Week of April 7

San Marcos CISD Bonham Prekindergarten and all elementary campuses will host registration events on the following dates and times.

Bonham PreK – Wednesday, April 23

• 8:30-11:30 AM
• 4:30-6:00 PM

Kindergarten – Thursday, April 24

• 5-6:30 PM at all elementary campuses

Click on the image below for more information and what items you need to register your student(s).

It was a hopping good time at Hernandez Elementary as the Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to campus on Monday, April 14! Smiles, laughter, and a little springtime magic filled the air as students enjoyed photos, high-fives, and festive fun with their fluffy guest. The visit brought joy to students and staff alike, making this Easter season one to remember!

Our SMHS Rattlers competed at the UIL 29-6A Area Track Meet on Thursday, April 10 at Canyon High School. Records were challenged, personal bests were shattered, and as a result the following student-athletes are moving onto the Regional Meet scheduled for Friday, April 18 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, TX. Congratualtions to all SMHS track & field athletes on a great season!

Regional Qualifiers:

Eleanor Smith – 3200M

Aaralyn Julian – 800M

David Vasquez – 300M Hurdles

Ayleceia Pierson – Long Jump

Nellie Mauritz-Barboza – Pole Vault Area Champion (12'6)

Nellie Mauritz-Barboza – 400M

Miller Middle School celebrated the upcoming state assessment season with a STAAR Pep Rally on Friday, April 11. It was all about energy, encouragement, and reminding students to give it their all! With music, cheers, and motivating messages from staff and SMHS peers, the rally helped build confidence and excitement as we head into testing. The key takeaway? Believe in yourself, stay focused, and remember to do your best on the test! You've got this!

¡Viva Fiesta! In true San Antonio spirit, our students joined the citywide celebration by creating their very own miniature parade floats—crafted from shoeboxes and bursting with color, creativity, and culture! From papel picado to tiny cascarones, each float showcased the joy and tradition of Fiesta while highlighting student imagination. What a fun and festive way to honor a beloved local tradition right here in San Marcos at our Bowie Elementary campus!

Please help us give a HUGE congratulations to our SMHS Floriculture Team! They placed 5th in Area and 1st in District, earning their spot at the State contest on 4/25! The team’s exceptional effort, growth, and commitment throughout the season truly paid off!

Tristan Toscano

Nico Quintanilla

Avah Mendoza - 3rd high individual!

Natalie Genaro

Our Horse Judging Team also placed 5th in Area and 1st in District, but was just a little shy of qualifying for the state contest due to the state’s percentage-based qualification rule. Still, a fantastic finish, and we are proud of their accomplishments this season!

Joaquin Sandoval
Caroline Falcon
Sofia Torres - 3rd high individual!
Alan Cabrera

Our Vet Science Team placed 8th in Area and 4th in District. Despite falling short of our goal at Area, the determination and hours of preparation speak volumes about this team’s character. Fueling next year’s comeback with this year’s lessons!

Caden Arredondo
Lauren Gabrian
Jazlin Axtman
Gabby Gonzalez - 18th high individual!

Thank you to our CDE Teams for a fun and memorable season! And best of luck to our Floral Team as they head to State!

For the first time in Goodnight Middle School history the Mariachi walked away with a rating of all 1's and superior ranking.

On April 2nd, Goodnight Middle School's Mariachi de la Noche competed in Seguin, Texas. This is their 2nd year competing under the direction of Gabriella Baez.

Congratulations to the students, Goodnight MS Community and Ms. Baez for this historical accomplishment!

To celebrate National Assistant Principals Week, our Advanced Plant Science class took full advantage of the Rattler greenhouse to prepare and gift hand-grown plants to our incredible assistant principals at San Marcos High School. Each plant was chosen and cared for with appreciation, symbolizing the growth, support, and dedication our APs show every day. It was a small gesture to say a big thank you for everything they do to help our school thrive!

On April 5th, Miller Middle School and Goodnight Middle School Art students competed in our State/Regional Art competition. The Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event took place in Austin and this year was a record high of over 850 students who participated surrounding districts.

Miller Middle School : Under the direction of Amanda Ledesma

Chloe Cadena, Harper Neimann, Nykki Silguero, Janelle Botello, all Division 4 medals.

Goodnight Middle School: Under the direction of Sara Quinonez and Belinda V. Bourne

Josephine Borremans -Division 1 medal
Scarleth Garcia -Division 1 medal
Xander Prickett- Division 1 -medal
Lizette Trejo -Division 1 medal
Miah Young -Division 1 medal
Aiyden Dugan
Andrew Pham

Joddie Prickett- Division 2 medal

Aileen Lucio -2 Division 3 medals
Valeria Cardoso -Division 3 medal
Fuentes, Katherine-Division 3 medal

Madyson Duran-Division 4 medal

Janelle Facundo-Division 4 medal

Girardi Garcia- Division 4 medal

Anastasia Castro
Lyla Cavazos

Garcia, George
Lopez, Camila
Mendoza, Lyza
Camila Rios

The spotlight was on our incredible CTE (Career and Technical Education) department on Friday, April 11 as cameras rolled to capture the hands-on learning and real-world skills being taught right here in San Marcos CISD! From healthcare and culinary arts to mechanics and digital media, our students are gaining experience that sets them up for success beyond the classroom. The filming highlighted the wide range of opportunities available and showcased how CTE is shaping future leaders, creators, and professionals!

SHAC membership applications for the 2025-2027 school years are currently being accepted until April 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The SMCISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is seeking 5 new members for the 2025-2027 School year! Parents, guardians and community members play a vital role in our district-wide implementation of our coordinated school health program. This a 2-year term commitment. SHAC members are critical for recommendations, proposals or action items and working group participation as well as votes conducted during our 4 annual SHAC meetings. Deadline to submit - April 30, 2025 at 5PM.

Last Thursday, the Multilingual Services Department hosted its final "Do You Know... Awareness" session. It's amazing to look back to our very first session, where we began with just a few families. Now, this picture represents so many generations! We couldn't have achieved this without the support of our families and local community partners. A huge thank you to GEAR UP, Mano Amiga SM, Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Centro Cultural Hispano, Cenikor, San Marcos Housing Authority FSS program, Youth Service Bureau, Ceasar Caballero with the City of San Marcos, Randy and John McGrady-Beach with First Presbyterian Church, Sylvia Benavides with Community Action, Inc., San Marcos Workforce Solutions, and Mendez Elementary.

SMCISD honored our Language Proficiency Assessment Committee campus staff and our parent volunteers on Friday. April 11. They have shown great commitment and diligence in supporting the efforts of the Department of Multilingual Services to acknowledge and validate the stories of our Emergent Bilingual students.