We will be having a Parent and Family Engagement Virtual Meeting today. You can sign up by clicking the following link: https://forms.gle/sHwiJH6FDjUpFauP8. We hope to see you there!
There are plenty of summer athletic activities going on. To see the schedule click on the link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/743475/MUSTANG__SUMMER__ACTIVITIES_-_2020.pdf
Yearbooks are still available online only. Go to yearbookforever.com and type in Nixon-Smiley, and our school should come up. You will have to make a choice of either the High School book or the Middle School/Elementary book. High School books cost $40.00, and the Middle School/Elementary books are $25.00. These will be available online until June 5.
Attention Parents of MS and HS Students: Please have your child check their school email daily for information regarding school work, course request information for incoming grades 5-12, and other important information and announcements.
NSCISD SHAC Adventure Race has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
High school athletes can come pick up their personal items from the locker room on Thursday(23rd) from 3 to 5pm. Please make sure to practice social distancing.
Nixon-Smiley CISD is not supporting or encouraging any social media “Adopt a Senior” campaigns. We are very concerned about the safety of our students and worry that posting pictures and/or sharing personal information, including home addresses, could be risky.
However, we do strongly encourage anyone who wants to provide a gift or card to our Seniors to work with our local merchants who set up Senior Registries. In the past, this has included Main Drug, The Flower Tubb, and Western Store Nixon. Using this option would not only show our Seniors that you care, but it would support local businesses.
We will let you know when those registers are ready and how to participate.
If any other local businesses are participating, please contact the superintendent at cathy.lauer@nixonsmiley.net so you can be included in future press releases.
Coach McKinney will be in the office on Monday(20th) from 10am - 12pm for any Middle School or High School athletes needing to get personal items out of their lockers. If you can not come in tomorrow, you may call Coach McKinney and schedule a time to pick-up items.
On May 15th the meal delivery and pick up service will end. However, on June 8th, our normal summer service will begin with meals available for pick up at the Nixon Cafeteria. If your family is struggling to feed your children during the gap, please contact a campus principal.
On May 8th formal remote instruction for most students will conclude. Please be sure your child(ren) have submitted all assignments and activities required.
May 8th–May 22nd teachers will work with students who are failing or have not completed the remote instruction activities.
As you have probably heard, Governor Abbott issued an executive order closing all school
campuses through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. However, instruction is not yet
over.
People with no symptoms have the potential to unknowingly spread COVID-19! That’s why it’s best for everyone in your family to stay at home and away from others as much as possible until instructed otherwise from state and local officials. #StayHomeTexas
Remember the importance of social distancing. If you must go out, avoid public spaces and keep your distance from others (at least 6 feet). If we continue to follow valuable public health guidance, fewer of our friends & family will be affected by COVID-19. #StayHomeTexas
Important Notice: On Thursday, April 9th, the Nixon-Smiley meal delivery will include 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. 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.
#COVID19 lives on droplets in the lungs of people with the virus, even if they don’t have symptoms. When infected people breathe, the virus enters the air. If you can’t #StayHome, wear a mask/scarf/bandana, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands. #DontGoViral
Common symptoms of #COVID19 are fever, dry cough, & shortness of breath. If you have mild symptoms, call your doctor & #StayHome. If you develop serious symptoms, such as trouble breathing, pressure in the chest, or bluish lips or face, call your doctor & seek care immediately.
Before social distancing, each person with #COVID19 spread the virus to 2.5 more people. At that pace, most would get it, and many more people would die. But we can slow the spread. That’s why we all #StayHome. #ApartTogether we slow coronavirus.
Did you know that washing your hands with soap & water eliminates Coronavirus molecules preventing the virus from infecting you & others? The same is true when you disinfect surfaces. Science says it works. https://bit.ly/2w7TGAJ
The remote learning boards for the entire month of April will ONLY be distributed on Monday, April 6th during meal pick-up/delivery. They will also be online at www.nixonsmiley.net/remote-learning--9 or you can pick one up outside of all campus office buildings throughout April.
