Mexia Junior High School

It's School Counselor's Week!!! If you see one of these sweet ladies this week, show them some LOVE!!!

CTE month kicked off with Day 1 of the Career Launch Academy which highlighted industrial welding. Students toured SWARCO and a few even got the opportunity to weld! Afterwards students went to Navarro College to learn about the welding program, meet the welding professor, and everyone was able to "weld" via virtual reality! #CTE #NavarroCollege #SWARCO

🌟 Save the date! Mexia Junior High Spring Dance is on Feb 16, 6-7:30 PM at the MJH Cafeteria. 🕺💃 Live DJ, refreshing drinks, and unforgettable moments! 🎟Tickets: $3 each or 2 for $5. Can be purchased during lunch! Get ready to dance the night away! 🎶 #MJHspringdance #GoodTimesAhead

The Administration Building employees had their Annual Chili Cook-off today and here are the placings: 1st (Angie Rogers), 2nd (Debbie Nelson) & 3rd (Brad Andrews). If you see them out and about, offer them congratulations!

Mexia ISD was awarded a grant from Texas A&M to help bridge the gap for our students with disabilities in their transition from school to adult life, especially with transition from school to employment. Blackcat Avenue will provide our high school students with job skill training, communication skills, and self-advocacy training

🚨Exciting news! Kona Ice will be at Mexia Junior High tomorrow, January 19th!! Don't miss out on refreshing treats – join us for a cool experience! 🍧 #KonaIce #MexiaJuniorHigh #CoolTreats

January 16, 2024 12:30 p.m. Blackcat family, Mexia ISD will return to regular schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Stay safe and warm.

Attention: Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students You are invited to a watch party: Topic: Fostering Statewide Community Connections for Families of EB Students Date & Time: January 23, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: R.Q. Sims Intermediate Library

Mark your calendars! MLK Parade and Program! On Jan 13, St Luke's United Methodist Church will host the annual MLK Jr Day Parade through Downtown Mexia. Afterwards, there will be a program at the Civic Center entitled "Shifting Priorities to Promote Unity and Justice". The MHS Band will be performing as well as other organizations. If you would like to be a part of the parade, please meet at the First United Methodist Church in Mexia at 10:00AM. The Parade will start at 11:00 AM. There is also an art and essay contest with cash prizes. See the graphics below for information. Entries are due Jan 7.

🏀 Schedule Update! 📆 Mexia Junior High Girls Basketball Teams: The Monday, January 8th game is now rescheduled to Thursday, January 11th due to winter break for both schools. ❗️Also, Mexia Junior High Boys Basketball Teams will now be traveling to Buffalo on Thursday, January 11th. Mark your calendars and support our teams! #MJHBasketball #ScheduleChange 📆 🏀

Congratulations December MISD Award Winners!

The District 20-3A JH OAP competition was held on December 7 and Mexia finished with a third place plaque and medals. The company performed "The Girl in the White Pinafore" which tells the story of the New London School Explosion in 1937. The student performance on competition day was brilliant. They told the story beautifully and were wonderful representatives of MISD, Mr. Scott Batts (theater director) is so proud of them!!! Nimzy Canizales (8th) was an all-star crew member Jazmin Herrera (8th) was named the honorable mention all star cast Anna Quinones-Matheny (7th) was named to the all star cast

The District 20-3A JH OAP competition was held on December 7 and Mexia finished with a third place plaque and medals. The company performed "The Girl in the White Pinafore" which tells the story of the New London School Explosion in 1937. The student performance on competition day was brilliant. They told the story beautifully and were wonderful representatives of MISD, I am so proud of them!!! Nimzy Canizales (8th) was an all-star crew member Jazmin Herrera (8th) was named the honorable mention all star cast Anna Quinones-Matheny (7th) was named to the all star cast

📢 **UPDATE ALERT! 🏀** Attention MJH students and parents: The Basketball games have been flipped for MONDAY 12/11/23 👧🏀 JH Girls' Basketball Team: 🚌 Traveling to Teague 🕔 Game schedule: - Combined B Team: 5pm - 7A: 6pm - 8A: 7pm 👦 Boys’ Team: 🏠 Home games at MJH in BOTH gyms 📌 For more details, connect with your coach on the Rooms app. Let's show our support! Go team! 🎉 #MJHBasketball #GameDay #TeamSpirit

❗️Hey MJH Students and Family - Don't forget: 🚂✨ Join us for a magical "Parent Info & Movie Night" on Dec 12, 5-8 PM at Mexia Junior High! 🎬 Experience the enchanting "Polar Express" with Swank movie licensing. 🍫🍿 Admission is free as well as a free Hot Cocoa Bar. Other snacks will be offered for $1! ❄️ Don't miss this festive night for MJH students and families. 🌟 No student drop-off, just holiday fun! 🌟 #PolarExpressNight #MJHFamilyFun #MovieMagic 🎥

🎄 Get ready for festive fun at Mexia Junior High! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the 12 Dress-Up Days of Christmas, starting Wednesday, 12/06. 🎅👗 Plus, mark your calendars – Winter Break is from December 22 to January 10! ❄️ Let's spread the holiday cheer together! 🎁 #MJH #12DaysOfChristmas #WinterBreakJoy

Mexia ISD Custodians: We want to thank you for all your efforts to keep our facilities clean. We appreciate YOU!!!

Mexia ISD Holiday Band Concert will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in the High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. All instrumental musicians in the Mexia ISD band programs will perform in this concert. There will be two beginning bands, two Jr. High bands and one High School Band. It will be an extravaganza to delight all ages including music from the season to help kindle that Christmas Spirit. Everyone is invited to attend this festive occasion!

Attention Mexia ISD Parents: If you have not visited our "Parent & Family Engagement" page of our district website, please follow this link to access helpful resources. https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-independent-school-district/page/parent-family-engagement

🎉✨Join us for Mexia Junior High Parent Information & Magical Family Movie Night! 🚂🍿 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 12 🕔 Time: 5 PM - 8 PM 🏫 Location: Mexia Junior High Cafeteria 🎬 Featured Movie: "The Polar Express" (Licensed by Swank Movie Licensing, USA) 🚨 Important Notice: Guardians Must Stay Throughout the Event 🚨 ✨ Get ready for a night of enchantment! Mexia Junior High invites all MJH students & their families to join us for an informative evening with Communities in Schools, MJH Junior Honor Society, and a magical screening of "The Polar Express." ❄️ 🌟 FREE Admission for All! ☕ Complimentary Hot Cocoa Bar 🍿 Popcorn, Pickles, and Beverages available for purchase #MagicalMovieNight #ParentInfoNight #MexiaJuniorHigh