Mexia Junior High School

January 16, 2024 12:30 p.m. Blackcat family, Mexia ISD will return to regular schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Stay safe and warm.

Attention: Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students You are invited to a watch party: Topic: Fostering Statewide Community Connections for Families of EB Students Date & Time: January 23, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: R.Q. Sims Intermediate Library

Mark your calendars! MLK Parade and Program! On Jan 13, St Luke's United Methodist Church will host the annual MLK Jr Day Parade through Downtown Mexia. Afterwards, there will be a program at the Civic Center entitled "Shifting Priorities to Promote Unity and Justice". The MHS Band will be performing as well as other organizations. If you would like to be a part of the parade, please meet at the First United Methodist Church in Mexia at 10:00AM. The Parade will start at 11:00 AM. There is also an art and essay contest with cash prizes. See the graphics below for information. Entries are due Jan 7.

🏀 Schedule Update! 📆 Mexia Junior High Girls Basketball Teams: The Monday, January 8th game is now rescheduled to Thursday, January 11th due to winter break for both schools. ❗️Also, Mexia Junior High Boys Basketball Teams will now be traveling to Buffalo on Thursday, January 11th. Mark your calendars and support our teams! #MJHBasketball #ScheduleChange 📆 🏀

Congratulations December MISD Award Winners!

The District 20-3A JH OAP competition was held on December 7 and Mexia finished with a third place plaque and medals. The company performed "The Girl in the White Pinafore" which tells the story of the New London School Explosion in 1937. The student performance on competition day was brilliant. They told the story beautifully and were wonderful representatives of MISD, Mr. Scott Batts (theater director) is so proud of them!!! Nimzy Canizales (8th) was an all-star crew member Jazmin Herrera (8th) was named the honorable mention all star cast Anna Quinones-Matheny (7th) was named to the all star cast

The District 20-3A JH OAP competition was held on December 7 and Mexia finished with a third place plaque and medals. The company performed "The Girl in the White Pinafore" which tells the story of the New London School Explosion in 1937. The student performance on competition day was brilliant. They told the story beautifully and were wonderful representatives of MISD, I am so proud of them!!! Nimzy Canizales (8th) was an all-star crew member Jazmin Herrera (8th) was named the honorable mention all star cast Anna Quinones-Matheny (7th) was named to the all star cast

📢 **UPDATE ALERT! 🏀** Attention MJH students and parents: The Basketball games have been flipped for MONDAY 12/11/23 👧🏀 JH Girls' Basketball Team: 🚌 Traveling to Teague 🕔 Game schedule: - Combined B Team: 5pm - 7A: 6pm - 8A: 7pm 👦 Boys’ Team: 🏠 Home games at MJH in BOTH gyms 📌 For more details, connect with your coach on the Rooms app. Let's show our support! Go team! 🎉 #MJHBasketball #GameDay #TeamSpirit

❗️Hey MJH Students and Family - Don't forget: 🚂✨ Join us for a magical "Parent Info & Movie Night" on Dec 12, 5-8 PM at Mexia Junior High! 🎬 Experience the enchanting "Polar Express" with Swank movie licensing. 🍫🍿 Admission is free as well as a free Hot Cocoa Bar. Other snacks will be offered for $1! ❄️ Don't miss this festive night for MJH students and families. 🌟 No student drop-off, just holiday fun! 🌟 #PolarExpressNight #MJHFamilyFun #MovieMagic 🎥

🎄 Get ready for festive fun at Mexia Junior High! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the 12 Dress-Up Days of Christmas, starting Wednesday, 12/06. 🎅👗 Plus, mark your calendars – Winter Break is from December 22 to January 10! ❄️ Let's spread the holiday cheer together! 🎁 #MJH #12DaysOfChristmas #WinterBreakJoy

Mexia ISD Custodians: We want to thank you for all your efforts to keep our facilities clean. We appreciate YOU!!!

Mexia ISD Holiday Band Concert will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in the High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. All instrumental musicians in the Mexia ISD band programs will perform in this concert. There will be two beginning bands, two Jr. High bands and one High School Band. It will be an extravaganza to delight all ages including music from the season to help kindle that Christmas Spirit. Everyone is invited to attend this festive occasion!

Attention Mexia ISD Parents: If you have not visited our "Parent & Family Engagement" page of our district website, please follow this link to access helpful resources. https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-independent-school-district/page/parent-family-engagement

🎉✨Join us for Mexia Junior High Parent Information & Magical Family Movie Night! 🚂🍿 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 12 🕔 Time: 5 PM - 8 PM 🏫 Location: Mexia Junior High Cafeteria 🎬 Featured Movie: "The Polar Express" (Licensed by Swank Movie Licensing, USA) 🚨 Important Notice: Guardians Must Stay Throughout the Event 🚨 ✨ Get ready for a night of enchantment! Mexia Junior High invites all MJH students & their families to join us for an informative evening with Communities in Schools, MJH Junior Honor Society, and a magical screening of "The Polar Express." ❄️ 🌟 FREE Admission for All! ☕ Complimentary Hot Cocoa Bar 🍿 Popcorn, Pickles, and Beverages available for purchase #MagicalMovieNight #ParentInfoNight #MexiaJuniorHigh

🌟 Join the MJH family in making a last two day push! 🥫 It's time for the "Food for Families Food Drive" to support those in need. 🤝 Let's come together and contribute canned meat, veggies, sugar, flour, cornmeal, dry beans, rice, baby food, and more! 🛒 🗓️ Mark your calendars: MJH Student Council will be collecting donations this Friday morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. 🚗 Your generosity can make a big impact. Let's make this food drive a success! 🐾#MexiaISD #CommunityUnity #GiveBack #Blackcats

🌈 Spreading love and kindness at Mexia Junior High! ⭐️Our MJH Student Council and 🎨MJH Art Club came together to craft a beautiful kindness mural, aligning with our Choose Love program. Look for this in the foyer at MJH ❤️ Yesterday, on National Kindness Day, we made a powerful statement about choosing love every day. ❤️🎨 #ChooseLove #KindnessMural #MJHTogether #Blackcats

🎉 Exciting News! 🌟 Mexia Junior High proudly announces the formal invitation of applicants to the National Junior Honor Society! 📚 Be a part of history as these outstanding students will become the first members in 10 years! 🎓 Faculty Council accepted applicants based on their Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming spring induction ceremony. 🌷 #NJHS #AcademicExcellence #MilestoneAchievement

Join MISD for Choose Love week! See attached flyer for dress up day details.

Students & Staff: Tomorrow, Friday, November 10th, please wear red, white & blue in honor of our Veterans.

🎭 Join us at Mexia High School on November 9th, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an enchanting evening of Fine Arts! 🎶 🎷 The MJH band sets the stage at 6:00pm, followed by the incredible MHS band, and an inspiring theatre performance! 🎬 Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss this showcase of talent and creativity! See you there! 🌟 #MexiaFineArtsNight #SaveTheDate #Blackcats #MJHBand #MHSBand