🎉 92% OR HIGHER = PAJAMA REWARD! 🎉
If your grade level reaches 92% attendance or higher,
your entire grade earns the chance to wear PAJAMAS for the rest of the week!
🛌 Cozy up and show your Wildcat Pride
📚 Be present. Be prepared. Be a Wildcat.
📅 Reward: Pajamas for the remainder of the week
📊 Goal: 92% Attendance
⭐ Let’s show up, Wildcats!
#RhodesWildcats #AttendanceMatters #WildcatPride
Reminder: Monday, March 16, 2026 is a regular school day and is serving as the makeup day for the Jan. 26 weather cancelation.
Recordatorio: el lunes, 16 de marzo de 2026 será un día escolar normal y servirá como día de recuperación por las clases canceladas el 26 de enero debido al mal tiempo.
Rhodes families, we want to share two exciting (and FREE!) summer programs hosted by St. Philip’s College through the Alamo Colleges District!
🔬 MESA (6th–12th Grade Students)
📅 July 6–23, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Students will strengthen math skills while participating in hands-on STEM activities including engineering, robotics, biology, chemistry, and more!
🧪 SAMSA – Science & Math Summer Academy (Ages 11–15)
📅 June 8–25, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Students will enjoy:
• Hands-on STEM learning
• Two field trips
• Exposure to different STEM careers
• Opportunities to make new friends and build confidence
📍 Location for Both Programs:
St. Philip’s College – Southwest Campus
800 Quintana Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78211
📲 Apply NOW using the QR codes on the flyers!
If your child is interested in science, math, engineering, or technology — this is a great way to keep them engaged and learning over the summer.
Let’s keep our Wildcats learning and growing! 🐾💙
#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #STEMOpportunities #SummerLearning
Rhodes Middles School Town Hall! Join us for a discussion regarding the proposed transition to the Third Future Schools education model. Your voice matters as we shape the upcoming school year together.
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍Rhodes Middle School (3000 Tampico St., 78207)
OR
💻 Virtual (Zoom link) 🔗 https://www.tinyurl.com/SAISD-CampusTownhall
¡Reunión comunitaria en Rhodes Middle School! Los invitamos a una plática sobre la posible transición al modelo educativo de Third Future Schools. Su opinión importa mientras juntos le damos forma al próximo año escolar.
📅 lunes, 2 de marzo
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍Rhodes Middle School (3000 Tampico St., 78207)
O
💻 Virtual (vía Zoom) 🔗 https://www.tinyurl.com/SAISD-CampusTownhall
Rhodes Middle School students in grades 6th–8th will be participating in STAAR testing on the following dates:
🗓️ April 7 – 📖 Reading (All 6th–8th Grade Students)
🗓️ April 14 – 🔬 8th Grade Science
🗓️ April 16 – 🌎 8th Grade Social Studies
🗓️ April 21 – ➗ Math (All 6th–8th Grade Students)
✅ Please help your student be successful by:
😴 Getting a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eating a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arriving to school on time
💪 Encouraging them to do their best
We are proud of our Wildcats and know they are ready to shine! ⭐🐾
#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #STAARReady #WildcatsLead #StudentSuccess
Calling all future high school students and families! Join us for an exciting night of gaming, food, and high school exploration!
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CAST Tech High School
637 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
🎮 Game Night Fun
🏫 Meet reps from 15+ high school programs
🎓 Discover specialized pathways
📝 Get on-site application help
🍕 FREE food*, prizes, video games, gift cards & giveaways!
(*First come, first served)
This event is open to the public — bring the whole family!
🔗 Learn more about 9th grade choice schools:
👉 saisd.net/enroll
#SAISD #CASTTech #HighSchoolReady #FutureFreshman #FamilyNight 🎮🎓✨
Rhodes Families 💙🐾
Progress reports will be sent home with students on Monday, February 23rd.
Please take a few minutes to review your child’s grades, celebrate their successes, and talk through any areas that may need improvement. This is a great opportunity to reset goals before the end of the grading cycle.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We’re here to support you!
Thank you for partnering with us to help every Wildcat succeed. 🐾✨
#RhodesMiddleSchool #WildcatPride #StayEngaged
📅 February 23–27, 2026
Rhodes Wildcats, get ready to spread kindness all week long! 🐾💙
Each day we’ll have a fun dress theme AND a kindness challenge to help make our campus stronger, brighter, and more connected.
🌞 Monday: Wear Yellow or Bright Colors – Spread Sunshine!
👯 Tuesday: Twin Day – Team Up With a Friend!
🦸 Wednesday: Superhero Day – Helping Hands!
🌎 Thursday: Tie-Dye or Blue/Green – Thoughtful Thursday!
🐾 Friday: School Spirit or Kindness Shirts – Feel Good Friday!
