News and Announcements

📚✏️ 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!

📚 Reminder: Meet the Teacher Night is TOMORROW! 📚
Blue Jays, we can't wait to welcome our families back to Cantu Elementary! 💙
🗓 Thursday, August 6
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

📢 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.
📱 Log in to your Parent Portal today and complete your Family Income Survey.
Just a few minutes of your time can make a lasting impact for Mission CISD students. Thank you for your continued support!
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📢 ¡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.
📱 Entre hoy a su Portal para Padres y complete la Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares.
¡Solo le toma unos minutos y puede hacer una gran diferencia para los estudiantes de Mission CISD! Gracias por su apoyo.

💙 Welcome to the Nest, Blue Jays! 🐦
Please join us in giving a big Cantu Blue Jay welcome to the incredible team joining our Early Childhood Special Education Unit! 🎉
We're excited to welcome Jaime Contreras, Teacher, along with San Juanita Esquivel and Iris Marquez, Instructional Aides, to our Blue Jay family. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every child thrive will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. 💙
Welcome to the Blue Jay family! Here's to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable moments! ✨

🎊 Save the Date, Blue Jays! 🎊
Our Awards Ceremonies are coming up, and we can't wait to celebrate! 💙 Check out the flyer for the full schedule.
⭐ Reminder: Only TWO guests per child will be allowed to attend.

📣 You're Invited! Join us for a Mission CISD In-Person District Parent Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Mission CISD Annex
925 E. Business HWY. 83, Mission, TX 78572
Be part of this important conversation! We look forward to seeing you at our final session of the school year.

🎶💙 Celebrating National Music Week! 🎵
Today we celebrate Ms. T. Peña, our amazing music teacher! Thank you for sharing your love of music with our Blue Jays and for inspiring creativity, confidence, and joy in our students every day. 🎤🎼
Your passion and dedication help make Cantu Elementary a place filled with learning, laughter, and beautiful music! Thank you for all you do, Ms. T. Peña! 💙✨

📸 Happy School Communicators Day!📱
Today we thank Ms. Morato for all she does as our PR Liaison at Cantu Elementary! From capturing special moments to keeping our Blue Jay families informed through social media and our school website, her hard work helps keep our school community connected and shining bright! 🐦✨
Thank you, Ms. Morato, for sharing the amazing stories of our students, staff, and campus every day! 💙

💦 Dunk the Coach or Teacher Fundraiser: Update and Reminder!
Money for the Dunk the Coach/Teacher Fundraiser will be accepted until Friday morning! 😎 Please see the flyer for complete details. Thank you for supporting Cantu Elementary! 💙

🍕 Blue Jay Fundraiser Reminder! 💙
Join us Thursday at Peter Piper Pizza for our Cantu Elementary Spring Showcase and Fundraiser Night! Bring the whole family for food, fun, and school spirit! 🎉
🍦 The first 50 guests will receive FREE ice cream!
Please see the flyer for more details. Thank you for supporting our Blue Jays! 💙