📣 OFFICIAL 2026 ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS RELEASED 📣
Today, the Texas Education Agency officially released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for school districts and campuses across the state.
The Texas A-F accountability system is designed to provide families and communities with a transparent measure of district and campus performance. Accountability ratings are one of several measures that help show how well schools are preparing students for the next grade level and for success beyond high school. Beginning today, families can view 2026 district and campus ratings and additional school information at TXschools.gov.
We are proud to share that Mexia ISD earned an overall rating of 76 (C) for 2026... up 10 points from a 66 (D) in 2025!
That growth represents far more than a change in a letter grade.
It represents students who grew.
Teachers who stayed committed.
Campus leaders who remained focused.
Teams who studied the data, adjusted instruction, supported students, and kept pushing forward.
And it provides meaningful evidence that Mexia ISD is moving in the right direction!
But behind every number is a story… and across Mexia ISD, those stories are stories of growth.
❤️🖤 McBay/Sims Elementary
2025: 59 (F) → 2026: 69 (D)
⬆️ 10-POINT GAIN
Principal Carolyn Cummings shared:
“I am most proud of the academic growth our students have made and the dedication of our teachers to student success. This growth reflects the hard work, collaboration, and belief of our students and staff. When we work together with a shared purpose and high expectations, our students can achieve great things.
As we move into 2026–2027, we will continue to meet students where they are academically and provide the instruction, support, and resources they need to grow. We recognize that social-emotional well-being is an important part of academic success. When students feel safe, supported, valued, and confident, they are better prepared to engage in learning, persevere through challenges, and reach their potential.
Our campus will remain focused on high-quality instruction, purposeful collaboration, data-informed decisions, and supporting the whole child. Aligned with ‘All Means All. Excellence Without Exception’ we believe every student matters and every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
One Team. One Vision. 100% Blackcat Pride. Achieving Greatness Together.”
❤️🖤 Mexia Junior High
2025: 59 (F) → 2026: 76 (C)
⬆️ 17-POINT GAIN
Principal Amanda Wilson shared:
“We are excited to celebrate the release of our 2026 STAAR scores and our growth to a C accountability rating! This accomplishment reflects the hard work, determination, and commitment of our students and staff.
Last year, we focused on making student growth our priority—because every point of growth matters. These results show what is possible when we work together and believe in our students.
As we begin the new school year with All Grit. All Grind. All Blackcat., we will continue building on this momentum while staying committed to The Blackcat Way: doing what’s right, working together, taking care of business, and striving for excellence.”
❤️🖤 Mexia High School
2025: 76 (C) → 2026: 83 (B)
⬆️ 7-POINT GAIN
Principal Marcus Wilson shared:
“The goal for the 2025–26 school year was to earn a ‘B’ for Blackcats. We are proud to announce that through hard work and academic growth, the MHS staff and students accomplished a B rating, scoring an 83.
This momentum helps set the stage for this year, ‘The Year of the Mexia Blackcats,’ as we #RaiseTheBar with our sights set on being the first Mexia ISD campus to capture an A Rating. Help us in celebrating this huge milestone for our campus and join us in pushing forward to an epic 2026–27 school year.”
These results give us something important to celebrate, but they also give us something equally important to build upon!
We know there are still gaps to close.
We know there are students who need us to get even better.
And we know that one year of growth is not the finish line.
But today, we celebrate the undeniable progress of our students, staff, campuses, and community!
66 (D) → 76 (C).
Three campuses moving forward.
Hundreds of students demonstrating growth.
One district united around what comes next.
The work is working.
The momentum is real.
And we are just getting started.
ALL MEANS ALL.
Excellence Without Exception.
❤️🖤 Proud to be a Blackcat. Proud to be Mexia ISD.🖤❤️
Today, the Texas Education Agency officially released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for school districts and campuses across the state.
The Texas A-F accountability system is designed to provide families and communities with a transparent measure of district and campus performance. Accountability ratings are one of several measures that help show how well schools are preparing students for the next grade level and for success beyond high school. Beginning today, families can view 2026 district and campus ratings and additional school information at TXschools.gov.
We are proud to share that Mexia ISD earned an overall rating of 76 (C) for 2026... up 10 points from a 66 (D) in 2025!
That growth represents far more than a change in a letter grade.
It represents students who grew.
Teachers who stayed committed.
