Mexia Junior High School

Good evening Blackcats, This Friday night, the Battle of the River returns when the Groesbeck Goats come to Mexia Blackcat field! A large crowd is expected, so here are some details that will help everyone have a great night. • Mexia ISD has multiple safety measures in place, including metal detectors and a clear bag policy (see sample bags below or bag information link): https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/546/blackcat_bag_policy.pdf ) • Gates will open at 5:30 pm; come early to ensure you’re there for all the festivities • Vapes and other forms of tobacco are prohibited • Knives, including pocketknives, are prohibited • No re-entry will be allowed • Tickets may be purchased online beginning at 8:00am Wednesday or with cash at the gate. Buying your ticket ahead of time will speed your entry into the game (ticket link: https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-independent-school-district/page/online-ticket-sales ) • No mixing of fans (home side is for home fans and visitor side is for visiting fans) • UIL spectator guidelines will be enforced

Please join us in the festivities for Homecoming.

Mexia Junior High welcomes all parents and stakeholders to our first Pep Rally today, 9/15/2022. This will be held in our JH gym. We ask that you enter the building starting at 2:45 and allow us time to follow safety measures. We thank you for your support and apologize for any miscommunication.

Coach Hooks Class Tribute to 9/11

Mexia Junior High is please to partnership with Mexia High school to offer two Title 1 information sessions this year.

It’s GAME DAY!

Mexia ISD will be participating in supporting Uvalde. We would like all students and staff to participate by wearing maroon on Tuesday, September 6th.

Reminder, No School on Monday, September 5th.

MISD Bag Policy for all Events Update

Afternoon parents and guardians of Mexia ISD students. We are asking you to complete this survey, which should take no more than five minutes, to help us identify the needs of our students. MISD has ESSER III funding to support 5 specific areas, from COVID learning loss to other health and safety concerns. Your input helps us to determine where our efforts are best spent. We appreciate your input and value your voice in this process. Thank you for being actively involved in helping Mexia ISD to shine our light on a better opportunity for all students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HkkmooTkEe3f1tSKvHrAc5Zgs9mgJ2PkDxXeqEdKWcA/edit Buenas tardes padres y tutores de estudiantes de Mexia ISD. Le pedimos que porfavor complete esta encuesta, que no debería tomar más de cinco minutos, para ayudarnos a identificar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes. Mexia ISD tiene fondos de ESSER III para apoyar 5 áreas específicas desde la pérdida de aprendizaje de COVID hasta otras preocupaciones de salud y seguridad. Su opinión nos ayuda a determinar dónde se gastan mejor nuestros esfuerzos. Agradecemos su aporte y valoramos su voz en este proceso. Gracias por participar activamente en ayudar a Mexia ISD a iluminar una mejor oportunidad para todos los estudiantes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_oOhoRzUnqEErdU77W7sjMp0A0oB7XuCpJnpmdl26Mk/edit

Good Afternoon Mexia Blackcats, This morning a major water line broke between the JH and HS, which resulted in a 2-hour delayed start. This delay was necessary, because without running water, facilities would not be able to operate and function properly: i.e. bathrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and cafeteria operations shut down. As soon as district staff was notified, we initiated our established communication protocols to immediately notify stakeholders via social media and our integrated messaging system. The system pushed out text notifications to parents, guardians, and staff via their cell phone as well as posting to social media. It was soon discovered that some parents/guardians did not receive the message. It was determined that one of the data files linking the contacts to the messenger system failed to connect. This issue has since been resolved through the vendor. In times of need, we will continue to communicate with all stakeholders through our social media platforms, our district website, and through the use of integrated messaging systems. We will send out a message today at 6:00pm via text, email and phone call to test our communications.. If you do not receive this message in one or more of these ways, please report to your child’s campus tomorrow and they will help you in updating your contact information. Likewise, we encourage you to follow Mexia ISD on our Facebook page and Twitter.

