Last week of 23-24 Academic Year

The San Marcos High School Class of 2024 crossed the stage, turned their tassels and tossed their caps into the air! They are now, and forever, Rattler alumni! We're so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what the future holds in store for you!

Our SMHS seniors began their final week as high schoolers by taking a stroll down memory lane on Monday, May 20 through the halls of their old elementary and middle school campuses. Seniors were welcomed with open arms to a celebration of all they've accomplished along the way to graduation! To close the week they were cheered on by their underclassmen peers, family members and teachers as they took their final steps down main street and out the main doors as San Marcos High School students. When they return, they will forever be Rattler Alumni.

SMHS continued their week-long graduation celebration with the annual Robing Ceremony. Our Rattlers were able to honor a teach, coach or mentor of their choice and be robed in their high-school regalia.

Oh the places our Rattlers will go! The SMHS Class of 2024 gathered inside the PAC on Wednesday, May 22 to announce their plans post-graduation at the annual GEAR UP Decision Day Ceremony. Our Rattlers are destined for greatness as they are set to join the armed services, universities and colleges, and technical schools. San Marcos CISD is so excited to see what you all will continue to accomplish in the future!

Kindergarten students across San Marcos CISD celebrated their graduation to 1st grade with smiles, songs, dances, hugs and hands shakes! Each of our elementary campuses hosted graduation ceremonies throughout the final weeks of school to recognize our little Rattlers' academic growth throughout the school year!

Our Bonham Bears are ready to take on Kindergarten! Bonham Pre-K hosted Moving On Ceremonies throughout the week of May 20 to celebrate all of our students wonderful accomplishments. Congratulations Bears, we look forward to seeing all that you do next school year!

San Marcos CISD's elementary campuses hosted 5th grade graduation ceremonies throughout the final week of school. Each campus recognized all their wonderful 5th graders' accomplishments this academic year. Congratulations to our SMCISD 5th graders, we know you're excited for middle school next year!

Miller Middle School honored their 8th graders hard work this academic year during an award ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. Congratulations to Enrique Bermjillo, 8th Grade Rattler of the Year, and Angel Holland and Amman Wilson, who both received the Principal's Award. We're proud of all of our Miller Rattlers and are looking forward to seeing you take your first steps into high school in the fall!

Seven SMHS Orchestra members qualified to perform at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble contest. Our Rattler musicians took part in the annual competition on Monday, May 27 at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. Congratulations to our Rattlers for their success at Monday's contest:

• Ben Keller: Solo Superior Rating, qualified for Outstanding Performer award for 3rd consecutive year.
• Kaila Adams: Solo Excellent Rating
• Lukas Bauerkemper: Solo Excellent Rating
• Adigheji Ifowodo: Solo Fair Rating
• AJ Lauderdale: Solo Good Rating
• Diego Vacaflores: Solo Excellent Rating
• Honor String Quartet – Kaila Adams, Adigheji Ifowodo, Ben Keller, and Savana Luera: Ensemble Superior Rating, 2nd consecutive year!

The SMHS Choir Program had a successful weekend at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Thirteen singing Rattlers took part in the annual competition with 12 performing solos and one ensemble taking part in the event. All events received Superior and Excellent Ratings. Congratulations to our Rattlers for their outstanding performances at the state solo and ensemble contest!

Solo Superior Ratings

• Adrian Castanon, Tenor
• Alyssa Ensle, Soprano
• Thomas De La Cruz. Tenor
• Chandler Hammett, Baritone

Ensemble Superior Rating

• David Rodriguez, Mateo Garza, Lukas Bauerkemper, Antonio Gonzalez

Solo Excellent Ratings

• Lukas Bauerkemper, Baritone
• Abigail LaCoss, Soprano
• Daniel Cruz, Tenor
• Molly Sivilay, Soprano
• Anais Rivera, Alto
• David Rodriguez, Tenor
• Frank Spates, Baritone
• Kiefer Hinton, Tenor

Goodnight Middle School celebrated their 8th grade students with a promotion and awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. Guests were welcomed to the event by performances by the Goodnight band and mariachi. Goodnight Rattlers were honored for their academic achievements throughout the ceremony. Congratulations to our Goodnight 8th graders, we're excited to see what you do as you make the jump to San Marcos High School!

The Learning Undefeated Texas Mobile STEM Lab visited Travis Elementary during the week of May 20. Our Texans visited the mobile laboratory throughout the week, taking part in fun STEM activities during the unique learning experience. Travis 5th graders experimented with electrical circuits during their visit to the mobile STEM lab on Wednesday, May 22. Thank you to Travis STEM teacher Ms. Hamby for arranging this exciting opportunity for our Travis students!

The San Marcos Lions Club honored our SMHS scholarship recipients with a luncheon on Thursday, May 23. The Lions Club awarded a total of 17 Rattler seniors who are attending four-year universities and two-year schools with scholarships. Students who were awarded scholarships through the Lions Club included Mireya Acosta, Addison Odam, Anna Sanderson, Austin Ault, Clayton Engler, Connolly Cunningham, Emma Feigl, Margarita DeLeon, Walter Navarro, Demetrius Pastrano, Destinie Salazar, Lisette Cruz, Elijah Marmolejo, Katalina Postert, Rosario Castro-Rosas, Audrey Head, Eva Moore, and Ruby Wilsford!

Thank you to the parents, guardians and extended family members in attendance at the Friday, May 24 Graduation Ceremony. The overwhelming support, love and and trust in San Marcos CISD throughout your students' academic journey was very much appreciated. Have a great summer!