On this Patriot Day, we honor the victims and survivors of this tragic event, and we also honor the families of those who were lost. May we never forget the events of September 11, 2001.

San Marcos CISD is please to celebrate the following AP Scholars and National Recognition Program awardees. 48 unique SMHS students acquired 58 total recognitions combined. Way to go Rattlers, we are tremendously proud of your academic accomplishments.

The San Marcos CISD Cross Country teams from all levels hosted the annual San Marcos River Invitational. The varsity girls team was led by sophomore, Alexandria Juarez, while the boys were led by sophomore, Connor McGlothlin. We wish our cross country teams the best of luck this season, Rattler Up!

SMCISD elementary campuses honored Grandparents Day 2022 with various activities such as a sock hop, breakfast, photo-ops, walks to class and much more! Thank you to every mentor who attended these events. It takes a village to raise these Rattlers and we were delighted to celebrate you all!

The Mendez Strikers opened their doors to parents and guardians on Thursday, September 8, for the school's first Family Night of the school year. Families enjoyed multiple learning stations, photo booths, and the Scholastic Book Fair.

San Marcos CISD came together to show support to Uvalde CISD on Tuesday, September 6, by wearing maroon and white, district-wide. Rattler Nation joined districts around the state to show their support of Uvalde's first day of school since the catastrophe that took place last academic year for the school district. We thank our students, staff members, and families for showing their support.

Attention all Texans! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 13, from 5:30-6:30PM for Travis' fall family night. Participate in arts and crafts, play games, see the San Marcos Fire Truck, enjoy some snacks and drinks, meet your favorite Rattler Athletes and much more!

During the month of September, students in grades 6-12 will be taking part in the Take 5 to Save Lives call to action. During these following days and weeks students will learn about 5 action steps they can take to help care for themselves or someone else that may be struggle with suicidal ideation.

The teachers and staff at our Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary campuses will promote emotional well-being by focusing on connectedness and resiliency skills throughout this month and school year.

We also want to share resources with you all. Suicide is a public health concern that is complex and can affect anyone. Throughout this month we will share videos, resources, and information about risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors that help us build resiliency, hope, and help-seeking communities.

Although they work under the bright lights of Friday night football games, these men shy away from the limelight. Every week this group of Rattler fanatics lift, tow, and prepare the Rattler tunnel, weighing hundreds of pounds, for our SMHS football team. On behalf of SMCISD, we thank our dedicated Rattler parents for their service to our student-athletes.

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