Mercedes High School

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.

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD will have a Delayed Start for all schools and offices tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather conditions. ⏰Start Times: Elementary Schools: 9:30 a.m. Middle Schools: 9:45 a.m. High Schools: 10:00 a.m. In addition, Staff Start-Time is 9:00 a.m. The Bus Route Pick-Up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and Parent School Drop-Off will begin at 9:00 a.m. Dismissals will remain at usual times. All students will be allowed to dress in warm clothing, such as warm ups, hooded pullovers, scarves and other wintery attire. The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance. If there are any further changes to regular school operations, we will inform families via mass notification systems, across our official social media platforms, and through local news outlets. See you tomorrow, and stay warm, Mercedes! 📢 Recordatorio amistoso: Mercedes ISD tendrá un inicio retrasado para todas las escuelas y oficinas mañana, miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas pronosticadas. ⏰ Horarios de inicio: · Escuelas primarias: 9:30 a.m. · Escuelas secundarias: 9:45 a.m. · Preparatorias: 10:00 a.m. Además, el horario de entrada del personal será a las 9:00 a.m. La recolección de rutas de autobuses comenzará a las 8:00 a.m., y la entrega de estudiantes por parte de los padres iniciará a las 9:00 a.m. Los horarios de salida permanecerán sin cambios. Todos los estudiantes podrán vestirse con ropa abrigada, como sudaderas, chamarras con gorro, bufandas y otras prendas de invierno. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Si se presentan más cambios en las operaciones escolares, informaremos a las familias a través de los sistemas de notificación masiva, en nuestras plataformas oficiales de redes sociales y mediante los medios de comunicación locales. ¡Nos vemos mañana, y abríguense bien, Mercedes!

Mercedes ISD is proud to announce that we are once again partnering with The DAISY Foundation to show appreciation to our outstanding school nurses.🩺🍎 Students, parents, staff, visitors, and families are encouraged to nominate a nurse they would like to honor with the DAISY Award! Say thanks to your nurse by sharing your story. Scan the QR code on the below flyer to fill out the nomination form. #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en anunciar que una vez más nos hemos asociado con The DAISY Foundation para reconocer a nuestras destacadas enfermeras escolares. 🩺🍎 ¡Animamos a estudiantes, padres, personal, visitantes y familias a nominar a una enfermera a la que les gustaría honrar con el premio DAISY! Agradece a tu enfermera compartiendo tu historia. Escanea el código QR en el volante a continuación para completar el formulario de nominación. #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD will maintain a regular school day tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025. District Administration continues to actively monitor the weather conditions forecasted for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance when considering weather-related delays or closures. Mercedes ISD families can expect another update from the district on Monday. As our operations team addresses necessary preparations to our facilities and infrastructure, please also take this time to prepare your homes and families. Stay safe and warm, Mercedes community! 📢 Recordatorio: Mercedes ISD mantendrá un día escolar regular mañana, lunes 20 de enero de 2025. La administración del distrito continúa monitoreando activamente las condiciones climáticas pronosticadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025 y el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es de suma importancia al considerar demoras o cierres relacionados con el clima. Las familias de Mercedes ISD pueden esperar otra actualización del distrito el lunes. Mientras nuestro equipo de operaciones se ocupa de los preparativos necesarios para nuestras instalaciones e infraestructura, también tómese este tiempo para preparar sus hogares y familias. ¡Manténgase seguro y abrigado, comunidad de Mercedes!

Help Us Keep Our Community Warm This Winter! ❄🧥🐾 Mercedes ISD will host a Winter Coat Drive (all children and adult sizes needed, new or gently-used) for our Tiger Threads closet to help support families this winter season. 📍 Drop-off Location: Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio St. 📅 Collection Dates: January 15 - January 31 Your generous donation can make a big difference to our students and community. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity ¡Ayúdanos a mantener abrigada a nuestra comunidad este invierno! ❄🧥🐾 Mercedes ISD organizará una colecta de abrigos de invierno (todos los talles necesarios para niños y adultos, nuevos o usados ​​en buen estado) para nuestro armario Tiger Threads para ayudar a las familias durante esta temporada de invierno. 📍 Lugar de entrega: Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio St. 📅 Fechas de recolección: 15 de enero - 31 de enero Tu generosa donación puede hacer una gran diferencia para nuestros estudiantes y nuestra comunidad. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

Today, we celebrate our incredible Law Enforcement Team! Your presence on campus provides a sense of security and support for our students and staff. We are so grateful for your commitment to our school community. #LawEnforcementDay #SchoolResourceOfficer #Grateful# Heros

📢Class of 2024 Gear Up Reminder! On Friday, January 10, at 10 a.m., Mr. Christian Kromer from Vector will be at the Mercedes ISD’s Curriculum Building (837 S. Ohio Ave.) in the Collaboration Room. Mr. Kromer will be sharing information about internships, job training, and more. Please stop on by if you have any questions or want to learn more. #MISDpride #GEARUP

We are looking forward to welcoming back our students! 📅 Reminder: Classes resume Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for all students. ❄ With colder temperatures forecasted this week, we encourage students to dress warmly to stay comfortable. All students will be allowed to dress in warm clothing, such as warm ups, hooded pullovers, scarves and other wintery attire. Our schools will be warm, inviting, and ready to help students start the new semester on the right foot. 📚🐾 See you soon! ¡Estamos ansiosos por darles la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes! 📅 Recordatorio: Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles 8 de enero de 2025 para todos los estudiantes. ❄ Como se pronostican temperaturas más frías esta semana, alentamos a los estudiantes a que se abriguen bien para estar cómodos. Todos los estudiantes podrán vestirse con ropa abrigada, como abrigos, suéteres con capucha, bufandas y otras prendas invernales. Nuestras escuelas serán cálidas, acogedoras y estarán listas para ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar el nuevo semestre con el pie derecho. 📚🐾 ¡Nos vemos pronto!

January is School Board Recognition Month! 🍎📚🌟 As we kick off the new year, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees for their commitment to education and their service to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership plays a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and creating opportunities for success. 🎓🐾 #MISDpride #MISDcommunity