We hope to see all of our SHMS parents and students for Texas Public Schools Week - Campus Open House on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. @Mercedes Schools

š¢š Attention Mercedes ISD Basketball Families:
The Mercedes Basketball Booster Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the MHS PE Complex. Any parent/guardian of 7thā11th grade basketball athletes (boys & girls) are welcome to attend! Athletes are also encouraged to join their parent/guardian at the meeting.
Your support helps strengthen our programs and we hope to see you there! š¾š #MISDpride #MISDathletics #MISDunity

š¢ Calling all parents of incoming freshmen!
Join Mercedes Early College Academy for a special Parents Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the MECA Cafeteria to learn more about the 2025-2026 school year and all the campus has to offer. Let's chart a course for success together. šš #MISDpride
š¢ Ā”Llamamos a todos los padres de los nuevos estudiantes de primer aƱo!
Ćnase a Mercedes Early College Academy para una reunión especial de padres el jueves 13 de febrero de 2025 a las 5:30 p. m. en la cafeterĆa de MECA para obtener mĆ”s información sobre el aƱo escolar 2025-2026 y todo lo que el campus tiene para ofrecer. Tracemos juntos un rumbo hacia el Ć©xito. šš #MISDpride


At Sgt. Harrell Middle School, we celebrate perfect attendance by placing student's names in a weekly raffle. Once a week, one family receives a meal delivery on Friday afternoon.
Thank you SHMS families and students for your exhausting efforts to be the BEST! @MercedesSchools


We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our UIL Bengal Scholar Students! They have demonstrated outstanding dedication, hard work, and academic excellence, representing Bengal Nation with pride and determination. Their commitment to success both in and outside the classroom makes us immensely proud.
To every student who competed, studied, and showcased their brillianceāTHANK YOU for being an inspiration to us all. Your achievements are a reflection of the bright future ahead for Bengal Nation. @Mercedes Schools
Check out the attached flyer for more dates and information about the upcoming Mercedes Tiger Cheer auditions! š£š

Happy Counselor's Week to Mrs. Edwina Trevino. We all think she's outstanding!
@MercedesSchools

š¢ 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.
š¢ Recordatorio amistoso: Todas las escuelas y oficinas de Mercedes ISD retomarĆ”n su horarios regular maƱana, jueves 23 de enero de 2025. Todas las actividades escolares tambiĆ©n se reanudarĆ”n segĆŗn lo programado previamente.


š¢ 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.
ā°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!
š¢ Recordatorio amistoso: Mercedes ISD tendrĆ” un inicio retrasado para todas las escuelas y oficinas maƱana, miĆ©rcoles 22 de enero de 2025, debido a las condiciones climĆ”ticas adversas pronosticadas.
ā° Horarios de inicio:
Ā· Escuelas primarias: 9:30 a.m.
Ā· Escuelas secundarias: 9:45 a.m.
Ā· Preparatorias: 10:00 a.m.
AdemÔs, el horario de entrada del personal serÔ a las 9:00 a.m. La recolección de rutas de autobuses comenzarÔ a las 8:00 a.m., y la entrega de estudiantes por parte de los padres iniciarÔ a las 9:00 a.m. Los horarios de salida permanecerÔn sin cambios.
Todos los estudiantes podrƔn vestirse con ropa abrigada, como sudaderas, chamarras con gorro, bufandas y otras prendas de invierno.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra mĆ”xima prioridad. Si se presentan mĆ”s cambios en las operaciones escolares, informaremos a las familias a travĆ©s de los sistemas de notificación masiva, en nuestras plataformas oficiales de redes sociales y mediante los medios de comunicación locales. Ā”Nos vemos maƱana, y abrĆguense 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.š©ŗš
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 mĆ”s nos hemos asociado con The DAISY Foundation para reconocer a nuestras destacadas enfermeras escolares. š©ŗš
Ā”Animamos a estudiantes, padres, personal, visitantes y familias a nominar a una enfermera a la que les gustarĆa 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

