We have several openings in our PK 4 and PK 3 classes. If you have a child that turned 3 or 4 by September 1 and he/she is not in school we would love for him/her to attend! Please contact the school and set up a time to register your child. If you need help with supplies or clothing our CIS support can help! The earlier we can start your child in school the more... READ MORE >
Our campus continues to be closed to visitors. This includes drop-off in the morning. When dropping off students for school, please use the car line. During the day, we will have drop off and pick up service via curbside. When you arrive at the school, call the number posted on the curbside sign and we will come to you. READ MORE >
The fundraiser we conducted last year with Club Choice will be used to provide each student a school shirt. These shirts will be worn every THURSDAY. Thank you to those that helped with the fundraiser. We are ordering the shirts this month, so hopefully we will be wearing them soon! In the meantime, if you have last year's shirt, keep wearing it on Thursday. READ MORE >
HS Cheer is selling pink out t-shirts for the pink out Football game against Karnes City. The cost is $20.00. You can place your order at the HS office. The order will close at noon on 10-8-20. Please support our Mustangs! READ MORE >
With COVID and the limited number of events and activities, as well as the limited number of people that can attend events and activities, the Yearbook committee needs the community's help! WE need photographers! Yes anyone can be a photographer for the yearbook this year. The codeword is mustangs. You may also Download the app: Yearbook Snap. READ MORE >
There will be a virtual Public Meeting for the Nixon-Smiley Elementary School on 9/21/20 at 5:30 pm to solicit input on the elementary's Targeted Improvement Plan. Click on the link to register if you'd like to attend, https://forms.gle/KxwG1otwtFk2VhnJ6. Registration will close at 4 pm on 9/18/2020. READ MORE >
ROUTINE Please use the transportation you chose during registration starting first day of school. If your child will ride the bus each day, he/she needs to ride the bus the first day as well. This best way to practice our routines and get our bus routes and morning car line working smoothly sooner. Having your child in the car line the first morning or first week... READ MORE >
Dear Families, We are looking forward to beginning the 2020-2021 school year. Whether you select in person learning or remote learning, we are here to help your child be successful. We are looking forward to an amazing school year! No matter your choice, this year will be like no other we have had in the past. As we navigate all of the new protocols this year... READ MORE >
We are so excited to being the 2020-2021 school year! Please click on the links below for information about our plans: READ MORE >
We are so excited to being the 2020-2021 school year!Please click on the links below for information about our plans: READ MORE >
Read the most recent update about school opening here.See the NEWLY REVISED CALENDAR for 20-21 school year here. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community, Given the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 situation, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has given schools more flexibility to keep school districts closed to in-person instruction this fall. Thus we are seeking your input on possible calendar and start date changes through this quick survey. Please complete this as soon as possible as we... READ MORE >
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On Thursday, April 9th, the Nixon-Smiley meal delivery will include 2 breakfasts and 2lunches. We will then resume normal delivery on Tuesday, April 14th .This change is because the National School Lunch Program does not allow meals on scheduled school holidays. This will also allow our hardworking cafeteria staff and delivery personnel a much-needed break to enjoy... READ MORE >
Did you know that washing your hands with soap & water eliminates Coronavirus molecules preventing the virus from infecting you and others? The same is true when you disinfect surfaces. Science says it works! https://bit.ly/2w7TGAJ¿Sabías que lavarte las manos con agua y jabón elimina las moléculas de Coronavirus evitando que el virus lo contagie a usted y a otros?... READ MORE >
Dear Nixon-Smiley CISD Families,Beginning April 6th at 8 a.m., there will be a change in the distribution of paper format for all grade levels. The remote learning boards for the entire month of April will ONLY be distributed on Monday, April 6th during “grab & go” breakfast and lunch and on the meal buses as they make delivery that day. However, the remote... READ MORE >
The Nixon-Smiley CISD community must work together to fight COVID-19. Head to http://tea.texas.gov/staywell for vitally important public health guidance to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon.La comunidad del Nixon-Smiley CISD debe trabajar en equipo para luchar contra COVID-19. Visite la página... READ MORE >
