September 6, 2026
Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK, Rattler Nation! Join us Friday night as the Rattlers take on the Madison Mavericks at 7:30 PM under the lights at Toyota Rattler Stadium! Then, keep the Homecoming spirit going Saturday morning in downtown San Marcos for the SMHS Homecoming Parade, kicking off at 10 AM! Let’s pack the stands, line the streets, and show our Rattler pride all week long!
Students were engaged in hands-on learning across Travis Elementary on September 3!
In Ms. Vasquez’s art class, students explored Zentangle patterns, using creativity, focus, and imagination to create unique designs. In Ms. Garcia’s class, students strengthened their English Language Arts skills by reading an excerpt from the story Fire and diving into reading and comprehension. In the library, students brought the stories they were reading to life by building and creating items inspired by their books—connecting literacy with hands-on creativity.
Crockett Kindergarteners are building important developmental skills while exploring the fun and engaging lessons of specials!
In Mr. Ainsworth’s music class, students are learning music theory and keeping a steady beat, which supports listening skills, memory, sequencing, coordination, and early cognitive development. In Mrs. Hall’s art room, students strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and spatial awareness as they cut, glue, and arrange shapes to design their very own home. And in Coach Giarruso and Coach Perez’s gym, students are developing gross motor skills, balance, coordination, teamwork, and healthy movement habits while staying active and building confidence.
Through every special, our Superstars are exploring, creating, moving, and building the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills that support their growth and development both inside and outside the classroom!
From math to ELAR and everything in between, Rodriguez Elementary students were engaged, curious, and ready to grow the Knight Way.
Third grade Knights in Mrs. Terry’s class, students explored the Distributive and Commutative Properties while building their math skills and problem-solving strategies. In Mrs. Hernandez’s ELAR class, students strengthened their reading comprehension by analyzing text, identifying key details, making connections, and using evidence to support their understanding.
Meanwhile, second graders across Rodriguez Elementary are diving into a unit on tall tales through the story of John Henry. As students read about the legendary folk hero, they are also learning about the history behind the construction of the railroad and the Big Bend Tunnel. Throughout the unit, students are connecting history and storytelling while identifying the larger-than-life characters, exaggerated events, and other key characteristics that make a story a tall tale.
Our 4th graders are building a strong foundation for future learning through hands-on science and thoughtful exploration!
Ms. Redfern’s 4th grade class was hard at work creating their science journals, documenting their learning and building the foundation for scientific thinking.
Ms. Coppo’s class was exploring physical properties, observing, describing, and making connections as young scientists!
We love seeing our students ask questions, make observations, and discover how the world around them works.
