🥎 Summer Softball Clinic!

REGISTER HERE! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Summer Softball Clinic , featuring a very special guest instructor, MHS Alum and Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders pitcher,  Josie Whitehead ! This is a fantastic opportunity for your athlete to improve their game, build confidence, and train alongside our MHS Lady Badgers. 📅 Event Details: Who: Incoming 1st – 9th Grade Students When: Friday, June 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: MHS Softball Field Cost:  $40 🎒 What to Bring: Please ensure your athlete comes prepared with: Bat & Batting Helmet Glove Water Bottle 👕 Important Deadlines & Notes: T-SHIRT: Register by May 28 to secure your clinic t-shirt! Concessions: Available on-site ( Cash only , please). Don't miss out on a morning of skill-building, new friendships, and Badger pride.  Go Lady Badgers! 💜🥎

Friday, May 15 2026

Backpack Giveaway

🎒 The Biggest Backpack Giveaway is Here! Get ready for the new school year with a morning of family fun! Hearts BBQ is hosting a massive back-to-school event, and you’re invited. Best of all? All activities and supplies are 100% FREE! 📅 Event Details Date: August 1st Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Drug Emporium ✨ What to Expect Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of free activities, including: Face Painting 🎨 Petting Zoo 🐐 Bounce House 🏰 Snow Cones 🍧 Backpack Giveaway 🎒 Important Note: Supplies are limited, so be sure to arrive early to secure your backpack! For more information and to plan ahead for the season, visit: 🌐 heartsbbqbackpackgiveaway.com

Friday, May 15 2026

🎨 The Power of Creativity

Dear Parents and Guardians, They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but our students have even more to say about the impact of the arts! We are excited to share a video featuring our talented student artists. In this short feature, they discuss: ✨ Why Art Matters: The importance of creativity in their daily lives. 🖌️ Project Spotlights: A look at their favorite masterpieces from this year. ❤️ Program Passion: What they love most about being part of the MISD Art Program. Our art department is a place where students find their voice and build confidence. We invite you to take a few minutes ​and watch.  Watch the video here: 👉 Celebrating MISD Art Thank you for supporting the arts in our schools!

Monday, May 11 2026

2026 Little Lady Badger Summer Volleyball Camp

Registration & payments are due today for the Lady Badger Volleyball Camp. Late registrations are taken but shirts cannot be guranteed. If you have not registered your child yet, you can email the registration to me or you can turn it in to the elementary/middle school office at pick-up today. The camp is for incoming 4th-6th grades and 7th-8th grades. If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. hgarcia@merkelisd.net 

Monday, May 11 2026

Public Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Board Meeting held on  Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room 314 Manchester Street, Merkel, TX 79536, of the Merkel Independent School District.

Thursday, May 07 2026

SUMMER MEALS UPDATE 📢

Please be advised that Merkel ISD will not be hosting a summer meal program this year. Thank you for your understanding! 🐾

Monday, May 04 2026

2026 Little Lady Badger Summer Volleyball Camp

It's camp season! The Little Lady Badger Volleyball Camp will be June 2nd & 3rd . Attached you will find the camp flyer. Price is $50 per athlete. There will be 2 sessions. 1st session is for incoming 4th-6th graders from 8-930am and the 2nd session is for incoming 7th-8th graders and is from 930-11am. All forms are due  May 11th . Late registrations are accepted but shirts cannot be guranteed. Any questions, please feel free to email me. Can't wait to see all the future Lady Badgers!!! Haley Garcia hgarcia@merkelisd.net

Monday, May 04 2026

Public Notice of Called Board Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Called Board Meeting held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room 314 Manchester Street Merkel, TX 79536, of the Merkel Independent School District, at 1512 South 5th Street, Merkel Texas. [Tuesday, May 5 at 11:32 AM] This meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 13th

Thursday, Apr 30 2026

Fundraiser at Fuzzy's

The Merkel High School Texas Future Music Educators chapter is hosting a fundraiser at Fuzzy's Taco Shop on Judge Ely Blvd (North side) tonight from 5pm-8pm!!! Every purchase at Fuzzy's will contribute to our chapter and the chapter will be selling baked goods as well!

Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

Meet + Greet with our new Merkel ISD Superintendent,...

Dear Merkel ISD Families, We are thrilled to extend a special invitation for you to meet and welcome our new Superintendent, Dr. Nikki Moore. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect. We want every parent and family member to have the chance to say hello and hear from Dr. Moore about the exciting future of Merkel ISD. We are offering two different Meet + Greet times. Please drop in whenever is convenient for you during these times! Please join us: Event Location: The Table 122 Edwards Merkel, TX Option 1: Afternoon/Evening 📅 Tuesday, April 28th 🕒 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Option 2: Morning 📅 Wednesday, April 29th 🕒 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM This is a casual drop-in event, and we truly hope you can make it.  Thank you for being a vital part of the Merkel ISD community!

Monday, Apr 20 2026