Campus leaders who remained focused.
Teams who studied the data, adjusted instruction, supported students, and kept pushing forward.
And it provides meaningful evidence that Mexia ISD is moving in the right direction!
But behind every number is a story… and across Mexia ISD, those stories are stories of growth.
❤️🖤 McBay/Sims Elementary
2025: 59 (F) → 2026: 69 (D)
⬆️ 10-POINT GAIN
Principal Carolyn Cummings shared:
“I am most proud of the academic growth our students have made and the dedication of our teachers to student success. This growth reflects the hard work, collaboration, and belief of our students and staff. When we work together with a shared purpose and high expectations, our students can achieve great things.
As we move into 2026–2027, we will continue to meet students where they are academically and provide the instruction, support, and resources they need to grow. We recognize that social-emotional well-being is an important part of academic success. When students feel safe, supported, valued, and confident, they are better prepared to engage in learning, persevere through challenges, and reach their potential.
Our campus will remain focused on high-quality instruction, purposeful collaboration, data-informed decisions, and supporting the whole child. Aligned with ‘All Means All. Excellence Without Exception’ we believe every student matters and every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
One Team. One Vision. 100% Blackcat Pride. Achieving Greatness Together.”
❤️🖤 Mexia Junior High
2025: 59 (F) → 2026: 76 (C)
⬆️ 17-POINT GAIN
Principal Amanda Wilson shared:
“We are excited to celebrate the release of our 2026 STAAR scores and our growth to a C accountability rating! This accomplishment reflects the hard work, determination, and commitment of our students and staff.
Last year, we focused on making student growth our priority—because every point of growth matters. These results show what is possible when we work together and believe in our students.
As we begin the new school year with All Grit. All Grind. All Blackcat., we will continue building on this momentum while staying committed to The Blackcat Way: doing what’s right, working together, taking care of business, and striving for excellence.”
❤️🖤 Mexia High School
2025: 76 (C) → 2026: 83 (B)
⬆️ 7-POINT GAIN
Principal Marcus Wilson shared:
“The goal for the 2025–26 school year was to earn a ‘B’ for Blackcats. We are proud to announce that through hard work and academic growth, the MHS staff and students accomplished a B rating, scoring an 83.
This momentum helps set the stage for this year, ‘The Year of the Mexia Blackcats,’ as we #RaiseTheBar with our sights set on being the first Mexia ISD campus to capture an A Rating. Help us in celebrating this huge milestone for our campus and join us in pushing forward to an epic 2026–27 school year.”
These results give us something important to celebrate, but they also give us something equally important to build upon!
We know there are still gaps to close.
We know there are students who need us to get even better.
And we know that one year of growth is not the finish line.
But today, we celebrate the undeniable progress of our students, staff, campuses, and community!
66 (D) → 76 (C).
Three campuses moving forward.
Hundreds of students demonstrating growth.
One district united around what comes next.
The work is working.
The momentum is real.
And we are just getting started.
ALL MEANS ALL.
Excellence Without Exception.
❤️🖤 Proud to be a Blackcat. Proud to be Mexia ISD.🖤❤️
ALL RETURNING STUDENTS MUST RE-ENROLL every year!
Thank you to those MISD parents/guardians who have re-enrolled your returning students in Skyward Family Access!
We still have many of our returning Blackcats that have NOT completed returning student registration, and we need your help getting this completed as soon as possible.
Click the link to complete the RETURNING STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION:
https://www.mexiaisd.net/page/2026-2027-returning-student-online-registration
Thank you to those MISD parents/guardians who have re-enrolled your returning students in Skyward Family Access!
We still have many of our returning Blackcats that have NOT completed returning student registration, and we need your help getting this completed as soon as possible.
Click the link to complete the RETURNING STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION:
https://www.mexiaisd.net/page/2026-2027-returning-student-online-registration
Mexia ISD is looking for Great Substitute Teachers!
As we begin another exciting school year, we’re looking to grow our team of quality substitute teachers!
If you enjoy working with students, want a flexible schedule, or are looking for a meaningful way to support Mexia ISD, come to our substitute teacher training on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00-11:00am at the Mexia ISD Administration Building.
As we begin another exciting school year, we’re looking to grow our team of quality substitute teachers!
If you enjoy working with students, want a flexible schedule, or are looking for a meaningful way to support Mexia ISD, come to our substitute teacher training on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00-11:00am at the Mexia ISD Administration Building.
