Stallion Scoop
August 24-30, 2026
Week 4 Marking Period 1
*Parents and scholars, this is a reminder that energy drinks are not permitted on campus. These items will be confiscated by campus officials if brought to campus.
- Monday, August 24: Students follow their daily schedule.
- Tuesday, August 25: SIT meeting at 345pm inside the room 109. Advanced band parent meeting at 530pm inside the cafeteria.
- Wednesday, August 26: 504 meeting day.
- Thursday, August 27: Faculty Meeting at 345pm inside the library. BOY rethink assessment.
- Friday, August 28: Students follow their daily schedule. School spirit Friday, students approved to wear jeans (no tears or holes) with school shirt. 8th grade tours to MHS. Progress reports available to Stallion families.
- Saturday, August 29: Game Day for Slider Athletics.
When visiting our campus, it is important to bring an ID to request approval for entering our school building. Our campus is safe and secure and it provides our students a safe and supportive learning environment. Once you ring the door bell, you will be attended to by our receptionist over the door bell intercom system. You will be asked to state the purpose for your visit. If approved, our receptionist will be able to buzz you in to enter the front desk receptionist area. Note that any family member not listed on the students demographics will not be approved to visit with our Stallion scholar. A campus administrator is always available to assist you and your family. Our school office hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact us at 915.937.5400.
Stallion scholars make sure you are arriving on time, taking attendance for each class and actively participating. Our goal as a campus is 97% and above. Stallions, if you have any questions in regards to attendance, please reach to your teachers or our campus PEIMS attendance specialist, Mrs. Bianca Ozaeta at 915.937.5400.
Respectfully,
Brandon Rios
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Important Dates
*Grade Reports**
- Friday, September 4, end of first six weeks, UIL eligibility date, No Pass No Play.
- Friday, September 25, end of the nine weeks.
**Intersession**
- Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Students return to start the second nine weeks on Wednesday, October 14th.
**Open House**
- Tuesday, September 8th from 4PM to 6PM
- Tuesday, February 23rd from 4PM to 6PM
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Dress Code Updates: Changes from Previous School Year
**Slider Student Dress Code**
It is the philosophy of the Socorro Independent School District and William D. Slider Middle School that all students should maintain high standards of dress. A committee of parents, students, and teachers adopted a uniform policy for Slider Middle School.
Shirts & Required Colors:
· Students will wear a white, navy blue, or forest green collared polo shirt with or without a Slider school logo.
· White, navy blue, or forest green T-shirts will be allowed only if they have the Slider school uniform logo.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts Required Colors and Style:
· Students will wear khaki, tan, or blue pants. No black pants or other colors will be permitted.
· Pants must be in good repair. No ripped or torn pants, please. Slits of any kind are also not permitted.
· Regular and uniformed pants allowed.
· Tights, yoga pants, wide-leg and baggy-fit pants are not acceptable.
· The length of the pants must not touch/drag along the floor, and they must fit according to the waist size of the student. “Sagging” of the pants will not be allowed on campus.
· No military style cargo pants are permitted.
· No ragged edge, daisy dukes, spandex or hot pants or short shorts are permitted.
· Shorts may not be rolled up. The length of skirts, skorts, and shorts must extend below the student’s fingertips when the student’s arms are extended at his/her sides.
· Capri style pants are permitted.
Jackets/ Sweaters Required Colors and Style:
· These must be zippered or buttoned down and can be worn as seasonably appropriate.
· Jackets/coats must not cover the Slider logo while in the building.
· Thermals, turtlenecks, or solid school colored long-sleeve shirts may be worn under the Slider logo shirts during cold weather.
· Pull-over must be a white, navy blue, or forest green color with a Slider school logo.
· No “Cookies” logos or any other clothing representing any references to drugs or alcohol or weaponry are allowed.
Accessory Dress Requirements/Restrictions:
1. Caps, hats, bandannas, headbands, stocking caps and hoods etc. may not be worn. All of these accessories need to be left at home.
2. For reasons of health and safety the following will not be allowed: sunglasses worn inside the building, and jewelry/ piercings in lips, eyebrows, nose, tongue, chin etc.
3. No weapon like or oversized jewelry is allowed, including studded leather bracelets, oversized chains, or chained wallets. Beaded jewelry that uses fish line is particularly unsafe.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required. Shoes must have hard soles and be specifically designed for outside wear. Platform shoes (greater than 1 ½ inches) are not permitted for reasons of safety. Crocs (clogs) are not allowed on campus unless approved by administration for dress-up days.
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William D. Slider Middle School
Website: https://www.sisd.net/williamdsliderms
Location: 11700 School Lane, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 915-937-5400
Twitter: @Slider_Middle