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
š Mercedes Civic Center
520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570
š Any Hidalgo County Polling Locations
ā² Mondays ā Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. ā 7:00 p.m.
(Closed Sunday)
Election Day is Saturday, May 4.
Hoy es el primer dĆa de votaciĆ³n anticipada y el referĆ©ndum del Bono Mercedes ISD 2024 por $48,125,000 estĆ” en la boleta. Para obtener mĆ”s preguntas frecuentes sobre Bond y ver todos los proyectos propuestos, visite www.misdtx.net/bono. El sitio web estĆ” disponible tanto en inglĆ©s como en espaƱol.
VotaciĆ³n anticipada: del 22 al 30 de abril de 2024
šCentro CĆvico Mercedes
520 E. 2nd St. Mercedes, Texas 78570
š Cualquier lugar de votaciĆ³n del condado de Hidalgo
ā² Lunes ā SĆ”bados: 7:00 a.m. ā 7:00 p.m.
(Cerrado el domingo)
El dĆa de las elecciones es el sĆ”bado 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! šš The studentsā 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
āļø Mercedes ISD STAAR Testing Calendar āļø
Attention Parents! STAAR testing for students begins April 9 and runs through May 1. š
āļø Calendario de pruebas STAAR de Mercedes ISD āļø
Ā”AtenciĆ³n padres! Las pruebas STAAR para estudiantes comienzan el 9 de abril y se extienden hasta el 1 de mayo. š
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Online registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! šāļø
If you need help with school registration, our Mercedes ISD Family & Community Engagement parental liaisons are providing assistance at the districtās 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. Letās get your student registered and ready for an amazing school year ahead! āØš¾
Mercedes ISD: Pride, Drive, Success. #MISDenrollment2024
šš Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! šš
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 districtās 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
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š 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
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š Ćnase a nosotros para una sesiĆ³n 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 EnseƱanza y Aprendizaje, esta velada informativa estarĆ” dedicada a fomentar la participaciĆ³n familiar y el Ć©xito acadĆ©mico. Los directores compartirĆ”n informaciĆ³n sobre los requisitos estatales de STAAR, asistencia para las pruebas y adaptaciones, ademĆ”s de brindar una oportunidad para que los padres se conecten con el liderazgo de MISD. Esperamos verlos allĆ. #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess
UIL Sweepstakes win for the Mercedes Tiger Wind Ensemble! šš¶š
The Wind Ensemble celebrated a perfect score of straight 1s from judges at this weekās UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations. The ensemble is under the proud direction of Mr. Guy McKinney.
Congratulations, to our Tiger musicians on a āSuperiorā performance and all the directors, band boosters and supporters for an outstanding UIL season. We are #MISDproud! š
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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! š³ļøš§” #MISDpride #MISDfinearts #MISDcommunity
š¢ Just a reminder: All schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. Classes for students will resume on š
Monday, April 1, 2024. Mercedes ISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable Easter Break!
š¢Simplemente un recordatori: Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas estarĆ”n cerradas el viernes 29 de marzo de 2024. Las clases se reanudarĆ”n š
el lunes 1 de abril de 2024. El personal de Mercedes ISD les desea a usted y a su familia unas vacaciones de pascua!
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Mercedes ISD parents: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 to mark the beginning of Easter break.
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Padres de Mercedes ISD: La salida temprana estĆ” 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? šš„
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. š¼š¶šŗ
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. Weāll be cheering you on, Tiger band members! #MISDpride #MISDdrive #MISDsuccess #MISDfinearts
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Mercedes ISD parents/guardians: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024 to mark the beginning of Spring Break.
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Padres/tutores de Mercedes ISD: Una salida temprana estĆ” 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! š£š
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šØFriendly Reminder: The Application Deadline for MECA Entering Freshman Admission is tomorrow, Friday, February 23, 2024.
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šØ Un Recordatorio Amistoso: la fecha lĆmite de solicitud para la admisiĆ³n de estudiantes de primer aƱo de MECA es maƱana, viernes 23 de febrero de 2024.
Texas Public School Week is approaching, and Mercedes ISD teachers and staff are ready to meet with parents and guardians at the 4th Six Weeks Report Card Pick Up Night! Please see the below flyer for more details. ā¬š Ā”La Semana de las Escuelas PĆŗblicas de Texas se acerca y los maestros y el personal de Mercedes ISD estĆ”n listos para reunirse con los padres y tutores en la cuarta noche de recogida de calificaciones de las seis semanas! Consulte el folleto a continuaciĆ³n para obtener mĆ”s detalles. ā¬š
Ready to ignite that Tiger spirit?! Cheer tryouts are approaching. š£š¾
There will be a Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Mercedes High School cafeteria.
š¢ Calling all Mercedes parents of incoming freshmen!
Join Mercedes Early College Academy for a special Parents Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the MECA Cafeteria to learn more about the 2024-2025 school year. Let's chart a course for success together. šš
š¢ Ā”Llamando a todos los padres de Mercedes de estudiantes entrantes de primer aƱo!
Ćnase a Mercedes Early College Academy para una reuniĆ³n especial para padres el martes 6 de febrero de 2024 a las 5:30 p.m. en la CafeterĆa de MECA para conocer mĆ”s sobre el aƱo escolar 2024-2025. Ā”Tracemos juntos un rumbo hacia el Ć©xito. šš