Kindness means including others, helping without being asked, and choosing respect in every space. Small acts make a big impact. 💛
Let’s show everyone what it means to be #RhodesStrong 💙🐾
#KindnessWeek #RhodesWildcats #WildcatPride #SpreadKindness #SAISDProud ✨
San Antonio ISD invites all parents and families to attend the upcoming SHAC Working Session. Your voice matters in supporting the health, safety, and success of our students.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Central Office, Room 1300
514 W. Quincy Street, San Antonio, TX 78212
What is SHAC?
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group of parents, staff, and community members who work together to improve student health and wellness across our district.
Topics We Will Discuss:
✅ Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) Program
Learn how this program builds student leadership, resiliency, and positive decision-making.
✅ UTSA School Psychology Partnership
Discover how graduate students support schools through behavioral and academic interventions.
✅ SHAC Leadership and Future Goals
Help shape the direction and priorities for student health programs for the 2026–2027 school year.
Why Attend?
• Learn about programs that support student success
• Share your ideas and feedback
• Connect with district leaders and other parents
• Be part of decisions that impact student health and wellness
All parents and guardians are welcome. We hope to see you there!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ge7SMw34FUaO-OW42RB9U3IvqQiKmEOxQ_zwozz6nP4/edit?usp=sharing
For questions, please contact your campus or the SAISD Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Department.
📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rhodes MS Cafeteria
Join us for our Registration Event and get your student ready for the new school year!
✨ What to expect:
🍪 Refreshments for families
🎁 Prize drawings for registered students
📝 On-site registration support
👋 Meet our staff and get your questions answered
🎉 All students who register will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes!
💻 Can’t attend? Register online anytime:
🔗 SAISD.NET – Enroll Now
We look forward to welcoming our Wildcats for another amazing year! 🐾❤️
#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #SAISDProud #EnrollNow #WildcatsLead
Parents, our Wildcats will be celebrating Rodeo Week beginning Tuesday, February 17. Students are encouraged to participate in the themed dress-up days:
🤠 Tuesday, Feb 17 – Rodeo Kickoff: Wear your cowboy boots
🐄 Wednesday, Feb 18 – Wild West Wednesday: Wear cow or animal print
🎶 Wednesday, Feb 18 – Choir Concert: 6:00 PM
🌾 Thursday, Feb 19 – Farmers Day: Wear overalls, straw hats, mud boots, etc.
🎪 Friday, Feb 20 – No Clowning Around: Dress like a rodeo clown
We can’t wait to see our Wildcats show their rodeo spirit! 🐾🤎
February is filled with meaningful lessons, celebrations, and opportunities for our Wildcats to grow! ❤️
🌈 Counseling Focus: Kindness
This month, students are learning how small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Through classroom guidance and Random Acts of Kindness Week, we are building empathy, strong relationships, and a positive campus culture. 💛🤝
🖤💛❤️ Black History Month
We honor the achievements, contributions, and history that continue to shape our world. Students will engage in learning and reflection throughout the month. 📚✨
📅 Important Dates to Remember:
📌 Feb 5 – 7th Grade Big Brothers Big Sisters Field Trip
📌 Feb 13 – Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences
📌 Feb 16 – Student & Staff Holiday
🤠 Feb 17 – Rodeo Kickoff Day
🐄 Feb 18 – Wild West Wednesday
👢 Feb 19 – Farmers Day
🎪 Feb 20 – No Clowning Around (Dress like a rodeo clown!)
📄 Feb 23 – Progress Reports Sent Home
🔬 Feb 24 – STEM Challenge @ UTSA
🏃♂️ Track meets are happening throughout the month—come out and support our Wildcats! 🐾
Together, we continue building a campus where students feel supported, celebrated, and inspired every day. ❤️
#RhodesMiddleSchool #WildcatWay #KindnessMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #RhodesStrong #WildcatsRise
🎉 There is no school tomorrow — enjoy the long weekend and get some rest!
🏆 Congratulations to 7th Grade!
You earned the highest attendance this week and won the grade-level challenge!
🛌 As your reward, 7th Grade Pajama Day is on Monday!
Wear your school-appropriate pajamas and celebrate your strong attendance. We are proud of you! 💙🐾
#WildcatWay #AttendanceMatters #7thGradeWins
⏰ Please avoid early pick-ups testing will take place throughout the day.
🎟️ Students who are present for all four testing dates will be entered to win a Nintendo Switch 🎮
🙏 Thank you for supporting your student’s success!
