Proud CTE moments on campus today! Our Medical Assistant seniors spent lunch taking vitals and practicing real-world skills, while Blackcat Blooms brightened Ms. Hubbard’s day with beautiful flowers. 🌸👏
Which CTE experience has made you proud lately? Share a story or photo — let’s celebrate our students! #CTEMonth #BeTheStandard #theblackcatway #changinglives
Travis Trant leads our Ag Mechanics pathway with welding-focused skills plus carpentry, electricity, and mechanics. Hands‑on projects and certifications prepare students for skilled careers. #CTEMonth #theblackcatway #changinglives
Kiana Bluitt leads our Criminal Justice pathway with hands-on scenarios and career-focused projects in law, forensics, courts, first aid/CPR, firefighting, dispatch, HAZMAT, mental health, and private security.
#CTEMonth #theblackcatway #changinglives
#CTEMonth #theblackcatway #changinglives
MHS Lion Club Sweethearts attended the Sweetheart Banquet. Thank you ladies for representing MHS!
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Maylee Alexander leads our Animal Science pathway with hands-on learning in advanced labs, dissections, small animal care, livestock production, and live equine management. Real-world skills for animal careers.
#CTEMonth
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#changinglives
#CTEMonth
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#changinglives
Congratulations to Brandi Brown for being chosen as the Lions Club Sweetheart for February!
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Kourtney Cook leads our Plant Science pathway. She teaches greenhouse production, hydroponics, floral design — and entrepreneurship through Blackcat Blooms. Students gain hands-on experience and leadership for real-world sustainability careers.
#CTEMonth
#theblackcatway
#changinglives
#CTEMonth
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#changinglives
The Mexia ISD school board recognized the Mexia High School Cheerleaders at tonight's meeting. Congratulations to the cheerleaders and coaches , Ms. Collins and Ms. Ravnell, on making it to the finals at the State Cheer Competition!
TOMORROW! Rotary Talent Show will be here before you know it! Auditions are next month! Sign up to try out!
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#changinglives
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!! 💖💖💖
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#chaniginglives
#CTErocks
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#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!
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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
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#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
