UPDATE -- Football Ticket Information for the Week o...

MS Badgers vs  Early at Early Thursday, September 16, 2021 - Kick-off at 5:00 PM   Click here to reserve tickets for your family. JV Badgers vs Early at Badger Stadium Thursday, September 16, 2021 -- Kick-off at 6:00 PM Click here to reserve tickets for your family. Varsity Badgers vs  Early at Early Friday, September 16, 2021 - Kick-off at 7:00 PM   Click here to reserve tickets for your family. MISD is waiting for a comp code for those who generally receive a complimentary ticket for out-of-town games. As soon as we have the code we will share it with all school admin, coaches, and coaches' families. 

Tuesday, Sep 14 2021

Football Ticket Information for the Week of Sept 13,...

JV Badgers vs Early at Badger Stadium Thursday, September 16, 2021 -- Kick-off at 6:00 PM Click here to reserve tickets for your family.

Monday, Sep 13 2021

Football Ticket Information for the Week of Sept 6, ...

MS Badgers vs Hawley at Badger Stadium Thursday, September 9, 2021 -- Kick-off at 5:00 PM Due to Hawley having limited resources there will only be one combined 7th and 8th grade game. Click here to reserve tickets for your family.  JV Badgers vs  Hawley at Hawley Thursday, September 9, 2021 -- Kick-off at 6:00 PM Purchase tickets at the gate Badgers vs Hawley at Badger Stadium Friday, September 10, 2021 -- Kick-off at 7:30 PM Click here to reserve tickets for your family.  Merkel is selling tickets online only. 

Tuesday, Sep 07 2021

Employment Opportunities at MISD

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an organization that exhibits core values, offers continuous learning and training, recognizes and celebrates students and staff, and demonstrates open and transparent communication, then we would love to talk to you.   MISD will host a Substitute Orientation next Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Office. Check out this link for more information https://merkel.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx   It's a Great Day to be a Merkel Badger!

Wednesday, Sep 01 2021

Football Tickets Information for the Week of Aug 30,...

JV Badgers vs Stanton at Badger Stadium Thursday, September 2, 2021 -- Kick-off at 6:00 PM Click here to reserve tickets for your family.   If you have any trouble with the link, you can find it on the Merkel ISD home page under online tickets. Badgers vs Stanton at Stanton Friday, September 3, 2021 -- Kick-off at 7:30 PM Click here to reserve tickets for your family.  Both schools are only selling tickets online. There will not be any cash sales at the gate. 

Tuesday, Aug 31 2021

August Parents and Families Newsletter.

The August  Parents and Families Newsletter   is now available. The newsletter can be translated into multiple languages for families of ELs and immigrant students.  First, click the newsletter link above Then, right-click and select "Translate to ___________"     Look for the pop-up and select the 3 dots. Select "Choose another language" For more information please visit  parent and family resources  on  txel.org .

Monday, Aug 30 2021

Are you Ready for some Football?

MISD is seeking assistance in the football press box. What we have now: Announcer : Joel Owens Game Clock : Austin Newberry -- Need a sub for this Friday. 40 Second Clock : TBD We are looking for a consistent 40-second clock keeper and someone who would be willing to sub as needed for either the 40-second clock or the game clock. Experience is not necessary -- we will train you! These positions are paid positions and the best seats in the house (somewhat climate-controlled). If you are interested in helping, please email me or Coach Kates:  jomalley@merkelisd.net wkates@merkelisd.net

Tuesday, Aug 24 2021

Follow Up: Last Thursday's Precautionary Lockdown

On August 15th, 2021, at approximately 10:16 a.m., an officer from Taylor County Sheriff's Office identified a vehicle that was reported stolen from Sweetwater on I-20 Access Road in Trent.   When the officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, the driver then tried to evade the deputy by getting on I-20 going eastbound in the westbound lane of traffic.  Taylor County Office deputies pursued the stolen vehicle, which was later wrecked outside of Merkel City Limits. The driver fled (in the direction of MHS) on foot. He was located by Taylor County Sheriff's Office K-9 and arrested by Merkel PD's, Cheif Conklin. The person was hiding in the trees north of MHS.  Rough Schedule of Events: 10:26: MPD Cheif Conklin ordered a lockdown. 10:29: MISD Security Team set a perimeter around the HS 10:32: The perimeter was pushed further by the TCSO and Highway Patrol. 11:00: MPD established security at All MISD schools (two officers were training in Sweetwater and Abilene when they received the call) 11:15:  K-9 hit the ground 11:25 Drones were in the air 11:30 K-9 located the suspect, and Cheif Conklin took him into custody Again, this was only a precautionary lockdown due to the location of which the subject fled on foot. It was necessary to take this precaution to protect the children and staff of our district. The ISD performed and executed the lockdown swiftly and took all necessary steps to ensure their safety.  At no time was any campus in immediate danger. MISD would like to thank Merkel PD, Taylor County Sherrif's Department and, the Highway Patrol for their swift response and guidance during this event.  MISD would also like to thank our faculty and staff for the execution of the lockdown.  In addition, we would like to thank our parents for remaining calm and trusting in the process.  The event identified some areas where MISD is very proficient and some areas we will work on to improve the safety of our staff and students. 

Sunday, Aug 22 2021

Employment Opportunity at MISD

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of an amazing team while making a difference in the lives of local youth, please consider applying for our Custodial opening! Check out that job posting and others  here . It's a great day to be a Merkel Badger! 

Sunday, Aug 22 2021

Connectivity Survey

As we prepare students for future learning and the workplace, the Merkel Independent School District recognizes that access to reliable, secure, and robust internet services is necessary for student learning.   As we continue to use and promote technology, the need to survey community access is essential to ensure that all students are able to use technology. The information collected from this SURVEY will help our school district identify and define community access and uncover and mitigate any challenges students and families may experience.

Tuesday, Aug 10 2021