⏰ Don’t miss out! San Antonio ISD Choice Schools are open to all students inside and outside the district. Applications for 2026-2027 are open. Apply before the deadline ➡️ https://www.saisd.net/enroll
Mark your calendars:
▪️ Feb. 16, 2026: Priority deadline to apply for lottery
▪️ March 2, 2026: Choice lottery offers announced
▪️ March 18, 2026: Deadline to accept offers
#SAISDFamilia #SAISDEnroll
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⏰ ¡No se lo pierda! Las Escuelas de Opción de San Antonio ISD están abiertas a todos los estudiantes dentro y fuera del distrito. Las inscripciones para el 2026-2027 están abiertas. Solicite antes de la fecha límite ➡️ https://www.saisd.net/enroll
Marquen sus calendarios:
▪️ ️16 de febrero de 2026: Fecha límite de prioridad para solicitar a la lotería
▪️ 2 de marzo de 2026: Se anuncian las ofertas de la lotería
▪️ 18 de marzo de 2026: Fecha límite para aceptar una oferta
🚨📚 STAAR SIMULATION TESTING ALERT UPDATE 📚🚨
💪 Resilient and Rising — We Are Rhodes Strong! 💪
Wildcat families, STAAR Simulation testing is here! Please help us set students up for success by making sure they are on time, present, and ready to test on the following days:
🟥 6th–8th Grade
📅 Jan 28 – Reading
📅 Jan 30 – Math
🎒💻 Students should arrive rested, on time, and ready to give their best effort.
🎉🎮 Attendance Incentive!
Students who are present all 4 testing days will be entered to win one of TWO Nintendo Switch consoles!
📣 Let’s show what it means to be Rhodes Strong—thank you for your continued support!
#STAARReady #RhodesStrong #ResilientAndRising #WildcatWay 🐾📘✏️
The SAISD Family Survey is a short online survey for parents/guardians to share feedback about your family’s experience with your child’s school.
What the survey is
An online survey that asks about family connection to school, including communication, trust, involvement, and school climate.
Why it matters
Your responses help SAISD and our campus:
Measure impact in family engagement and satisfaction
Inform campus decisions and improvement planning
Strengthen relationships by helping schools respond to family needs
Support accountability for required family engagement reporting
Important: Student lunch number is required
To access the survey, you must enter your child’s Student ID number (often called the lunch number).
Take the survey online: https://saisd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Fife2BldtOeeLI
Event has been postponed until May 2nd - Details will follow.
🧠💛 The Mind Matters
SAISD Middle School Mental Health Symposium
SAISD middle school students and families are invited to join us for The Mind Matters, a one-day symposium focused on building awareness, skills, and support around student mental health.
📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 8:30–2:30 PM
📍 814 Aransas Ave., 78210 - Poe Middle School
✨ What to expect:
🧘♀️ Stress & Coping Skills – Learn healthy ways to manage stress
🌱 Mindfulness – Practice grounding and present-moment techniques
🤝 Advocacy – Connect with trusted mental health resources
🎨 Movement & Art – Express emotions in creative, low-pressure ways
🍽 Breakfast and lunch provided through SAISD Nutrition
📲 Register by 1/23/26 using the QR code
🙋♀️ Sign up to facilitate a workshop (scan flyer)
📞 Questions?
(210) 228-1235
Ms. Yvonne Hernandez | yhernandez2@saisd.net
Together, we’re supporting the whole child—mind, body, and heart 💙
#MindMatters #SAISDMiddleSchools #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters #WholeChild #SAISD
Families, our students will be participating in STAAR Simulation testing over the next two weeks. These simulations are critical practice opportunities that help students build stamina, confidence, and familiarity with testing expectations before STAAR.
🗓 Testing Dates
This Week - 8th grade only
Tuesday, 1/21: Social Studies
Wednesday, 1/22: Science
Next Week - 6th - 8th grade
Monday, 1/26: Reading
Tuesday, 1/27: Math
⏰ Attendance, punctuality, and early checkouts
Testing begins promptly each morning
Early checkouts are strongly discouraged on testing days
Please be advised that student checkouts may take longer while testing is in progress
Late arrivals and early departures disrupt testing and may require students to be rescheduled
🎮 Attendance Incentive
Students who are present and on time for all four testing days will be entered into a drawing to win a Nintendo Switch!
We want to make sure our families are aware of these free community events happening soon:
🥕 FREE Food Distribution
📍 Margil Elementary – 1000 Perez St. (back of the school by the gym)
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 10:30 AM (until supplies last)
⚠️ Please do not line up before 8:30 AM
📞 Questions? Contact Mrs. Hernandez or Ms. Morrison at (210) 738-9805
🏠 Housing in San Antonio: Resource Fair & Community Conversations
📍 Highlands High School – 3118 Elgin Ave.
📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
✨ Housing resources, community conversations, free breakfast tacos & snacks, youth activities, interpretation services, and a San Antonio Food Bank distribution
🔗 Register here: https://publicinput.com/R47212
Please share with family, friends, and neighbors who may benefit. 💛
Together, we support our community!
#CommunitySupport #FamilyResources #FoodDistribution #HousingResources #SanAntonio
