Main Office Phone: (210) 882-1610
Office Hours: 6:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Principal: Tanya Mares
Student Enrollment: 933
Our school dismissal begins each school day at 2:30 P.M. As a courtesy to parents our pickup area is open from 2:30 - 3:00 P.M.
It is the expectation that students be picked up no later than 30 minutes after the dismissal bell (3:00 P.M.) We realize emergencies occur that cannot be avoided, but if you are running late, please make every effort to contact the main office at 210-882-1610.
After-School Care Programs:
After-school care is provided at Menchaca ECC by Be A Champion. https://www.ezchildtrack.com/parentportala/?c=beachampion
Sleep deprivation in Preschool - Kindergarten aged students can lead to reduced immune function, which can cause increased illness. During flu and COVID season it is especially important that your little Cardinal gets the recommended 10- 13 hours of sleep per day (yes, this does include naps). Sleep deprivation can also lead to mood changes, impaired learning, and daytime sleepiness.
To ensure your child gets enough sleep, develop and maintain a regular sleep schedule with routine, create a soothing environment, and set limits. Contact your child’s doctor if: your child appears to have any trouble breathing, snores, or is a noisy breather; your child has unusual nighttime awakenings or significant nighttime fears that are concerning, and/ or your child has difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep; and/or if sleep problems are affecting their behavior during the day.
Our school nurse is available at 210-882-1610 Ext 4059 or
Students must attend class 90% of the school year.
In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 25.092 (Attendance for Credit 90% Rule); A student at any grade level from Kindergarten through grade 12 shall not be given credit or final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance 90 percent of the days in which the class is offered.
Students who arrive after 10 A.M. are considered ABSENT. This does not mean your child should stay home. Staying home will make your student fall behind by missing an entire day of instruction. Students who are picked up prior to the 10 A.M. attendance bell will also be marked absent for the day.
Remember, when a student is absent from school, the student must bring a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence.
For questions regarding your child's attendance, please contact our PEIMS Clerks:
