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Midkiff Science Fair presenters, Great job Students!

Congrats to 3rd grader, Caleb Casas, 2nd place!

Congrats to fifth grader Trey Casas, 2nd Place!

UIL Team brings home 1st Place in January meet! Congrats coaches and students!!!

Congratulations December Mavericks of the Month!

3rd Six Weeks AR Celebration 

3rd Six Weeks AR Celebration

Thank You PALMHURST PD for ALL you do! We APPRECIATE You!

Thank you Palmhurst PD!

Thank you Palmhurst PD!

Midkiff Musical Students- OUTSTANDING Job!

Christmas Musical Program

Christmas Musical Program

Christmas Musical

Thank you Palmhurst PD and the City of Palmhurst for bringing joy to our Midkiff students! You made their day!

Thank you instructors from STVT, Mrs. Peralez and Ms. Morales and students for your Christmas gift donations to our students!

Merry Grinchmas!

UIL Team brings 1st Place!!! Congratulations students and coaches! 

Welcome back Jingle!!!

Jingle promotes KINDNESS!

Happy Holidays from our Midkiff Family to Yours!

Midkiff Boys' Basketball Team brings 2nd Place! Congratulations!

Congratulations to November Mavericks of the Month!

Midkiff Girls' Basketball Team

2019-20 Bluebonnet Team: Juliet Suarez, Katelyn Silva, Arnold Ochoa, Aiden Alvizo

Awesome UIL Coaches!

Midkiff's UIL Team Brings 1st Place!! Congratulations students and coaches!

Mrs. Quintanilla's class celebrates Thanksgiving

PK students enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast

Thank you Veterans for your Service!

Thank you Parent Volunteers!

Thank you PTO and Parent Volunteers!

November 2019 Literacy Night at Speer Memorial-Thank you parents and students for joining us!

Midkiff Girls' Basketball Team

Congratulations Elizabeth Petitta, first PLATINUM READER!

October Mavericks of the Month, Congratulations Students!

Congratulations students on meeting the Series Challenge!

Judge Eric Flores swears-in City Council Members to Office

Lower Grades-Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Korbin Quintero, 2nd place-Liam Ortiz, 3rd place Navaleigh Garcia- Congratulations!

Upper Grades-Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Angelic Garcia, 2nd place-Natalia Lopez, 3rd place Sophia Garcia- Congratulations!

Amazing Character Pumpkin Participants-Thank You students & parents! 

Parade of Characters

Happy PRINCIPAL'S Month to the BEST Boss! We Love you Mrs. Villalobos!

Fire Prevention Week

Congratulations, September Mavericks of the Month!

First AR Celebration-Congratulations Students!

2019-2020 City Council Officers-Congratulations!

Parents enjoying City Council Candidates' speeches

City Council Candidates -Election Day

September AR Literacy Night

Students celebrate 16 de septiembre

Midkiff Girls' Volleyball Team

Congratulations to Haley Salinas, 1st grade, on winning the Summer Reading myOn Challenge! Way to go!

Coding with SCRATCH

Thank you parents and Grandparents for supporting our Book Fair!!

Grandparents, "Love you to the Moon and Back!"

Thank you Grandparents! 

Welcome Back! First Assembly of 2019

Classes begin Monday, August 19, 2020

Parents listen to Jason Garrett read chapter one of "Friendship According to Humphrey"

Gladys Porter Zoo brings "Books Come Alive" to 3rd grade students

Julian Franklin presents "Dr. Seuss Tribute" to all students

Welcome Reading Rock Star Authors!

Reading Rock Stars Author Visit: Steven Weinberg, Rafael Lopez, Julissa Arce

City Council Rocks out with Authors

Breakfast with the authors

Author, Steven Weinberg

Rafael's Kinder portraits

Students receive free books

Author, Julissa Arce

UIL 1st Place Three Times in a Row!!! Way to go students and coaches!

Mia Ayala earns 3rd place  for her Mary Poppins Shoebox Float. Way to go!

BLUE SANTA visits!

Congratulations students on meeting the Series Challenge!

Lower Grades: Character Pumpkin Contest Winners(L-R)- 1st place-Natalia Lopez,  2nd place-Katia Garcia, 3rd place-Sebastian Cantu-Congratulations!

Upper grades (l-R)- Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Sophia Garcia, 2nd place-Nikkolai Gorena, 3rd place-Regina Cantu-Congratulations!

The Series Challenge has begun earlier this year! Congratulations Students!

