
Congratulations to the Lady Tigers volleyball team on their performance this season and the well-earned 32-5A All-District selections and honors! We are #MISDproud of the hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship the Lady Tigers showed both on and off the court.ššš¾
Isabella Parker ā 1st Team All-District/All-Academic
Kaitlyn Salinas ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Ashley De Leon ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Careli Nino ā Honorable Mention
Hayden Ledesma ā Honorable Mention
Julissa Lopez ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Lyndah Sauceda ā All-Academic
Kendra Torres ā All-Academic
Faith Gonzales ā All-Academic
Lydia Rodriguez ā All-Academic
Avie Garza ā All-Academic
Jena Pena ā All-Academic







Congratulations to the Lady Tigers volleyball team on their performance this season and the well-earned 32-5A All-District selections and honors! We are #MISDproud of the hard work, spirit, and sportsmanship the Lady Tigers showed both on and off the court.ššš¾
Isabella Parker ā 1st Team All-District/All-Academic
Kaitlyn Salinas ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Ashley De Leon ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Careli Nino ā Honorable Mention
Hayden Ledesma ā Honorable Mention
Julissa Lopez ā Honorable Mention/All-Academic
Lyndah Sauceda ā All-Academic
Kendra Torres ā All-Academic
Faith Gonzales ā All-Academic
Lydia Rodriguez ā All-Academic
Avie Garza ā All-Academic
Jena Pena ā All-Academic







Attention Tiger fans: Tickets are now available for the Area playoff game between the Mercedes Tigers and the Alamo Heights Mules! šš
All tickets are General Admission and sold ONLINE ONLY through Hometown Ticketing ā” corpuschristiisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1803
š Ticket Pricing:
Presale adult - $8
Presale student - $4
Game Day (Starting at 5:00 p.m.) - $10
There will be NO tickets sold at the gate. A QR code will be provided for fans at the gate, and there will be helpers at the ticket booth windows to assist with ONLINE buying. Reminder: CCISD Stadiums follow a clear bag policy.
The game is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Buccaneer Stadium (1 Battlin Buc Blvd., Corpus Christi). Mercedes will be the home team and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Go Tigers! š¾


Attention current 8th grade students and parents! Please join us for an important meeting on the P-Tech Academy at Mercedes High School on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercedes High School cafeteria.
Ā”Atención, estudiantes y padres de 8.Āŗ grado! Ćnase a nosotros en una reunión importante sobre la Academia P-Tech en Mercedes High School el martes 19 de noviembre de 2024 a las 5:30 p. m. en la cafeterĆa de Mercedes High School.



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Mercedes ISD families: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024 to mark the beginning of Thanksgiving Break.
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Familias de Mercedes ISD: Se ha programado una salida temprana para el viernes 22 de noviembre de 2024 para marcar el comienzo de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.


Mercedes ISD and Sharyland ISD will bring you the livestream of the upcoming UIL 5A Bi-District Football Playoff game at Tiger Stadium. šš Kick off is at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 15.
Don't miss a moment of the action! Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7URMCCQbTXE


Congratulations to the Mercedes FFA for their stellar performance at the Citrus Valley District FFA LDE (Leadership Development Event) contests last week, proudly hosted at Mercedes High School! š
The students earned the following awards:
š District Champs in Senior Radio Broadcasting
š District Champs in Greenhand Chapter Conducting
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Reserve District Champs in Senior Chapter Conducting
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5th & 6th place in Senior and Greenhand Quiz Team
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4th place in Senior Creed
We are incredibly #MISDproud of all the hard work our FFA members have put into these contests. Next stop: Area!


Mercedes High School administration is thrilled to announce the students who have earned a spot on the 2nd Six Weeks Dean's List! These outstanding individuals have worked diligently and earned all A's on their report card. Let's celebrate their hard work and dedication. Go Tigers! #MISDpride


What an electric Friday night at Tiger Stadium! šš¾āØ Our Varsity Tigers played strong at their final home game of the season, and came away with a 48-21 victory against the Brownsville Pace Vikings! It was also a night to remember as we celebrated Senior Night with a special Senior Walk after the game honoring the Class of 2025. š A huge congratulations to all of our seniors and thank you to the Mercedes ISD families and community for your support!
Head Coach Roger Adame, Jr. said the Tigers appreciated everyone's support throughout the regular season. Our Tiger Varsity football team finished second in District 16-5A II and will host the Bi-District Playoff game against the Sharyland Rattlers this Friday, November 15, 2024 at Tiger Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
šļø Season ticket holders can purchase their tickets Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., only in-person at the Field House. Tickets are $8 and must be purchased in person with a card. Cash will not be accepted.
All remaining tickets will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Letās pack the stands and support our Tigers as they continue their playoff journey! š #MISDpride






Itās Election Day and Mercedes High School students cast their ballots in a school-wide mock election that offered a first-hand experience of how a polling place works and the importance of civic engagement. š³ #MISDpride #MISDcommunity









