A.B. McBay Elementary School

February 2, 2022 1:15pm Blackcat family, Due to anticipated winter weather making roads unsafe for travel, Mexia ISD will be closed Thursday, February 3, 2022. The district will reevaluate the situation tomorrow and make a decision for Friday no later than 4:00pm tomorrow. This closure includes all extracurricular and athletic activities. Unfortunately, student meals will not be available during this closure. Stay safe and warm.

Blackcat Family, Following ongoing guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prioritize in-person instruction, we returned to school today following a temporary closure to try to break the covid cycle we were experiencing. Unfortunately, the number of staff and students who are dealing with covid continued to heavily impact attendance today. In consultation with our local office of Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the numbers we saw today were unexpected and alarming following this closure. The most current updates posted on the CDC website state that “the science is evolving, particularly for the Omicron variant...” Considering the CDC’s framework concerning the incubation period, as well as isolation/quarantine timeframes for Omicron, all factors indicate that a 7-day closure is necessary now, given our exceptionally high number of cases. Taking all this information into account, Mexia ISD will close tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 thru next Tuesday, January 25, 2022. This includes all extracurricular and athletic activities. We plan to resume all classes and activities on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Tomorrow MISD staff will conduct a comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting of all campuses and buses. *** Student Meals will be made available each weekday during this closure for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Pickup between 10AM-1PM at Sims Intermediate main entrance via curbside. Meals may be picked up for multiple MISD enrolled students. Students do not need to be present for pick-up of meals. ***MISD nurses will be available to administer covid tests for MISD students and staff during the district closure weekdays 10AM-2PM at RQ Sims main entrance. Please remain in your vehicle, the nurse will come outside test you.

Blackcats, We have been monitoring our covid situation closely and unfortunately the number of positive cases continue to rise and attendance is declining. In an effort to break the cycle of spreading the virus, Mexia ISD will close this Thursday and Friday, January 13-14, 2022. This includes all extracurricular and athletic activities. Monday is a scheduled holiday for staff and students. We will resume all classes and activities on Tuesday, January 18th. Buses will run at regular time this afternoon. Tomorrow MISD staff will conduct a comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting of all campuses and buses. Student meals will be made available Thursday and Friday for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Pickup is from 10AM-1PM at Sims Intermediate & JH campuses main entrances via curbside. Meals may be picked up for multiple MISD enrolled students. Students do not need to be present for pick up of meals.

January is School Board Recognition Month and Mexia ISD is honored to celebrate our board members for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students.

Happy New Year 2022

Friday, December 17th Early Release for all campuses. School Resumes on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Friday, December 17th Early Release for all campuses.

Thanksgiving Holiday

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SENDOFF

REMINDER- FALL FESTIVAL TOMORROW

Blackcats VS Bullard Football Ticket Information: Bullard WILL NOT be selling tickets at the gate. Tickets must be purchased online. Varisty-https://www.vancoevents.com/QEQ Junior High-https://www.vancoevents.com/QGF

On Friday, October 15th, students of A.B McBay will walk to the stadium for our Homecoming Pep Rally. This event is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm. It will last 30 minutes, giving students time to return safely to campus and pack up to go home. On Friday if you are picking up your child early, you will need to sign them out before 2:00 pm . Students will not be dismissed after this and no students will be dismissed from the stadium. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our little Blackcats safe.

Monday, October 11th is a Student Holiday for students and a Professional Development day for staff. Classes will resume Tuesday, October 12th for all students.

Blackcats @ Fairfield Football Game Ticket Information All Football game tickets have to be purchased through the GoFan link: https://gofan.co/app/school/TX16070 NO cash sales at the gate. UIL district passes will be accepted. The game will be streamed on the NFHS Network at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fairfield-high-school-fairfield-tx

A reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 20th. This is a Professional Development day for staff. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 21st for all students.

There will be a vaccine clinic on Friday September 17, 2021 from 9am to 1pm at the MISD administration building. The clinic is free and completely voluntary. Pfizer is approved for ages 12 and older. #othersfirst

A reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 6th due to the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 7th.

Update to Mexia ISD’s procedures on visitors to campuses: In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our students, the district will begin limiting visitors and guests to the campuses, effective immediately. Mexia ISD has decided to temporarily suspend parents and guardians visiting during lunches; this includes dropping off of outside food. This is effective immediately, for all campuses. Please check the MISD web page and social media for updates. #othersfirst

Tickets for Friday (Aug 27) night's varsity FB game vs Lake Belton must be purchased online at the Lake Belton ISD website. No tickets will be sold at the game. Link to purchase: https://belton-isd.brushfire.com/lbhs-vfbvs/ This link will change every week based on the district. Mexia is the only school in District 7 that is allowing sales at the gate.