Mercedes Early College Academy

Mercedes student musicians, along with their dedicated teachers, recently joined flute players from across the region for the first rehearsal of the National Flute Association RGV Fiesta Flute Choir. 🎶🌟 These flautists have secured a spot for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with a choir of this size at the 2024 National Flute Association Convention in San Antonio this August. Bravo to our Mighty Tiger flute players for proudly representing our district and the entire RGV! We are #MISDproud! 🎶🐅

Save the date! 📅 This is a reminder to attend our IN-PERSON SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council) meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. For more details, check out the flyer below or reach out to our Student Services department at 956-825-6111. Let's work together for a healthier school community. 🤝🐾 #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity ¡Reserva! 📅 Este es un recordatorio para asistir a nuestra reunión EN PERSONA de SHAC (Consejo Asesor de Salud Estudiantil) el miércoles 15 de mayo en el Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio. Para obtener más detalles, consulte el folleto a continuación o comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles al 956-825-6111. Trabajemos juntos por una comunidad escolar más saludable. 🤝🐾 #MISDpride #MISDhealthservices #MISDcommunity

Join us for an informative Parent Session, hosted by the Mercedes ISD Bilingual/ESL program, featuring Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes, to learn more about healthcare services available to our community. The event will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the MISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio Ave., at 9:30 a.m. . We look forward to seeing you there! Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa para padres, organizada por el programa bilingüe/ESL de Mercedes ISD, que presenta Nuestra Clínica Del Valle - Mercedes, para aprender más sobre los servicios de atención médica disponibles para nuestra comunidad. El evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 25 de abril de 2024 en el Auditorio de MISD, 837 S. Ohio Ave., a las 9:30 a. m. Esperamos verlos allí!

It was an inspirational morning yesterday for 115 MECA students and P-TECH/STEM students from MHS as they attended a special screening of 'A Million Miles Away' at Bert Ogden Arena and heard from the first migrant farmworker turned NASA Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez. MECA student Alexakay Pena even had the opportunity to ask Astronaut Hernandez a question and received an autographed book. A special thank you to Region One Education Service Center for providing our students with this eye-opening experience, showing them the endless possibilities that lie ahead! 🚀✨🎓 #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

Today is the first day of early voting, and the $48,125,000 Mercedes ISD 2024 Bond referendum is on the ballot. For more Bond FAQs and to see all proposed projects, visit misdtx.net/bond. The website is available in both English and Spanish. Early Voting: April 22-30, 2024 📍 Mercedes Civic Center 520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570 📍 Any Hidalgo County Polling Locations ⏲ Mondays – Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Election Day is Saturday, May 4. Hoy es el primer día de votación anticipada y el referéndum del Bono Mercedes ISD 2024 por $48,125,000 está en la boleta. Para obtener más preguntas frecuentes sobre Bond y ver todos los proyectos propuestos, visite www.misdtx.net/bono. El sitio web está disponible tanto en inglés como en español. Votación anticipada: del 22 al 30 de abril de 2024 📍Centro Cívico Mercedes 520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570 📍 Cualquier lugar de votación del condado de Hidalgo ⏲ Lunes – Sábados: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Cerrado el domingo) El día de las elecciones es el sábado 4 de mayo.

Join us in congratulating Mercedes High School senior Miranda Aleman and Mercedes Early College Academy senior Maximo Castro for being selected as 2023- 2024 Border Patrol Head of the Class nominees! 👏🎓 The students’ exceptional performance in the classroom, extracurricular participation, leadership skills and commitment to community involvement earned them this prestigious recognition. The campuses had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Juan G. Ramos, a Border Patrol agent with RGV Sector Headquarters, to present the students with a well-deserved certificate. We are #MISDproud!

2024 MECA Senior Upcoming Events

⭐️ Mercedes ISD STAAR Testing Calendar ⭐️ Attention Parents! STAAR testing for students begins April 9 and runs through May 1. 📝 ⭐️ Calendario de pruebas STAAR de Mercedes ISD ⭐️ ¡Atención padres! Las pruebas STAAR para estudiantes comienzan el 9 de abril y se extienden hasta el 1 de mayo. 📝

📅📣Happening today! 📅📣¡Ocurriendo hoy!