Reading Rally Representing Italy

Olivia Goes to Venice

Kinder Art Gallery at the GT Fair

Fifth grader, Tessa Olvera and her parents, Dominic and Aaron with author, Shawn Elliot Russell

3rd-5th Grade students sign their names in the Motivational Tree

Author Shawn Elliot Russell brings his motivational message "Be Still Little Tree, Be Still" to 3rd-5th grades

Literacy Night- Free Books!

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,
 
Midkiff Elementary has a tradition of Academic Excellence which is attributed to our outstanding and hard working staff, highly qualified students, dedicated and caring parents, and the ongoing support from our Midkiff community.
 
Midkiff strives to prepare our "Mavericks" for the 21st Century in Leadership, Knowledge, Language and Technology.  These fine skills will ensure our students are prepared to excel in college and career of their choice and compete in the global economy of the future.  It is exciting to know our "Mavericks" will become successful citizens in their community!
 
I am proud to annouce that Midkiff Elementary "Met Standard with Distinctions" on the STAAR Assessment.  The successes achieved at Midkiff Elementary are because you are an integral part of your child's education. THANK YOU!!
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Upcoming Events

Six Flags Read to Succeed!

Location: Parents MUST Submit child's reading minutes ONLINE on the eReading Log-6 hours/360 minutes-please DO NOT submit paper logs to the school Deadline: April 10, 2020
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Six Flags Read to Succeed!

Location: Parents MUST Submit child's reading minutes ONLINE on the eReading Log-6 hours/360 minutes-please DO NOT submit paper logs to the school Deadline: April 10, 2020
Jan 25
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News & Announcements

Hang 10 Reading Program (K-5th)- Beach Park at Isla Blanca, South Padre Featured Photo

Hang 10 Reading Program (K-5th)- Beach Park at Isla Blanca, South Padre

The Hang 10 reading program encourages students to read for pleasure by providing each child a chance to earn a FREE admission to Beach Park (formally Schlitterbahn) at Isla Blanca, South Padre Island. To earn a FREE admission ticket, each K- 5th grade student must read for 10 hours (600 minutes) during the 10-week program AND fill out a Reading Log (logs passed out 12/6/19) and submit them to Mrs. Rios, Librarian or your child's homeroom teacher by the deadline. Happy Reading! Click on link for extra logs. Logs Due NO later than February 14, 2020.
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Six Flags Read to Succeed

NEW this program year, Parents can log their child’s reading online! For the 2019-2020 school the regular reading logs are being REPLACED with eReading Logs. Each classroom has their own individualized login Code. Parents can use paper log to keep track of your child's reading (passed out Dec. 6, 2019). Here is how your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags: 1) Register this fall using this link: Visit: sixflags.com/books Use your teacher's code: (on paper logs passed out on December 6, 2019) 2) Your child may read any books they choose. 3) Keep track of your child’s reading using the paper logs. 4) Record your child’s reading at our website. 5) Receive a free Six Flags Fiesta Texas ticket in May. This eReading Log will feed directly into the teacher’s online account. DEADLINE: NO later than April 10, 2020. Happy Reading!
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Active Shooter Presentation for Parents

Being Prepared for an Active Shooter presented by Hidalgo County Sherriff's Office and Martin Castañeda-MCISD Risk Management. Join Us! Click on the link to view information in Spanish.
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STVT Students Donate Gifts to Students

Dec. 17, 2019- Mrs. Tina Peralez and Ms. Janie Morales, Dental Assistant instructors from STVT-South Texas Vocational Technical Institute and their students bring a pleasant surprise to some Midkiff students. They received Christmas presents donated from STVT. A BIG Thank You to Mrs. Peralez and Ms. Morales and STVT students! You made their day! Click on the link to view more pictures.
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Celebrating the Holidays

In order to kick off the Holidays the week of December 16-20, 2019, we will be celebrating by wearing special Christmas attire. *If your child does not celebrate Christmas, your child is welcome to wear their favorite shirt/blouse on the days indicated above. * Si su niño/a no celebra la navidad, su niño/a podra usar su favorita camisa/blusa en los dias indicados.
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Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped to excel in the college and career of their choice, dominate 21st century skills in leadership, knowledge, language, and technology to compete in a global economy and serve as successful citizens in their community.

Fast Facts

  • Open enrollment full-day pre-K
  • 1,076 Professional Certifications Earned by Students
  • 12,000 College hours earned by class of 2017
  • Robotics Programs compete Nationally