Mercedes High School

🎉 Congratulations to our UIL Academic Team on an exceptional season! 🐾✏️ Mercedes ISD is incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment our students showed throughout the school year — especially at the District 32-5A UIL Academic District Meet this past weekend. 🌟 Special recognitions include: 📚 Editorial Writing • 2nd – Audrey Cavazos (Advancing to Regionals) • 5th – Abrianna Galindo • 6th – Karina Gonzalez • 6th –Zachary Sanchez 📰 Headline Writing • 1st – Zachary Sanchez (Advancing to Regionals) • 3rd – Adrian Gonzalez (Advancing to Regionals) And an extra round of applause to our Literary Criticism Team for earning 1st Place! 🏆The team consists of Zachary Sanchez (4th place), Isabella Gavia (5th place), Juan Esquivel (6th place), and Carlie Rabel. The entire team advances to Regionals in San Antonio, April 25–26!👏 “Your effort, perseverance, and teamwork have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more grateful for each of you,” said Rube Pena Hinojosa, UIL Academic Coordinator of the entire team. We are #MISDproud!

📢 Mercedes ISD families, All Mercedes ISD schools and departments will resume their regular schedules on Monday, March 31, 2025, including afterschool programs. Parents - If you need assistance or if your child is unable to attend school, please contact your campus office on Monday morning. We sincerely appreciate the patience and support of our families, students, and staff as our community navigated through the recent weather-related closures. Together, we move forward with Teamwork, Unity, and Tiger Pride! 📢 Familias de Mercedes ISD, Todas las escuelas y departamentos de Mercedes ISD regresarán a sus horarios regulares el lunes 31 de marzo de 2025, incluyendo los programas después del horario escolar. Padres de familia: Si necesitan asistencia o si su hijo no puede asistir a la escuela, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de su escuela el lunes por la mañana. Agradecemos sinceramente la paciencia y el apoyo de nuestras familias, estudiantes y personal mientras nuestra comunidad enfrentaba los recientes cierres por el clima. ¡Juntos avanzamos con Trabajo en Equipo, Unidad y Orgullo Tiger!

Dear Mercedes Families, Due to severe weather and flooding in the Mid Valley area, Mercedes ISD has canceled classes for Friday, March 28, 2025. MISD staff is also assessing facilities for any damages or flooding from the inclement weather, and repairs will be made accordingly. The District continues to actively monitor the weather and will collaborate with local emergency management officials. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of paramount importance. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please take all necessary precautions and stay safe. Queridas familias Mercedes, Debido al mal tiempo y las inundaciones en la zona de Mid Valley, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes ha cancelado las clases del viernes 28 de marzo de 2025. El personal del MISD también está evaluando las instalaciones para detectar posibles daños o inundaciones causadas por el mal tiempo y se realizarán las reparaciones correspondientes. El Distrito continúa monitoreando activamente el clima y colaborará con los funcionarios locales de gestión de emergencias. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal son de suma importancia. Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación. Por favor, tomen todas las precauciones necesarias y manténganse a salvo.

🚨 UPDATE: Mercedes ISD families: The Shelter-In-Place issued today by Mercedes ISD has been lifted at 4:52 p.m. School buses may run slower due to the weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of paramount importance. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Stay safe, MISD. 🚨 ACTUALIZACIÓN: Familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes: La orden de confinamiento emitida hoy por el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes se levantó a las 4:52 p. m. Los autobuses escolares podrían circular más despacio debido a las condiciones climáticas. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal son de suma importancia. Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación. Cuídense, Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes.

Attention Mercedes ISD families: Due to forecasted inclement weather, a Shelter-In-Place has been activated for all Mercedes ISD campuses and facilities today, Thursday, March 27, 2025, until further notice. All afterschool activities, including ACE and meetings have also been canceled. Atención familias de Mercedes ISD: Debido al mal tiempo pronosticado, se ha activado la medida de confinamiento en todos los campus e instalaciones del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes hoy, jueves 27 de marzo de 2025, hasta nuevo aviso. También se han cancelado todas las actividades extraescolares, incluyendo ACE y las reuniones.

