John F. Kennedy Elementary

Want to know more about the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD? Join us for a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. Our curriculum directors will provide information about what the program offers, the nomination process for your child, and more. #MISDpride ¿Quiere saber más sobre el Programa para superdotados y talentosos de Mercedes ISD? Acompáñenos a una reunión informativa para padres el martes 29 de octubre de 5:30 a 6:30 p. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio. Nuestros directores de currículo brindarán información sobre lo que ofrece el programa, el proceso de nominación para su hijo y más. #MISDpride

Join us for a Parent Meeting hosted by the Bilingual/ESL Department to learn more about the valuable services and programs offered by the Hidalgo County Health Clinic. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio St. We hope to see you there! #MISDcommunity #parentalengagement Únase a nosotros en una reunión de padres organizada por el Departamento Bilingüe/ESL para obtener más información sobre los valiosos servicios y programas que ofrece la Clínica de Salud del Condado de Hidalgo. La reunión se llevará a cabo el lunes 28 de octubre de 2024 a las 10 a. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio St. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. for the 12th Annual Mercedes Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin on Sixth Street and continue north to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds. Let's come together as a community to honor and celebrate our veterans. We look forward to seeing you there! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #VeteransDay

Thank you to our dedicated school nurses for proudly standing together to show their support during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 Together we are committed to spreading hope and strength throughout our school community in honor of the brave children and families battling childhood cancer. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

📢 Important announcement regarding After School ACE program. 📢 Anuncio importante sobre el programa After School ACE.

Calling Mercedes ISD parents, community members, and businesses! 📢🌟 We welcome you to participate in the District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC). Be a part of the conversation, be a part of the progress. 🤝🐅 The committee offers the community an opportunity to contribute to key discussions on topics like: 📚The District Improvement Plan 📚Dropout Prevention Review 📚Instructional School Calendar 📚And more... Join us for the DEIC on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. in the MISD Central Office Boardroom. Please contact the Office of Teaching and Learning at 956-825-5096 if you are interested in joining or would like more information. Your input can make a lasting impact in student achievement! #MISDcommunity #MISDpride #MISDsuccess ¡Llamamos a los padres, miembros de la comunidad y empresas de Mercedes ISD! 📢🌟 Le damos la bienvenida a participar en el Comité de Mejora Educativa del Distrito (DEIC). Sea parte de la conversación, sea parte del progreso. 🤝🐅 El comité ofrece a la comunidad la oportunidad de contribuir a debates clave sobre temas como: 📚El Plan de Mejora del Distrito 📚Revisión de la Prevención de la Deserción Escolar 📚Calendario Escolar Instructivo 📚Y más... Únase a nosotros para el DEIC el martes 10 de septiembre de 2024 a las 4:15 p. m. en la sala de juntas de la oficina central de MISD. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje al 956-825-5096 si está interesado en unirse o si desea obtener más información. ¡Su aporte puede tener un impacto duradero en el rendimiento estudiantil!

Mercedes ISD stands with our community this September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to 'Go Gold' on Wednesdays as a symbol of support, and to honor the strength and resilience of the children and families who was navigating the difficult journey of cancer. Join us in raising awareness and showing solidarity. 💛🎗 #MISDcommunity #GoGoldForChildhoodCancer

Get ready to roar, Tigers fans! 🐾🏈 The Mercedes Varsity Tigers will face the Edinburg High School Bobcats this Friday, August 30 at Tiger Stadium for the first game of the 2024 football season! Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 📢 Friendly reminder about our Clear Bag Policy for all Mercedes ISD athletic facilities. Please review the guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year, shown below. ⬇ We hope to see you on Gameday! #MISDpride #MISDathletics

📢 Attention Mercedes ISD Families: In observance of Labor Day, all schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please read this message from our Interim Superintendent Mrs. Jeanne Venecia. 📢 Atención familias de Mercedes ISD: En conmemoración del Día del Trabajo, todas las escuelas estarán cerradas el lunes 2 de septiembre de 2024. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 3 de septiembre de 2024. Lea este mensaje de nuestra Superintendente Interina, la Sra. Jeanne Venecia.

