Until May 15th, Communities in Schools is having a food drive. Please see the attached flyer on what items are needed. All food items donated are going to our local Love and Care Ministries. Your student(s) will turn in all donations to their Badger Teacher. 

Love and Care Ministries appreciates all of your help in providing for the people in our community that are facing food insecurity. 

PTO is selling customizable badger paw prints that will be painted on South 4th and around to Trundy St.

This is open to the community, not just elementary!

Links below to purchase or donate! Let’s paint the road to and support MES!!

Every penny counts!

18” PAW: https://merkeles.futurefund.com/go/47589-paws-on-the-pavement-18?school_session_id=ss_I0vD1Mk8

24” PAW:  https://merkeles.futurefund.com/go/47590-paws-on-the-pavement-24?school_session_id=ss_I0vD1Mk8

Donate: https://merkeles.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/42622-donations?school_session_id=ss_I0vD1Mk8

Email merkelespto@gmail.com for more info!

MISD is delighted to inform you that the Board of Trustees has approved the Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and is now ready for release.

This comprehensive calendar serves as a valuable resource for students, parents, faculty, and staff in planning for the upcoming academic year.

Any amendments will be promptly updated, along with the date and time of the revision.

Visiting a Campus? Download Our Visitor Check-In App for a Faster Sign-In

(This is NOT required but is a great option for those that visit campuses often)

By downloading the app and creating your Raptor Safe Visitor Passport, you’ll verify your identity and complete a one-time background check, eliminating the need to scan your driver’s license each time you visit a campus.

Attached are the instructions to complete the download and setup process. 

If you have any issues email tech@merkelisd.net or call your student's campus secretary. 

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Key Information:

• Transmission: Airborne and surface contact. Highly contagious—90% of unvaccinated contacts will be infected.
• Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, red eyes, followed by white spots in the mouth (day 2-3) and a rash starting at the hairline (day 3-5). Fever may exceed 104°F at rash onset.
• Incubation Period: 7-21 days. Most contagious 3-4 days before rash appears.
• Complications: Pneumonia, hearing loss, encephalitis, blindness, and in rare cases, death.
• Testing: PCR test required for confirmation.
• Treatment: Supportive care. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) available—MMR vaccine effective within 72 hours of exposure.
• Prevention: MMR vaccination is the best defense. Schools should verify immunization records or conduct titer testing.

Guidance for Schools & Childcare Centers:

• Report unvaccinated individuals with cold symptoms to epidemiology (325-721-8285).
• Any child with a rash should be sent home and referred for measles evaluation.
• Contact epidemiology for assistance in suspected cases.

As a member of our Rally Cats program you will receive:

Right now we are offering $20 for your first Rally Cat and $15 for each additional sibling. Parents, we didn't forget about you! To show our appreciation for our Rally Cats parents, we’re offering 20% off all Spring 2025 athletic ticket purchases. Details will be shared after the program purchase. 

Ready to Get Started?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click on this link to join the Rally Cats family today – we can’t wait to see your kid(s) be a part of the action!

Have Questions? Please reach out to wildcatsmarketing@groupmail.acu.edu.

Go Wildcats!"