š¢ 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!
š¢ Recordatorio: Mercedes ISD mantendrĆ” un dĆa escolar regular maƱana, lunes 20 de enero de 2025.
La administración del distrito continúa monitoreando activamente las condiciones climÔticas 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! āš§„š¾
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.
š Drop-off Location: Mercedes ISD Auditorium, 837 S. Ohio St.
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Collection Dates: January 15 - January 31
Your generous donation can make a big difference to our students and community. #MISDpride #MISDcommunity
Ā”AyĆŗdanos a mantener abrigada a nuestra comunidad este invierno! āš§„š¾
Mercedes ISD organizarĆ” una colecta de abrigos de invierno (todos los talles necesarios para niƱos y adultos, nuevos o usados āāen buen estado) para nuestro armario Tiger Threads para ayudar a las familias durante esta temporada de invierno.
š Lugar de entrega: Auditorio de Mercedes ISD, 837 S. Ohio St.
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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


We are looking forward to welcoming back our students!
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Reminder: Classes resume Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for all students.
ā 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. šš¾ See you soon!
”Estamos ansiosos por darles la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes!
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Recordatorio: Las clases se reanudarƔn el miƩrcoles 8 de enero de 2025 para todos los estudiantes.
ā Como se pronostican temperaturas mĆ”s frĆas esta semana, alentamos a los estudiantes a que se abriguen bien para estar cómodos. Todos los estudiantes podrĆ”n vestirse con ropa abrigada, como abrigos, suĆ©teres con capucha, bufandas y otras prendas invernales.
Nuestras escuelas serĆ”n cĆ”lidas, acogedoras y estarĆ”n listas para ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar el nuevo semestre con el pie derecho. šš¾ Ā”Nos vemos pronto!

January is School Board Recognition Month! ššš
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. šš¾ #MISDpride #MISDcommunity

Get ready to GEAR UP, Class of 2030! šš
Parents and guardians of Sgt. Harrell Middle School seventh grade students are invited to join us for the school's first GEAR UP Family Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Sgt. Harrell MS Library.
We look forward to connecting with families and discussing important information about the program and all it has to offer. #MISDpride #GEARUPworks


Attention Tiger fans: Tickets are now available for the Area playoff game between the Mercedes Tigers and the Alamo Heights Mules! šš
All tickets are General Admission and sold ONLINE ONLY through Hometown Ticketing ā” corpuschristiisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1803
š Ticket Pricing:
Presale adult - $8
Presale student - $4
Game Day (Starting at 5:00 p.m.) - $10
There will be NO tickets sold at the gate. A QR code will be provided for fans at the gate, and there will be helpers at the ticket booth windows to assist with ONLINE buying. Reminder: CCISD Stadiums follow a clear bag policy.
The game is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Buccaneer Stadium (1 Battlin Buc Blvd., Corpus Christi). Mercedes will be the home team and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Go Tigers! š¾

Attention current 8th grade students and parents! Please join us for an important meeting on the P-Tech Academy at Mercedes High School on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercedes High School cafeteria.
Ā”Atención, estudiantes y padres de 8.Āŗ grado! Ćnase a nosotros en una reunión importante sobre la Academia P-Tech en Mercedes High School el martes 19 de noviembre de 2024 a las 5:30 p. m. en la cafeterĆa de Mercedes High School.


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Mercedes ISD families: An Early Dismissal is scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024 to mark the beginning of Thanksgiving Break.
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Familias de Mercedes ISD: Se ha programado una salida temprana para el viernes 22 de noviembre de 2024 para marcar el comienzo de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.

Mercedes ISD and Sharyland ISD will bring you the livestream of the upcoming UIL 5A Bi-District Football Playoff game at Tiger Stadium. šš Kick off is at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 15.
Don't miss a moment of the action! Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7URMCCQbTXE

What an electric Friday night at Tiger Stadium! šš¾āØ Our Varsity Tigers played strong at their final home game of the season, and came away with a 48-21 victory against the Brownsville Pace Vikings! It was also a night to remember as we celebrated Senior Night with a special Senior Walk after the game honoring the Class of 2025. š A huge congratulations to all of our seniors and thank you to the Mercedes ISD families and community for your support!
Head Coach Roger Adame, Jr. said the Tigers appreciated everyone's support throughout the regular season. Our Tiger Varsity football team finished second in District 16-5A II and will host the Bi-District Playoff game against the Sharyland Rattlers this Friday, November 15, 2024 at Tiger Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
šļø Season ticket holders can purchase their tickets Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., only in-person at the Field House. Tickets are $8 and must be purchased in person with a card. Cash will not be accepted.
All remaining tickets will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Letās pack the stands and support our Tigers as they continue their playoff journey! š #MISDpride





