333 S. Ohio St.
Mercedes, TX 78570
956-825-5075 Phone
956-514-2174 Fax
Safety First, Safety Matters
Safe and secure schools are a priority to the Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent of Schools and all employees of the district.
Listed below are some of the measures and precautions Mercedes ISD is implementing in order to ensure the safety of the students and employees of the district:
Strong Partnership with the Mercedes Police Department and Fire Department
Educational Resource Officer assigned to Mercedes ISD from the Mercedes Police Department to enforce all laws of the state of Texas on MISD campuses.
CENTEGIX CrisisAlert system
Staff Development concerning safety issues
Visitor badges and check in at main entrance to buildings
District Emergency Response Plan
Regular Campus Fire Drills
Regular Campus Lock Down Drills
Regular Door Checks
Student Code of Conduct
Parents should become familiar with the Student Handbook and the Code of Conduct for their child's school, paying particular attention to safety and security concerns. Questions concerning school safety should be directed to the campus principal or the Safe Schools Director at 956-825-5075.
Home Visit Request Form - Administrator Use Only (Click here to access the form)
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is the system Mercedes ISD uses for emergency procedures. The SRP is based on these five actions: Hold, Secure (Lockout), Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.
Students and staff are trained and the campuses hold drills for these actions during the school year.
Safety starts when your child steps foot on the bus and continues until the last student makes it home safe.
Safe School Helpline
Mercedes ISD has a 24/7 anonymous tip line where parents and students can report any threats or safety concerns: Learn More about the Safe School Helpline
THE SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE: Call 800-418-6423 ext. 359 (800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359)
