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Campus News

Preorder Your Yearbook Today!

January 9, 2026 by melaniemorgan

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 Break Price: $40
CASH ONLY
Half page personalized messages are on a first come first served basis based on submission AND payment completion.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

Attendance Word of the Month: GAMES

January 7, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

News from the Nest ~ January 5th – 16th

January 4, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Check out our newsletter, News from the Nest – where families and learning take flight together!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Back to School News, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

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

December 17, 2025 by melaniemorgan

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 Excellence in Education Award in the Best Early Childhood Center category.

As our district’s foundation campus, Menchaca provides strong academic and social-emotional beginnings that set students up for long-term success. Judges will visit the campus on March 27, with the state winner announced afterward.

We are proud of this incredible recognition and grateful for the support of our families, community, and Board of Trustees!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

Attendance Word of the Month: COCOA

December 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

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 class gets to celebrate with chocolate milk and marshmallows. Celebration will be held December 18th

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

News from the Nest ~ December 1st – 19th

December 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Check out our newsletter, News from the Nest – where families and learning take flight together!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

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