Week of Jan. 7

Our hearts were once again warm and full with the return of all San Marcos CISD students on Tuesday, January 7! As the chill settled in, the Texans of Travis Elementary embraced the winter vibes with creativity during their library specials! After a snow-tastic story time, each student designed their very own unique snowflake patterns. Welcome back to all Rattlers – let's wrap up the academic year with a strong second semester!

San Marcos Athletics hosted a successful Rattler Invitational powerlifting meet on Friday, January 10. Our student-athletes recently took to the platform, showcasing their strength, determination, and hard-earned skills. With each lift, they not only demonstrated their physical prowess but also the mental toughness that comes from months of training and preparation. From the first squat to the final deadlift, they pushed themselves to new personal bests, all while supporting one another along the way. A huge thank you to our dedicated coaching staff, David-Ryan Sambrano, Kristal Haralson and all of our amazing volunteers who made the event possible.

On Friday, January 11, the San Marcos High School DECA Chapter competed at the district competition held at McNeil High School. DECA is a highly competitive business club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Although none of our members qualified for the state competition, the first-year SMHS chapter, was honored to receive the New Chapter of the Year Award. We are excited about the future and continued success DECA has and we look forward to continued growth in the coming years. Six of our SMHS student members — Krishna Patel, Diego Vacaflores, Eben Smith, Geronimo Vacaflores, Eleanor Smith, and Kevin Vacaflores — participated, along with our club advisor, Owen McGlothlin. Congratulations to these individuals on embarking on a new endeavor and forging a way for future aspiring Rattler business men and women!

Our Rattler Wrestling program held their Senior Night on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The heartfelt celebration highlighted the dedication, hard work, and sacrifices made by the four student-athletes and their loved ones throughout their high school careers. As the team gathered one last time on the mat, teammates, coaches, and families reflected on their journey—highlighting victories, challenges, and growth both on and off the mat.

Among the four is a group of future military personnel: Travis Rodriguez, Roy Tobias, Robert Gabrian and Mathew Martinez. Best of luck to all four young men in the Class of 2025 wrestlers as they embark on their post-secondary journeys!

The San Marcos CISD HS and MS Cross Country and Track & Field teams will host a 5K on Saturday, February 8 at Five Mile Dam Park. All funds will directly benefit Rattler athletics. To register for the event, or to make a donation - click on the button below! We appreciate your support!

Calling all incoming 9th graders! San Marcos High School will host their Course Fair on Thursday, January 30 from 5:30-7:00 PM. We will also have all CTE classroom/lab spaces open so that families can see the incredible opportunities we have at SMHS.

Parents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the SMCISD Dual Language Program. Applications for PK, K and 1st Grades for the 2025-2026 school year will be opening soon. Information sessions will be held virtually the five Fridays below, beginning January 17. All sessions will begin promptly at 4PM and will last no longer than 40 minutes. We will have breakout sessions to present in both English and Spanish.

Friday, January 17 @ 4PM

Friday, January 24 @ 4PM

Friday, January 31 @ 4PM

Friday, February 7 @ 4PM

Friday, February 14 @ 4PM

The SMHS Rattler basketball programs are hitting their stride as they enter mid-district play, showcasing impressive teamwork, skill, and determination on the court. With a strong start to the season, they’ve each faced tough competition but continue to rise to the challenge, proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with. As they move forward in the district standings, both Rattler basketball programs remain focused and will pick back up on Friday, January 17 – Boys in the Snake Pit and Girls are on the road.

Stop the Bleed Training for Secondary Students & Families will take place on January 13 at 6:00pm in the San Marcos High School Library. Stop the Bleed is a national training program that teaches people how to stop bleeding in emergencies before professional help arrives. The program's goal is to improve survival rates from mass casualty events by training civilians to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding.

Training includes:

• Recognition of life threatening bleeding
• Tourniquet application
• Wound treatment
• Other bleeding control methods

The San Marcos HS Lady Rattler soccer team is off to a hot start beginning the year with a 5-2-1 record in their first eight games. This weekend, the team competed in the Glenn High School Tournament and went undefeated!

Come out and support our SMHS Soccer teams this season at Toyota Rattler Stadium!