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Mark your calendars! Join us for Open House and help us celebrate Texas Public Schools Week from March 3-7! Come see the amazing things happening at our schools! We can’t wait to welcome you!
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McAllen ISD is seeking input from staff, parents, and our community on the 2025-2026 District Calendar! Voting is open now through Monday, February 17, 2025. Click the link for details and to cast your vote: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/district-calendar-voting
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Our students are getting an early start to their 3-day weekend tomorrow! Check out our early release times, and just a reminder—no school for students on Monday. Staff will report at 9 AM. Have a safe and restful weekend!
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Our Superintendent, Dr. Gutierrez, invites you to join him for coffee, pastries, and conversation! ☕️ Mark your calendars to come share your thoughts and ideas as we work together to support our schools and community.
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We want to take a moment to celebrate and appreciate our incredible McAllen ISD counselors for all they do for our students and families! 💛 Your dedication, guidance, and support make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for all that you do! #NSCW25
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Please see notice about February 10, 2025.
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McAllen ISD, in partnership with Dairy Queen, is celebrating 100 Days of School tomorrow and Friday! We invite our families, staff, and community to stop by and enjoy $1 small cones as we mark this special milestone.
Due to the weather day, the official 100th day is Friday, January 31, but we're kicking off the celebration early tomorrow with Mr. Blizzard at our elementary campuses! 🍦 Don’t miss the fun!
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Join us tonight for the opening reception of the 2nd Annual Art & Soul: McAllen ISD Student Art Exhibit! 🎨Celebrate the incredible talent of our student artists. The exhibit will be open until January 30th—don’t miss it!
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We have received the latest weather update, and in light of the information, we have made the decision to cancel classes and all events for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as a precautionary measure. The makeup day for students and staff will be Monday, February 10, 2025. Classes will resume at an hour-delayed start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. For the latest information, please visit our weather updates page: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/weather-updates. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Elevate Softball & Baseball Camp is open to 5th & 6th graders! Join us for an incredible opportunity to build skills, learn from experienced coaches, and have fun on the field. For details and registration, visit link or call 618-6089!
Softball Registration: https://tinyurl.com/mwy967fx
Baseball Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4wurzzah
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McAllen ISD registration is open for ALL! Our PK-4 program is FREE for EVERYONE! If you’d like to tour our schools or have any questions, give us a call at 956-687-MISD. Join the McAllen ISD family today! https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/enroll-with-mcallen-isd
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McAllen ISD appreciates our incredible substitutes! Join us for a special appreciation event featuring sub sandwiches, wellness screenings, door prizes, a performance by McHi Mariachi Oro, and so much more! 🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate YOU! Follow McAllen ISD Human Resources for updates on this exciting event.
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Attention all PK-8th grade students! Join us this Saturday for the Kid's Final Mile! If you registered during the Kickoff Celebration in October, you're already signed up and part of the 2,500 participants receiving a free shirt. Haven't registered yet? No problem! Click here to sign up: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/mcallen-kids-marathon-registration
We can’t wait to see you cross the finish line!
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Today’s School Board meeting has been rescheduled to noon on Friday, January 17, at the McAllen ISD Administration Building.
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Join us for the Parent Symposium on January 23! This is a great opportunity to learn about McAllen ISD's amazing programs and resources available for your family. We hope to see you there!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfy5z27
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We hope you had a fantastic winter break and are just as excited as we are to welcome students back tomorrow, January 8, for an amazing spring semester! With cold and rainy weather in the forecast, rest assured our schools are warm, safe, and cozy places for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. For more details, visit our weather updates website: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/weather-updates
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Elevate Softball & Baseball Camp is open to 5th & 6th graders! Join us for an incredible opportunity to build skills, learn from experienced coaches, and have fun on the field. For details and registration, visit link or call 618-6089!
Softball Registration: https://tinyurl.com/mwy967fx
Baseball Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4wurzzah
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Thank you to our amazing parents and community members who joined us for Coffee with the Superintendent today! ☕️We had meaningful conversations on important topics and thoughtful questions. A special thank you to our Strides students for the delicious coffee and pastries, and to our Child Nutrition Department for the comforting soup. Your support makes a difference!
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McAllen ISD students make their move at Chess Tournament
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Transfer application opened today! 2025-2026 Registration for new and current McAllen ISD students begins December 16th! Claim your child's seat by registering early. For more information contact McAllen ISD Student Outreach at 687-6473 or visit us on the web at https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/enroll-with-mcallen-isd
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