Mathis ISD Weekly Newsletter
October 23rd, 2026
Student of the Week = Mason Quilimaco
Mason is a very quiet student that does what is asked of him and is very polite. He deserves to be rewarded for being a great student.
Also Nominated:
Ezra Morgan
Ezra has shown that he is a leader. He always responds when called upon and is always willing to help and participate in daily activities. Keep up the great work
Lukas Trejo
Lukas consistently brings such a positive attitude and enthusiasm to class! He is always engaged, actively participates in lessons and activities, and takes great pride in staying on top of his studies. He is a wonderful leader and sets an excellent example for those around him. I could not be more proud of the student he is becoming! Keep up the amazing work, Lukas! Your hard work, leadership, and dedication do not go unnoticed!
Heston Jurecek
I would like to recognize Heston for his outstanding participation during our Ag in the Classroom field trip! Heston answered numerous questions and impressed both the presenters and me with his knowledge and enthusiasm. His confidence and willingness to participate made me extremely proud. Keep up the amazing work, Heston!
Greyson Ballesteros
Greyson is always very sweet and helpful. This week he went the extra mile by helping a kinder student get his forgotten jacket from class. Thank you for being such a responsible 2nd grader!
Jayda Rosenbaum
Quiet, peaceful, and always on task in my class.
Leo Del Fierro
Leo is a wonderful respectful young man. He comes to class always prepared and ready to go! He takes his time and works hard. He is even willing to help others when they are struggling! Way to Go Leo!!
Isabella Galvan
Isabella Galvan is an incredible colorguard captain. She leads with example, practices hard and has impressive improv skills. She has truely blossomed and flourished this year. I am happy to witness the impact she has made on her teammates. It is obvious that Bella has influenced her peers to have more discipline! YAY BAND!!!
Kellie Smith
Kellie does an amazing job with morning announcements and on Monday when we had our reward prize BINGO for our perfect attendance, A and A/B honor roll students, she stayed behind to help put bingo cards away and clean up. I appreciated her help.
Caleb Almanza
Caleb has been working extra hard in the Resource Setting. He's always ready to work and shows great behavior.
Ava Perez
While on a field trip, students were cleaning up and a little boy was struggling because he had too much trash to walk to the bins, some fell over and Ava offered to help, picked up what was on the floor and discarded for him. It was a very kind gesture.
Mia Flores
Very vocal in classroom activies, makes friends with other students, and always bright and early giving water to the football team
Hilaria Galvan
Hilaria is always willing to help when she is needed. She helps walk students to class in the mornings and is always willing to help in the classroom.
Gavin Courvier
Gavin is a great student who is always ready to ask questions in class so that he can be successful in his learning. He works hard and does his best everyday.
Juan Garcia
Juan comes to class ready to learn, he is always very positive and full of curiosity, he participates in class discussions and is very respectful. Great Kid !
Gabriel Moya
Gabriel has been working hard practicing for UIL number sense try outs. He was so proud to share the news that he made the team.
Joshua Alaniz
Joshua has shown great growth this week. He has been very helpful with other students in his group during our class project.
Kaylee Woodard
Kaylee always has a smile on her face. She is very respectful and always using her manners! She is a bright student with a great future ahead of her.
Kashton De Leon
Kashton is a great student!. He is always willing to help others. He participates in class and he is always trying to do his best. Kashton is a joy to have in class!
Oaklee Baker
Oaklee is a great student! She is always respectful and kind. She always tries to do her best. We are lucky to have her in class!
Lillibeth Martinez
She is always willing to help whoever needs it. She is a hard worker.
Briella Jacobo
Briella is a great listener and is very responsible for a prek student. Even during lunch time, she is very patient for her turn to get a tray and is getting more comfortable asking for help when she needs it.
Kovie Deleon
Kovie is a very independent young leader with so many wonderful qualities! She is always eager to try new things on her own and is a kind, supportive friend to those around her. Kovie has a genuine desire to help others and will always do what she can to lend a hand. If she isn't able to help someone herself, she will go out of her way to find someone who can. Her independence, kindness, and willingness to support others are just a few of the many qualities that make her such a special leader!
Kaylyn Earls
Kaylyn is such a hard worker. She always puts her best effort into everything she does!
Ariana Arguijo
Ariana is so hardworking, creative, and well-behaved!
Jazmine Padron
Jazmine is very sweet and works really hard in class. She is a wonderful student!
Roman Rivas
Roman was so sweet to another student and helped her carry all her belongings out when she was getting picked up. He even opened the door for her! Thank you for being so polite with her!
Ezavier Gutierrez
Ezavier attends school every day with genuine excitement for learning. It has been wonderful to see how much he has grown and the consistent effort he brings to new challenges. He is such a caring helper in our classroom. We're so proud of you, Ezavier!
Braxton Villarreal
Braxton is always cheering on his classmates encouraging everyone to do better. He has great sportsmanship.
Kaysen Estrada
Kaysen is always so polite around me. Always with a smile and a positive attitude.
Israel Ortiz
Israel never ceases to amaze me with his reading and has been doing great practicing his name!
Employee of the Week = Lisa Zapata
Lisa Zapata has been helping out with extra support with students. Reminding them to stay on task and represent good Pirate behavior!