At 5:00 p.m. yesterday, July 22, 2026 , ISCorp (Skyward) indicated some functionality had been restored, and troubleshooting continues. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will let you know when access has been reinstated for all users.
The service disruption is widespread. Many Skyward customers - including other local districts in our area are experiencing the same issues.
We are grateful for your patience. We share your anger and frustration. During this outage, our staff has not had access, which means we are not able to help with your login information as we too have been unable to process anything that requires Skyward.
Thank you for bearing with us through this situation.
The service disruption is widespread. Many Skyward customers - including other local districts in our area are experiencing the same issues.
We are grateful for your patience. We share your anger and frustration. During this outage, our staff has not had access, which means we are not able to help with your login information as we too have been unable to process anything that requires Skyward.
Thank you for bearing with us through this situation.
SKYWARD DOWN: Skyward is currently experiencing a systemwide outage that is preventing families from accessing the platform, including online registration. This outage is on Skyward’s end and is impacting districts across the state.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will share an update as soon as Skyward notifies us that service has been restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will share an update as soon as Skyward notifies us that service has been restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2026-2027 School Supply List: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HUJ39ArjT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
STAAR & EOC Results Available!
Families, it's time to view your student's STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results and almost time to view your student's STAAR 3-8 results!
✅ EOC Results Available: June 11, 2026
✅ STAAR Grades 3–8 Results Available: June 16, 2026
Access your student's results through Skyward Family Access.
See directions at this link:
https://aptg.co/cCz6gJ
We encourage families to review results together and celebrate the hard work and growth our students demonstrated throughout the school year.
Families, it's time to view your student's STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results and almost time to view your student's STAAR 3-8 results!
✅ EOC Results Available: June 11, 2026
✅ STAAR Grades 3–8 Results Available: June 16, 2026
Access your student's results through Skyward Family Access.
See directions at this link:
https://aptg.co/cCz6gJ
We encourage families to review results together and celebrate the hard work and growth our students demonstrated throughout the school year.
Today we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day and recognize the incredible individuals who keep our students nourished and ready to learn every day!
Our food service team does so much more than prepare meals - they greet students with a smile, create a welcoming environment, and make sure every child has access to healthy, delicious food. Their hard work behind the scenes and in the lunchroom does not go unnoticed.
Thank you to all of our school lunch heroes for your dedication, care, and the important role you play in supporting our students' success each and every day. We appreciate you!
Our food service team does so much more than prepare meals - they greet students with a smile, create a welcoming environment, and make sure every child has access to healthy, delicious food. Their hard work behind the scenes and in the lunchroom does not go unnoticed.
Thank you to all of our school lunch heroes for your dedication, care, and the important role you play in supporting our students' success each and every day. We appreciate you!
Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate our MISD PRINCIPALS! Thank you for your incredible leadership, endless support, and the positive energy you bring to MISD!
Join us Friday, February 13, 2026 for ALL PRO DADS!
See attached information:
See attached information:
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
Mexia ISD administration has assessed road conditions this afternoon, while main roads throughout the city are thawing and look good, rural road conditions across the district are still hazardous, Mexia ISD campuses will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Temperatures are expected to drop rapidly later this afternoon, causing slush to refreeze and create hazardous driving conditions on the rural roads that many travel. In addition, the Limestone County Office of Emergency Management is forecasting freezing fog in the morning.
We would like to extend a special thank you to all those braving the freezing temperatures each day to monitor our campuses and road conditions for everyone’s safety. Your dedication and work ethic are truly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.
Wednesday’s scheduled school board meeting, basketball, and soccer games will proceed as planned.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support as we keep the safety of our students and staff our top priority.
We would like to extend a special thank you to all those braving the freezing temperatures each day to monitor our campuses and road conditions for everyone’s safety. Your dedication and work ethic are truly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.
Wednesday’s scheduled school board meeting, basketball, and soccer games will proceed as planned.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support as we keep the safety of our students and staff our top priority.
Due to the continued icy road conditions and freezing temperatures, and in the best interest of safety for all students and staff, Mexia ISD offices and campuses will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This school closure period includes all extra curricular activities and practices. The Tuesday night Board meeting will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6PM.
