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Campus News

News from the Nest ~ Jan. 19th – 30th

Jan 19, 2026

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Preorder Your Yearbook Today!

Jan 9, 2026

Cherish the memories from this school year by ordering your yearbook! Yearbook cost: $35 Deadline to preorder your yearbook is March 5, 2026 After Spring […]

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Attendance Word of the Month: GAMES

Jan 7, 2026
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News from the Nest ~ January 5th – 16th

Jan 4, 2026

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Menchaca Named 1 of 5 Finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award as the Best Early Childhood Center

Dec 17, 2025

Congratulations to the students, staff, and leadership of Menchaca Early Childhood Center! Menchaca has been named one of only five finalists statewide for the H-E-B […]

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Attendance Word of the Month: COCOA

Dec 1, 2025

Attendance Word of the Month: COCOA Each day your child’s class has 100% attendance a letter is added. When the class completes the word, their […]

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News from the Nest ~ December 1st – 19th

Dec 1, 2025

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Attendance Incentive Day ~ December 18th

Nov 30, 2025
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Attendance Incentive Winners – 2nd

Nov 21, 2025
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News from the Nest ~ November 10 – 21

Nov 9, 2025
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16180 U.S. Highway 281 South
San Antonio, TX 78221

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