MISD Developmental Center

At Mexia ISD we are continually working to improve the quality of education for our students, to help do this we are engaging in a pilot program with ESC 12 and TEA known as Texas Strategic Leadership. Through this work we will be examining our district level systems, how they impact each campus, and ultimately determine what experiences our students are receiving. Better yet, what experiences we want them to receive as a result of what systems need to be strengthened, created, or removed as determined by this data and a process of strategic planning. As a parent, your input is vital to this process, and therefore we would like to invite you to complete this survey. All survey information is anonymous and will close on October 16, 2023 Use this link or QR code to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY3WU2So4LA8083Ay_KgedWt5WigxAHHJjL-Wb-K-XhCx5RQ/viewform

August Student & Staff Awards

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Mexia ISD app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app. Once you follow the link to set up your account, you can access Rooms in the Mexia ISD app. Download the app for Android http://bit.ly/2PK90ZB Download the app for iPhone https://apple.co/2vEkmFr

A BIG thank you to Northcrest Church of Christ for feeding our Mexia ISD staff during in-service. The loaded BBQ baked potatoes and cake were DELICIOUS and the cups are the perfect reminder to stay hydrated during these warm August school days. Y'all ROCK!!!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Mexia ISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ Guardians check your email or SMS with instructions to sign up and access new features.

Special Offer: Access to 40,000+ Digital Books for 3 Months for $11.99. NOTE: This is an optional resource.

Summer Hours for Mexia ISD begin May 30.

Congrats to Mexia ISD's Staff of the Month recipients for April.

Good evening Blackcats, Tonight the MISD Board of Trustees approved two recommendations for hire for the upcoming school year. First, I am pleased to share with you that LaKechia Johnson will be moving from the Principal of Sims Intermediate to become the new Executive Director of Human Resources. Also, the new CTE Director will be Mrs. Christine Walker who is joining us from Spring Branch ISD where she has been helping them build and expand their CTE programs from the ground up for nearly 20 years. It's a great day to be a Blackcat! -- Ryder Appleton Superintendent Mexia ISD

Good evening Blackcats, Tonight the MISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar (attached). We will continue working on details of the Accelerated Instruction Weeks and share when those are finalized. Also, I am pleased to announce that Shelli Killingsworth will be moving into the role of Executive Director of Student Programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Prior to being the Executive Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Killingsworth worked with Bilingual/ESL, Migrant, Homeless, and Foster Care programs. She also spent time working with RtI and Gifted and Talented programs. Mrs. Killingsworth is very excited to continue to serve the students and staff of Mexia ISD in this new role. Have a great night and let's make the next two days of this week count. -- Ryder Appleton Superintendent Mexia ISD

REMINDER: Early Release tomorrow, Friday, December 16th.

Summer 2022 P-EBT Benefits are now being distributed by HHC on Lone Star or P-EBT cards. MISD students born on or after Aug. 1, 2015, who received SNAP food benefits or who were enrolled in MISD grades K-12 during the last month of the 2021–2022 school year are eligible for Summer 2022 P-EBT Benefits. Please call P-EBT at 833-442-1255 for information regarding missing benefits.

Reminder: Early Release Friday, November 18th. Thanksgiving Break 11/21 - 11/25

Good evening Blackcats, This announcement is to inform you that MISD will be conducting practice campus evacuation drills tomorrow and Thursday. There has not been an event that has caused us to practice these drills, we are just being proactive in the event something does happen in the future. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff and these drills are being conducted in the event we ever need to evacuate our campuses for purposes like a weather event (tornado) or some other type of emergency. These practice drills are being conducted in accordance to recommendations from the Texas State School Safety Center. Students will be 100% in the care of their teachers as well as campus and district administrators at all times. For practice purposes students will be transported from their campus on buses to an alternate location such as the football stadium. Students will then immediately be returned to campus so please make sure they wear their coats over the next couple of days as they will be outdoors for a few minutes during these practice drills. Also, you may notice some extra police & fire department vehicles around our campuses. There is no need to be alarmed as they will be assisting us and participating in these practice drills. We are appreciative of their partnership with Mexia ISD.

CONGRATS to our October DC Staff of the Month!

MISD principals play a vital role in maintaining our schools. Without their dedicated leadership, MISD would not be able to give our students a bright start to their futures. THANK YOU MISD PRINCIPALS!

Reminder: tomorrow, Monday, September 26th is a Staff Development day for Mexia ISD. No school for Students.

Good evening Blackcats, This Friday night, the Battle of the River returns when the Groesbeck Goats come to Mexia Blackcat field! A large crowd is expected, so here are some details that will help everyone have a great night. • Mexia ISD has multiple safety measures in place, including metal detectors and a clear bag policy (see sample bags below or bag information link): https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/546/blackcat_bag_policy.pdf ) • Gates will open at 5:30 pm; come early to ensure you’re there for all the festivities • Vapes and other forms of tobacco are prohibited • Knives, including pocketknives, are prohibited • No re-entry will be allowed • Tickets may be purchased online beginning at 8:00am Wednesday or with cash at the gate. Buying your ticket ahead of time will speed your entry into the game (ticket link: https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-independent-school-district/page/online-ticket-sales ) • No mixing of fans (home side is for home fans and visitor side is for visiting fans) • UIL spectator guidelines will be enforced

Mexia ISD will be participating in supporting Uvalde. We would like all students and staff to participate by wearing maroon on Tuesday, September 6th.

Reminder, No School on Monday, September 5th.