Bear Necessities

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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

25 - GT EXPO - 5:30 - 6:30

29 - Saturday School/Tutorials/Excessive Absences Make up

31 - Chavez Huerta Day - No Classes

1- April Fools Day

5- STAAR ELA CAMP/ Saturday Tutorials/Attendance Makeup

9- Bear Market open 9-12

10 - ELA STAAR - All Grade Levels - No Visitors on campus

12 - STARR SCIENCE CAMP/ Saturday Tutorials/Attendance Makeup

16 - Science STAAR - 8th Grade Only - No Visitors on Campus

17- McReynolds Game Night 6p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

18 - Spring Holiday - No Classes

20 - Easter Sunday

22 - Earth Day

23 - Social Studies STAAR - 8th Only- No Visitors on Campus/ Bear Market open 9-12

26 - STAAR MATH CAMP/ DEBATE UIL Competition/ Attendance Makeup

29 - MATH STAAR - ALL Grade Levels - No Visitors on Campus

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 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

All 8th Grade Students are encouraged to attend. Students will receive permission slips this week. Please be sure to turn in so that we may have an accurate count of student participants. Permission slips must be received by March 20, 2025

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.

April 4 Registration Deadline for Free Houston Prep 2025 Summer STEM Program (Grades 7-9)

Houston PREP is an intensive, mathematics-based pre-college enrichment program that provides educational opportunities for high-achieving middle and high school students. Participants will explore and prepare for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Flyer – Houston PREP 2025 Summer STEM Program

Audience: Students currently enrolled in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade who are high-achieving and interested in learning about engineering and science professions.

Program Dates: June 16 – July 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: All program functions (except for field trips) will be held at the University of Houston – Downtown.

Cost: Free! No tuition! Free Lunch!

Application LINK: www.uhd.edu/prep

Application Requirements:

• Write a 150-word essay explaining why you wish to attend Houston PREP.
• Submit a copy of your most recent report card.
• Submit two letters of recommendation

Questions: Call the University of Houston Downtown PREP office at 713-221-8686 or E-mail: DiazEd@uhd.edu or SanchezG@uhd.edu

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

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each State education agency to prepare and publish an annual report card with state-, local education agency (LEA)- and campus-level data. The Federal Report Card data for the 2023 – 2024 school year is now available.

Sec. 1111 [20 U.S.C. 6311]

TEA has developed the Federal Report Card, a Web-based system to generate campus-level, district-level, and state-level reports with information regarding student achievement, academic expectations, school improvement status, and teacher quality. As required by ESSA, principals of all HISD schools (Title I and non-Title I) must inform parents of all enrolled students that the Federal Report Card information is available for school year 2023 – 2024. Every district that receives Title I, Part A funding is required to do this. Sample notification letters are attached and should be placed on the school letterhead.

Links to the various federal report cards (English and Spanish) please Click HERE for the TEA data entry page where you can run a report specific to your campus.

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

Instagram: @Mcreynoldsms_hisd