📢 Mercedes ISD families, you're invited! Join us for the Parent & Family Engagement Fall Conference 2025 on Thursday, December 11, at Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School. 🐾🤝
Spend the evening connecting with our school community through student performances, family resources, and presentations designed to support every child’s success. Plus, enjoy community vendors, FREE flu shots, and on-site childcare.
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes
We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with our MISD families! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ParentandFamilyEngagement
📢 ¡Familias de Mercedes ISD, están invitadas! Acompáñenos a la Conferencia de Otoño de Participación de Padres y Familias 2025 el jueves, 11 de diciembre en la Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón. 🐾🤝
Disfrute una tarde de conexión con nuestra comunidad escolar con presentaciones estudiantiles, recursos para las familias y sesiones informativas diseñadas para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante. También habrá proveedores comunitarios, vacunas contra la gripe GRATIS y guardería disponible en el lugar.
📅 Jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes
¡Esperamos compartir esta tarde significativa con nuestras familias de MISD!
Spend the evening connecting with our school community through student performances, family resources, and presentations designed to support every child’s success. Plus, enjoy community vendors, FREE flu shots, and on-site childcare.
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes
We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with our MISD families! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ParentandFamilyEngagement
📢 ¡Familias de Mercedes ISD, están invitadas! Acompáñenos a la Conferencia de Otoño de Participación de Padres y Familias 2025 el jueves, 11 de diciembre en la Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón. 🐾🤝
Disfrute una tarde de conexión con nuestra comunidad escolar con presentaciones estudiantiles, recursos para las familias y sesiones informativas diseñadas para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante. También habrá proveedores comunitarios, vacunas contra la gripe GRATIS y guardería disponible en el lugar.
📅 Jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes
¡Esperamos compartir esta tarde significativa con nuestras familias de MISD!


📢 Dear Mercedes ISD Families,
Please be advised that there will be no school for MISD students on Friday, November 21, 2025 due to a scheduled Professional Learning Day for staff.
In addition, Thanksgiving Break will take place from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28, 2025. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes will resume at their normal time on Monday, December 1, 2025. MISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday!
📢 Estimadas familias de Mercedes ISD,
Les informamos que no habrá clases para los estudiantes de MISD el viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025, debido a un Día de Desarrollo Profesional para el personal.
Además, las Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias serán del lunes, 24 de noviembre al viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2025. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas permanecerán cerradas durante este periodo. Las clases se reanudarán en su horario habitual el lunes, 1 de diciembre de 2025. El personal de MISD les desea unas vacaciones seguras y agradables en compañía de sus seres queridos.
Please be advised that there will be no school for MISD students on Friday, November 21, 2025 due to a scheduled Professional Learning Day for staff.
In addition, Thanksgiving Break will take place from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28, 2025. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes will resume at their normal time on Monday, December 1, 2025. MISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday!
📢 Estimadas familias de Mercedes ISD,
Les informamos que no habrá clases para los estudiantes de MISD el viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025, debido a un Día de Desarrollo Profesional para el personal.
Además, las Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias serán del lunes, 24 de noviembre al viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2025. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas permanecerán cerradas durante este periodo. Las clases se reanudarán en su horario habitual el lunes, 1 de diciembre de 2025. El personal de MISD les desea unas vacaciones seguras y agradables en compañía de sus seres queridos.


🗣 Join the Conversation!
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) invites all parents and community members to take part in the upcoming SHAC meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the JFK Administration Building, 801 Hidalgo Street.
Learn more about the topic and details on the flyer below. 🤝🐾
#MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity
🗣 ¡Únete a la conversación!
El Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) invita a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad a participar en la próxima reunión de SHAC el miércoles, 12 de noviembre de 2025, a las 10 a.m. en el Edificio Administrativo JFK, 801 Hidalgo Street.
Más información en el volante. 🤝🐾
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) invites all parents and community members to take part in the upcoming SHAC meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the JFK Administration Building, 801 Hidalgo Street.
Learn more about the topic and details on the flyer below. 🤝🐾
#MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity
🗣 ¡Únete a la conversación!
El Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) invita a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad a participar en la próxima reunión de SHAC el miércoles, 12 de noviembre de 2025, a las 10 a.m. en el Edificio Administrativo JFK, 801 Hidalgo Street.
Más información en el volante. 🤝🐾