Online registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! 📚✏️ If you need help with school registration, our Mercedes ISD Family & Community Engagement parental liaisons are providing assistance at the district’s Registration Intake Center, located at the Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. The team will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning this week, and will also help parents navigate their enrollment process during additional after-school hours this evening (Tuesday, April 2), as well as Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 from 5-7 p.m. Let’s get your student registered and ready for an amazing school year ahead! ✨🐾 Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success. #MISDenrollment2024

🎉🍎 Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! 🍎🎉 This week Mercedes ISD proudly honors our exceptional assistant principals for their invaluable contributions to the academic achievement and growth of our students, staff and district community. Thank you, APs, for your outstanding dedication and unwavering support in driving our district’s vision and leading with care! Let's give a big round of applause to these incredible individuals who make a difference every day! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #ThankYouAPs

📅📝 Join us for a STAAR Parent Session on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercedes ISD auditorium, 837 S. Ohio. Hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning, this informative evening will be dedicated to fostering family involvement and academic success. Directors will share information about STAAR state requirements, testing assistance and accommodations, as well as provide an opportunity for parents to connect with MISD leadership. We look forward to seeing you there! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess 📅📝 Únase a nosotros para una sesión para padres de STAAR el lunes 8 de abril de 2024 a las 5:30 p.m. en el auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio. Organizada por la Oficina de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje, esta velada informativa estará dedicada a fomentar la participación familiar y el éxito académico. Los directores compartirán información sobre los requisitos estatales de STAAR, asistencia para las pruebas y adaptaciones, además de brindar una oportunidad para que los padres se conecten con el liderazgo de MISD. Esperamos verlos allí. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess

UIL Sweepstakes win for the Mercedes Tiger Wind Ensemble! 👏🎶🏆 The Wind Ensemble celebrated a perfect score of straight 1s from judges at this week’s UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations. The ensemble is under the proud direction of Mr. Guy McKinney. Congratulations, to our Tiger musicians on a “Superior” performance and all the directors, band boosters and supporters for an outstanding UIL season. We are #MISDproud! 🐅🎼🎵

🌟 Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us for the Mercedes Winter Guard State Championship Showcase on Friday, April 5th at 6 p.m. at the MHS gymnasium. Let's rally behind our talented and award-winning performers as they gear up for the state contest! 🏳️🧡 #MISDpride #MISDfinearts #MISDcommunity

📢 Just a reminder: All schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Classes for students will resume on 📅Monday, April 1, 2024. Mercedes ISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable Easter Break! 📢Simplemente un recordatori: Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarán cerradas el viernes 29 de marzo de 2024. Las clases se reanudarán 📅el lunes 1 de abril de 2024. El personal de Mercedes ISD les desea a usted y a su familia unas vacaciones de pascua!

📢📅 Mercedes ISD parents: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 to mark the beginning of Easter break. 📢📅 Padres de Mercedes ISD: La salida temprana está programada para el jueves 28 de marzo para marcar el comienzo de las vacaciones de pascua.

Did you know, through our new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, all Mercedes ISD students can now use 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring? 📚🖥 When help is needed, our students can connect with a highly qualified expert tutor, day or night. Learning has never been more flexible! Students can easily access Varsity Tutors by going to their Clever account. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDpartners

March is Music in Our Schools Month, and our high school bands set the stage for a month of musical celebration as they played their UIL Concert programs at the Queen City Band Festival at the MISD Auditorium last night. 🎼🎶🎺 The event not only gave the Tiger musicians a platform to share their hard work with a community audience, but also provided valuable feedback for improvement as they prepare for their UIL evaluation at the end of March. We’ll be cheering you on, Tiger band members! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDfinearts

📢📅 Mercedes ISD parents/guardians: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024 to mark the beginning of Spring Break. 📢📅 Padres/tutores de Mercedes ISD: Una salida temprana está programada para el viernes 8 de marzo de 2024 para marcar el comienzo de las vacaciones de primavera.

Check out the attached flyer for more dates and information about the upcoming Mercedes Tiger Cheer auditions for 2024-2025! 📣🐅