Mandatory Parent Meeting for potential MHS Cheer Candidates 📣
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 • 6 PM
Mexia Junior High Library
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 • 6 PM
Mexia Junior High Library

Love is in the air with this blissful bouquet by Blackcat Blooms and chocolate covered strawberries by Culinary Arts!! 💖💖💖
#theblackcatway
#chaniginglives
#CTErocks
#theblackcatway
#chaniginglives
#CTErocks


Rotary Talent Show will be here before you know it! Auditions are next month! Sign up to try out!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

MHS Journalism is buzzing! Our student reporters hit every corner of campus to bring you the Winter Edition of The Prowl — now available digitally. Don’t miss student stories, photos, and highlights packed into this issue. Read it now!
#theblackcatway #changinglives




Mexia FFA presents the "Share the Love" Food Drive — Living to Serve. Bring 1 item each day and help our community — donors can win a reward!
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

CTE Shout Out!
Mrs. Myrtle Ravnell leads our Marketing & Sales pathway and DECA for hands‑on projects, real-world skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship and 21st-century skills while preparing for college and careers. #DECA #CTE #CareerReady #MarketingAndSales
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Mrs. Myrtle Ravnell leads our Marketing & Sales pathway and DECA for hands‑on projects, real-world skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship and 21st-century skills while preparing for college and careers. #DECA #CTE #CareerReady #MarketingAndSales
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Mexia FFA presents the "Share the Love" Food Drive — Living to Serve. Bring 1 item each day and help our community — donors can win a reward!
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

CTE Shout Out!
Sicily Bluitt leads our Diagnostic & Therapeutic Medical Assistant pathway blending hands‑on lab training and real clinical experience with industry partners! Students graduate confident, compassionate, and industry‑certified.
#CTEMonth
#CareerReady
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Sicily Bluitt leads our Diagnostic & Therapeutic Medical Assistant pathway blending hands‑on lab training and real clinical experience with industry partners! Students graduate confident, compassionate, and industry‑certified.
#CTEMonth
#CareerReady
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Mexia ISD Gifted and Talented Nomination Time
Parents—do you think your child shows characteristics of a gifted learner? If so, click on & fill out the nomination form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PQ-JrYVbCcFyraXB5jJDtrGnje4n-8qNrUQlKFVbfouaZQ/viewform
Forms will close on Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 6pm.
We’ve added some helpful “what to look for” examples to guide you.
* Learns new ideas quickly and easily
* Thinks deeply and enjoys challenging questions
* Shows strong problem-solving skills
* Is curious and asks lots of questions
* Comes up with creative or unique ideas
* Makes connections between things they learn
* Enjoys thinking, reading, or learning about many topics
* May get frustrated or bored when work is too easy
* Often wants things done just right (perfectionism)
* Enjoys being challenged and learning at a deeper level
Parents—do you think your child shows characteristics of a gifted learner? If so, click on & fill out the nomination form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PQ-JrYVbCcFyraXB5jJDtrGnje4n-8qNrUQlKFVbfouaZQ/viewform
Forms will close on Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 6pm.
We’ve added some helpful “what to look for” examples to guide you.
* Learns new ideas quickly and easily
* Thinks deeply and enjoys challenging questions
* Shows strong problem-solving skills
* Is curious and asks lots of questions
* Comes up with creative or unique ideas
* Makes connections between things they learn
* Enjoys thinking, reading, or learning about many topics
* May get frustrated or bored when work is too easy
* Often wants things done just right (perfectionism)
* Enjoys being challenged and learning at a deeper level

CTE SHOUT OUT!
Mrs. Kirkendoll leads our Culinary Arts pathway where our students learn valuable hands-on culinary skills and managing business operations through our Blackcat Cafe by catering community events.
#CTEMonth
#MexiaISD
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Mrs. Kirkendoll leads our Culinary Arts pathway where our students learn valuable hands-on culinary skills and managing business operations through our Blackcat Cafe by catering community events.
#CTEMonth
#MexiaISD
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Kaitlyn Gipson was named November Teacher of the Month! Thank you Ms. Gipson encouraging our students to reach their potential!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Rotary Talent Show will be here before you know it! Auditions are next month! Sign up to try out!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

CTE SHOUT OUT!
Ms. Tiara Day leads our Broadcasting & Journalism pathway where creativity meets real-world media. Students produce live shows, news segments, and digital content—building communication, teamwork, and technical skills for careers in media, marketing, and journalism.
#CTEMonth
#MexiaISD
#CareerReady
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Ms. Tiara Day leads our Broadcasting & Journalism pathway where creativity meets real-world media. Students produce live shows, news segments, and digital content—building communication, teamwork, and technical skills for careers in media, marketing, and journalism.
#CTEMonth
#MexiaISD
#CareerReady
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Mexia FFA presents the "Share the Love" Food Drive — Living to Serve. Bring 1 item each day and help our community — donors can win a reward!
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
Hosted by Mexia FFA — Living to Serve
Spread the word and help us share the love!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Join us Tuesday, February 23 for Parent Conference Day at Mexia High School! Meet with your student’s teachers to discuss academic progress and support success.
📍 Mexia High School
🕘 Morning: 9:00-11:15
🕐 Afternoon: 1:00-3:45
📅 Date: February 23
📌 Please schedule appointments with teachers through their rooms.
Share with other parents and save the date — see you there!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
📍 Mexia High School
🕘 Morning: 9:00-11:15
🕐 Afternoon: 1:00-3:45
📅 Date: February 23
📌 Please schedule appointments with teachers through their rooms.
Share with other parents and save the date — see you there!
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

February is Career & Technical Education Month! 🎓💼
Mexia ISD offers:
8 career pathways across 6 career clusters
10 industry certifications
39 CTE courses
Stay tuned for more — celebrate CTE with us all month long! #CTEMonth #MexiaISD #CareerReady
#theblackcatway#changinglives
Mexia ISD offers:
8 career pathways across 6 career clusters
10 industry certifications
39 CTE courses
Stay tuned for more — celebrate CTE with us all month long! #CTEMonth #MexiaISD #CareerReady
#theblackcatway#changinglives

January Teachers of the Month are Lora Schronk and Shelly Burns! This duo team is building the Blackcat Pride Spirit Shop and laying the foundations for our Life Skills students each day! Thank you ladies for going the extra mile!
#MHSlifeskillsrocks
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#MHSlifeskillsrocks
#theblackcatway
#changinglives

Congrats to Jordan Miller and Kensleigh Washington for being recognized as our January Students of month! They are working hard in their classes and showing others what it means to live #theblackcatway!
#changinglives
#changinglives

December Teacher of the Month-Sicily Bluitt--She is building a strong health science program! Thank you Ms. Bluitt for pouring into our students and CTE programs!
#CTEhealthsciencerocks
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#CTEhealthsciencerocks
#theblackcatway
#changinglives


