Do you know an 8th grader who is interested in attending Mercedes Early College Academy for the 2024-2025 school year? The MECA Incoming Freshman Student Application is NOW AVAILABLE! To find the student application, scan the QR code on the below flyers. You can also call the school at 956-825-5180 or visit meca.misdtx.net if you have any questions.
The application opens today, Friday, February 2, 2024 and closes on Friday, February 23, 2024. To kick off the MECA recruitment efforts, Harrell Middle School and Chacon Middle School students will be treated to an in-person 8th grade recruitment session today at their respective campuses. For additional information, please see the Admissions Timeline flyer. MECA awaits! ššš
Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success. #MercedesISDenrollment
ĀæConoce a algĆŗn estudiante de octavo grado que estĆ© interesado en asistir a Mercedes Early College Academy para el aƱo escolar 2024-2025? Ā”La solicitud para estudiantes entrantes de primer aƱo de MECA YA ESTĆ DISPONIBLE! Para encontrar la solicitud para estudiantes, escanee el cĆ³digo QR que se encuentra en los folletos a continuaciĆ³n. TambiĆ©n puede llamar a la escuela al 956-825-5180 o visitar meca.misdtx.net si tiene alguna pregunta.
La solicitud se abre hoy, viernes 2 de febrero de 2024 y cierra el viernes 23 de febrero de 2024. Para iniciar los esfuerzos de reclutamiento de MECA, los estudiantes de Harrell Middle School y Chacon Middle School participarĆ”n hoy en una sesiĆ³n de reclutamiento en persona de octavo grado. en sus respectivos campus. Para obtener informaciĆ³n adicional, consulte el folleto del cronograma de admisiones. Ā”MECA te espera! ššš
Congratulations to the Mercedes Lady Tigers Golf team for taking Second Place at the Brownsville Golf Center tournament! The team includes, Breanna Wright, Jessiee Sauceda, Genevieve Vallejo, Alexandria Garza (Fifth Place medalist), Lydia Rodriguez and Hania Ramirez. ā³šÆ
šØ EVENT REMINDER Today, Tuesday, January 30, there will be FAFSA Drive at Mercedes High School's Go Center at 5:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. It will be open for all THREE Mercedes ISD high school campuses. Please enter through the cafeteria entrance.
š FAFSA IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Please create your FSA ID account beforehand at rmd.me/4WPOkHvBT36, so the process can go as smoothly as possible.
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REMINDER: Once your student starts the application, the student has 45 days to finish the application process. If not, the application will be deleted.
Please join us! If you have any questions or concerns, please let someone on your Senior Team. #MISDpride #MISDdrive
Last week, Daniel Sifuentes, an admissions representative from WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming, visited with the Mercedes High School students who are gearing up for a nine-month program specializing in automotive and diesel technology this July.
Sifuentes shared information about WyoTechās core and specialty programs designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry and also highlighted the unique student life awaiting them in Wyoming. Shown, from left, are Steven Martinez, Oliver Hernandez, and Max Salas. In back are Mercedes High School GEAR UP Facilitator Adela Davila and WyoTech Representative Daniel Sifuentes. Congratulations, future grads! š
Congratulations to the Mercedes Winter Guard for kicking off their competition season with a FIRST PLACE win in their division at todayās Valley View contest! šš„
Bravo, Winter Guard! We are #MISDproud! š³ļøš
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Congratulations to the team from MHS! They are the District Battle of the Books Champs! Team members are Nora Gonzales, Zachary Sanchez (captain), Miranda AlemƔn and Carlie Rabel. These students will represent Mercedes ISD at the Regional Competition at Region One! Way to go!! Campus librarian is Dahlia Saldana.
Itās that time of year again! Battle of the Books is underway. šš
Parents and families can watch the Awards Presentation on our Mercedes SchoolsšFacebook page through Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
Congratulations to all the students who were recognized at the January school board meeting! āØ
During the Superintendent's Report we celebrated student achievement from all three high schools. We are #MISDproud!