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD is inviting families and community members to join us at our upcoming Town Hall Meetings with Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Clinton! The series begins tomorrow, March 27. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at MECA, 950 W. 6th St. These meetings offer an opportunity for parents, students, and community members to learn more about the results of our district-wide Innovative Schools survey and discuss the next steps in shaping the future of our schools. Attendees are encouraged to attend any session that best fits their schedule. Read More Here | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026 📢 Recordatorio Amistoso: ¡Mercedes ISD invita a las familias y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nuestras próximas Reuniones Comunitarias con el Superintendente Dr. Benjamin Clinton! La serie comienza mañana, 27 de marzo, y la reunión se llevará a cabo a las 5:30 p.m. en MECA, 950 W. 6th St. Estas reuniones ofrecen una oportunidad para que padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad conozcan más sobre los resultados de nuestra encuesta distrital sobre Escuelas Innovadoras y dialoguen sobre los próximos pasos para dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas. Se anima a los asistentes a participar en la sesión que mejor se ajuste a su horario. Lea más aquí. | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026

Mercedes ISD is inviting families and community members to join us at our upcoming Town Hall Meetings with Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Clinton! These meetings offer an opportunity for parents, students, and community members to learn more about the results of our district-wide Innovative Schools survey and discuss the next steps in shaping the future of our schools. 📍 March 27 | MECA 📍 April 1 | Ruben Hinojosa Elementary 📍 April 2 | Sgt. Harrell Middle School 🕠 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to attend any session that best fits their schedule. We look forward to seeing you there as we MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER! Read More Here | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026 ¡Mercedes ISD invita a las familias y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nuestras próximas Reuniones Comunitarias con el Superintendente, el Dr. Benjamin Clinton! Estas reuniones ofrecen una oportunidad para que padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad conozcan más sobre los resultados de nuestra encuesta distrital sobre Escuelas Innovadoras y dialoguen sobre los próximos pasos para dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas. 📍 27 de marzo | MECA 📍 1 de abril | Primaria Ruben Hinojosa 📍 2 de abril | Secundaria Sgt. Harrell 🕠 5:30 p.m. Los asistentes pueden elegir la sesión que mejor se ajuste a su horario. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí mientras AVANZAMOS JUNTOS HACIA EL FUTURO! #MISDpride #misdcommunity 📖 Lea más aquí | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026

Mercedes ISD families: Join us for a Parent Meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mujeres Unidas will be present to provide valuable resources for parents, covering topics like: Emergency Shelter Family Justice Center Counseling Legal Advocacy …and more! The meeting will also feature door prizes and snacks. For more info, contact mireya.garcia@misdtx.net or call 956-825-5130. We hope to see you there! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity Familias de Mercedes ISD: Acompáñenos a una Reunión para Padres el miércoles 19 de marzo en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio, de 9:30 a.m. a 10:30 a.m. Mujeres Unidas estará presente para ofrecer recursos valiosos para los padres, abordando temas como: Refugio de emergencia Centro de Justicia Familiar Consejería Asesoría legal …¡y más! La reunión también contará con premios y refrigerios. Para más información, comuníquese con mireya.garcia@misdtx.net o llame al 956-825-5130. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí! #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧: 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 🐾📚💡 At Mercedes ISD, we are committed to improvement and innovation to ensure the best educational experience for our students. As we plan for the future, we need your voice! Your feedback in this brief survey will help guide important decisions about learning opportunities, campus improvements, and new initiatives. By working to move Forward Together, we can create a brighter future for our students, staff, and community. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts. Thank you for being a valued part of this journey. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity Parent/Community Survey: https://forms.gle/it5aicUKeogZ5UAy7 Student Survey: https://forms.gle/UahBYKjDz7rp2Vza9 𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙟𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙨: 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖 𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙙𝙚 𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙨 🐾📚💡 En Mercedes ISD, estamos comprometidos con la mejora continua y la innovación para garantizar la mejor experiencia educativa para nuestros estudiantes. Mientras planificamos el futuro, ¡su voz es importante! Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a tomar decisiones clave sobre oportunidades de aprendizaje, mejoras en los campus y nuevas iniciativas. Al trabajar juntos, podemos construir un futuro más brillante para nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad. Le tomará solo unos minutos compartir sus ideas. Gracias por ser una parte valiosa de este proceso. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity Encuesta para padres y comunidad: https://forms.gle/it5aicUKeogZ5UAy7 Encuesta para estudiantes: https://forms.gle/UahBYKjDz7rp2Vza9

🎉 Mercedes ISD hosts Formal Wear Donation Drive 🎉 Do you have a new or gently used prom dress or formal attire you no longer need? Help make a Mercedes ISD student’s special occasion unforgettable by donating to our MISD Fiesta Room! 👗 Now collecting: Dresses, shoes, jewelry, boys' sport coats, pants, ties 📏 Sizes: For middle and high school students (Grades 7th-12th) 📅 Collection Dates: February – April 2025 📍 Drop-off Location: Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 Ohio St. 🕘 Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Your generosity can make a lasting impact! For more information, please call 956-825-5130. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity 🎉 Mercedes ISD organiza una campaña de donación de ropa formal 🎉 ¿Tiene un vestido de fiesta nuevo o usado en buen estado o un atuendo formal que ya no necesita? ¡Ayude a que la ocasión especial de un estudiante de Mercedes ISD sea inolvidable donando a nuestra sala de fiestas de MISD! 👗 Ahora recolectamos: vestidos, zapatos, joyas, chaquetas deportivas para niños, pantalones, corbatas 📏 Tallas: para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria (grados 7.º a 12.º) 📅 Fechas de recolección: febrero a abril de 2025 📍 Lugar de entrega: Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 Ohio St. 🕘 Horario: lunes a viernes | 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. ¡Su generosidad puede tener un impacto duradero! Para obtener más información, llame al 956-825-5130. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