Mark your calendars for a Community Health Fair focused on diabetes prevention, hosted by Unidos Contra la Diabetes, on Wednesday, November 13, from 9 a.m. ā 1 p.m. at the South Texas College Mid-Valley campus in Weslaco. This event will offer free health screenings, educational resources, fitness activities, and moreāall aimed at supporting the health and wellness of our community. #MISDcommunity #MISDhealthservices
Anote en su calendario la Feria de Salud Comunitaria centrada en la prevención de la diabetes, organizada por Unidos Contra la Diabetes, el miĆ©rcoles 13 de noviembre, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m., en el campus Mid-Valley de South Texas College en Weslaco. Este evento ofrecerĆ” exĆ”menes de salud gratuitos, recursos educativos, actividades de acondicionamiento fĆsico y mĆ”s, todo con el objetivo de apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad. #MISDcommunity #MISDhealthservices



Huge shoutout to Mercedes Tiger Jay Gonzalez for being named Rio Sports Live Network Player of the Game! That's a well-deserved honor for a great performance. Let's keep the momentum going Tigers!


š¢ FRIENDLY REMINDER: Mercedes ISD students will not have school on Friday, November 1, 2024 due to a Staff Professional Learning Day. Classes resume on Monday, November 4, 2024.
š¢ RECORDATORIO AMISTOSO: Los estudiantes de Mercedes ISD no tendrĆ”n clases el viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 debido a un DĆa de aprendizaje profesional para el personal. Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024.



Happy Halloween from MHS! šš» Our students had a spooktacular day! #Halloween #SchoolFun











The MHS library is proud to recognize the winners of the Giant Bookmark Contest. Congratulations! We're so proud of you! #bookmarkcontest #winners #creativity #library




Join the Conversation! š£ļø
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) committee would like to invite all parents and the Mercedes ISD community to attend the first SHAC meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The initial discussion will focus on Child Nutrition Services.
For more details, check out the flyer below. Let's work together for a healthier school community. š¤ #MISDcommunity
Ā”Ćnase a la conversación! š£ļø
El comité del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) desea invitar a todos los padres y a la comunidad de Mercedes ISD a asistir a la primera reunión del SHAC del año escolar 2024-2025. La discusión inicial se centrarÔ en los servicios de nutrición infantil.
Para obtener mĆ”s detalles, consulte el folleto a continuación. Trabajemos juntos por una comunidad escolar mĆ”s saludable. š¤


The Mercedes ISD GT (Gifted & Talented) Program parent nomination window is now open until November 15, 2024! š
A Gifted & Talented student may exhibit high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area, possesses an unusual capability for leadership and/or excels in a specific academic field.
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Parent Nomination Window: October 30, 2024 ā November 15, 2024
To submit a nomination, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ā” https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0de2ffWBXauwyTAxLvHI7FM6MXolVf2x8iJQoPEsXY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Other nominations from school staff, student self-nomination, and the community are accepted during the GT nomination window via a PAPER form. For more information, please contact the designated school counselor.
Ā”La ventana de nominación de padres para el Programa GT (Gifted & Talented) de Mercedes ISD ya estĆ” abierta hasta el 15 de noviembre de 2024! š
Un estudiante dotado y talentoso puede exhibir una capacidad de alto rendimiento en un Ć”rea intelectual, creativa o artĆstica, poseer una capacidad inusual para el liderazgo y/o sobresalir en un campo acadĆ©mico especĆfico.
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Ventana de nominación de padres: 30 de octubre de 2024 ā 15 de noviembre de 2024
Para enviar una nominación, escanee el código QR en el folleto o visite ┠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0de2ffWBXauwyTAxLvHI7FM6MXolVf2x8iJQoPEsXY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Se aceptan otras nominaciones del personal escolar, la autonominación de los estudiantes y la comunidad durante la ventana de nominación de GT a travĆ©s de un formulario en PAPEL. Para obtener mĆ”s información, comunĆquese con el consejero escolar designado.



Want to know more about the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD? Join us for a parent informational meeting TODAY Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio.
Our curriculum directors will provide information about what the program offers, the nomination process for your child, and more. #MISDpride
¿Quiere saber mÔs sobre el Programa para superdotados y talentosos de Mercedes ISD? AcompÔñenos a una reunión informativa para padres el martes 29 de octubre de 5:30 a 6:30 p. m. en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio.
Nuestros directores de currĆculo brindarĆ”n información sobre lo que ofrece el programa, el proceso de nominación para su hijo y mĆ”s. #MISDpride



Dear Mercedes ISD families: Please be advised that MISD students will not have classes on Friday, November 1, 2024 due to a Professional Learning Day. Classes resume on Monday, November 4, 2024. Attached is a letter from Interim Superintendent Jeanne Venecia to our school community about the districtās Professional Learning Days for staff and the 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar.
Estimadas familias de Mercedes ISD: Les informamos que los estudiantes de MISD no tendrĆ”n clases el viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 debido a un DĆa de aprendizaje profesional. Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024. Se adjunta una carta de la superintendente interina Jeanne Venecia a nuestra comunidad escolar sobre los DĆas de aprendizaje profesional del distrito para el personal y el Calendario educativo 2024-2025.


Seniors, get ready for the Senior Walk! The Walk will take place on November 8th after the last football game. Start getting those posters ready!