Good morning Blackcats, Mexia ISD is proud to share our accountability rating summary for the 2021-22 school year from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Overall, Mexia ISD received a “B” (85) rating. Specifically, our district scored a “B” in Student Achievement, “A” in School Progress, and “C” in Closing the Gaps (see photo). In comparison to our scores from 2018-19, we can say with certainty that our schools, our students, and our teachers are continuing to grow together! In addition to our academic growth, MISD received an overall distinction in “Postsecondary Readiness.” This distinction is earned as a result of how our graduating seniors are so well prepared for college, career, or military opportunities once they graduate as a Mexia High School student. Specifically, this directly ties back to the dual credit opportunities and the industry-based certifications that our students are able to earn while at MHS. The high school has done so well this year that it, too, has received seven distinctions, and earned an overall “B” (84) rating. Similarly, Mexia Junior High received an overall rating of “C” (79), and although we came in just shy of an overall “B”, MJH still earned seven distinctions on its own. Lastly, R Q Sims Intermediate earned six total distinctions and an overall rating of “C” (71). This significant growth at Sims Intermediate has moved our campus off the TEA “improvement required” list. Way to go Sims Intermediate! Our district theme this year is “Shine Your Light” and as we continue into the 2022-2023 school year, we at Mexia ISD are committed to cultivating the light that is in EVERY STUDENT. Help us shine and celebrate the success of Mexia Schools. It’s a GREAT day to be a Blackcat!! For more information on district and campus performance of our Mexia ISD district and schools, please click here: https://www.mexiaisd.net/page/misd-accountability-rating

Substitute Teacher Training Wednesday, August 17, 2022 @10:00 a.m. Mexia ISD Administration Training Room

Blackcat Parents, Due to our new safety protocol and in trying to maximizing our efforts to keep our campus safe, we are asking that no outside food or drink be brought to students during their lunch. Thank you for your cooperation!

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

Good Evening Blackcats, We are so excited to see our students tomorrow morning! Please remember that extra safety measures are in place so entrance to each campus will take longer than usual. Please help us serve you better by not bringing the prohibited items listed below: * bags of any kind (with the exception of diaper bags) * knives of any kind, vapes/lighters/tobacco * weapons of any kind. We hope everyone has a fantastic evening and we can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Welcome Back, Blackcats! Mexia Junior High will start @ 7:50 am, breakfast will be served between 7:30-7:50 each day. https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-junior-high-school/page/mjh-school-supply-list-2022-2023

Hello Blackcat Nation, We are excited to remind you about Meet the Blackcats Ice Cream Social Wednesday night, August 10th 6:00pm at Blackcat Field. Please remember stadium entry may take longer than normal due to safety measures. Gates will open at 5:00pm and everyone will pass thru a metal detector and is subject to search. The following items are prohibited: • knives of any kind • vapes / lighters / tobacco • bags of any kind, except diaper bags. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we are prioritizing everyone’s safety for this event and future MISD events.

Texas Department of Agriculture Media Release July 28, 2022 Dear parent or guardian: We are pleased to inform you that Mexia ISD will continue implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2022-2023. In CEP districts, applications for free/reduced meals are no longer required. Healthy breakfasts and lunches will be offered at no charge for ALL students enrolled at Mexia ISD during the 2022-2023 School Year. If you need more information, please contact us at Jonathan Lankford, Food Service Director 616 N. Red River Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-4000 ext. 1509 Sincerely, Jonathan Lankford Food Service Director​Mexia ISD

Texas Department of Agriculture | Media Release July 28, 2022 Dear parent or guardian: We are pleased to inform you that Mexia ISD will continue implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2022-2023. In CEP districts, applications for free/reduced meals are no longer required. Healthy breakfasts and lunches will be offered at no charge for ALL students enrolled at Mexia ISD during the 2022-2023 School Year. If you need more information, please contact us at Jonathan Lankford, Food Service Director 616 N. Red River Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-4000 ext. 1509 Sincerely, Jonathan Lankford Food Service Director ​ Mexia ISD ha anunciado que seguira en su política para servir comidas a los niños atendidos bajo el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares y el Programa de Desayunos Escolares para el año escolar 2022-2023. Las escuelas que califiquen para operar la Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecen desayuno y almuerzo a todos los niños sin cargo y eliminan la recolección de aplicación para comidas gratuitas, a precio reducido y pagadas por estudiantes. Este enfoque reduce las cargas para las familias y los administradores escolares y ayuda a garantizar que los estudiantes reciban comidas nutritivas. Para obtener información adicional, póngase en contacto con la siguiente persona: Jlankford@mexiaisd.net Jonathan Lankford Food Service Director