Jennipher Herrera
Jennipher Herrera consistently demonstrates professionalism, a positive attitude, and a genuine willingness to help others. She embodies the true meaning of a team player by always being ready to lend a hand and support those around her. Her dedication and collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to our team, and we are fortunate to have someone who leads by example and helps create a positive, supportive work environment.
Kimberly Briones
Miss Kim is always in such a great mood and greets us all with a smile on her face as soon as we get here. She is very helpful even when she has 20 things to do at a time at the front desk. She helps this school run smoothly.
Estella Pena
Estella is a wonderful employee and is always willing to help others. She keeps our school clean and always has a smile on her face.
Lisa Torres
Lisa has shown that no job is to hard and always puts her best at everything she does. She has made a huge difference in making the campuses look amazing throughout. She really has a green thumb for landscaping. Keep up the amazing job.
Criselda Castillo
Always present taking on a lot of duties, and keeps on smiling through it all.
Rox-Anne Guajardo
Mrs. Guajardo spent a portion of her day on Monday in her office helping different students understand assignments they were missing because they didn't understand. She was very helpful to them and helped them understand the assignment so that they were able to complete it. The students were very appreciative.
Sarah Benavides
Sarah is so extremely patient with our students.
Maria Alicia Flores
These ladies go above and beyond for Mathis ISD! Their willingness to help, welcoming attitudes, and positive spirits make such a difference throughout our district. They greet everyone with kindness and are always ready to lend a helping hand. I am proud of them and grateful for the positivity and dedication! Thank you for being YOU!
Tammy Garcia
These ladies go above and beyond for Mathis ISD! Their willingness to help, welcoming attitudes, and positive spirits make such a difference throughout our district. They greet everyone with kindness and are always ready to lend a helping hand. I am proud of them and grateful for the positivity and dedication! Thank you for being YOU!
Raquel Salinas
These ladies go above and beyond for Mathis ISD! Their willingness to help, welcoming attitudes, and positive spirits make such a difference throughout our district. They greet everyone with kindness and are always ready to lend a helping hand. I am proud of them and grateful for the positivity and dedication! Thank you for being YOU!
Lupe Paiz
These ladies go above and beyond for Mathis ISD! Their willingness to help, welcoming attitudes, and positive spirits make such a difference throughout our district. They greet everyone with kindness and are always ready to lend a helping hand. I am proud of them and grateful for the positivity and dedication! Thank you for being YOU!
Tiffany Gutierrez
Tiffany is very loved by all the students she subs for. She has been a sub for us for a while and she already knows all the students learning preferences. Thank you so much for coming in whenever possible Tiffany! The students love you and we are so happy to have you!
Demetria Campbell
Always comes to class asking what work is being done for her inclusion students, helps out a lot during class discussions and activities, and provides funny videos about topics we are covering in the class
Anissa Garcia
Anissa is great with her group of girls while in the kitchen. She has great ideas and a kind heart. I appreciate her alot, and very happy to have her in my class. When Anissa works with the kids in the classroom, I can see she is very gentle and patient with them.
Denise Saldivar
I have seen grow as an educator and I am so proud of her. She is always ready to give a helping hand, truly cares about her students. Keep up the great work, Ms. Saldivar!
Lydia Perez
She has been a great help in our classes. She is always ready to lend a helping hand with our students and makes sure they are on task completing their work.
Jennifer Crumly
Ms. Crumly always has a smile on her face and has such a positive attitude. You can really tell that she loves her students!
Anna Leal
Mrs. Leal is amazing as a teacher and coworker. She is always thinking of creative ways to get her students engaged in her lessons and even in the hallway. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Meggan Gaitan
Miss Meggan is such a great person to her students and coworkers. She's funny, kind, patient, creative, the list goes on and on. Thank you for helping create such a postitive atmosphere here at mes
Mrs. Reyna
Mrs. Reyna is a great teammate. She always goes above and beyond to help and support the fifth grade students and teachers!
Breann Trevino
Ms. Trevino has demonstrated commitment to mastering the new mathematics curriculum while effectively teaching three classes. Her students respond positively to her instruction.
Jennifer Ramirez
Always willing to help where she is needed without hesitation. I appreciate all the help in the front office.
Mrs Riojas
Always on top of things and on the go! Great with her students!
Katie Smith
Smith is a great team player. She is always willing to go over and beyond for her students.
Around the District
Career Fair
Captain's Crew - Leadership Team
MHS Varsity Volleyball
Class of 1986
PreGame / DuringGame festivities
Homecoming Court
Mathis 37 West Oso 7 = Homecoming Football Victory
Cheerleaders
Mighty Pirate Marching Band - Halftime Performance (at the end of the game)
Next Week at a Glance
Monday 10/26 - Red Ribbon Week
- Visioning Project (PreBond) Committee meeting in the Board Room at 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10/27
- MHS Cross Country Regionals at TAMUCC
- Principals Meeting at 1 pm
- Girls Basketball Meeting at 6 pm in MHS Cafeteria
Wednesday 10/28
- FAFSA at 5:30 pm
- MMS Trunk or Treat at 5:30 pm
- Booster Club meeting at 6:30 pm
Thursday 10/29
- Culinary Arts at Food Bank
- SHAC meeting at 10 am
- MMS Football at Gopliad at 5 pm
- JV Football vs Goliad at Home at 5:30 pm
Friday 10/30
- MES Trunk or Treat
- MIS Spookytacular
- MHS Varsity Football at Goliad at 5:30 pm
Saturday 10/31
- Halloween - Enjoy!