Practice Social Distancing
To avoid the spread of COVID-19 in our community, practice social distancing: Avoid going out in public. When in public, keep 6 feet of distance between you and others. Follow local and state guidance.Get more information at https://texas.gov/covid19
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.
Get information about Remote Learning that begins Tuesday, March 24th at 10am by visiting http://www.nixonsmiley.net/article/217545
Do you need a website translated?
Directions English: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/628502/How_to_translate_a_web_page.pdf
Spanish: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/628501/How_to_translate_a_web_page_SPANISH.pdf
Check out the most recent update from the superintendent at http://www.nixonsmiley.net/article/216419
From March 16th- March 20th, 2020, "grab-and-go" breakfast and lunch will be available for all children under age 18 in the Nixon-Smiley CISD attendance zone. Breakfast can be picked up from 7:30 am - 9:00 am. Lunches will be available from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Please send any questions to lora.torres@nixonsmiley.net
Nixon-Smiley Softball has added two new games to their schedule. These games will be:
March 7th- @Mathis 10:00AM
March 9th-@Charlotte 11AM
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY March 6th for Spring Break. Classes will resume Monday, March 16th.
*Elementary will dismiss at 12:15.
*RISE students will go to RISE as they normally do. They will dismiss at 2:15.
*Middle school and high school will dismiss at 12:35.
Join us for the first PTO meeting on February 3rd at 6:30 in the NS High School Cafeteria. All NSCISD parents, grandparents, staff and community are welcome.
Due to inclement weather, the Middle School games scheduled tonight against Dilley have been canceled. The JV games were previously canceled because Dilley does not have team.
Due to the expected inclement weather, NSCISD is disappointed to announce that we have canceled our Trunk or Treat Festival scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th. We appreciate all who planned to be a part of this event and apologize for having to make this difficult decision. However, we believe it is in the best interest of everyone to stay inside where it is dry and warm. We look forward to resuming this tradition next year.
ATTENTION SENIORS/SENIOR PARENTS: TSI available at NSHS on November 5th, 2019. The cost is $12/student. You can sign up in the HS office. If you would like more information visit http://www.nixonsmiley.net/article/145338
ATTENTION SENIORS/SENIOR PARENTS: FAFSA Night will be held in the HS library on October 23rd at 6pm. Please follow this link to get more information http://www.nixonsmiley.net/article/143463
Due to Hallettsville Sacred Heart not having a Junior Varsity team, there will NOT be a Junior Varsity football game this week.
There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Have a great three day weekend!
Nixon-Smiley CISD Meet the Teacher is tonight. High School and Middle School is from 4:30-6:00 Elementary is 5:30-7:00 We are excited to welcome everyone back to school!
REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLINE NOW! The electronic registration window is open until July 25, 2019. If you need help using the system click on the light yellow "Help" button in the top right corner of the portal screen.
Parents of returning K-12 students will be able to register their students online for the 2019-2020 school year from the convenience of their own devices. Click the link below to find out what you need to do to be ready for registration.
http://www.nixonsmiley.net/article/109314
The annual Parent Information Meeting about scheduling for our incoming 9th graders and high schoolers will be on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00 in the Nixon Cafeteria.
We will not have classes Friday in observance of Good Friday. We will also not have classes on Monday as we will be taking advantage of a "bad weather make-up day". Have a great upcoming four day weekend and a safe and happy Easter!
Yearbook sales have now begun. High school books are $40.00, and middle school/elementary books are $25.00. You can pay cash, check, or order online at www.yearbookforever.com. Forms have been passed out to the student, or you can pick up a form in the campus office.
The Yoakum High School track meet has been postponed due to expected inclement weather to Friday, March 1st. Field Events are scheduled to start at 1:00 with running events to follow.
The game against San Marcos Home School that was scheduled for February 23rd (This Saturday) in Nixon has been cancelled, due to the opponent having some scheduling conflicts. This game will not be rescheduled.
