Last Recap of 2024

Throughout the week our youngest learners in SMCISD celebrated the season of joy through song! Each class took their turn on stage to showcase their musicality and rhythm to family and friends while obviously also looking as cute as can be. Great job to our Bonham Bears and their teachers for coordinating such young aspiring performers!

The San Marcos Education Foundation (SMEF) brought holiday cheer this season with their Fall 2024 teacher grants. On Wednesday, December 18 the foundation awarded over $11,000 to teachers, bringing the total for the year to more than $30,000! Thank you, SMEF, for your generosity and commitment to supporting San Marcos CISD students & staff!

The San Marcos High School Lady Rattlers celebrated back-to-back district wins on Tuesday, December 17! Rattlers shut down the Jaguars offense with a final score of 62-33 to improve to 2-0 in district play. The grind is real, and the momentum is building—on to the next one!

The talented students of Goodnight Middle School spread holiday cheer throughout San Marcos CISD by traveling to various district facilities and campuses to perform festive tunes through choir, mariachi and orchestra participants along with a dance number from the Dancing Stars and a telenovela styled comedy skit by our rising thespians. Congrats to these fine arts programs on the infectious energy they brought to each performance.

The kindergarten students at Rodriguez Elementary put on a heartwarming holiday musical performance, proudly showcasing their school spirit as little "Knights." The performances were a delightful celebration of the season, filled with bright smiles and spirited energy, as the young Knights spread holiday cheer to parents, teachers, and fellow students. Way to go!

This week the Mendez Strikers learned about various Christmas traditions from other countries. Their journey voyaged from Sweden as they carried a candle-lit wreath on their head over to England to make traditional Christmas crackers and many other countries. The festive lesson not only broaden students' understanding of Christmas, but also fostered a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity and the common themes of family, joy, and goodwill that unite people worldwide!

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for your student to earn two years of college credits while still in high school through the Early College High School (ECHS) program at San Marcos High School (SMHS)! By joining the ECHS program, your child can earn 50+ college credits — the equivalent of two full years — at absolutely no cost to you or your family. This unique program allows your student to be a Texas State Bobcat and a San Marcos Rattler simultaneously, as we are excited to be partnering with Texas State University.

Students in the ECHS program will be fully supported by a dedicated team at San Marcos High School, ensuring they succeed every step of the way. Ready to help your child start their college journey early? The application is open now and closes on January 10, 2025. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply today by clicking the button below!

Any parent/guardian interested in SMCISD's Dual Language Program, needs to complete the button below to inform the SMCISD Dual Language program of their interest. Please know that this form is not an official application to our Dual Language Program. The information provided will be used by the Department of Multilingual Services to notify you of the dates and times of our information sessions. Thank you in advance for your interest!

This holiday season, Starbucks spread joy and warmth beyond its coffee cups by gifting a special Christmas toy to every SMCISD Bonham Pre-kindergarten student. As part of their commitment to community engagement and fostering a spirit of generosity, the iconic coffee chain delivered these thoughtful gifts on Tuesday, December 17. The toys, selected for their educational and playful value, are designed to spark creativity and bring smiles to the youngest Rattler learners during the festive season. Thank you so much Starbucks!

To celebrate their attendance achievements and fundraising efforts for their Class of 2025 scholarship program, three Travis Elementary classes took a field trip to. Strahan Arena. The Texans were given the VIP treatment as they toured all the facility has to offer to Bobcat student-athletes. Special thanks to Texas State University for opening your doors and allowing our students to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes!