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We strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their background or previous experiences. McReynolds is dedicated to assisting students in realizing and reaching their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, and excellence is expected from all.

To prepare students for college, careers, and life by providing a rigorous and challenging academic program that is also relevant to the students interest and needs. McReynolds is dedicated to preparing and motivating our students for success in the year 2035. It is our vision to instill in our students critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and a global perspective. We will uphold high expectations/standards in every aspect of our interactions with every single student each and every day.

Excellence is Expected

Resiliency is Learned

Collaboration is Welcomed

Integrity is Honored

Community is Necessary

1 - Saturday School

5 - Math/Science Night

10-14 - Spring Break

29 - Saturday School/Tutorials/Excessive Absences Make up

31 - Chavez Huerta Day - No Classes

National Women's History Month is celebrated in March. It's a time to recognize the contributions of women to American society. For 2025, the theme is “Moving Forward Together,” spotlighting “women educating and inspiring generations.” This theme is meant to highlight and support women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership to shape the minds and futures of all generations.

At McReynolds Middle School we do REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS to be in uniform. If students are out of dress code parents will be contacted to bring/provide the appropriate clothing needed for the student.

Students who have continuous dress code infractions will have consequences per the code of conduct/student handbook. If you are in need of support for uniforms please fill out the form here.

Students are prohibited from using all telecommunication devices such as, but not limited to cellular phones, nintendo switch, Ipads, etc. Such devices must not be visible and must remain turned off during the school day. A student in violation of these rules will have the device confiscated. The campus is not responsible for missing or stolen phones ( students are able to bring them to campus at their own -risk). The administration will not search for missing phones at any time.

1st - Offense - Phone will be confiscated and student will pick up at the end of day

2nd Offense - Phone will be confiscated and released to the Parent/Guardian at the end of the day

3rd Offense or more - $15.00 Administrative fee paid to school and phone returned to Parent/ Guardian

Please be sure to make an appointment to set up an in person conference with Administrators or Staff. Teachers are available during their planning periods each day to conference (in-person or by phone) with you concerning your student. Administrators are available by appointment during their grade level planning period, before or after school, as they are involved daily with coaching and providing instruction throughout the day.

6th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

7th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

8th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We are pleased to inform you that a school bus service is now available for students to safely travel to and from school who reside on the west side of the train tracks. This initiative aims to enhance student safety by eliminating the need to cross the railroad tracks to get to the campus.

• Route Information: Buses will operate on designated routes, ensuring convenient pick-up and drop-off locations.
• Service will start on October 22, 2024
• Pickup/Dropoff #1: Wheatley High School at 4801 Providence St, 7:50 a.m./ Drop off at 4:35 p.m.
• Pickup/Dropoff #2: 5608 Market Street, 7:55 a.m. / Drop off at 4:38 p.m.

ALL STUDENTS arriving prior to the start of instruction ( 6:30 - 8:15) will enter through the side gate ( ZINDLER ST/ Courtyard area) and walk up the stairs to the cafeteria. Students will not enter through the FRONT DOOR of the school prior to 8:15.

Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and will be released at 8:15 to their respective classrooms.

There will be one car rider line for students to enter/exit safely. Students should be on the passenger side of the car so that it is easy for them to exit the car. Please watch for guidance from Staff members that are assisting with traffic.

The Entry gate to the courtyard will be closed promptly at 8:15 a.m. Students who are not in the building by 8:15 a.m. will need to go to the front of the building to enter through the front office. Students arriving after 8:30 will need a PARENT/GUARDIAN to sign them in at the front office. Students will be counted TARDY if they are not in their 1st period classroom at 8:30 a.m.

Walkers will be released first from the building through the dismissal exit ( Courtyard). Students will be walked to the intersection of Zindler and Market. Students will be instructed to stay on the side walk and part in the direction of their destination at the intersection.

If there is a train on the track at dismissal ALL WALKERS WILL BE HELD IN THE CAFETERIA until it is safe to release. Students may receive disciplinary consequences for failure to comply with adult directives. Please know that this measure is put into place for the SAFETY of your child.

Bus Riders - will meet in the cafeteria and then be escorted to the bus.

Car Riders - will be released after clearing the way of all walkers to Zindler. Please be patient as we will be working to make sure that all students are safe at dismissal. Please do not park on the street in front of the school or near the Post Office. Please use the Car Rider Line for all car pickups.

Please be advised, according to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law, “Districts are required to enforce the 90 percent rule, which states that students in grades K-12 must attend class for 90 percent of the time if it is offered to receive credit or a final grade. The 90 percent rule applies to all absences, including excused absences.”

Your Bear scholar has the opportunity to recover their hours for the excessive absences. Below is a list of opportunities for your Husky scholar to recover class time:

Tutorial: Monday – Thursday (4:45 PM – 5:45 PM) = 1 hour

Saturday D-Hall/Tutorials: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. = 4 hours

March 22, 2025

March 29, 2025 - HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE To HOLIDAY WEEKEND

April 5, 2025

April 12, 2025

April 26, 2025

May 3, 2025

Each Mighty Bear scholar is responsible for gathering the required signatures, as indicated on the McReynolds Middle School Excessive Absences Make-up form. All forms are due back in the Assistant Principal/Attendance Coordinator’s office by Friday, May 9, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

The Munch Madness campaign is underway and officially starts on March 3rd! All high school and middle school students who eat school lunch at least 10 times in March will automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three exciting prizes:

• 🏆 iPad
• 🔊 Bluetooth Speaker
• 💳 $50 Gift Card

For the 25-26 School year McReynolds will be offering a revitalized Magnet program where students will have an opportunity to earn more high school credits. All 6th Grade students will take intro to STEM, 7th Grade will take Intro to Robotics, and 8th Grade will take Principles of Engineering. We are excited about what is in store for our Mighty Bears!

A classroom that is dedicated to providing STEM experiences to all students!

We are excited to offer our DYAD TRAVEL for our 7th and 8th Grade eligible students! Don't miss out! If you need more information please contact the campus and visit the district website for all information about DYAD - https://www.houstonisd.org/dyadtravel

Start prepping for a once in a lifetime opportunity. All eligible 7th grade students will be traveling to Boston Massachusetts, all 8th grade eligible students will be traveling to Costa Rica!

All participating students will engage in monthly engagement activities during a specified time during the day at school to get them prepped for their travel with experiences in the culture, traditions, and information about their destination.

We are so proud of our Mighty Bears who have surpassed our expectations this week as our TOP ZEARNERS!

Completed Week Of 2/17 - 2/23

Students with 3 or more lessons complete-

6th Grade-71%

7th Grade-58%

8th Grade-66%

All things Nutrition Services can be found in the link below!

Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/mcreynolds
Location: 5910 Market Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-671-3650
Twitter: @McReynolds_HISD

Instagram: @Mcreynoldsms_hisd