Medina Valley ISD,

I want to thank all of our teachers and staff for the hard work that has been put in so that our students have a smooth transition back into the classroom. I've enjoyed watching the great learning and strong foundations that are being built. It takes a team effort on each of our campuses and together district-wide to make sure we are doing all that we can for kids.

As our extracurricular programs get underway, I encourage everyone to keep cheering on our students both in and outside of the classroom. I'm proud to say that here at Medina Valley we always support one another and lift each other up. It's important that our students know that we believe in them, and we will be there every step of the way as they work towards accomplishing their goals.

Sincerely,

Dr. Scott Caloss, Ed.D.

MVISD Earns "A" Rating and Postsecondary Readiness Distinction from TEA for 2022

Our school district scored 95 out of 100! Click the video above to learn more about the District's outstanding rating and continued success.

The first week of school is always filled with excitement from students, parents, staff and the community. The school year has been off to a great start and promises to be a very successful one. Click here to see more photos from the first day of school.

All Medina Valley ISD residents were mailed the very first edition of our Annual Newsletter! It features many top stories and highlights from our students and staff, as well as some great information on our school district. If you did not receive a copy, all campuses and our central office have some at the front desk.

Inside the Classroom: Castroville Elementary

Students in Mrs. Summerlin's 5th grade class at Castroville Elementary were sharpening their multiplication skills last week with an interactive activity that also incorporated google slides. After a quick refresher, students worked in pairs multiplying three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers. This lesson helped provide practice working through word problems and recognizing common mistakes made when multiplying numbers.

Once a month we will be sharing photos from "Inside the Classroom" of one of our Medina Valley ISD campuses to highlight the great learning and top-tier instruction!

MVHS Cross Country has started off their season strong. At the Floresville Meet the Boys varsity placed 1st overall, and the Girls varsity placed 3rd overall. This past weekend, MVISD hosted the meet. Girls varsity finished 6th overall, and boys varsity placed 2nd overall. Click this link for individual accolades: LINK.

The Panthers dominated the courts winning 14-2 over Eagle Pass Winn. Shoutout to Senior Ryan Quiroz as MVHS Tennis Player of the Week.

The team will take on Southwest Legacy in its next district matchup on Thursday, September 1 at the Medina Valley High School courts.

Over 600 MVHS students are enrolled in Dual Credit classes through Southwest Texas Junior College this semester. They attended orientation this last week to learn dual credit expectations and the benefits of earning college credits while in high school.

MVISD Elementary campuses are adding the Watch D.O.G.S program, which is an innovative program being used by schools across America aimed at positively impacting our school community. If you have questions about the program please contact your campus.

Three Medina Valley Construction students, Jeremiah Reyes, Tarin Deweese, and Jonathon Gutierrez interned with Marek Brothers over the summer. They were in "boot camp" for two weeks and went to the field hanging drywall on metal studs and drop ceilings. They have the opportunity to apply after graduation with at a higher pay rate than starting employees.

MVHS Football has been building a strong team foundation with events off the field involving family and the community. Senior football players spent some quality time with their dads and other significant role models to apply the decals to their helmets. They also had their Inaugural Breakfast of Champions hosted by Castroville Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine.

Click here to Register for MVISD Soccer Camp.

Medina Valley ISD,

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2022-2023 school year, and I know we are all hopeful for what this school year will bring. I want to thank our teachers and staff for the hard work that has been put into making sure everything is in place to welcome our students back into the classroom.

We will continue to do whatever we need to provide a safe learning environment for all. Safety improvements and additions to locks, doors and fencing have been made throughout the District, as well as the implementation of new bus technology.

I wish everyone a great first day of school, and I look forward to seeing all that we will accomplish together!

Sincerely,

Dr. Scott Caloss, Ed.D.

MVISD Employee of the Month - August 2022

Brandon Haby, Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Congratulations to Director of Facilities & Maintenance, Brandon Haby, on being selected as the MVISD Employee of the Month for August 2022. Mr. Haby is a graduate of Medina Valley High School and says he is proud to lead such a great team. Click the video above to learn more about the work that our Facilities & Maintenance Dept. has been doing to ensure our buildings are safe and secure for the first day of school.

KENS5 recently featured the new safety technology being implemented on our school buses. Students who ride the bus will receive a transportation ID that they will scan each time they get on and off. This scan will notify parents through the Ride 360 mobile app. Click here to watch the news story.

Special thanks to The Medina Valley Education Foundation for welcoming our campus staff back with lunch meals and giving out door prizes at Convocation! We appreciate all the support you show our staff and students!

On August 3, MVISD held our Annual "Stuff the Bus" event. Thanks to the generosity of local groups and businesses and the hard work of our Federal Programs department, students in need of supplies will be ready for school.

On August 2 the Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual New Teacher Luncheon in the MVHS Cafeteria with more than 100 staff members in attendance. We'd like to thank the Chamber and sponsors of the event for helping us introduce our new MVISD teachers to the community!

On August 6, the Meet the Panthers Pep Rally was filled with excitement as our athletes, coaches, parents and community members all came out to celebrate the start of the 2022-2023 school year and athletic seasons. The event also featured our Cheerleaders, Top Cats, Band, JROTC and Athletic Boosters.

On August 2 our TX-20009th Air Force JROTC program at Medina Valley High School was featured LIVE on KSAT12. We are proud of Seniors Angel Mariscal and Jessica Rhinebeck, and Instructors Tisha Gilmore and Lee Conrad for representing the program during their on-camera interviews. Click here to watch the KSAT12 news story.

MVISD families enjoyed "Meet The Teacher" events across the district. It was a great opportunity for our parents and students to get all the information needed for the first day of school.

Medina Valley High School Senior, Haylee Hurtado was named a Player to Watch for the 2022 Volleyball season by the San Antonio Express News. Keep up the great work Haylee!