Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School

🐾 Let’s GEAR UP, Tigers! 🐾 We’re kicking off National GEAR UP Week (September 22–26, 2025) with a ROAR, and to help promote that 🔥 The RGV Vipers Dance Team will be lighting up the floor at our “Wipe Out the Cherokees” Pep Rally on Friday, September 19, 2025! Put on your orange and black or Hawaiian attire, bring that Tiger pride, and get ready to launch a week full of college & career goals, school spirit, and non-stop energy! 🎓💥📣 Let’s show ‘em how TIGERS GEAR UP! 🐯💪 Mercedes Schools #GEARUPworks

Happy IT Day to Mr. Ruben Huerta! You are an instrumental part of our staff and we are lucky to have you. Thank you for all you do!

CMS "National Gear Up Spirit Week!" September 22-26, 2025. Let the School Spirit be unleashed!

🎒📣 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

🍎🥪 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

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

📢 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

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.

After a year of dedication and hard work, 160 talented 7th and 8th grade band and orchestra students from Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School and Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle Schools recently spent the day at Six Flags, building memories, friendships, and team spirit along the way! From rehearsals to performances, and now a little well-earned bonding time between the schools, we’re #MISDproud of our students, directors, and entire team! 🐾🎶

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

📢 Friendly reminder: The MISD Parent and Family Engagement's EGG-Stravaganza event is happening TODAY, Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Mercedes High School new gym, 1200 S. Florida. (Entrance will be through 10th Street or FM 491/Rio Rico Rd.) We hope to see you there! 📢 Recordatorio amistoso: ¡El evento EGG-Stravaganza de Participación de Padres y Familias de MISD se lleva a cabo HOY, jueves 17 de abril de 2025, a partir de las 5:30 p.m. en el gimnasio nuevo de Mercedes High School, ubicado en 1200 S. Florida. (La entrada será por la calle 10 o por FM 491/Rio Rico Rd.) ¡Esperamos verlos ahí!

📢 The Town Hall meetings with Superintendent Dr. Clinton are set for this week! We hope you can join us! 🤝 📢 ¡Las Reuniones Comunitarias con el Superintendente Dr. Clinton se llevarán a cabo esta semana! ¡Esperamos que nos pueda acompañar! 🤝

📣📚 Attention Mercedes ISD Community: The online registration window for the 2025–2026 school year is officially open! Families with new or returning students can now complete enrollment forms online for a smooth start to the upcoming school year. Click here to begin: misdtx.net/registration. 📣 📚 ¡Atención Comunidad Mercedes ISD: ¡El plazo de inscripción en línea para el año escolar 2025-2026 ya está abierto! Las familias con estudiantes nuevos o que regresan ya pueden completar los formularios de inscripción en línea para un inicio sin contratiempos del próximo año escolar. Haga clic aquí para comenzar: misdtx.net/registration.

🌟April is National Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 At Mercedes ISD, we stand together in support of inclusivity, understanding, acceptance and kindness for all. We are #MISDproud of our students, families, educators, and staff who help build learning environments where every student is seen, heard, and valued. 📅𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫📅 Hosted by the MHS Criminal Justice Club, in partnership with the MISD Special Education Department and the Mercedes PD: 🗓 Saturday, April 5, 2025 ⏰ 4:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 H-E-B Park (Mercedes Civic Center), 520 E. 2nd St. 🆕📢 At the event, families will be able to register individuals with disabilities with the City of Mercedes, helping first responders identify and better support those with special needs during emergencies. With Teamwork, Unity, and Tiger Pride, we move forward together! 🐾

🎵 Calling All Future Tiger Musicians! 🎺🎻 Elementary and middle school students interested in joining middle school Band or Orchestra for the 2025-2026 school year can scan the QR code on the below flyers or visit these links: 🎺 Band: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHnvwE7EDkMizMcPeMzBJMxEOs4QCo0BsE0qtWvS4lYQjCWQ/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawJX7UdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYUbdPxIhFbxnsWEMfP9QlopDTtKR2HxWVMJ4UqGa2gA57pmpONCXvlPbA_aem_cccveeuUVXSUnLCkYcPrXQ 🎻 Orchestra: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1MPOW65b7eSjT_6x8_4bAD3_eMtD5tLPn1c41NftNB2logQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawJX7UlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcbuNGttFGAiu1Xd3VQtRn0b4Nj6gbqPaXLfY0-nwxn7iHJ5kKWvdWMw8g_aem_3NvCza41mJEdBAazo8dpHQ 🎼 No experience needed – Whether they want to try brass, woodwind, percussion, or strings, there’s a place for all students! From learning to play an instrument to traveling and making new friends, this is the chance to create music and memories. 🎶 #MISDpride #MISDfinearts

