Mercedes Early College Academy

Incoming Freshmen Parent Meeting Junta de Padres-Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de grado 9 Feb. 13, 2025, @5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ MECA Cafeteria

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

Honoring Our Tiger Proud Board Members! Thank you for service and dedication to our students and community!

MECA Tigers proud and ready @ RGV LEAD Ambassadors Young Leaders' Summit!

📢 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

Due to the inclement weather, ACE will be canceled on January 20-22, 2025.

📢 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

📢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

Dear Parents/Guardians: This notice is to inform you of the early dismissal times on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

This weekend the Mercedes ISD Varsity, JV, and Freshmen cheerleading squads celebrated the end of a successful football season and the beginning of the holiday season with some laughter, fun, and food. 🎉🎄 "Congratulations, on behalf of our cheerleaders, to all of our MISD football teams for their hard work this season. We’ve enjoyed being on the sidelines cheering you on. " -- Happy Holidays from your MISD Cheerleaders! 📣

Attention Students 9th-11th Picture Day Trevino's Photography will be at Mercedes Early College Academy on Friday, December 13th, for underclassmen (grades 9-11) picture day.

Mercedes Early College Academy FAFSA Night! Wednesday December 18, 2024 @ 5:00-6:30

December Attire! 9th- Christmas Hat! 10th- Candy Cane! 11th- Christmas Socks! 12th- Flannel Day! 13th- Christmas Pajamas! 16th- Grinch Day Wear Green! 17th- Light Up Christmas: Wear your lit sweaters! 18th- Ugly Sweater Day! 19th- Reindeer Day- Wear your antlers!

Boss' Day!

#FootballSeason #Recap