Soccer and basketball games will also move to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Soccer and basketball games will also move to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Good Afternoon MISD Stakeholders,
Mexia ISD is requesting your assistance with an important matter.
We have recently experienced several incidents involving spectator behavior at our student events. As a result of the incidents an official complaint has been filed with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding these concerns. The UIL has been actively addressing issues related to ejections and confrontations involving spectators, players, school personnel, and officials of late.
As part of their efforts, the UIL has introduced a platform called The Texas Way, which emphasizes the importance of positive sportsmanship. I strongly encourage all of us to review this resource, as it provides valuable guidance on appropriate behavior at athletic events.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=texas+way
Mexia ISD is requesting your assistance with an important matter.
We have recently experienced several incidents involving spectator behavior at our student events. As a result of the incidents an official complaint has been filed with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding these concerns. The UIL has been actively addressing issues related to ejections and confrontations involving spectators, players, school personnel, and officials of late.
As part of their efforts, the UIL has introduced a platform called The Texas Way, which emphasizes the importance of positive sportsmanship. I strongly encourage all of us to review this resource, as it provides valuable guidance on appropriate behavior at athletic events.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=texas+way
MISD Stakeholders,
We need your input to create a quality academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please click to begin the survey and to review the proposed calendars. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJa_ejqXlhRwg_PDibAXW-UyV5BtGP_hsh-3zFOci3jwPw1w/viewform
These calendars were reviewed in the fall by the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)/District Advisory Committee (DAC).
When reviewing the calendars, make sure to scroll down to the second page for additional details.
The top four that SHAC/DAC voted on are as follows, in order from most votes to least votes:
Version 6 (5 day)
Version 2 (4 day)
Version 5 (5 day)
Version 3 (4 day)
These four options will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for information on January 26th, but will not be voted on until the February Board meeting.
Your vote matters! Please review the options and answer the survey questions carefully to reflect your opinion and ideas so we can share this with our Board.
The survey and voting closes this Sunday, 1/18/2026 at 5:00PM.
We need your input to create a quality academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please click to begin the survey and to review the proposed calendars. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJa_ejqXlhRwg_PDibAXW-UyV5BtGP_hsh-3zFOci3jwPw1w/viewform
These calendars were reviewed in the fall by the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)/District Advisory Committee (DAC).
When reviewing the calendars, make sure to scroll down to the second page for additional details.
The top four that SHAC/DAC voted on are as follows, in order from most votes to least votes:
Version 6 (5 day)
Version 2 (4 day)
Version 5 (5 day)
Version 3 (4 day)
These four options will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for information on January 26th, but will not be voted on until the February Board meeting.
Your vote matters! Please review the options and answer the survey questions carefully to reflect your opinion and ideas so we can share this with our Board.
The survey and voting closes this Sunday, 1/18/2026 at 5:00PM.
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re so thankful for our Mexia ISD Board of Trustees: Ron Fowler, Jackie Craig, John Bonner, Marty Cargile, W.H. (Bill) Lowry, and William T. (Bud) Shamblin.
This year’s theme, “Our Future Is Public,” highlights the vital role public education plays in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. We are grateful for our board members’ dedication to strengthen Mexia ISD and support opportunities for every student, every day.
Today and all month long, we say THANK YOU to them for their leadership, commitment, and heart for students. Your work matters, and our Blackcat Family is better because of you!
This year’s theme, “Our Future Is Public,” highlights the vital role public education plays in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. We are grateful for our board members’ dedication to strengthen Mexia ISD and support opportunities for every student, every day.
Today and all month long, we say THANK YOU to them for their leadership, commitment, and heart for students. Your work matters, and our Blackcat Family is better because of you!
MISD Notice to Destroy Student Records
MISD Stakeholders, we would like your feedback on the following plans:
Please send any feedback you may have to Dr. Bomar at bbomar@mexiaisd.net
ACE November News:
Families of Emergent Bilingual Students — You’re Invited!
Join us for our next T3 Series event designed to empower families through helpful resources.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
🕐 12:30 – 2:00 PM
📍 MISD Administration Building - 616 N. Red River
Enjoy snacks, and great resources to help your child succeed!
Join us for our next T3 Series event designed to empower families through helpful resources.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
🕐 12:30 – 2:00 PM
📍 MISD Administration Building - 616 N. Red River
Enjoy snacks, and great resources to help your child succeed!
