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Merkel Independent School District

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🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: 2025-2026 State Assessment Dates

Posted Date: 04/06/26 (03:00 PM)


Attention Badger Families! 💜💛
It’s that time of year! To help our students perform their absolute best, we are sharing the upcoming State Assessment schedule for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard!  Please take a moment to review the dates for your child’s grade level and keep these reminders in mind:

  • Attendance Matters: Please avoid scheduling medical appointments or late arrivals on these testing days.
  • Rest & Fuel: Ensure your student gets plenty of sleep the night before and eats a healthy breakfast.
  • Confidence is Key: Encourage them to take their time and do their very best!
We are so proud of our students and can't wait to see them succeed. Go Badgers! 🐾
Graphic titled "Merkel ISD 2025-2026 State Assessment Dates" on a yellow and white checkered background. The image lists testing dates for three categories:  Elementary School (Grades 3-5): RLA on April 8, Science (Grade 5) on April 15, and Mathematics on April 28.  Middle School (Grades 6-8): RLA on April 14, Science (Grade 8) on April 21, Social Studies (Grade 8) on April 16, and Mathematics on April 22.  High School: English I & II on April 14, U.S. History & Biology on April 21, and Algebra I on April 22.  The bottom features three sticky notes with tips: "Your attendance matters! Please do not schedule medical appointments," "Do Your Best!", and a checklist for sleep, breakfast, taking your time, and having confidence. The Merkel "M" logo is displayed on the right.