Week of April 17

San Marcos CISD is proud to present the inaugural Early College High School (ECHS) Class of 2023! This program is comprised of SMHS students who have earned their Associate's Degree and high school diploma, simultaneously. The ECHS program still allows students to participate in extracurricular activities, obtain CTE certifications, take Advanced Placement courses, and even participate in clubs and organizations.

The SMCISD Communications department will be featuring graduates every week, leading up to graduation, via social media, our website and the Rattler Recap. If you see any of our ECHS grads, be sure to wish them a warm Rattler congratulations!

The Singing Zoologist visited Bonham Pre-K to teach our Bears about metamorphosis, monarch butterflies, and ocelots through song on Friday, April 21.

Today, San Marcos CISD is home to 8,400 students and is supported by over 1,300 teachers and staff, across 12 campuses. San Marcos CISD is dedicated to excellence in education and with your support of the 2023 Bond, we will be better prepared for the next generation of Rattlers to come.

After a comprehensive review and with the input of parents, students, teachers and community members, the SMCISD Board of Trustees voted to place a $166 million dollar bond referendum, consisting of FOUR propositions on the 2023 May ballot. For more information, please listen to Dr. Cardona's Corner Podcast episode, or visit smcisd.net/bond2023.

Congratulations to Senior, Exavion Harris, for excelling at the Area Track & Field meet. Exavion will head to Heroes Stadium on Friday, April 28, in hopes of advancing to State. Best of luck to you. San Marcos CISD is so very proud of you!

Our San Marcos High School seniors were honored with scholarships during a ceremony on Friday, April 21. SMHS seniors received scholarships from organizations such as the Rotary Club of San Marcos, Calaboose African American History Museum, Juneteenth Foundation, San Marcos Kiwanis Club and Ofelia Vasquez-Philo Memorial Scholarship committee. Congratulations to our Rattler scholarship recipients.

The Miller Theatre performance of the Addams Family was sure full of frights and laughs. The students, led by Theatre teacher Mike Smith, treated the San Marcos community to four performances over three days this past weekend. Standing ovation to our Miller MS Theater program’s successful weekend of The Addams Family!

The SMHS Rattler Baseball team clinched the 27-6A district championship title on Friday, April 21 after defeating the Steele Knights, 7-2! Prior to beginning their playoff run, the team wraps up district play with the following schedule this week:

Tuesday, April 25 - @ Judson, 7PM

Friday, April 28 - @ San Marcos HS vs. New Braunfels (Senior Night), 7PM

Our Mendez Strikers received a special welcome from the San Marcos High School girls soccer and baseball teams with fist bumps and encouraging words as STAAR testing continues on Thursday, April 20. Thank you to our student athletes for supporting our Strikers prior to testing!

After learning about the American Revolution, our Travis Elementary 1st graders performed a skit where they put their newly gained knowledge into action. Our Texans revolted against Principal Masini, who served as the king, and his $5 recess tax. After the king wouldn't listen to their grievances, the 1st graders used silly string to gain their independence from the king.

Congratulations to San Marcos High School Baseball Coach Bryan Webb for earning his 400th career win on Tuesday, April 18. Webb earned his historical win with a 11-1 victory of Schertz Clemens. On Friday, April 21, Webb earned victory 401 and a 27-6A District Championship!