First Week in SMCISD 24-25

San Marcos CISD was delighted to welcome back our 8,400 students on Tuesday, August 13 for the 2024-2025 academic year! We cannot wait to see you all back on Monday, August 19 so the learning can continue! Families and students, please remember to wear your student ID badge at all times while on campus.

Campus start times for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:

Bonham & Elementary Campuses –7:35AM-3:15PM

Middle Schools – 8:35AM-4:10PM

San Marcos High School – 8:40AM-4:20PM

The San Marcos CISD Child Nutrition Department continues to operate under the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and

eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals.

This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

All employees of Rattler Nation celebrated the new school year with their annual Convocation on Monday, August 12. The program was led by students performances, district celebrations and a powerful keynote address from Joaquin Zihuatanejo!

The San Marcos Education Foundation awarded SMCISD employees with $16,000 in grants at the annual Convocation celebration. These awards were made possible through the fundraising efforts of the voluntary SMEF members. This summer, the foundation was pleased to partner with the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust organization to ensure educator awardees received all funds!

San Marcos Education Foundation is accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni candidates. The Distinguished Alumni Award event aims to recognize and honor former San Marcos High School graduates whose achievements, strength of character, and citizenship serve as models to inspire and challenge today's youth.

Safety for all Rattlers is the top priority in San Marcos CISD! Thank you to the men and women in law enforcement as well as our district safety personnel who ensure our students and staff can have a safe learning environment.