John F. Kennedy Elementary

📢 Mercedes ISD families, you're invited! Join us for the Parent & Family Engagement Fall Conference 2025 on Thursday, December 11, at Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School. 🐾🤝

Spend the evening connecting with our school community through student performances, family resources, and presentations designed to support every child’s success. Plus, enjoy community vendors, FREE flu shots, and on-site childcare.

📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes

We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with our MISD families! #MISDpride #StrongerTogether #ParentandFamilyEngagement

📢 ¡Familias de Mercedes ISD, están invitadas! Acompáñenos a la Conferencia de Otoño de Participación de Padres y Familias 2025 el jueves, 11 de diciembre en la Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón. 🐾🤝

Disfrute una tarde de conexión con nuestra comunidad escolar con presentaciones estudiantiles, recursos para las familias y sesiones informativas diseñadas para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante. También habrá proveedores comunitarios, vacunas contra la gripe GRATIS y guardería disponible en el lugar.

📅 Jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2025
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Escuela Secundaria Sgt. Manuel Chacón, 801 S Mile 1 E, Mercedes

¡Esperamos compartir esta tarde significativa con nuestras familias de MISD!

📢 Dear Mercedes ISD Families,

Please be advised that there will be no school for MISD students on Friday, November 21, 2025 due to a scheduled Professional Learning Day for staff.

In addition, Thanksgiving Break will take place from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28, 2025. All schools and administrative offices will be closed. Classes will resume at their normal time on Monday, December 1, 2025. MISD staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday!

📢 Estimadas familias de Mercedes ISD,

Les informamos que no habrá clases para los estudiantes de MISD el viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025, debido a un Día de Desarrollo Profesional para el personal.

Además, las Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias serán del lunes, 24 de noviembre al viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2025. Todas las escuelas y oficinas administrativas permanecerán cerradas durante este periodo. Las clases se reanudarán en su horario habitual el lunes, 1 de diciembre de 2025. El personal de MISD les desea unas vacaciones seguras y agradables en compañía de sus seres queridos.

📢🐅 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.

🎒📣 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 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

🎟️ 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

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

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

SOLD OUT! 🎟️📢 The tickets for the Lady Tigers vs. Rio Grande City Lady Rattlers Area playoff game on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Sharyland High School softball field are no longer available. The game has reached full capacity, and no tickets will be sold at the gate. Thank you for your support, Tiger fans! 🐾

📢 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!

It is with deep sorrow that Mercedes ISD shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mr. Ernest Treviño, a dedicated educator and cherished member of the Mercedes Early College Academy team. As we continue to keep the family of Mr. Ernest Treviño in our thoughts and prayers, we respectfully share the following service arrangements in honor of his life and legacy, along with a message from Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Clinton.

📢 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! 🤝