🍿 A BIG thank you to Film Alley Bastrop! 🍿
Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of popcorn! You helped us spoil our amazing elementary staff and make their week a little more special. 🥰🍿
Our staff works so hard each and every day for our students, and we are so thankful for community partners like you who help us show them just how much they are appreciated! 🐾❤️
Thank you, Fim Alley, for supporting our McDade Elementary Bulldog family! 🍿✨
Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of popcorn! You helped us spoil our amazing elementary staff and make their week a little more special. 🥰🍿
Our staff works so hard each and every day for our students, and we are so thankful for community partners like you who help us show them just how much they are appreciated! 🐾❤️
Thank you, Fim Alley, for supporting our McDade Elementary Bulldog family! 🍿✨
MES Weekly Newsletter for week of August 31st
Join us in supporting the McDade Band students this Thursday. We'll be discussing Homecoming, Senior Nights and Officer voting for September!
Acompáñennos este jueves a apoyar a los estudiantes de la banda de McDade. ¡Hablaremos sobre el Homecoming, las noches de los alumnos de último año y la votación para los cargos directivos de septiembre!
📸❤️ SAVE THE DATE! MCDADE ISD PICTURE DAY! ❤️📸
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15, 2026 for both McDade Elementary & McDade Secondary! 📅
Make sure your student is ready to smile! 😊 Photos will be sent home after Picture Day.
📸 Pre-order online at mylifetouch.com using your campus-specific Picture Day ID found on the flyer.
🎓 Senior photos information will be shared soon!
📸❤️ ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! ¡DÍA DE LA FOTO DE MCDADE ISD! ❤️📸
El Día de la Foto será el martes, 15 de septiembre de 2026 para McDade Elementary y McDade Secondary. 📅
¡Asegúrese de que su estudiante esté listo para sonreír! 😊 Las fotos serán enviadas a casa después del Día de la Foto.
📸 Ordene en línea en mylifetouch.com usando la identificación de su campus que aparece en el volante.
🎓 ¡Pronto compartiremos información sobre las fotos de los estudiantes de último año!
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15, 2026 for both McDade Elementary & McDade Secondary! 📅
Make sure your student is ready to smile! 😊 Photos will be sent home after Picture Day.
📸 Pre-order online at mylifetouch.com using your campus-specific Picture Day ID found on the flyer.
🎓 Senior photos information will be shared soon!
📸❤️ ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! ¡DÍA DE LA FOTO DE MCDADE ISD! ❤️📸
El Día de la Foto será el martes, 15 de septiembre de 2026 para McDade Elementary y McDade Secondary. 📅
¡Asegúrese de que su estudiante esté listo para sonreír! 😊 Las fotos serán enviadas a casa después del Día de la Foto.
📸 Ordene en línea en mylifetouch.com usando la identificación de su campus que aparece en el volante.
🎓 ¡Pronto compartiremos información sobre las fotos de los estudiantes de último año!
Join us in supporting the McDade Band students this Thursday. We'll be discussing Homecoming, Senior Nights and Officer voting for September!
Acompáñennos este jueves a apoyar a los estudiantes de la banda de McDade. ¡Hablaremos sobre el Homecoming, las noches de los alumnos de último año y la votación para los cargos directivos de septiembre!
As we continue our Football season, we would like to share with you a list of games/times/locations! If there are any changes to be made to any games, we will update everyone as soon as possible! We look forward to seeing everyone!
A medida que avanza nuestra temporada de fútbol americano, queremos compartir con ustedes la lista de partidos, horarios y sedes. Si surge algún cambio en los partidos, informaremos a todos lo antes posible. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos!
A medida que avanza nuestra temporada de fútbol americano, queremos compartir con ustedes la lista de partidos, horarios y sedes. Si surge algún cambio en los partidos, informaremos a todos lo antes posible. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos!
We have our first football game this week! Here are the band's travel plans!
Come support our Junior High Lady Volleyball team this season! Its shaping up to be an amazing year already! For any questions please email Marie.young@mcdadeisd.net
¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestro equipo femenino de voleibol de secundaria esta temporada! ¡Ya se perfila como un año increíble! Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Marie.young@mcdadeisd.net.
¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestro equipo femenino de voleibol de secundaria esta temporada! ¡Ya se perfila como un año increíble! Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Marie.young@mcdadeisd.net.
Attention, Potential FFA Members!
McDade FFA will host a Membership Drive-Thru on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4:30–7:00 p.m.
All interested students are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.
Junior FFA Members (3rd-7th graders): Membership forms will be available at the drive-thru. Parents will have time and space available to complete forms on-site.
We look forward to welcoming new members to McDade FFA
¡Atención, futuros miembros de la FFA!
McDade FFA organizará un evento de inscripción bajo la modalidad "drive-thru" (sin bajarse del vehículo) el lunes 24 de agosto de 2026, de 4:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
Se invita a todos los estudiantes interesados a asistir acompañados de un padre o tutor.
