Superintendent Shafer Announces Pending Retirement
News of Districtwide Interest

Dr. Patty Shafer

San Marcos CISD Superintendent Dr. Patty Shafer presented a letter announcing her retirement effective December 31, 2010, to the School Board trustees at a Special Board meeting held Monday, August 30, 2010. Shafer joined the SMCISD team as superintendent in spring 2007. In the letter that was shared with all the SMCISD employees Tuesday morning, Shafer said, “I feel that the timing will be... more info

Tonasy Suarez is Superintendent's Student of the Month
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Principal Reyes, Tonasy Suarez, Supt. Shafer

San Marcos CISD Superintendent Dr. Patty Shafer visited the Mendez Elementary School campus early on September 3, 2010, to talk with the SMCISD Student-of-the-Month, 5th grader Tonasy Suarez. Mendez principal Sandra Reyes nominated Suarez for the honor because she is “a responsible student who is goal oriented.” Principal Reyes adds, “Tonasy takes pride in her work, and it shows. She sets high... more info

Award Winning Diamond Line Dance Team
San Marcos High School
The award winning SMHS Diamond Line dance team members, under the direction of Michelle Knight, were hard at work this summer. The team and officers attended various camps where they learned and choreographed routines for this years football and contest season. In June, the 2010-2011 Officers, Captain Brittany Natal, First Lieutenant Rachel Wheaton, Senior Lieutenant Justin Campos and Junior... more info

Diamond Line Brings Summer Successes to New Year
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HTE Academy Members

The award-winning San Marcos High School Diamond Line dance team brought home a bevy of awards for their hard-work at summer training and camps where they competed and learned choreographed routines for the new school year. In June, the 2010-2011 officers attended the H.T.E. Dance Officer Training Camp in Houston where they earned awards in technique, leadership, choreography, and outstanding... more info

A+ Awards Grants to Four SMCISD Educators
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A+ Grant Winners Celebrate

The A+ Education Foundation awarded 62 educator grants totaling more the $61,000 to help full-time educators in Central Texas. Among this number were four San Marcos CISD educators. They included: • Diana Garcia of De Zavala Elementary for her grant “Read Across: With a Writer’s Celebration.” • Jacquelynn Norman of San Marcos High School for “College Ready and Confident.” • Chris Cooper of... more info

Mendez's Jaryd Smith Texas Capitol Page this Summer
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Mendez Elementary's Jaryd Smith participated in the National Hispanic Institute's Texas Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session this summer, and spent three days in July serving as a page. The program, that began in 1983,has the goal of students seeing themselves as future leaders in the Latino community. Jaryd, 8, is a 3rd grader this year. He is the son of Denise and Andrew Smith.

Mendez to Take Part in Wounded Warriors Event Sept 10
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On September 10, 2010, at 11am, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Skydive San Marcos, along with several other Law Enforcement agencies and the Wounded Warrior Project, will host the Leap of the Heroes, at Skydive San Marcos. The goal of the event is to bring the promise of a bright and active future to service men and women injured in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. At 10am, the... more info

Advanced Academics Information
San Marcos High School
- Students and parents who want to learn more about Advanced Academic options can attend an Info. Session Monday, September 13th during our Open House. There is a 9th and 10th grade session from 6:15-7:00 p.m. and a 11th and 12th grade session from 7:15-8:00 p.m. - 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who are interested in taking Early College Start classes with ACC need to attend an Information... more info

Advanced Academics PLAN and PSAT
San Marcos High School
- SMHS will offer the PLAN to every 10th grader Thursday, October 28th. 9th and 11th graders who want to register need to see Mrs. Moore in the library by Friday, September 10th. - SMHS will offer the PSAT Wednesday, October 13th. 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who want to register need to see Mrs. Moore in the library by Monday, September 20th.

Vocalist Sam Heaton Honored at UIL-State
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Sam & Supt. Patty Shafer

San Marcos High School bass-vocalist Sam Heaton finished the last school year in a flourish of accolades, and the new school year looks promising, too. Heaton received a medal for Outstanding Performer at the UIL competition at the State Solo/Ensemble Contest in May. He was one of 231 students selected across Texas for the distinguished honor from over 22,000 musicians who performed at the State... more info

Class of 2012 Class Ring Orders
San Marcos High School
Attention Class of 2012: Herff Jones will be here taking Class Ring Orders during lunch on September 13 and 14, and during Open House on the 13th. You only need to bring your deposit to get your ring order started.

Attention Parents - No Flip Flops
Crockett Elementary
We are announcing an immediate ban on flip flops at Crockett. This morning a student sustained a severe cut to her big toe when the main entrance door opened over her foot. Closed-toe shoes provide the best protection for students, so please help us to ensure the safety of our Superstars.

Board Approves SMHS Academies for Fall 2011
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Principal Darling explains academies

The San Marcos CISD Trustees approved the formation of high school career academies at the San Marcos High School by a 5-0 vote at the July board meeting. John Crowley and David Castillo abstained. The academy design at the high school is scheduled to be in place in fall 2011. The SMHS presently has a Ninth Grade Academy (transitions into high school) and the Phoenix Academy (for credit... more info

JSA is hosting a Meet & Greet
San Marcos High School

JSA

JSA is hosting a Meet & Greet for students seeking a mind-boggling adventure focused on debatable current events. Join us Wednesday, September 8th - 1st half of the lunch block, in Mr. Wagner's room (403).

Football Booster Club Board for 2010-11
San Marcos High School
2010-2011 Board of Director's Naomi Narvaiz-President Rita De La Rosa-Vice President Barbara Villanueva-Treasurer Gloria Rodriguez-Secretary Sylvia Hutto-Concession Stand Director Jeffrey Narvaiz-Game Day Crew Director Game Day Crew Members- Samuel De La Rosa Ron Hutto Wayne Kenney Bobby Rodriguez Oscar Villanueva

Selective Service
San Marcos High School
Any young man can register at the Selective Service website (www.sss.gov) Registration is also available at the post office or by obtaining a registration card from Mr. Ramirez, Assistant Principal.