Mercedes Academic Academy

District leadership had the opportunity to connect with parents and community members yesterday evening as part of the Family and Community Engagement "Schools in Our Community" series. 🤝🏫 Topics included college, career, and military readiness opportunities, elementary focus on reading and math, attendance guidelines, the district's partnership with Nuestra Clinica del Valle, counseling services, anti-bullying initiatives, safety and security, and our collaborative efforts for student success. Superintendent Ms. Maria J. Chavez would like to thank all district personnel in attendance and involved in planning our first "Schools in Our Community" event and our host parents for their tremendous hospitality. The next series will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at 10223 W. Mercedes Drive, Mercedes. Nuestro primer evento "Escuelas En Nuestra Comunidad" fue un éxito. Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el éxito para nuestros hijos e hijas. ¡Únase a nuestro próximo!

District leadership had the opportunity to connect with parents and community members yesterday evening as part of the Family and Community Engagement "Schools in Our Community" series. 🤝🏫 Topics included college, career, and military readiness opportunities, elementary focus on reading and math, attendance guidelines, the district's partnership with Nuestra Clinica del Valle, counseling services, anti-bullying initiatives, safety and security, and our collaborative efforts for student success. Superintendent Ms. Maria J. Chavez would like to thank all district personnel in attendance and involved in planning our first "Schools in Our Community" event and our host parents for their tremendous hospitality. The next series will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at 10223 W. Mercedes Drive, Mercedes. Nuestro primer evento "Escuelas En Nuestra Comunidad" fue un éxito. Vengan escuchar las estrategias para el éxito para nuestros hijos e hijas. ¡Únase a nuestro próximo!

Save the date! Our Superintendent Mrs. Chavez and curriculum team will be discussing strategies for success for the upcoming year.

Attention Seniors! On Tuesday, October 10th, there will be a graduation presentation in the MAA cafeteria. Please make plans to attend, see attached flyer for details.

🎉 Drumroll, please! 🎉 Let's give a huge shoutout to our Students of the Week! Not only are you academic Rockstar's, but you also embody the spirit of good citizenship that makes Mercedes Academic Academy shine bright! Your hard work and kind hearts make us all proud to be part of the MAA family! 🌟 #StudentOfTheWeek #HardWorkPaysOff #MercedesAcademicAcademyHighSchool #SimplytheBEST

Students who have not taken a photo for school ID's please be advised.

Thank you to Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, and Ms. Zuniga for the awesome presentation on substance abuse! Our students received a wealth of knowledge on a very important topic. #soberlife #addictionawareness

📢📅 Save the Date, MISD Parents! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a Community Presentation hosted by the Family and Community Engagement department about our school district's Strategy for Success for the 2023-2024 academic year. 📚🏫 You will hear from Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Maria J. Chavez and the directors of Curriculum, CTE and Student Services. Please see the below flyers for more details. Your involvement is key to our shared success!🤝 Don't miss this chance to make a positive impact. #MercedesISD #MISDcommunity #StrategyForSuccess

Our MAA seniors are dressed to impress! Senior Portrait time is not only a right of passage, but a wonderful milestone for our soon to be graduates! #MAA #SeniorPortraits #Classof2024

We're sharing this "Apps & Emojis Parents Should Know About" reference guide to help Mercedes ISD parents and families understand how emojis can be linked to illegal drugs. 🚫🔍 Your child's online safety matters. Please keep an eye on the content they interact with on social media. 📱💬 Together, we can ensure a safer digital environment for Mercedes students. #MercedesISD #ParentalAwareness #OnlineSafety

Attention Mercedes students, join your dedicated school nurses as they lead an honest discussion 🩺🗣 about the causes and effects of drug addiction. Your health and well-being matter to us, and this talk is designed to keep you informed and safe. 💪🧡 #MercedesISD #MercedesISDhealthservices #HealthMedTalks

LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT MISD Parents and families📚🏫 : Check out the latest letter from our Superintendent of School, Ms. Maria J. Chavez about vital information regarding the Attendance Policy and Procedures for the 2023-2024 school year. 📆 We kindly request that all parents join us in emphasizing the importance of regular school attendance with you children. Together, we ensure a successful school year for our students. 🤝🌟 #MISDcommunity #SchoolYearSuccess

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MAA students and family, help us meet our attendance goal for the year! Every day matters! Every day counts! School starts at 7:30 A.M, Together WE can! #SchoolEveryDay

Friendly reminder students and parents: MAA does NOT allow backpacks. Your child will be able to keep supplies needed in their 1st period class or Advisory. Thank you for your cooperation.

Students please review attached flyer for information on Senior portraits. #Classof2024 #MAA

Students and staff participated in creating a Tree of Hope as we continue to observe Suicide Prevention month at Mercedes Academic Academy. Students and staff wrote words of hope, encouragement, and inspiration to remind our campus community they are loved and they matter! The Tree of Hope reminds us we are seen in this world. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a counselor or dial the suicide hotline at 988.

Here at MAA we promote going outdoors and getting in touch with nature. Thank you to Mr. Giorno for acquiring these goodies from @Dustoff_fishing and @MonsterBassco. These fishing supplies were donated to perfect attendance participants who were entered into a raffle. Now lets get some fish on those hooks! #Beyondtheclassroom

Our MAA students are proud to participate in the South Texas Health Systems Behavioral Chalk the Walk event. Special thank to Ms. K. Sauceda, our campus counselor Y. Sanchez, and administration and staff for participating in creating uplifting messages for our students during suicide prevention month.

🌟 Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year! 📚 Dear MISD Family, Check out the latest letter from our Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Maria J. Chavez. #WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #LimitlessPossibilities