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Principal’s Message

Principal’s Message

Pastries with the Principal / Postres con la Directora

October 18, 2021

October Message from the Principal

October 8, 2021

Menchaca has earned a reputation of academic excellence through the hard work of our students, teachers, parents, and staff.  At Menchaca we believe that it is important for our students to be connected to school through positive relationships and a strong sense of community.  I believe that every student can learn and be successful if provided […]

September Message from the Principal

August 29, 2021

Dear Cardinal Parents and Guardians, What a fantastic first five weeks we have had. It is clear that everyone was recharged and ready to start a new school year. I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, […]

May Message from Principal Herrera

May 4, 2021

Dear Menchaca Families, It’s amazing to see that the end of the school year is arriving so quickly after an unprecedented school year. I want to thank you all for the support and patience shown these past 10 months. We had successes and some challenges, yet despite all, we continued the work that has to […]

April Message from Principal Herrera

April 1, 2021

Welcome spring and our scholars who have returned to face-to-face instruction! It is our passion here at Menchaca ECC to help each one of our scholars succeed. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of each scholar, both academically and socially. Our professional and caring staff provides rigorous and […]

March Message from Principal Herrera

March 1, 2021

Dear Menchaca Families, It is hard to believe it is almost Spring Break – a week when we will get to enjoy a bit of time to rest, recharge, and enjoy some family time together after just experiencing “Snowmageddon” where many of us were without electricity and water. We hope you’ll enjoy some of our […]

February Message from Principal Herrera

February 1, 2021

Hello Menchaca Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, What a great finish to the 1st semester!  I am so amazed by all of the hard work put in by our students, teachers, staff, and parents during this difficult year.  Our teachers put in SO MUCH work learning how to teach both “in-person” and virtual learning, modifying paper-based […]

Welcome Back from Principal, Mrs. Herrera

September 19, 2020
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Southside ISD seeks to be the choice when it comes to providing a quality public education by upholding the highest standards of our core values.

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Southside ISD will lead educational excellence by providing innovative programs.

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(210) 882-1610

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

Principal: Tanya Mares

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