As you are probably aware, the COVID-19 situation has continued to evolve. New cases have been identified in and around our area. With this in mind, Nixon-Smiley CISD has made the difficult decision to extend the closure of our campuses and facilities until further notice. However, meal delivery and remote instruction will continue. See our web page at... READ MORE >
Dear Nixon-Smiley CISD Families, As you know, NSCISD is closed through at least April 7th, to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. But learning does not have to stop! To that end, we will be providing materials to engage students in learning from home. Beginning on March 24th at 10 a.m., students will have access to “remote... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community, Many of you have asked how you can help. One way is to relay our messages to your neighbors who do not have internet, Facebook, or cell phone access. We are doing our best to send urgent messages in all the ways we can, but I worry we are still missing some of our most needy. Here are the most recent updates and Q&As from NSCISD: Meal... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community, I am writing to ask your continued patience as we work our way through this COVID-19 pandemic. While my initial hope had been to reopen schools the week of March 23rd, I do not know if that will be possible. I know this is very disruptive to families, but our community’s health and wellness are our priority right now. NSCISD... READ MORE >
Students are required to attend 90% of the school days. That means the total days missed cannot be over 17. If your child missed more than 4 days in the first quarter, he she was not in attendance for 90% of the time.PK graduation is determined by attendance. If a PK student misses more than 17 days in the school year he or she will not be able to participate in... READ MORE >
Elementary GT students have been putting a lot of work into research projects and extensions throughout the year when working with Ms. Rogers. When they finished assignments during GT they always want to play with LEGOs. So she decided a fun and rewarding field trip would be to go to LEGOLAND San Antonio. It was a blast. The kids wrote stories and built them with... READ MORE >
We have a new bell for students to ring when they meet their goals! The students enjoy ringing the bell and hearing everyone cheer on their success. Each student had their own personal goals to accomplish. We are excited to celebrate their hard work. READ MORE >
A big thank you to all of the families that cam to our family night in February. We love sharing fun memories with your family. We had an amazing turn out! Students and their families enjoyed several STEM stations including making: Ice Cream, Hover Crafts, Hoop Gliders, Blobs in a bottle. We were even blessed with the high school students demonstrating experiments.... READ MORE >
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Students are required to attend 90% of the school days. That means the total days missed cannot be over 17. If your child missed more than 4 days in the first quarter, he she was not in attendance for 90% of the time. PK graduation is determined by attendance. If a PK student misses more than 17 days in the school year he or she will not be able to participate in... READ MORE >
Every student has a Mustang Strong shirt. The shirts were paid for by our fundraiser held in October. We wear the shirts every Thursday and for field trips. Please help your child to participate by wearing their shirt each Thursday! READ MORE >
The third and fourth grade math teachers have been working closely with math consultant/coach Amy Pena. They work together to being the best math strategies to our students. READ MORE >
Our students earn tickets for their class when they are caught doing something great. When their class earns 50 tickets, they earn a class reward and add their name to our bucket filler poster. When the school earns 50 bucket fillers, we celebrate with a dress up day! Our latest dress up day was Rock Star Day. As yo can see we had a lot of fun! READ MORE >
Our campus is participating in the Capturing Kid's Hearts program. We know that we must first capture students' hearts before we can capture their minds. Students are greeted each day by their teacher, create and use a class social contract, and help each other follow the contract and give affirmations to one another. Each classroom has an ambassador. If you happen... READ MORE >
Nixon-Smiley CISD is sharing this information about the district and your child’s campus with you as part of its obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district’s campuses are now available on the district’s website at this link:... READ MORE >
2018-2019 SCHOOL REPORT CARDS The State of Texas 2018-2019 School Report Cards for NSCISD are on the links below. This is a report required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be shared with the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school. The report provides information concerning student... READ MORE >
