
The Mercedes Cross Country season is off to a strong start! šš¾
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
ā 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
ā 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
ā 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
ā 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether







Meet the Teacher is almost here! ššāļø
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. Itās a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school yearābecause weāre Stronger Together. š¾š¤ See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! ššāļø
AcompƔƱanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirĆ”n a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). SerĆ” una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un aƱo escolar LLENO DE ĆXITOāporque Ā”somos MĆ”s Fuertes Juntos! š¾š¤ #MISDpride
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. Itās a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school yearābecause weāre Stronger Together. š¾š¤ See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! ššāļø
AcompƔƱanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirĆ”n a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). SerĆ” una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un aƱo escolar LLENO DE ĆXITOāporque Ā”somos MĆ”s Fuertes Juntos! š¾š¤ #MISDpride


šļøšØ Attention Mercedes Tigers Football Season Ticket Holders šØšļø
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ā Youāll have two weeks to secure your seats before theyāre released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and weāll see you in the stands! š¾š #MISDpride #TigerNation
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ā Youāll have two weeks to secure your seats before theyāre released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and weāll see you in the stands! š¾š #MISDpride #TigerNation


šļøšØ Attention Mercedes Tigers Football Season Ticket Holders šØšļø
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ā Youāll have two weeks to secure your seats before theyāre released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and weāll see you in the stands! š¾š #MISDpride #TigerNation


šļø IMPORTANT: Attention Current Season Ticket Holders! š¾š
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
š Donāt lose your spot in the standsāfill out the form today!
š Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
š Donāt lose your spot in the standsāfill out the form today!
š Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation


Mercedes ISD Supports Kerr County š§”
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
š H-E-B
š Walmart
š Amazon
š Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
šļø Monday, July 7 ā Thursday, July 10
ā° 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
š H-E-B
š Walmart
š Amazon
š Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
šļø Monday, July 7 ā Thursday, July 10
ā° 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity


š£ SAVE THE DATE, MHS FAMILIES š¾ Get ready, Tigers! There's so much happening at Mercedes High School, and you won't want to miss a beat! šļø Let's make it a fantastic year! #MHSTigers #Community #SaveTheDate


Attention Current Football Season Ticket Holders! šļøš
Weāre gearing up for another exciting season of Mercedes Tigers football! This year, all season passes will be available through Hometown Ticketing, a quick and convenient way to access your passes online.
š
To get started, please fill out the below form by Monday, July 14 to confirm your season ticket information.
š Visit https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
We canāt wait to see our stands filled with Tiger Pride! š¾š


Graduation is just days away, Mercedes ISD families! šāØš¾
Please see our Graduation Ceremony invitation for event details. Also attached are the 2025 Community Graduation Ceremony Guidelines, which includes the Tiger Stadium Clear Bag Policy and the various items that guests are allowed to bring to the event. Congratulations, Class of 2025! We can't wait to see you cross the stage! #MISDpride
Ā”La graduación estĆ” a solo unos dĆas, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! šāØš¾
Consulten nuestra invitación a la Ceremonia de Graduación para obtener mĆ”s detalles. TambiĆ©n se adjuntan las Pautas para la Ceremonia de Graduación Comunitaria 2025, que incluyen la PolĆtica de Bolsas Transparentes del Estadio Tiger y los diversos artĆculos que los invitados pueden traer al evento. Ā”Felicidades, Generación 2025! Ā”Estamos deseando verlos subir al escenario! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos subir al escenario! #MISDpride






Mercedes ISD families: A reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes for students will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Familias de Mercedes ISD: Un recordatorio de que no habrĆ” clases el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025 en conmemoración del DĆa de los CaĆdos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarĆ”n cerradas. Las clases para estudiantes se reanudarĆ”n el martes 27 de mayo de 2025.


š¶āØ Congratulations to the members of the 2025 Mercedes Color Guard team and captains, Marissa and Raquel!
We are #MISDproud to see the team continue to grow and shine this fall season!



Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! šāļøšš¾
Weāre proud to shine a spotlight on the educators of Mercedes ISD who go above and beyond to instill a love of learning in all our students. Thank you for guiding, inspiring, and shaping their future, confidence, and success! Your dedication leaves a lasting impact in every classroom and on every campus. #MISDpride #MISDteam


SOLD OUT! šļøš¢
The tickets for the Lady Tigers vs. Rio Grande City Lady Rattlers Area playoff game on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Sharyland High School softball field are no longer available.
The game has reached full capacity, and no tickets will be sold at the gate. Thank you for your support, Tiger fans! š¾


š¢ Friendly reminder: The MISD Parent and Family Engagement's EGG-Stravaganza event is happening TODAY, Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Mercedes High School new gym, 1200 S. Florida. (Entrance will be through 10th Street or FM 491/Rio Rico Rd.) We hope to see you there!
š¢ Recordatorio amistoso: Ā”El evento EGG-Stravaganza de Participación de Padres y Familias de MISD se lleva a cabo HOY, jueves 17 de abril de 2025, a partir de las 5:30 p.m. en el gimnasio nuevo de Mercedes High School, ubicado en 1200 S. Florida. (La entrada serĆ” por la calle 10 o por FM 491/Rio Rico Rd.) Ā”Esperamos verlos ahĆ!



It is with deep sorrow that Mercedes ISD shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mr. Ernest TreviƱo, a dedicated educator and cherished member of the Mercedes Early College Academy team.
As we continue to keep the family of Mr. Ernest TreviƱo in our thoughts and prayers, we respectfully share the following service arrangements in honor of his life and legacy, along with a message from Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Clinton.


š¢ The Town Hall meetings with Superintendent Dr. Clinton are set for this week! We hope you can join us! š¤
š¢ Ā”Las Reuniones Comunitarias con el Superintendente Dr. Clinton se llevarĆ”n a cabo esta semana! Ā”Esperamos que nos pueda acompaƱar! š¤



š¢š Try out for the Mercedes Colorguard!
Mercedes ISD invites all incoming 8thā11th grade students to try out for the Mercedes Colorguard! No experience is requiredājust bring your energy and school spirit.
Tryout:
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April 28āMay 1, 2025
š Location: MHS Band Hall
š Time: 5:00 PM ā 6:30 PM
For questions, contact the directors eduardo.rivas@misdtx.net or jennifer.salinas@misdtx.net.


š¢ The Mercedes Debonnaires have extended the deadline for the 2025-2026 Tryouts Application to: š
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4 pm. Applications must be submitted to your campus principal.
Mercedes ISD students in grades 8-11th are welcome to apply!
If you need immediate assistance, please email:
Jessica.Lopez@misdtx.net


š£š Attention Mercedes ISD Community:
The online registration window for the 2025ā2026 school year is officially open! Families with new or returning students can now complete enrollment forms online for a smooth start to the upcoming school year. Click here to begin: misdtx.net/registration.
š£ š Ā”Atención Comunidad Mercedes ISD:
Ā”El plazo de inscripción en lĆnea para el aƱo escolar 2025-2026 ya estĆ” abierto! Las familias con estudiantes nuevos o que regresan ya pueden completar los formularios de inscripción en lĆnea para un inicio sin contratiempos del próximo aƱo escolar. Haga clic aquĆ para comenzar: misdtx.net/registration.



šApril is National Autism Acceptance Month! š
At Mercedes ISD, we stand together in support of inclusivity, understanding, acceptance and kindness for all. We are #MISDproud of our students, families, educators, and staff who help build learning environments where every student is seen, heard, and valued.
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Hosted by the MHS Criminal Justice Club, in partnership with the MISD Special Education Department and the Mercedes PD:
š Saturday, April 5, 2025
ā° 4:00ā8:00 p.m.
š H-E-B Park (Mercedes Civic Center), 520 E. 2nd St.
šš¢ At the event, families will be able to register individuals with disabilities with the City of Mercedes, helping first responders identify and better support those with special needs during emergencies. With Teamwork, Unity, and Tiger Pride, we move forward together! š¾


