Week of April 10

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.

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!

Our San Marcos High School Rattler Band sounded wonderful at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest on Friday, April 14. The band received superior ratings at the competition for their outstanding performance, earning our Rattlers their first sweepstakes award since 2014, and first ever in class 6A. A sweepstakes is given to bands that receive superior ratings in marching band, concert band, and sight-reading. Congratulations to our Rattler Band!

Members of San Marcos CISD’s Aspiring Assistant Principal Institute participated in the inaugural Aspiring AP Combine on Wednesday, April 12. The event, inspired by the NFL Combine, had future leaders take part in five different stations. Each portion allowed participants an opportunity to display their instructional leadership talents they have acquired in their professional careers and while attending the monthly seminars hosted by San Marcos CISD’s Leadership Academy.

Thank you families and employees of SMCISD for attending the family mental health night last week. We hope you were able to take away valuable information and that you utilize the resources available at parentguidance.org.

Our next mental health event opportunity will be Monday, April 17th, and Monday, April 24th from 5:30-8:30 (snacks/beverages provided) at the San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins). The Youth Mental Health First Aid event will help you learn how to support the young people in your life and their mental health needs. This event is open to anyone who works with youth in Hays Co.

The San Marcos Track and Field team competed at their district competition on April 12th and 13th at Judson ISD's Rutledge Stadium. Congratulations to the following students advancing to the Area Competition slated for April 19 at Northeast ISD's Heroes Stadium in San Antonio:

• Qiera Green – Triple jump
• Alexandria Juarez – 800m, 1600m
• Ayleceia Pierson – Long jump, high jump, 4x100, 100m
• Lilah Kennedy – 4x100
• Malina BUrley – 4x100
• Marli Myers – 4 x100
• Exavion Harris – Triple Jump District Champion & Area qualifier for triple jump & long jump
• David Vasquez – 300m hurdles

San Marcos High School AVID students spent Friday, April 14, at Bonham Pre-Kindergarten. AVID students built friendships with our pre-K Bears through interactions at recess and while learning alongside them in the classroom. AVID’s visit provides an opportunity to build relationships and helps with growing our AVID program district-wide.

Our Lady Rattler Softball team honored five seniors during senior night on Friday, April 14. CJ Castilla, Kayli Saenz, Zarah Gonzales, Eliza Lozano, and Angelina Alvarez were recognized for their hard work and contributions to the program during their high school careers. Congratulations to our Lady Rattler seniors!

De Zavala students and staff were celebrated in grant fashion at the school hosted Diamond Day on Friday, April 14. Awards were given out to students with perfect attendance, Diamond award winners from each class, and a spirit stick to the most spirted grade level! The celebration was wrapped up with a lip sync battle where students teamed up with their teachers to put on elecrtryifing performances!

San Marcos CISD student registration is coming up and we are so excited to have you and your Rattler(s) learn with us during the 2023-2024 academic year! Registration dates are as follows.

• Prekindergarten Students and New to SMCISD registration will open on Monday, April 17
• Kinder Round-Up will take place at every elementary campus on April 24, 5:30PM-6:30PM
  
• Returning Rattler Student registration will open on Monday, May 1

Registration will take place online on the SMCISD website, smcisd.net. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to your campus registrar.

Travis Elementary hosted AVID Family Sports Night on Tuesday, April 11. Our Texans and their families took part in a night of food, GT showcases, math stations, and other interactive activities.

Our Travis Elementary Texans learned about snakes, scorpions and guinea pigs on National Pet Day. The Travis Elementary library went wild on Tuesday, April 11 as pets were brought in during the national occasion.

The Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council met on Monday, April 10 where our Rattlers gathered at San Marcos High School’s library to discuss challenges and create solutions to enhance their overall school experience. Thank you to our student leaders for their continued efforts of making SMCISD a great place to learn and grow!

Congratulations to SMCISD Bonham Principal, Dr. Eulogia Martinez, for completing her PhD program in Education! San Marcos CISD is so proud of you!