News and Announcements

Exciting news! 📰

We're searching for a new team of Kid Reporters for the 2026-2027 school year!
If your child has a passion for storytelling, asking great questions, or sharing what's happening around our school, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Check out the attached flyers for all the details about trying out. We can't wait to see who joins our reporting crew! 🎤✨

The elementary school day is from 7:45 am - 3:15 pm. Please ensure your students arrives to school on time and is present daily. Attendance is very important throughout the school year. Every minute counts!

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 11th, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone!

Meet the Teacher Night is on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 pm! We can't wait to welcome all our Eagles back to the nest!

📢 Mission CISD Parents: We Need Your Help!

The Family Income Survey is now available in the Parent Portal, and we ask that every family take just a few minutes to complete it.

Why is this important? Your responses help Mission CISD qualify for state and federal funding that supports programs and services benefiting students across our district.

📢 ¡Padres de Mission CISD: ¡Necesitamos su ayuda!

La Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares (Family Income Survey) ya está disponible en el Portal para Padres. Les pedimos a todas las familias que se tomen unos minutos para completarla.

¿Por qué es importante? Sus respuestas ayudan a Mission CISD a recibir fondos estatales y federales que apoyan programas y servicios para los estudiantes de todo el distrito.

📚✏️ Mission CISD families, it’s time to get ready for the new school year!

School supply lists for this year are now available. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the list for their child’s campus and grade level before heading out for back-to-school shopping.

Having the right supplies helps students start the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. 🎒

View the school supply list here: https://www.mcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=218194&type=d&pREC_ID=479569&tota11y=true

We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another great year at Mission CISD!

As we gear up for the new 2026–2027 school year, we want to remind families that all students will be required to bring a clear or mesh backpack.
This policy helps us maintain safe campuses where students can focus on learning and growing. 📚
Thank you for your continued support in helping make our schools safe and welcoming places to learn.

🎒📚 2026–2027 Uniform Information 📚🎒
Waitz families, please take a moment to review our 2026–2027 grade-level uniform colors. We will not use any specific uniform vendors next year. Students may wear a polo shirt or T-shirt in the color assigned to their grade level. 👕
Thank you for helping us promote school pride, unity, and a positive learning environment for all of our Eagles! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year at Waitz Elementary. ✨

☀️🦅 Summer Health & Safety Tips for Our Waitz Eagles! 🦅☀️
Summer is here! As you enjoy a well-deserved break, take a moment to review these helpful tips to keep your children healthy, active, and safe all season long. From staying hydrated and limiting screen time to practicing sun safety and supporting mental wellness, small steps can make a big difference.
Have a fun, safe, and memorable summer, Eagles! ❤️🌞

🎓🦅 Our End-of-Year Awards Assemblies are almost here! We are excited to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our amazing Eagles throughout the school year. Families are invited to join us as we recognize our students’ success and achievements!
⚠️ Please review the flyer carefully for assembly dates, times, guest limits, and important campus procedures. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