Para los miembros de Junior FFA (estudiantes de 3.º a 7.º grado): los formularios de inscripción estarán disponibles durante el evento. Los padres dispondrán de tiempo y espacio para completar los formularios allí mismo.
Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuevos miembros a McDade FFA.
McDade Elementary Newsletter
Presenting the 2026 Varsity Football Roster! Be sure to come celebrate them and their hard work at this seasons football games, which can be found on the district website. For any questions please contact Reece.prokop@mcdadeisd.net
¡Presentamos la plantilla del equipo de fútbol americano Varsity para la temporada 2026! No olviden asistir a los partidos de esta temporada para celebrar al equipo y reconocer su arduo trabajo; pueden consultar el calendario en el sitio web del distrito. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor contacten a Reece.prokop@mcdadeisd.net.
¡Presentamos la plantilla del equipo de fútbol americano Varsity para la temporada 2026! No olviden asistir a los partidos de esta temporada para celebrar al equipo y reconocer su arduo trabajo; pueden consultar el calendario en el sitio web del distrito. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor contacten a Reece.prokop@mcdadeisd.net.
McDade I.S.D would like to extend its deepest gratitude to Bastrop County Cares for their exceptional generosity and ongoing partnership. During our recent Board meeting, representatives from Bastrop County Cares presented a magnificent contribution of $50,000. These funds are strictly designated to advance our mission of raising awareness, providing specialized training and equipment, and preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries. The enduring care and support they have shown our organization exemplifies the profound power of community collaboration. ❤️ THANK YOU BASTROP COUNTY CARES!
What an AMAZING first week at McDade Elementary!
Our staff poured so much love, patience, energy, and excitement into our students, and it truly showed. From welcoming nervous little faces to celebrating big smiles, our team went above and beyond to make the first week one to remember.
We are so incredibly blessed with staff who are committed to making every day a great day to learn, grow, and be a Bulldog! 🐶
We sent out a special “muffin appreciation” to our incredible team—you are truly one in a million and MUFFIN short of EXTRAORDINARY! ✨
Here’s to an amazing year ahead! We couldn’t be prouder of our MES family!
Our staff poured so much love, patience, energy, and excitement into our students, and it truly showed. From welcoming nervous little faces to celebrating big smiles, our team went above and beyond to make the first week one to remember.
We are so incredibly blessed with staff who are committed to making every day a great day to learn, grow, and be a Bulldog! 🐶
We sent out a special “muffin appreciation” to our incredible team—you are truly one in a million and MUFFIN short of EXTRAORDINARY! ✨
Here’s to an amazing year ahead! We couldn’t be prouder of our MES family!
🚨 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ELEMENTARY PARENTS! 🚨
Please take a moment to review the attached Parent Guide to Attendance, Grade Promotion, and Texas Law. This guide contains important information regarding attendance requirements and grade promotion that every parent should be aware of.
📄 A copy will also be sent home with your child. Please be sure to look for it in their backpack and take a few minutes to review the information.
Thank you for helping us keep our students on track! 🐾
Please take a moment to review the attached Parent Guide to Attendance, Grade Promotion, and Texas Law. This guide contains important information regarding attendance requirements and grade promotion that every parent should be aware of.
📄 A copy will also be sent home with your child. Please be sure to look for it in their backpack and take a few minutes to review the information.
Thank you for helping us keep our students on track! 🐾
SCRIMMAGE UPDATE! We unfortunately had to make some last minute adjustments to Tonight's Football Scrimmage! We apologize for the late notice, and we look forward to seeing yall tonight at 6:30pm on the field behind the gym!
¡Actualización sobre el partido de práctica! Lamentablemente, hemos tenido que hacer algunos ajustes de última hora en el partido de práctica de fútbol americano de esta noche. Pedimos disculpas por el aviso tardío y esperamos verlos esta noche a las 6:30 p. m. en el campo situado detrás del gimnasio.
¡Actualización sobre el partido de práctica! Lamentablemente, hemos tenido que hacer algunos ajustes de última hora en el partido de práctica de fútbol americano de esta noche. Pedimos disculpas por el aviso tardío y esperamos verlos esta noche a las 6:30 p. m. en el campo situado detrás del gimnasio.
GRANDPARENTS! This one is for you!!! We would LOVE to see all of you at our annual Elementary Grandparents Day on September 11, 2026 starting at 7:15! We had such a great turn out last year and had SO much fun! All the students really enjoyed seeing their Grandma's and Grandpa's, and being able to tell them all about their school and teachers was such a fun experience. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions or concerns, please email Shelby.Glona@mcdadeisd.net
¡ABUELOS! ¡Esto es para ustedes! ¡Nos encantaría verlos a todos en nuestro evento anual del Día de los Abuelos de Primaria, el 11 de septiembre de 2026, a partir de las 7:15! ¡El año pasado tuvimos una asistencia maravillosa y nos divertimos muchísimo! Todos los alumnos disfrutaron mucho viendo a sus abuelos; fue una experiencia muy divertida poder contarles todo sobre su escuela y sus maestros. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! Si tienen alguna pregunta o duda, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Shelby.Glona@mcdadeisd.net.
