
š§šNational GEAR UP Week Update!
Mercedes High School and Mercedes Early College Academy students continue to bring enthusiasm and high energy to #GUweek. āš
Wednesdayās theme, āBuild Your Futureā saw students donning construction gear šš¦ŗ and today students could be spotted wearing their favorite college t-shirts in support of college and career readiness. šš










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Save the Date, MISD Parents! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 3 for a Community Presentation hosted by the Family and Community Engagement department about our school district's Strategy for Success for the 2023-2024 academic year. šš« Please see the below flyers for more details. Your involvement is key to our shared success!š¤ Don't miss this chance to make a positive impact. #MercedesISD #MISDcommunity #StrategyForSuccess



District leadership had the opportunity to connect with parents and community members yesterday evening as part of the Family and Community Engagement "Schools in Our Community" series. š¤š«
Topics included college, career, and military readiness opportunities, elementary focus on reading and math, attendance guidelines, the district's partnership with Nuestra Clinica del Valle, counseling services, anti-bullying initiatives, safety and security, and our collaborative efforts for student success.
Superintendent Ms. Maria J. Chavez would like to thank all district personnel in attendance and involved in planning our first "Schools in Our Community" event and our host parents for their tremendous hospitality. The next series will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at 10223 W. Mercedes Drive, Mercedes.
Nuestro primer evento "Escuelas En Nuestra Comunidad" fue un Ć©xito. Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el Ć©xito para nuestros hijos e hijas. Ā”Ćnase a nuestro próximo!











District leadership had the opportunity to connect with parents and community members yesterday evening as part of the Family and Community Engagement "Schools in Our Community" series. š¤š«
Topics included college, career, and military readiness opportunities, elementary focus on reading and math, attendance guidelines, the district's partnership with Nuestra Clinica del Valle, counseling services, anti-bullying initiatives, safety and security, and our collaborative efforts for student success.
Superintendent Ms. Maria J. Chavez would like to thank all district personnel in attendance and involved in planning our first "Schools in Our Community" event and our host parents for their tremendous hospitality. The next series will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at 10223 W. Mercedes Drive, Mercedes.
Nuestro primer evento "Escuelas En Nuestra Comunidad" fue un Ć©xito. Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el Ć©xito para nuestros hijos e hijas. Ā”Ćnase a nuestro próximo!











PURPLE OUT! šā It's the first day of National GEAR UP Week and Mercedes ISD students are proudly wearing purple attire in celebration of Region One GEAR UP!
Check out the flyers for more details about the 12th Grade GEAR UP Parent Meeting (and LOTERIA fun!) scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.




Any senior who missed taking their picture on campus can make it up. Trevino's Digital is accepting appointments by phone or online. Please see flyer for more details.


It's almost time for National GEAR UP Week! Follow along as we celebrate the success of our students and GEAR UPās commitment to helping our youth be college and career ready. #GEARUPworks


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Save the Date, MISD Parents! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a Community Presentation hosted by the Family and Community Engagement department about our school district's Strategy for Success for the 2023-2024 academic year. šš« You will hear from Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Maria J. Chavez and the directors of Curriculum, CTE and Student Services. Please see the below flyers for more details. Your involvement is key to our shared success!š¤ Don't miss this chance to make a positive impact. #MercedesISD #MISDcommunity #StrategyForSuccess



MHS students had an opportunity to visit with a NAVY recruiter during lunch periods today.




MHS Upcoming Testing Dates/MHS próximas fechas de pruebas
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MHS seniors don't forget! Senior portraits tomorrow!


Attention Parents of Freshmen & Sophomores! Dual Enrollment - An Exciting Opportunity for Your High Schooler! Is your high schooler looking to get a head start on their college journey? See flyer below for important information regarding our upcoming parent meeting.



We're sharing this "Apps & Emojis Parents Should Know About" reference guide to help Mercedes ISD parents and families understand how emojis can be linked to illegal drugs. š«š
Your child's online safety matters. Please keep an eye on the content they interact with on social media. š±š¬ Together, we can ensure a safer digital environment for Mercedes students. #MercedesISD #ParentalAwareness #OnlineSafety


Attention Mercedes students, join your dedicated school nurses as they lead an honest discussion š©ŗš£ about the causes and effects of drug addiction.
Your health and well-being matter to us, and this talk is designed to keep you informed and safe. šŖš§” #MercedesISD #MercedesISDhealthservices #HealthMedTalks



LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
MISD Parents and familiesšš« : Check out the latest letter from our Superintendent of School, Ms. Maria J. Chavez about vital information regarding the Attendance Policy and Procedures for the 2023-2024 school year. š We kindly request that all parents join us in emphasizing the importance of regular school attendance with you children. Together, we ensure a successful school year for our students. š¤š #MISDcommunity #SchoolYearSuccess



Today Mrs. Martinez Class worked on habitats and biomes! They worked on making Jello which represents our ocean, crackers for their sand, goldfish crackers for our wild life and an octopus gummy.
They had lots of fun with their edible diorama! š Go Tigers!!






Senior Portraits are next week.


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Students come by the library and join our MHS Battle of the Books Team!


MHS Senior Parents join the Remind Group and stay informed