Congratulations to all the students who were recognized at the January school board meeting! āØ
During the Superintendent's Report we celebrated student achievement from all three high schools. We are #MISDproud!
Bravo to Tiger orchestra musicians Bella Reynoso, violin; Abril Lopez, viola; and Maria Ozuna, violin for earning the highest rating (Division 1) on their solos at the UIL Orchestra Solo & Ensemble contest held on Saturday. š»š„
Abril will advance to the next level for State Solo & Ensemble since she memorized her Class 1 solo. Congratulations to all students for their outstanding effort and performances! šāØš
#MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDfinearts
Congratulations to everyone involved in making the Mercedes FFA Boot City Classic show a success! šš¤š
Your efforts, from dedicated community partners to supportive parents and district leadership, have made a significant impact on our CTE students and the Mercedes FFA. Thank you for all your support and what an impressive showing by all the exhibitors! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDcte #MercedesFFA
MHS GEAR UP: Next Tuesday, on January 30 there will be FAFSA Drive at Mercedes High School's Go Center at 5:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. It will be open for all THREE Mercedes SD high school campuses. Please enter through the cafeteria entrance.
š FAFSA IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Please create your FSA ID account beforehand at rmd.me/4WPOkHvBT36, so the process can go as smoothly as possible.
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REMINDER: Once your student starts the application, the student has 45 days to finish the application process. If not, the application will be deleted.
Please join us! If you have any questions or concerns, please let someone on your Senior Team. #MISDpride #MISDdrive
Thank you to the Mercedes High School students who participated in the Student Menu Advisory Committee (SMAC) taste testing! š½ Your valuable opinions and suggestions will help the Child Nutrition Services craft new nutritious and student-centric meals to add to the school menu.
Head Chef Moises Garay introduced three brand-new dishes for the students to try: a Chicken Fajita Fiesta Bowl, a Beef Fiesta Bowl, and Japanese Cherry Blossom Chicken with Fried Rice. Stay tuned to hear students' thoughts on the new dishes! š„ #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDstudentvoice #MISDchildnutritionservices
We welcome everyone to come out and show support for the Mercedes FFA at the first ever "Mercedes FFA Boot City Classic Swine Expo" on Saturday, January 20 at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds! Please see the flyer for more details. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity
š¢ Event reminder - please join us this Saturday, January 20 for some informative sessions and door prizes! šš„¬š #MISDcommunity #MISDhealth #MISDchildnutritionservices
Mercedes ISD will be moving forward with regular operations for today, Monday, January 15, 2024. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates as they become available.
An exciting moment for our Mercedes Varsity Soccer program! The team took home the championship at the Alice Coyote Kickoff Cup held Saturday, January 6. ā½šāØ
Join us in congratulating these Tiger athletes for their performance - we are #MISDproud! šš
š¢ Attention MISD parents: š¢š
Mercedes ISD is ready to host our SECOND "Report Card Pick-Up Nights" for all parents.
We ask that you Save the Date and make plans to join us for this important event. šØMISD Skyward Family Access will be temporarily closed due to our upcoming report card pick-up nights. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #misdparentalinvolvement
Congratulations to our senior Lady Tigers for being selected to play in the 21st Annual RGV All-Star game! šš¾
Jackie Bibian (outside hitter), DeāAsia Brown (setter), and Leah Adame (outside hitter) will proudly represent Mercedes among other Valley athletes on the 5A East team. The game will be played at the McAllen High School gymnasium this Sunday, December 10 at 2 p.m.
Incredibly proud of the CTE students who will earn their Structural Welding certificates from South Texas College this Saturday! ššš
A huge congratulations to Jesse James Trevino, Jose Gonzalez, Barrett Rabel and Diego Guzman for reaching this achievement. Our high school students have once again demonstrated their excellent skills and dedication, and this accomplishment reflects both their hard work and that of Instructor Mr. Oscar Rodriguez. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #CTEprogram #DualCreditProgram