📢🐅 Attention Mercedes ISD families: Our campuses are ready to host the first "Report Card Pick-Up Night" of the school year!
We ask that you Save the Date 📅 and make plans to join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 for this important opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress. #MISDpride #MISDfamilyengagement #StrongerTogether
📢🐅 Atención a las familias de Mercedes ISD: ¡Nuestros campus están listos para albergar la primera "Noche de entrega de boletas de calificaciones" del año escolar!
Le pedimos que reserve la fecha y haga planes para unirse a nosotros el jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025 para esta importante oportunidad de conectarse con los maestros sobre el progreso de su hijo.
We ask that you Save the Date 📅 and make plans to join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 for this important opportunity to connect with teachers about your child's progress. #MISDpride #MISDfamilyengagement #StrongerTogether
📢🐅 Atención a las familias de Mercedes ISD: ¡Nuestros campus están listos para albergar la primera "Noche de entrega de boletas de calificaciones" del año escolar!
Le pedimos que reserve la fecha y haga planes para unirse a nosotros el jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2025 para esta importante oportunidad de conectarse con los maestros sobre el progreso de su hijo.


🎒📣 Friendly Game Day Reminder: Mercedes ISD follows a Clear Bag Policy at all athletic facilities. Also, please review the new SB 2929 law, reminding us that sportsmanship matters. 🐾
Thank you for supporting a safe and welcoming environment for all our students and community! #StrongerTogether #MISDpride
Thank you for supporting a safe and welcoming environment for all our students and community! #StrongerTogether #MISDpride


🍎🥪 Lunchtime Tip! 🥪🍎
Students who have their Student ID# memorized help keep the lunch line moving, giving everyone more time to enjoy their meal and get back to learning. 🍽️📚 MISD Families, practicing at home is a helpful way to support your child’s school day! 🐾✨ #StrongerTogether
Students who have their Student ID# memorized help keep the lunch line moving, giving everyone more time to enjoy their meal and get back to learning. 🍽️📚 MISD Families, practicing at home is a helpful way to support your child’s school day! 🐾✨ #StrongerTogether

The Mercedes Cross Country season is off to a strong start! 👟🐾
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
⭐ 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
⭐ 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
The team recently competed at the 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile Relays and the 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo, showing teamwork, determination, and Tiger Spirit on the course.
⭐ 1st Annual Mercedes 4-Mile relays (Saturday, August 9):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Hanna Perez, 3rd Place
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 4th Place
Tristen Garcia & Cristian Cantu, 6th Place
Juan Sosa & Ryan De La Garza, 7th Place
⭐ 3rd Annual Pirate Relays in Hidalgo (Saturday, August 16):
Lady Tigers: Lexi Pogue & Khole Belcher, 9th Place (Varsity)
Hanna Perez & Stella Martinez, 15th Place (JV)
Tigers: Ramiro Lozoya & Jimmy Flores, 5th Place (Varsity)
Cristian Cantu & Juan Sosa, (12th Varsity)
Ryan De La Garza & Frank Melgoza, 7th Place (JV)
Keep running strong, Mercedes XC! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether






Meet the Teacher is almost here! 🍎📚✏️
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. It’s a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school year—because we’re Stronger Together. 🐾🤝 See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! 🍎📚✏️
Acompáñanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirán a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). Será una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un año escolar LLENO DE ÉXITO—porque ¡somos Más Fuertes Juntos! 🐾🤝 #MISDpride
Join us on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as all Mercedes ISD campuses welcome students and families for Meet the Teacher. It’s a great opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and set the stage for a ROARING school year—because we’re Stronger Together. 🐾🤝 See you there! #MISDpride
Conoce a tu Maestro(a) ya casi llega! 🍎📚✏️
Acompáñanos el lunes, 11 de agosto de 2025, de 4:30 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., cuando todas las escuelas de Mercedes ISD recibirán a estudiantes y familias para Conoce a tu Maestro(a). Será una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y al personal, recorrer los salones y prepararnos para un año escolar LLENO DE ÉXITO—porque ¡somos Más Fuertes Juntos! 🐾🤝 #MISDpride

🎟️🚨 Attention Mercedes Tigers Football Season Ticket Holders 🚨🎟️
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ✅ You’ll have two weeks to secure your seats before they’re released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and we’ll see you in the stands! 🐾🏈 #MISDpride #TigerNation
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ✅ You’ll have two weeks to secure your seats before they’re released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and we’ll see you in the stands! 🐾🏈 #MISDpride #TigerNation

