly represented the district among other Valley athletes as part of the East All-Stars. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccees
A big round of applause to the Mercedes ISD 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year! 👏🍎 ✨
These exceptional educators inspire students and colleagues alike and were recognized by Acting Superintendent Jeanne Venecia, school board members, district directors and campus principals at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet held last week.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year were also announced during the banquet and will now represent Mercedes ISD at the regional level. Congratulations to Elda Torres from Zachary Taylor Elementary School and Adriana Gonzalez from Mercedes High School!
All honorees embody the pride and values of our district and we are grateful for their constant pursuit of MISD excellence. Congratulations to all, and THANK YOU! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
