Congrats Mr. Trant,
Mr. Trant does an amazing job for MHS. He puts in long hours of personal time to make sure our students have the opportunities to be successful. He goes #thesecondmile. The greatest compliment is the number of students that graduate from MHS learning a trade they will turn into a career. Thank you for all you do.!
#theblackcatway
#secondmile
It's Educational Diagnostician Appreciation Week!!!
Class of 2025!! Scholarship update!
TWO LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS DUE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025
BOTH ARE TURNED INTO THE COUNSELORS' OFFICE.
JASON L WARD CLASS OF 1993 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PRIME TIME SLYVESTER HOBBS JR. SCHOLARSHIP-Must be involved in MHS Track or Cross Country to apply for this one.
These scholarships were handed out at the beginning of February, but if you need another copy come by the counselors' office.
Friday, March 14th ~ 69th Annual Talent Show ~ Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mexia
Happy Read Across America Week 2025! Join Mexia ISD this week as we celebrate Read Across America Week, empowering children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Join the fun all week long with daily dress-up themes:
District Announcement:
MJHS Principal, Mr. Shane Holcomb has been offered and accepted the position of Junior High Principal in Blooming Grove. This will allow him to be closer to his home and family. Officials with both districts are working collaboratively to ensure a transition date that works for both parties.
Upon Mr. Holcomb’s departure, current MJHS Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amanda Wilson, will serve as the Interim Principal for the remainder of the semester. MISD wishes Mr. Holcomb well in his future endeavors and thanks him for his unwavering commitment and dedication for the last 3 years.
District Announcement:
MJHS Principal, Mr. Shane Holcomb has been offered and accepted the position of Junior High Principal in Blooming Grove. This will allow him to be closer to his home and family. Officials with both districts are working collaboratively to ensure a transition date that works for both parties.
Upon Mr. Holcomb’s departure, current MJHS Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amanda Wilson, will serve as the Interim Principal for the remainder of the semester. MISD wishes Mr. Holcomb well in his future endeavors and thanks him for his unwavering commitment and dedication for the last 3 years.
Come out and support our students in the annual talent show!
Blackcat family,
MISD staff is working diligently today to perform deep cleaning, disinfecting & sanitizing of all facilities and buses.
As a result of these efforts, extracurricular and athletic activities for students will be able to resume tomorrow, March 1, 2025. At this time, we plan to resume all classes and activities on Monday, March 3, 2025.
As always the health and safety of students and staff remains MISD’s highest priority.
Please see the updated information and clarification regarding the reported measles case: https://5il.co/38zv6
Class of 2025!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
LIMESTONE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS' SCHOLARSHIP
MUST BE GOING INTO A FUTURE CAREER IN EDUCATION TO APPLY FOR THIS ONE
TURN THIS APPLICATION INTO THE COUNSELORS' OFFICE
NAVARRO COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP
FAMILY HOME/PROPERTY MUST RECEIVE ELECTRIC SERVICES FROM THIS ORGANIZATION TO APPLY
MAIL TO ADDRESS LISTED ON THE APPLICATION
Blackcat Family,
Out of an abundance of caution, Mexia ISD will be closed tomorrow, February 28, 2025. MISD staff will conduct a comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting / sanitation of all campuses and buses tomorrow.
This includes all extracurricular and athletic activities. At this time, we plan to resume all classes and activities on Monday, March 3, 2025.
As always the health and safety of students and staff remains MISD’s highest priority.
Ryder Appleton
Superintendent, Mexia ISD
Good Afternoon Blackcats,
This message is to inform you that MISD received confirmation today of one case of measles within the district. For privacy reasons we are not at liberty to release more details at this time. District officials are in communication with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to receive guidance on recommended precautions and procedures for sanitizing. We will continue to share information and resources as they become available.
Ryder Appleton
Superintendent Mexia ISD
HEY CLASS OF 2025
TWO LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS DUE THIS WEEK! DUE MARCH 1, 2025
JOHN G AND BETTY ERWIN SCHOLARSHIP $15,000 ONLINE APPLCATION
SEE INFO BELOW THAT MAY HELP WITH THIS ONLINE APPLICATION.
All MHS students fill out the Universal Application and that will pair them with eligible scholarships based on their answers.
As long as they select Mexia High School and they meet the rest of the eligibility criteria, the Erwin Scholarship will populate on “eligible scholarships” once they submit the application. It’s not tied to county.
SPRINGFIELD LODGE #74 SCHOLARSHIP
THIS ONE MUST BE MAILED AND RECEIVED BY MARCH 1. 2025.
MAIL TODAY OR TOMORROW AT THE LATEST TO ENSURE IT ARRIVES BY MARCH 1, 2025.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COME BY THE COUNSELORS' OFFICE.
Friday, February 21st: All Pro Dads
Thursday, February 20th: Black History Month Celebration
