Week of August 26

In a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance educational opportunities and prepare students for future success, Texas State University (TXST) and San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) are thrilled to announce the launch of a new dual credit program for 11th and 12th-grade students. This forward-thinking partnership, envisioned by TXST President Dr. Kelly Damphousse and SMCISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Cardona, aims to provide local high school students with the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school, setting them on a path to true college and career readiness.

The partnership between TXST and SMCISD is designed to offer students a unique educational experience by allowing them to take advanced courses at Texas State University. This initiative will provide students with access to higher education resources, faculty expertise, and a college-level curriculum that is both challenging and enriching. This dual credit program represents just the beginning of a broader vision to expand student opportunities in the coming years.

San Marcos CISD campuses and offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2. District-wide Open House will take place during the week of September 16. Additionally, the first Parent Community Day of the 2024-2025 academic year will be on Friday, September 27.

Open House Dates

• Bonham Pre-K and High Schools: Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
• Middle Schools: Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
• Elementary Schools: Thursday, September 19, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

San Marcos CISD celebrated the Inaugural AVID Day and National College Colors Day on Friday, August 30, by wearing college gear and college colors! This first-ever celebration honored the impact of AVID educators, students, schools, and districts across the nation as well as the kick-off of College Football and higher education!

Students and staff displayed posters district-wide sharing how they will make a positive impact in SMCISD!

First grade De Zavala Diamonds spent their Friday STEAM specials time reading, What is Science? by Rebecca Kai Dotlich before moving to the lab tables to learn about the proper use of science equipment. Students identified each item through touch exposure, spelling it out and drawing a picture.

The Travis Texans kicked off College Colors Day and AVID National Day in grand fashion through a campus-wide assembly on Friday, August 30. Principal Mr. Masini shared a message on the importance of incorporating AVID strategies throughout day in each class and also shared a reflection on his journey through higher education.

Students in Ms. Collazo's first grade class at Bowie Elementary spent the morning working through SMCISD's elementary math curriculum, Eureka Math! The lesson on units had students working together to answer math equations to grow their number sense.

The Rodriguez Knights in Ms. Lopez's PE class put their muscles and minds in action during a Build a Caterpillar lesson on Tuesday, August 27. Students were tasked with finding different letters to spell out the word caterpillar but had to paddle a ball across the gym floor while doing so. The first two rounds, the 2nd grade Knights were broken into teams of three but in the final round, the groups came together to create a full court sized caterpillar to display their teamwork skills.

The SMCISD Multilingual Services Department is excited to have three new Emergent Bilingual Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Parent Representatives: Pilar Marrufo, Alejandro Quintero, and Veronica Porra Godinez .

The Advocates completed their LPAC Parent Representative Training and are ready to serve all of the SMCISD campuses .

San Marcos CISD's top priority is the safety of all students and faculty members each and every day across all grade levels, facilities and after-school extracurricular activities. However, safety is a shared duty—every member of Rattler Nation must actively contribute to ensure a secure and responsible environment for all. In doing so, we highly encourage parents and guardians to ensure their child(ren) are coming to school each and everyday with their SMCISD student identification card/badge.