UIL Excellence on Display! 👏🏅 This past weekend, 29 Rio Grande Valley schools traveled to Mission High School for a battle of the minds, and our Mercedes UIL competitors showcased their talent, dedication, and hard work! 🐾 Spelling: Adrian Gonzalez – 5th Place 🐾 Social Studies: Lesly Gonzalez – 8th Place 📖 Literary Criticism team: 🐾 Zachary Sanchez – 3rd Place (Novice) 🐾 Carlie Rabel – 6th Place (Veteran) A SUPER CONGRATULATIONS goes to the Journalism team for earning multiple ribbons at the meet, including: 📰 Editorial Writing: 🐾 Karina Gonzalez – 4th Place (Novice) 🐾 JT Martinez – 5th Place (Novice) 🐾 Keyla Ochoa – 6th Place (Novice) 📰 Headline Writing: 🐾 Adrian Gonzalez – 5th Place (Novice) 🐾 Isabella Gavia – 6th Place (Novice) 🐾 Zachary Sanchez – 6th Place (Veteran) 📝 Feature Writing: 🐾 Leonardo Lopez – 3rd Place (Novice) 🐾 Abrianna Galindo – 5th Place (Novice) 🗞 News Writing: 🐾 Yuriama Murillo – 2nd Place (Novice) 🐾 Abrianna Galindo – 6th Place (Novice) The UIL team has one more invitational meet at Edinburg North before heading to the District contest in March. Keep striving for excellence, Tiger! #MISDpride #MISDteamwork

📢🏀 Attention Mercedes ISD Basketball Families: The Mercedes Basketball Booster Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the MHS PE Complex. Any parent/guardian of 7th–11th grade basketball athletes (boys & girls) are welcome to attend! Athletes are also encouraged to join their parent/guardian at the meeting. Your support helps strengthen our programs and we hope to see you there! 🐾🏀 #MISDpride #MISDathletics #MISDunity

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers Varsity Golf team for their fantastic performance at Pre- District! ⛳️🌟 Jessie Sauceda, Breanna Wright, Hania Ramirez, Alexandria Garza, and Lydia Rodriguez showcased their skills and teamwork, earning a well-deserved 2ND PLACE finish. 🥈 Keep striving for excellence, Lady Tigers! #MISDpride #MISDathletics #MISDteamwork

Check out the attached flyer for more dates and information about the upcoming Mercedes Tiger Cheer auditions! 📣🐅

Congratulations to our Tiger Tennis team! 🎾🐾🏅 The Varsity Girls team recently took 2nd Place🥈 in Girls Doubles at the Brownsville Tennis Center Invitational! Seniors Abril Lopez and Deborah Coronado proudly represented MHS, striving to make every match count during their final season. 🎓👏 Coach Sanchez recently attended a workshop to ensure that his knowledge of the game remains strong, learning valuable drills and tactics that will help enhance our program. The workshop also focused on inclusive coaching strategies, ensuring that practices can be adapted for athletes of all abilities to ensure that all are able to enjoy the sport. Interested in being part of the tennis program? Reach out to Coach Sanchez in room F-2 to learn more about how you can get involved. No experience is necessary, and equipment is available to borrow! #MISDpride #MISDathletics

REMINDER MHS SENIORS! Class Panoramic Photo is scheduled for Friday, February 7th at 7:45 am in the New Gym. Attire is Sunday's Best/Best Dressed, please be on time.

📅 Mark Your Calendars: The MHS Senior Play is Almost Here! 🎭 The Senior Class of 2025 proudly presents the stage play "Three Fables." The public performance will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 Ohio St. 🎟️ Admission is $3.00 for students and adults; and $1.00 for children under 12. Join us for an evening of storytelling as our seniors take the stage! #MISDpride #Classof2025

📣 Parents, please join us for our Title One Meeting! 📣 Padres, ¡por favor acompáñenos a nuestra reunión de Título Uno!

📅 DATE CHANGE! 📅 MHS Senior Panoramic Photo is now happening on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. Mark your calendars! #DateChange #MHSSeniorPanoramic.

📢 Friendly Reminder: All Mercedes ISD schools and offices will return to their regular schedules tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. All school activities will also resume as previously scheduled. 📢 Recordatorio amistoso: Todas las escuelas y oficinas de Mercedes ISD retomarán su horarios regular mañana, jueves 23 de enero de 2025. Todas las actividades escolares también se reanudarán según lo programado previamente.