McDade ISD -

Join us next Thursday for a special theatre performance you won’t want to miss.🎭🎬

Come out and support our incredible cast and crew as they bring their hard work, creativity, and passion to life on stage. It’s sure to be an evening full of entertainment, laughter, and memorable moments!

IMPORTANT: Statewide Emergency Alert Drill April 2, 2026

Our elementary students got a sneak peek at the Book Fair today, and 4th grade could hardly contain their excitement! 📚✨

Mark your calendars! The Book Fair will be open March 30th –April 2nd until 5:00 PM, with extended hours until 7:00 PM on April 1st . Don’t miss it!

April Counseling Corner is all about growing confidence and self-esteem in our students.

Our 1st Graders had a great time today! Sweet Safran came to visit, and students got to enjoy some hands-on learning while learning all about pigs. It was a fun and memorable experience for everyone! A big thank you to the Munzer family for making this opportunity possible!

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TICKETS ARE ON SALE TUESDAY MARCH 24th thru APRIL 2nd for $15 each and $25 for a couple.
TICKETS will be $30 each and $40 per couple if bought APRIL 8th or 9th. APRIL 9th IS THE LAST DAY!

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians

We want to inform you that Saturday School scheduled for tomorrow, March 28th, has been canceled.

Please refer to the attached schedule for the remaining Saturday School dates.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

MES Weekly Newsletter

We’d like to give a sincere thank you to Darling Ingredients for their generous donation to McDade Secondary School!

Their support means a great deal to our campus. Community partnerships like theirs play a big role in helping our school thrive and succeed.

We are truly grateful for their generosity and continued commitment to supporting our students, staff, and campus! ❤️🐾

A big congratulations to Addison Cash and Jeremy Dumoit for being our Encouragement Award winners today! Your hard work, kindness, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. You both continue to try your best and set a great example for others. We are very proud of you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish!

📚 Book Fair is Coming! 📚

Our McDade Library Book Fair will be open March 30th – April 2nd!
Students and families are welcome to shop for some great books.

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Open until 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Open until 7:00 PM

Come support our library and help grow our readers!

The McDade ISD Girls Golf Team had a great day at the RL Cougar Classic, finishing 3rd place overall! ⛳️👏 So proud of these ladies for their hard work and dedication: Alivia Laura Jackie Jana Oktober Layna Way to represent McDade with pride! Keep up the great work!

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to offer families the opportunity to celebrate their graduating senior by purchasing a Senior Tribute Ad in the yearbook. Tribute ads are a special way to recognize your student’s accomplishments, share memories, and congratulate them on this important milestone.

Available ad sizes and prices are listed below:

Full Page – $150 (yearbook included)

1/2 Page – $80

1/4 Page – $50

1/8 Page (Business Card Size) – $25

Tribute ads may include photos, a short message, or both. This is a wonderful way to highlight your senior’s journey and share a personal message of encouragement and pride.

All tribute ad orders must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

If you would like to purchase a tribute ad or need more information about submission guidelines, please contact the school office or the yearbook staff.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2026!

Sincerely,
McDade Yearbook Staff

Week of March 23, 2026 newsletter.

Last week, students who qualified celebrated their G.R.O.W.L. 6-weeks reward at our Secondary Campus! They enjoyed basketball knockout in the gym, board games, and some fun time outside. 🏀🎲☀️ This is a great reminder to keep encouraging our students to represent our core values. Attendance matters, and positive behavior makes a difference! Proud of all our Bulldogs ❤️🐾

Join the Spring Community Baby Shower Series! 🌸👶 A FREE, family-friendly event for expecting moms and families with children ages 0–5 in Bastrop County 💛 Enjoy baby items, food, children’s books, community resources, vendors, and more! 🗓 Tuesday March 17th 🕔 5-7PM 📍 143 Bastrop St, McDade TX 78650 ¡Acompáñanos a un Serie de Baby Shower Comunitario de Primavera! 🌸👶 Un evento GRATIS y familiar para futuras mamás y familias con niños de 0 a 5 años en el condado de Bastrop 💛 ¡Disfruta de artículos para bebé, comida, libros para niños, recursos comunitarios, vendedores y mucho más! 🗓 Martes 17 de Marzo 🕔 5–7 PM 📍 143 Bastrop St, McDade, TX 78650

The McDade Music Students put on quite a show on Thursday night!!
Nearly 50 students in grades 6th - 12th in band and choir performed in the annual Solo and Ensemble Night! All of our students had fantastic performances and the weather was great too! Thank you for coming out to support our students, especially the beginners who were playing solo in front of a crowd for the first time!

We're very proud of our music students!

McDade FFA Ag Mechanics traveled to TSTC New Braunfels for the Regional Welding Event. Students who attended were Pedro M., Melissa L., Jamin O., and Tinner S. We are proud to announce that Melissa Lopez and Pedro Martinez both passed their Level One Weld Certification test. Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishment — we are proud of you both!