📢 Mercedes ISD families, All Mercedes ISD schools and departments will resume their regular schedules on Monday, March 31, 2025, including afterschool programs. Parents - If you need assistance or if your child is unable to attend school, please contact your campus office on Monday morning. We sincerely appreciate the patience and support of our families, students, and staff as our community navigated through the recent weather-related closures. Together, we move forward with Teamwork, Unity, and Tiger Pride! 📢 Familias de Mercedes ISD, Todas las escuelas y departamentos de Mercedes ISD regresarán a sus horarios regulares el lunes 31 de marzo de 2025, incluyendo los programas después del horario escolar. Padres de familia: Si necesitan asistencia o si su hijo no puede asistir a la escuela, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de su escuela el lunes por la mañana. Agradecemos sinceramente la paciencia y el apoyo de nuestras familias, estudiantes y personal mientras nuestra comunidad enfrentaba los recientes cierres por el clima. ¡Juntos avanzamos con Trabajo en Equipo, Unidad y Orgullo Tiger!

Dear Mercedes Families, Due to severe weather and flooding in the Mid Valley area, Mercedes ISD has canceled classes for Friday, March 28, 2025. MISD staff is also assessing facilities for any damages or flooding from the inclement weather, and repairs will be made accordingly. The District continues to actively monitor the weather and will collaborate with local emergency management officials. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of paramount importance. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please take all necessary precautions and stay safe. Queridas familias Mercedes, Debido al mal tiempo y las inundaciones en la zona de Mid Valley, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes ha cancelado las clases del viernes 28 de marzo de 2025. El personal del MISD también está evaluando las instalaciones para detectar posibles daños o inundaciones causadas por el mal tiempo y se realizarán las reparaciones correspondientes. El Distrito continúa monitoreando activamente el clima y colaborará con los funcionarios locales de gestión de emergencias. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal son de suma importancia. Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación. Por favor, tomen todas las precauciones necesarias y manténganse a salvo.

🚨 UPDATE: Mercedes ISD families: The Shelter-In-Place issued today by Mercedes ISD has been lifted at 4:52 p.m. School buses may run slower due to the weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of paramount importance. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Stay safe, MISD. 🚨 ACTUALIZACIÓN: Familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes: La orden de confinamiento emitida hoy por el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes se levantó a las 4:52 p. m. Los autobuses escolares podrían circular más despacio debido a las condiciones climáticas. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal son de suma importancia. Gracias por su paciencia y cooperación. Cuídense, Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes.

Attention Mercedes ISD families: Due to forecasted inclement weather, a Shelter-In-Place has been activated for all Mercedes ISD campuses and facilities today, Thursday, March 27, 2025, until further notice. All afterschool activities, including ACE and meetings have also been canceled. Atención familias de Mercedes ISD: Debido al mal tiempo pronosticado, se ha activado la medida de confinamiento en todos los campus e instalaciones del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mercedes hoy, jueves 27 de marzo de 2025, hasta nuevo aviso. También se han cancelado todas las actividades extraescolares, incluyendo ACE y las reuniones.

📢 Friendly Reminder: Mercedes ISD is inviting families and community members to join us at our upcoming Town Hall Meetings with Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Clinton! The series begins tomorrow, March 27. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at MECA, 950 W. 6th St. These meetings offer an opportunity for parents, students, and community members to learn more about the results of our district-wide Innovative Schools survey and discuss the next steps in shaping the future of our schools. Attendees are encouraged to attend any session that best fits their schedule. Read More Here | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026 📢 Recordatorio Amistoso: ¡Mercedes ISD invita a las familias y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nuestras próximas Reuniones Comunitarias con el Superintendente Dr. Benjamin Clinton! La serie comienza mañana, 27 de marzo, y la reunión se llevará a cabo a las 5:30 p.m. en MECA, 950 W. 6th St. Estas reuniones ofrecen una oportunidad para que padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad conozcan más sobre los resultados de nuestra encuesta distrital sobre Escuelas Innovadoras y dialoguen sobre los próximos pasos para dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas. Se anima a los asistentes a participar en la sesión que mejor se ajuste a su horario. Lea más aquí. | https://www.misdtx.net/article/2097026