The Lady Mustangs ended district in a tie with Yoakum for the 4th place playoff spot. We will have a tie breaker game Friday, February 8th, in Luling with a 6:30 tip-off. GO LADY MUSTANGS!!
We have just added a game to the boys' basketball schedule. It is a home game next Tuesday, December 11th, against Bloomington. The JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm. #mustangPRIDE
The Honor Society is having a Carwash at Alamo Lumber Saturday November 3rd from 10 am - 2:30 pm. Please come out and support our students!
In order to preserve the condition of the field in Skidmore for Friday's game, the middle school games have been moved to Nixon. We will have (3) games this evening starting with the 7th grade at 5pm, 8th grade at 6pm and the JV at 7pm.
Due to the inclement weather this week, Thursdays' games scheduled as home games will be moved to Stockdale. The move was made to try and preserve the field for Friday's contest.
7th grade-5pm (6 min quarters)
8th grade-5:45 pm - (7 min quarters)
JV game-6:45pm -(8 min quarters)
VARSITY FOOTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
In an abundance of caution over the predicted weather issues, we have rescheduled Friday's football game. We will play on Thursday (tomorrow). Kick off will be at 7pm. Please note that is half an hour earlier than usual. Volleyball will play early Friday, with games scheduled at 4:30 and 5:30pm.
Due to the possibility of rain all week, the Mustang Junior Varsity football game scheduled for Thursday, September 6th has been moved to George West
Tonight the Nixon Smiley Mustang Football team will scrimmage the Randolph Ro-Hawks. LET'S GO MUSTANGS!! To find out more information about the football schedule check out http://www.nixonsmiley.net/o/ns-high/athletics
#mustangPRIDE
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!
Meet the Teacher is tonight! (¡Conoce al Maestro es esta noche!) Middle School and High School: 4:30-6:00. Elementary: 5:30-7:00.
Kindergarten - 12th Grade Registration is today from 10:00am - 5:30pm in the Nixon Cafetorium. See you there!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
National Honor Society is having its last fundraiser this Saturday at DQ in Nixon from 9 am - 2pm. It's a carwash folks. Bring your dirty, bug-smeared cars out to get clean and support the scholarship fund while you cool off with a blizzard. Some of the proceeds will go to buying flags for the graves of soldiers on Memorial Day. If you don't need a carwash stop by and drop off flags or donate money. Every dollar buys a flag. NHS members have tickets for sale at only $6 for a carwash. Thank you for your support!
High School Prom, April 21st
7pm - 11pm
Seekatz Opera House
Cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
NSHS One Act Play cast and crew competed in District competition yesterday and came home with Alternate Advancing Play.
Congratulations to Reyna Reyes for Honorable Mention Cast, and Morgan Brothers for receiving an All-Star Cast award.
The girls' softball game scheduled Tuesday 27th has been moved to Monday 26th at 6pm in Schulenburg due to threat of inclement weather.
NS Band travelled to Orange Grove today with three students to ATSSB Area auditions:
Jacob Casas, Efren Olalde and Daniel Ochoa. I'm pleased to report that Jacob, earned a place in the ATSSB All-State band and will be performing with them at the TMEA clinic/convention that will be held in February. Jacob placed first in our Area, earning top ranking from all five judges. Needless to say, the directors are very proud of Jacob and our other Area students, too.
Be A Champion, Inc. takes pride in providing a great service and an excellent resource to the students of Nixon-Smiley CISD. All Nixon-Smiley CISD students will now be able to receive a FREE MEAL at the end of the school day before they are sent home.
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 20-24
Congratulations to the following Mustang Baseball players, for earning all district honors for the 2017 Baseball Season
First Team All District Infielder Jordan Van Auken
Fisrt Team All District Outfielder Colby Newman
Second Team All District Infielder Devin Hester
Second Team All District Outfielder Dylan Maldonado
Second Team All District Pitcher Ricky Flores
Honorable Mention Outfielder Joey Mendez
Honorable Mention Infielder Emilio Guzman
Honorable Mention Catcher Jason Yell