Mustang Message
December 5, 2025
Raptor sign-in stations
This school year, the district has upgraded its visitor management system to the new Raptor Visitor Safe platform, further enhancing campus safety while streamlining the check-in process for guests.
Check out the information here about setting up the Raptor Safe app on your phone to make checking in easier! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RsN-D048MDVPKIeJiQ-nErQjyPnAmo5W/view?usp=sharing
Polar Plunge!
See the flyer below about the Polar Plunge! Our team name is Murchison Mustangs if you are interested in joining.
PTO Meeting
The next meeting of our Parent Teacher Organization is on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm on Google Meet. Here is the link for the meeting: https://meet.google.com/yjk-puaf-phn
We hope to see you there!
PTO Spirit Nights!
Activities at Home
Looking for activities to do at home? Check out the CLI Engage Circle Activity Collection. This collection includes fun, easy activity ideas that families can do together to help support important school readiness skills for children ages 0 to 11. Just in time for the holidays!
Family Library Checkout
Families! It's time to stock up on more library books for Winter break during Family Checkout Week December 15-18! This will be a time where adults can visit the library with their MES students and pick out books together! Adults will each be able to pick out up to 10 additional library books and check them out under their account. No need to fill out any forms, just show up with your MES student.
Time will be 7:05-7:30 before school starts. All students with adults may enter through the library outside door (Door 2). No need to badge in at the front. Adults will be asked to leave through that door as well, and students will go to class when the bell rings.
Monday, December 15th: Last names S-Z
Tuesday, December 16th: Last names M-R
Wednesday, December 17th: Last names G-L
Thursday, December 18th: Last names A-F
Books can be returned after Winter break, either directly from your student, or placed on the cart that will be placed at the front foyer of the school.
Hope to see you soon in the library!
-Ms. Grillo
Questions: theresa.grillo@pfisd.net
December Counselor Updates
Please see below for the newsletter from Ms. Vandeloock! If you would like your child to opt out of their grade level's lessons, please email susan.vandeloock@pfisd.net
5th Grade Merch
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is on December 6 at the Hendrickson High School Cafeteria. See below if you are interested!
PfISD Coins for a Cause
The Central Texas Food Bank reports an “unsustainable” level of need, with operating costs now exceeding $1.3 million per month. Monetary donations are especially effective; just $10 provides about 40 meals through their retail and bulk purchasing partnerships.
This effort builds on the incredible work of Aramark, which continues to support the district’s holiday food drive. As Aramark helps collect non-perishable food, PfISD will focus on raising monetary donations to help the Food Bank stretch every dollar to feed more families.
Each campus will collect coins and dollar donations from November 13 – December 17 in Pf Cares buckets.
Parents' Night Out
Special Areas
Check out the Special Areas newsletter here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Qo2nRCq_YxsBhVw8nbbAfQPYVwuoC4YY9Nsafbamsj4/edit?usp=sharing The Specials team will update it throughout the year!
Upcoming Dates
December 5 -- PTO Movie Night at 6:00
December 9 -- PTO Meeting at 6:30
December 12-18 -- PTO Holiday Marketplace
December 19 -- Early Release at noon
December 20-January 5 -- Winter Break
January 6 -- Students return for 2026!
January 13 -- PTO Meeting at 6:30
January 19 -- No School
January 20 -- 2nd 9-weeks Awards Assembly
View the full PfISD calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZSF6_kC7UNH9j6M44JTuo1PN3gjnAL0/view?usp=sharing
Stay connected
Website: https://mes.pfisd.net/
Location: 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-6000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murchisones/