🗣 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. 🤝🐾

📖✨ Families, get ready: The Mercedes ISD Early Childhood department is proud to launch a new monthly Family Tips Series designed to support learning at home!
Each month, we’ll share simple and meaningful ways to grow your child’s vocabulary, reading, and math skills. Together, we’re growing strong readers and problem-solvers. Because big learning starts with small moments. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
📖✨ ¡Familias, prepárense! El Departamento de Educación Temprana de Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en lanzar una nueva Serie Mensual de Consejos para Familias, diseñada para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Cada mes compartiremos maneras sencillas y significativas de fortalecer el vocabulario, la lectura y las habilidades matemáticas de su hijo. Juntos estamos formando lectores fuertes y pensadores seguros, porque el gran aprendizaje comienza con pequeños momentos. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
Each month, we’ll share simple and meaningful ways to grow your child’s vocabulary, reading, and math skills. Together, we’re growing strong readers and problem-solvers. Because big learning starts with small moments. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning
📖✨ ¡Familias, prepárense! El Departamento de Educación Temprana de Mercedes ISD se enorgullece en lanzar una nueva Serie Mensual de Consejos para Familias, diseñada para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Cada mes compartiremos maneras sencillas y significativas de fortalecer el vocabulario, la lectura y las habilidades matemáticas de su hijo. Juntos estamos formando lectores fuertes y pensadores seguros, porque el gran aprendizaje comienza con pequeños momentos. 💡🐾 #MISDcommunity #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning




💡✨ Discover the Gifted & Talented Program at Mercedes ISD!
Families are invited to learn more about the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) Program, including the nominating process, characteristics of gifted learners, and the program opportunities designed to inspire every child’s potential. 💫
📍 JFK Administration Building
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
If you’d like to nominate your child for the GT Program, please contact your child’s counselor. For more details, reach out to Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Elementary Curriculum Director, at (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
💡✨ ¡Descubra el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos de Mercedes ISD!
Se invita a las familias a conocer más sobre el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT) del distrito, incluyendo el proceso de nominación, las características de los estudiantes dotados y las oportunidades del programa diseñadas para inspirar el potencial de cada niño. 💫
📍 Edificio de Administración JFK
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Martes, 28 de octubre del 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Si desea nominar a su hijo/a para el Programa GT, comuníquese con el consejero/a de su hijo/a. Para más información, comuníquese con Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Directora de Currículo de Primaria, al (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
Families are invited to learn more about the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) Program, including the nominating process, characteristics of gifted learners, and the program opportunities designed to inspire every child’s potential. 💫
📍 JFK Administration Building
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
If you’d like to nominate your child for the GT Program, please contact your child’s counselor. For more details, reach out to Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Elementary Curriculum Director, at (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether
💡✨ ¡Descubra el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos de Mercedes ISD!
Se invita a las familias a conocer más sobre el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT) del distrito, incluyendo el proceso de nominación, las características de los estudiantes dotados y las oportunidades del programa diseñadas para inspirar el potencial de cada niño. 💫
📍 Edificio de Administración JFK
801 Hidalgo St., Mercedes, TX 78570
📅 Martes, 28 de octubre del 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Si desea nominar a su hijo/a para el Programa GT, comuníquese con el consejero/a de su hijo/a. Para más información, comuníquese con Evangelina Ortega-Gracia, Directora de Currículo de Primaria, al (956) 825-5118. #MISDpride #StrongerTogether


🏈 It’s almost GAME DAY for the Mercedes ACE Flag Co-Ed Football League!
Our ACE Tigers from Hinojosa Elementary, Travis Elementary, and Sgt. Harrell Elementary are set to take on the La Feria ACE Lions in the Battle of the County Line this Saturday, October 4, at La Feria Lion Stadium.
📍 La Feria Lion Stadium
⏰ Game Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Student arrival 8:00 a.m.)
Come out and cheer on our students as they showcase teamwork, sportsmanship, and Tiger Pride on the field! 🐯💪 #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ACETigers
Our ACE Tigers from Hinojosa Elementary, Travis Elementary, and Sgt. Harrell Elementary are set to take on the La Feria ACE Lions in the Battle of the County Line this Saturday, October 4, at La Feria Lion Stadium.
📍 La Feria Lion Stadium
⏰ Game Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Student arrival 8:00 a.m.)
Come out and cheer on our students as they showcase teamwork, sportsmanship, and Tiger Pride on the field! 🐯💪 #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ACETigers

