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  • Summer Help Wanted!

    Merkel ISD will have (5) full-time student positions available beginning June 1, 2021.  The goal of the Summer Student Work Program will be to "Engage, Equip, and Empower" our children for whatever their future holds.  These jobs will not be easy and will require a substantial amount of manual labor.  Students will be under the supervision of MISD employees. Student-workers will not work with potentially dangerous power tools or industrial equipment as outlined in the FLSA and the Texas Labor Code. If this opportunity sounds interesting, please fill out the attached form, and I will contact you to discuss the next steps toward possible employment with MISD for the summer.  Things to consider before you complete this form: The job will entail general maintenance and custodial duties. You must be 16 years old by June 1, 2021. Hourly wage will be $7.25 per hour. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for free. You will need a recommendation from a community member or MISD Staff Member.   You must be in good academic standing.  You will have to interview in front of a hiring committee.  You need to be available to work up to 30 hours a week Monday - Thursday for ten weeks (we understand you will have school activities and family plans).   If you complete one successful summer, you will have an opportunity to be invited back without going through the interview process again.  Applications must be completed by Friday, May 21, at noon.  MISD Student-Worker Application

    Wednesday, May 19 2021

  • Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program

    The FCC will open the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program on May 12, 2021, which will give $50 per month to qualified households for broadband services.  This link https://connectednation.org/blog/2021/04/29/fcc-announces-start-date-of-emergency-broadband-benefit-program/  provides more information.

    Friday, May 07 2021

  • ESC 14 Nurse of the Year

    It is my pleasure to announce..... Our MISD District Nurse, Kelli Pedone, has been awarded the Region 14 ESC Registered Nurse of the Year. She is very deserving of this honor and we are grateful that she chooses to call MISD home! Congratulations Kelli!

    Thursday, May 06 2021

  • 2021-2022 Merkel ISD Calendar Approved

    The Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Merkel ISD School Calendar on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

    Thursday, Apr 29 2021

  • March 23 and 24, 2021, Remote Meetings of the Merkel...

    Pursuant to Governor Abbott’s Temporary Suspension of Open Meetings Laws issued on March 16, 2020, and consistent with new state and local mandates, the Merkel ISD Board of Trustees will conduct a Called Board Meeting for Strategic Planning on March 23 at 5:30 PM and   Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 PM on March 24, 2021.   These meetings will be conducted via the Google Meet/Hangout platform, which may be audible and/or visible to the Board and public. A quorum of the Board of Trustees may or may not be physically present at one location, and we will not be permitting in-person attendance by members of the public . Staff will only be present as requested by the superintendent. A recording of the meeting will be available for viewing following the meeting. An electronic copy of the agenda packet may be viewed here: Agenda You can access the Google Meet/Hangout here:  https://meet.google.com/pit-zfnu-qor Public Comment: If you wish to engage the MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees in "public comment" please complete and submit this form.  Comments submitted and received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be available to the Board for review and consideration during the meeting.   Public Comment

    Sunday, Mar 21 2021

  • Reminder: StepBet Challenge starts on Monday!

    Merkel ISD is hosting a StepBet challenge starting Monday, March 22nd and we want you to join! The challenge is open to Merkel ISD staff, parents and community members.  It's a fun 6-week game where we'll motivate each other to stay active and possibly win a little cash in the process.   To join , FIRST...download the StepBet app on your smartphone.  Then, type in the game code MERKEL  on the app , or go to this link:   https://step.bet/64S7eNAFseb The first week is warm-up (practice) week, so you won't be eliminated during the first week.  Weeks 2-5, you must complete 4 active days and 2 power days each week to stay in the game.  It is a great motivator to get off the couch and get moving! It's $30 to join through the StepBet app via PayPal or credit card. If you meet your weekly goals and stay in the game until the end, you get your $30 back, and possibly a little more money if people don't make it to the end of the game.   See StepBet Rules - Payouts for more information  (link below).    For questions and to find out which activity trackers are supported, please see the links below. Rules are here: StepBet Rules   F AQs are here: StepBet FAQ Hope to see you in the game!

    Tuesday, Mar 16 2021

  • February 25, 2021, Remote Meeting of the Merkel ISD ...

    Pursuant to Governor Abbott’s Temporary Suspension of Open Meetings Laws issued on March 16, 2020, and consistent with new state and local mandates, the Merkel ISD Board of Trustees will conduct a Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 PM on February 25, 2021.   This meeting will be conducted via the Google Meet/Hangout platform, which may be audible and/or visible to the Board and public. A quorum of the Board of Trustees may or may not be physically present at one location, and we will not be permitting in-person attendance by members of the public. Staff will only be present as requested by the superintendent. A recording of the meeting will be available for viewing following the meeting. An electronic copy of the agenda packet may be viewed here: Agenda You can access the Google Meet/Hangout here:  https://meet.google.com/oyb-asts-pqq Public Comment: If you wish to engage the MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees in "public comment" please complete and submit this form.  Comments submitted and received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be available to the Board for review and consideration during the meeting.   Public Comment

    Thursday, Feb 25 2021

  • MISD says goodbye to Tye Elementary

    Click this  LINK to read the article.  [Monday, Feb 22 at 10:59 AM] All the links have been updated! Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Monday, Feb 22 2021

  • No School for Students the Rest of the Week!

    After considering continued forecasts of extreme winter weather and its impact on our families and our facilities, MISD has determined that extending the closure was necessary for all students and staff's safety and well-being. Even when greater accessibility to our campuses is restored, MISD estimates that it will take at least a day to ensure that buildings and staff are prepared to welcome students back. Therefore, MISD will modify the School Calendar to change Friday, February 19, 2021, to a Teacher Workday and Student Holiday.  Students will return to class on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Students, if you have "incomplete work," it is  IMPERATIVE  that you get it turned in ASAP!  Utilize Google Classroom and your school email to communicate with your teachers.

    Wednesday, Feb 17 2021

  • School Closed Wednesday 2/17 and 2/18

    Due to the hazardous road conditions and no water, MISD will be closed tomorrow, 2.17.21, and Thursday 2.18.21 We are hopeful  that we can return to school on Friday.   There are several considerations when making these decisions including road conditions, additional weather activity overnight, and the status of utilities (including power, water, and gas). We are in communication with the City of Merkel and they are keeping us updated on the status of utilities in our community, The Girls Basketball game is tentatively set for Thursday.  However, the host school is currently without power and water. As more information is available it will be released here. Further updates will be posted on ParentSquare, Facebook, Twitter, and local news media sources. Stay warm and be safe!

    Tuesday, Feb 16 2021