¡ABUELOS! ¡Esto es para ustedes! ¡Nos encantaría verlos a todos en nuestro evento anual del Día de los Abuelos de Primaria, el 11 de septiembre de 2026, a partir de las 7:15! ¡El año pasado tuvimos una asistencia maravillosa y nos divertimos muchísimo! Todos los alumnos disfrutaron mucho viendo a sus abuelos; fue una experiencia muy divertida poder contarles todo sobre su escuela y sus maestros. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! Si tienen alguna pregunta o duda, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Shelby.Glona@mcdadeisd.net.
PARENTS! Here is the schedule for the Football Scrimmage starting tomorrow, August 14th at 6:30pm! If you have any questions, please email Tavion.nunn@mcdadeisd.net
¡PADRES! Aquí tienen el horario del partido de práctica de fútbol americano que comienza mañana, 14 de agosto, a las 6:30 p. m. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Tavion.nunn@mcdadeisd.net.
¡PADRES! Aquí tienen el horario del partido de práctica de fútbol americano que comienza mañana, 14 de agosto, a las 6:30 p. m. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor envíen un correo electrónico a Tavion.nunn@mcdadeisd.net.
Come join us on August 24th starting at 4:30 for the McDade FFA Membership drive! See flyer for details, and for any questions please email christina.capps@mcdadeisd.net or kassandra.galbraith@mcdadeisd.net
¡Acompáñenos el 24 de agosto a partir de las 4:30 p. m. en la campaña de afiliación de McDade FFA! Consulte el folleto para más detalles; si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a christina.capps@mcdadeisd.net o kassandra.galbraith@mcdadeisd.net.
¡Acompáñenos el 24 de agosto a partir de las 4:30 p. m. en la campaña de afiliación de McDade FFA! Consulte el folleto para más detalles; si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a christina.capps@mcdadeisd.net o kassandra.galbraith@mcdadeisd.net.
🐾❤️ New Year, Fresh Start — Let’s Keep Our Bulldogs on Track! ❤️🐾
As we kick off a brand-new school year, we want to start strong together! One of the best ways we can support our students is by making attendance a priority and keeping communication open when an absence occurs.
If your student is absent, attendance notes can easily be submitted electronically by email or completed in person at our Secondary Campus front office.
📧 gabriela.olivarez@mcdadeisd.net
📞 512-273-2522 Ext. 9003
Please see the attached flyers for more information in English & Spanish.
Here’s to a great year of showing up, working hard, and making every day count! 📚✨
Let’s keep our Bulldogs on track! ❤️🖤🐾
-MCDADE SECONDARY
**Dress Smart, Look Sharp!** 🎓 ✨
**School Dress Code Guide**
We want every student to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn! Please review our daily dress code guidelines below to help keep our school focus on learning and fun.
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### 📏 The Fingertip Rule
* **Shorts & Skirts:** When standing with arms naturally at your sides, shorts and skirts must extend past the tip of your **middle finger**.
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### 👕 Tops & Shirts
* **Full Coverage:** Shirts must fully cover the stomach area at all times—**no crop tops** or exposed midriffs (even when arms are raised).
* **With Leggings:** If wearing leggings, jeggings, or tights, shirts must be long enough to **fully cover the bottom**.
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### 😴 Daytime Wear Only
* **No Sleepwear:** Pajamas, pajama pants, and lounge slippers are not permitted at school. Save the cozy sleepwear for weekends and spirit days!
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### 🚨 What Happens If Expectations Aren't Met?
To keep our standard consistent across all grade levels:
* Students wearing non-compliant clothing will be **sent immediately to the front office** to change into appropriate attire.
* **Parents will be notified** to bring a change of clothes if replacement items are unavailable at school.
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*Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment!* 💙
**School Dress Code Guide**
We want every student to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn! Please review our daily dress code guidelines below to help keep our school focus on learning and fun.
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### 📏 The Fingertip Rule
* **Shorts & Skirts:** When standing with arms naturally at your sides, shorts and skirts must extend past the tip of your **middle finger**.
---
### 👕 Tops & Shirts
* **Full Coverage:** Shirts must fully cover the stomach area at all times—**no crop tops** or exposed midriffs (even when arms are raised).
* **With Leggings:** If wearing leggings, jeggings, or tights, shirts must be long enough to **fully cover the bottom**.
---
### 😴 Daytime Wear Only
* **No Sleepwear:** Pajamas, pajama pants, and lounge slippers are not permitted at school. Save the cozy sleepwear for weekends and spirit days!
---
### 🚨 What Happens If Expectations Aren't Met?
To keep our standard consistent across all grade levels:
* Students wearing non-compliant clothing will be **sent immediately to the front office** to change into appropriate attire.
* **Parents will be notified** to bring a change of clothes if replacement items are unavailable at school.
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*Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment!* 💙