It's time for the Peanut Butter Bowl, Mercedes ISD community! 🥜🏈🐅 This Friday night, at the Mercedes Tigers vs. Edinburg Bobcats varsity football game, we will be collecting as many jars of Peanut Butter as possible for our neighborhood food bank. Join us by bringing your peanut butter donations to the game—fans can make donations at the gate and students can drop off their jars at the fieldhouse. Prefer to donate online? Scan the QR code on the poster below and contribute $2 for a jar! The community raised a large deal of PB for this worthy cause last year, and the mighty Tigers are excited to do it again. Let’s show our community spirit, Mercedes! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity #MISDgives

New school year, new academic goals! ✨ And, through our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, all Mercedes ISD students have access to FREE 24/7 Online Tutoring. 📚🖥 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. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity - students can easily access Varsity Tutors by going to their Clever account. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDpartners

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. 🍎🥕🥬🥛 ¡Vea este mensaje de "Bienvenido de regreso a la escuela" de nuestro departamento de Servicios de Nutrición Infantil! Mercedes ISD participará una vez más en la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria, ofreciendo desayuno y almuerzo sin costo para los estudiantes. 🍎🥕🥬🥛

Tomorrow's the day! We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with students again on Wednesday, August 14, for the first day of instruction! 🎉🐾 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 ¡Mañana es el día! ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver nuestros pasillos llenos de estudiantes nuevamente el miércoles 14 de agosto, para el primer día de clases! 🎉🐾 Recordatorio amistoso: la reunión de maestros para TODAS las escuelas primarias se llevará a cabo el jueves 15 de agosto. Asegúrese de consultar el folleto para obtener más 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 año escolar, queremos recordarles que si su hijo/a necesita tomar medicamentos en la escuela, se requiere una orden médica escrita de un proveedor de atención médica con licencia en Texas para que la enfermera de la escuela pueda administrarlos. Su médico también puede enviar la orden por fax al 956-514-2130. Comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela para obtener más información. ¡Les deseamos a su hijo un año lleno de salud y éxito!

Happening tomorrow! Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure at the 2nd Annual Earth x Space Celebration! 🌍🚀 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. ✨

Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure at the 2nd Annual Earth x Space Celebration! 🌍🚀 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. ✨ 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, 2024…that’s 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! ⬇ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess Familias de Mercedes ISD: El primer día de instrucción para el nuevo año escolar es el miércoles 14 de agosto de 2024... ¡faltan exactamente tres semanas! Un recordatorio de que la inscripción en línea aún está abierta. Regístrese hoy en www.misdtx.net/registration. ¿Necesita ayuda? Nuestra inscripción en persona se llevará a cabo la primera semana de agosto en CADA escuela. ¡Vea el folleto para conocer las fechas y horarios del campus! ⬇ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Canvas Painting Day at Summer ACE! 🎨✨ Mercedes ISD elementary students dove into a world of colors during Canvas Painting Day provided by the Summer ACE program. 🖌🦀🌊 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!📅🌟🐾 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: ¡Reserve las fechas para las noches Meet the Teacher 2024-2025!📅🌟🐾 Prepárese para iniciar el nuevo año escolar, conéctese con maestros y prepárese para un gran año por delante. Consulte el siguiente folleto para conocer las fechas y horarios del campus. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos ahí!

📢 Attention all Parents/Guardians/Students 📢 As the district gears up for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, we understand that timely information is crucial for a smooth start. 🎒🏫 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. 📆 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. 👕 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. ✏️ 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. 🌟 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess 📢 Atención a todos los padres/tutores/estudiantes 📢 Mientras el distrito se prepara para el próximo año escolar 2024-2025, entendemos que la información oportuna es crucial para un comienzo sin problemas. 🎒🏫 Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener detalles importantes sobre las fechas de inscripción en persona, información sobre el uniforme del campus y listas de útiles escolares para el próximo año académico. 📆 Fechas de Inscripción: ¡Marque sus calendarios para las fechas de inscripción! Es importante que todos los estudiantes completen su proceso de inscripción durante el período designado para asegurar su lugar para el nuevo año escolar. 👕 Información del uniforme: Estamos orgullosos de la política de uniformes de nuestra escuela, ya que fomenta un sentido de unidad y promueve un ambiente inclusivo. Revise los requisitos de uniforme específicos para asegurarse de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente para el año escolar. ✏️ Listas de útiles escolares: Para ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito académico, hemos preparado una lista completa de útiles 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. ¡Esperamos tener un año fantástico y productivo por delante! Recuerde, ¡el primer día de instrucción es el miércoles 14 de agosto de 2024.🌟