🎟️🚨 Attention Mercedes Tigers Football Season Ticket Holders 🚨🎟️
Starting Monday, August 4, HomeTown Ticketing will email our season ticket holders with instructions to renew your current football season tickets online. ✅ You’ll have two weeks to secure your seats before they’re released to the general public.
All ticket sales will be processed exclusively through HomeTown Ticketing, making it easy and convenient to purchase from your phone or computer.
Be sure to keep an eye out for HomeTown Ticketing and we’ll see you in the stands! 🐾🏈 #MISDpride #TigerNation

📣 Attention M.E.C.A. Families and Students!
We’ve got some important dates coming up for all South Texas College (STC) students at Mercedes Early College Academy.
📅 Please keep this poster handy as it includes key deadlines for:
✅ STC Registration
✅ Parent Information Sessions
✅ On-Campus STC Support
Your success starts with staying informed and ahead of the game.
Here at Mercedes Early College,
We are Driven to Learn, Built to Lead, and Prepared for Tomorrow.
We’ve got some important dates coming up for all South Texas College (STC) students at Mercedes Early College Academy.
📅 Please keep this poster handy as it includes key deadlines for:
✅ STC Registration
✅ Parent Information Sessions
✅ On-Campus STC Support
Your success starts with staying informed and ahead of the game.
Here at Mercedes Early College,
We are Driven to Learn, Built to Lead, and Prepared for Tomorrow.

🎟️ IMPORTANT: Attention Current Season Ticket Holders! 🐾🏈
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
📅 Don’t lose your spot in the stands—fill out the form today!
🔗 Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation
To keep your Mercedes Tigers football season tickets, you must fill out the form by Monday, July 14. After that date, all unclaimed tickets will be released and made available to the public.
📅 Don’t lose your spot in the stands—fill out the form today!
🔗 Visit: https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
#MISDpride #TigerNation

Mercedes ISD Supports Kerr County 🧡
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
💌 H-E-B
💌 Walmart
💌 Amazon
📍 Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
🗓️ Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity
Mercedes ISD and districts across the RGV are coming together to provide support to the Kerr County community by collecting gift cards this week.
If you would like to contribute, we are accepting gift cards from:
💌 H-E-B
💌 Walmart
💌 Amazon
📍 Drop-Off Location:
Mercedes ISD Central Office, 206 W 6th St.
🗓️ Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for standing with us in support of others. #MISDproud #MISDcommunity

📅 MECA Families: Check Out These Upcoming Events! 🎓
We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to Mercedes Early College Academy for another great year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Mark your calendars with these important dates to help the MECA Tigers start the year strong! 🐾

Attention Current Football Season Ticket Holders! 🎟️🏈
We’re gearing up for another exciting season of Mercedes Tigers football! This year, all season passes will be available through Hometown Ticketing, a quick and convenient way to access your passes online.
📅 To get started, please fill out the below form by Monday, July 14 to confirm your season ticket information.
🔗 Visit https://forms.gle/d6WNQ3XytckaTffp9 or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
We can’t wait to see our stands filled with Tiger Pride! 🐾🐅

⏰Reminder to Mercedes ISD Secondary Students⏰
Key EOC State Testing dates are almost here!
English 1: June 17th
English 2: June 18th
Algebra 1: June 19th
Biology & US History: June 23rd
Retesting: June 24th
Summer school sessions are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM 12:30 PM, concluding June 26th. Let's finish strong!


Attention Mercedes Early College Academy students! 🎓 Get ready for the Fall College Enrollment Drive!
🗓️ Aug 4th & 5th
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM
📍 MECA Campus
Get help with STC Registration, Non-S forms, Degree Audits & Advising.
Don't miss out!
#EarlyCollege #STC #Enrollment

🎓Class of 2025, it's time to pick up your diplomas!🎓
Diplomas and sealed transcripts available Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 1 PM or 2-3 PM.
Need to change your transcript request? Email Mrs. Erika Zarate at ERIKA.ZARATE@MISDTX.NET.
📞 (956) 825-5180

Mercedes Early College Academy students, listen up! If you'll need a college course not offered on-site at MECA for the upcoming Fall semester, you MUST request the class through the STC NON-S Form by AUGUST 8TH.
Don't miss out! Instructions can be found in the MECA Google Classroom. You can also reach out to dcenrollment@southtexascollege.edu for assistance.
A list of courses offered on-site at MECA is also available in the Google Classroom.
#MECA #MercedesEarlyCollegeAcademy #STC #CollegeCourses #FallSemester #Deadline #StudentAlert

🎉Teamwork makes the dream work! 🎉 Our NHS and Student Council are motivating and mentoring our future MECA Freshman! 🎉