📢🐅 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

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 Mercedes ISD Families: Kick off the new school year with our Student Camps, hosted at every Mercedes ISD elementary and middle school! 📚✨
Open to all incoming students at the campus they’ll be attending this school year, these one-day camps offers fun and hands-on activities that build teamwork, leadership, and Tiger spirit. 🐅
Transportation to the event will be provided, if requested.🚍 Spots are limited, and your child MUST be registered for the 2025–2026 school year to participate! www.misdtx.net/registration
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📢 ¡Atención, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! ¡Comiencen el nuevo año escolar con nuestros Campamentos Estudiantiles, que se realizan en todas las escuelas primarias y secundarias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! 📚✨
Abiertos a todos los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso del campus al que asistirán este año escolar, estos campamentos de un día ofrecen actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo y el espíritu de equipo. 🐅
Se proporcionará transporte al evento si lo solicita. 🚍 ¡Las plazas son limitadas y su hijo/a debe estar inscrito/a para el año escolar 2025-2026 para participar! www.misdtx.net/registration
Open to all incoming students at the campus they’ll be attending this school year, these one-day camps offers fun and hands-on activities that build teamwork, leadership, and Tiger spirit. 🐅
Transportation to the event will be provided, if requested.🚍 Spots are limited, and your child MUST be registered for the 2025–2026 school year to participate! www.misdtx.net/registration
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📢 ¡Atención, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! ¡Comiencen el nuevo año escolar con nuestros Campamentos Estudiantiles, que se realizan en todas las escuelas primarias y secundarias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! 📚✨
Abiertos a todos los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso del campus al que asistirán este año escolar, estos campamentos de un día ofrecen actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo y el espíritu de equipo. 🐅
Se proporcionará transporte al evento si lo solicita. 🚍 ¡Las plazas son limitadas y su hijo/a debe estar inscrito/a para el año escolar 2025-2026 para participar! www.misdtx.net/registration








Kick off the new school year at our Student Empowerment Camp! 🎉📚
Open to all Ruben Hinojosa Elementary incoming 2nd-5th grade students, this exciting camp features fun, hands-on activities that build teamwork, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Only students who are registered to attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year may attend this camp. Don’t miss this powerful start to an amazing year - register today! 💪✨
¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar en nuestro Campamento de Empoderamiento Estudiantil! 🎉📚
Abierto a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa que ingresan de 2.º a 5.º grado, este emocionante campamento ofrece actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, la autoconciencia y el liderazgo. Solo los estudiantes inscritos para asistir a la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa para el año escolar 2025-2026 pueden asistir. ¡No te pierdas este comienzo de año increíble! ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo! 💪✨
Open to all Ruben Hinojosa Elementary incoming 2nd-5th grade students, this exciting camp features fun, hands-on activities that build teamwork, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Only students who are registered to attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year may attend this camp. Don’t miss this powerful start to an amazing year - register today! 💪✨
¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar en nuestro Campamento de Empoderamiento Estudiantil! 🎉📚
Abierto a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa que ingresan de 2.º a 5.º grado, este emocionante campamento ofrece actividades divertidas y prácticas que fomentan el trabajo en equipo, la autoconciencia y el liderazgo. Solo los estudiantes inscritos para asistir a la Escuela Primaria Rubén Hinojosa para el año escolar 2025-2026 pueden asistir. ¡No te pierdas este comienzo de año increíble! ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo! 💪✨


🎟️ 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

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! 🐾🐅

Join us for the Lady Tigers Softball Camp on Monday, June 16 at the Mercedes High School Softball Field. 🥎🐾 This one-day camp is open to incoming 2nd-6th grade girls and will offer hands-on skill-building!
📅 Date: June 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Location: MHS Softball Field, 202 Prosperity Dr.
💵 Camp Fee: $10 (cash only, pay at the gate)
✅ Space is limited! Please register by June 10th.
For more information contact alexis.deleon@misdtx.net

Graduation is just days away, Mercedes ISD families! 🎓✨🐾
Please see our Graduation Ceremony invitation for event details. Also attached are the 2025 Community Graduation Ceremony Guidelines, which includes the Tiger Stadium Clear Bag Policy and the various items that guests are allowed to bring to the event. Congratulations, Class of 2025! We can't wait to see you cross the stage! #MISDpride
¡La graduación está a solo unos días, familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes! 🎓✨🐾
Consulten nuestra invitación a la Ceremonia de Graduación para obtener más detalles. También se adjuntan las Pautas para la Ceremonia de Graduación Comunitaria 2025, que incluyen la Política de Bolsas Transparentes del Estadio Tiger y los diversos artículos que los invitados pueden traer al evento. ¡Felicidades, Generación 2025! ¡Estamos deseando verlos subir al escenario! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos subir al escenario! #MISDpride





🎭✨ Summer Theater Opportunity 🎭✨
Mercedes ISD is proud to present a Summer Theater Production of: TWINderella, a fun and imaginative take on a classic tale!
Open to current 2nd–6th grade students, this hands-on experience brings together storytelling, creativity, and performance as part of our continued focus on the arts and our district-wide STEAM+ vision. 🎭🎨🎶
Spots are limited, scan the QR code on the flyer below to register today! #MISDpride #MISDfinearts #MISDsummerprograms

Mercedes ISD families: A reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes for students will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Familias de Mercedes ISD: Un recordatorio de que no habrá clases el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarán cerradas. Las clases para estudiantes se reanudarán el martes 27 de mayo de 2025.

Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️📚🐾
We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the educators of Mercedes ISD who go above and beyond to instill a love of learning in all our students. Thank you for guiding, inspiring, and shaping their future, confidence, and success! Your dedication leaves a lasting impact in every classroom and on every campus. #MISDpride #MISDteam