**NEW PARENT PORTAL COMING NOV, 18, 2019** New Look, Same Username and PasswordDue to the update, the parent portal will be down Nov 17thThe following link will be the new parent portal page beginning November 18th: https://ascportal.esc13.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=089903Please contact your campus secretary if you need further help READ MORE >
There will be a Public Meeting at the Nixon-Smiley Elementary School on 9/25/19 at 5:30pm to solicit input on the elementary's Targeted Improvement Plan. READ MORE >
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Click here to see a letter from the superintendent in regards to Nixon-Smiley CISD's A-F rating. READ MORE >
The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2019-2020 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the... READ MORE >
For the 2019-2020 school year, you can save time and register your children for school online! To ensure you will be ready for registration, you must complete the following steps to make sure you can access your Parent Portal Account by May 31, 2019. Here are the steps to access your account: 1. Make sure the school district has your current e-mail address... READ MORE >
Do you want to learn more about your child's STAAR test results? Go to https://texasassessment.com/ and click on Find My Access Code. You will need you child's first name, Social Security Number, and their birth date to look up their access code to access their STAAR results. Your child's student access code remains the same from year to year. Beginning June... READ MORE >
Nixon-Smiley C.I.S.D. will serve breakfast and lunch free to all children age 1 year through 18 years of age. The program will be in operation Monday-Friday from June 3rd 2019 through July 19th 2019. No meals will be served from July 1st 2019 through July 5th 2019. Meals will resume July 8th 2019. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a. m. until 8:30 a.... READ MORE >
The Nixon-Smiley Adventure Race 2.0 kicks off at 9:00 A.M. and you're invited to take part in the action. Click here to see the Adventure Race Flyer. The Adventure Race is a 2-person team challenge race that spans the Nixon-Smiley middle school and high school campuses. Teams walk, jog, run, and skip across campus from challenge to challenge, completing tasks and... READ MORE >
The Nixon-Smiley Adventure Race 2.0 kicks off at 9:00 A.M. and you're invited to take part in the action. Registration starts at 8:30 A.M. in the Nixon Cafeteria. Click here to see the Adventure Race Flyer. The Adventure Race is a 2-person team challenge race that spans the Nixon-Smiley middle and high school campuses. Teams walk, jog, run, and skip across campus... READ MORE >
Coffee for Returning Substitute Teachers - Thursday, August 8th, 9am-10:30am in MS/HS Library (those who were on the approved sub list for 2018-2019) New Substitute Teacher Training - Thursday, September 19th, 9am-12pm at La Casita (those individuals who did NOT sub in the District during 2018-2019) READ MORE >
Public Notice Nixon-Smiley CISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the 2018-2019 school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of... READ MORE >
The students and staff of Nixon Smiley Elementary welcomed the bus drivers and cheerleaders on Wednesday, October 23rd for a School Bus Safety Rally. The Nixon-Smiley High School Cheerleaders performed cheers that were centered around bus safety. The cheers urged the students to stay in their seats, keep the aisles clear, and avoid eating or drinking on the bus.... READ MORE >
Be A Champion's start date has been pushed back to Tuesday, September 4th. Beginning on September 4th, Be A Champion will begin serving a free meal to all of our students at the end of the school day! READ MORE >
ELEMENTARY SUMMER READING PROGRAMNixon-Smiley MS/HS Library will be open on Monday-Thursday from 12-2pm during the weeks of June 4th - 28th and July 9th - 19th. READ MORE >
STAAR Parent Portal Every student who takes the STAAR test receives a Confidential Student Report that helps parents see where their child is doing well and where he or she may need extra help. Take a Tour of the New STAAR Report Card Below READ MORE >
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Time for this principal to brag! Our Kinder team is digging into our new Reading Horizons program on their own time. This is what dedication looks like! ❤️ READ MORE >
The 2017-18 School Calendar is now available. Save, print and share so you don't miss a thing this school year! Also, download the Nixon-Smiley CISD mobile app to keep track of our events year-round. 2017-2018 Calendar READ MORE >
Let's avoid the summer slide! Stop by the Tiny Library locations and borrow books for your child to read. Fill out the reading logs for prizes at the beginning of school. Tiny Library locations: Valero, Exxon, Heritage Bank, Dairy Queen, Lowe's, Z's Boutique, Leesville Kuntry Store, and Smiley BBQ. READ MORE >
Here is the link to Big Universe. Students can log on to this site to read books and take tests for their summer reading. The username and password are both the student's ID/lunch number. The group username is NIX. Happy Reading!!! https://www.biguniverse.com/signin K-12 Digital Literacy Solution — Big UniverseK-12 digital literacy solution with 10,000+... READ MORE >