Memorial High School
Campus Newsletter-updated 3/17/23
Principal Message
I hope this message finds each of you in good health and good spirits. The 4th six weeks of school are over, and we are now beginning our fifth six weeks of the school year.
During the 5th six weeks, our teachers will be focusing on preparing our students for STAAR End of Course assessments. This year testing begins on the week of April 17. You can see the specific EOC testing dates under important dates in this newsletter. Reminder to our parents that these exams are very important, as students are required to pass them to graduate from high school. In addition, this year there will be adjustments on the EOC exams that students will be preparing for during our EOC countdown lessons. We ask that you support you child by making sure he or she is here in school every day, and in their classes every period. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about our STAAR End of Course exams and plans to support your child.
I want to conclude my letter by thanking our parents for talking to your kids about the importance of attendance and behaving in school. Our campus has seen an improvement in attendance and behavior over the last year, and we want to acknowledge everyone for contributing to this effort. Together, we will continue to improve our learning environment for our students by having a safe learning environment and quality instruction in every classroom.
Our Memorial staff is committed to supporting each student and family we serve, so please reach out to us if you need any assistance. In collaboration with our families, we ask that parents support their child by:
- Making sure your child is in school by 8:10 and remind your child to attend all classes.
- Communicating with our staff when your child will be absent.
- Having your child join a club or organization.
- Checking in on your child's academic progress and communicating with our staff if assistance is needed.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting your family throughout the year. Please feel free to contact me if you need assistance. I can be reached at 210-898-4110 x 8301 or at miguel.elizondo@eisd.net . Blessings to each of you and your families.
Respectfully,
Mr. Elizondo
Mensaje del Director
Estimados padres,
Espero que este mensaje encuentre a cada uno de ustedes en buena salud y buen ánimo. Las cuarta seis semanas de clases han terminado, y ahora estamos comenzando la quinta seis semanas del año escolar.
Durante las 5ª seis semanas, nuestros maestros se centrarán en preparar a nuestros estudiantes para los examines de fin de curso de STAAR. Este año las pruebas estatales comienzan en la semana del 17 de abril. Puede ver las fechas específicas de las pruebas de EOC en mi boletín en línea. Recordatorio a nuestros padres que estos exámenes son muy importantes, ya que los estudiantes deben aprobarlos para graduarse de high school. Además, este año el examen estatal de EOC va ser un poco diferente, solo que es muy importante que so hijo/hija esten prensente durante nuestras lecciones preparand a nuestros estudiantes para los examines de EOC. Le pedimos que apoye a su hijo/hija asegurándose de que esté aquí en la escuela todos los días y en sus clases cada período. Comuníquese con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta sobre nuestros exámenes de fin de curso STAAR y los planes para apoyar a su hijo/hija.
Quiero concluir mi carta agradeciendo a nuestros padres por hablar con sus hijos sobre la importancia de asistir a la escuela y comportarse bien en la escuela. Nuestra facultad ha visto mejorar la asistencia y el comportamiento de los estudiantes durante el último año, y queremos reconocer a todos los padres por contribuir a este esfuerzo. Juntos, continuaremos mejorando nuestro entorno de aprendizaje para nuestros estudiantes al tener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro e instrucción de calidad en cada aula.
Nuestro personal de Memorial está comprometido a apoyar a cada estudiante y familia a la que servimos, así que comuníquese con nosotros si necesita ayuda. En colaboración con nuestras familias, pedimos que los padres apoyen a sus hijos mediante:
- Asegúrese de que su hijo/a esté en la escuela antes de las 8:10 y recuérdele que asista a todas las clases.
- Comuniqunsen con nuestro personal cuando su hijo/a estará ausente.
- Apoye a que su hijo/a se una a un club o organización de la escuela.
- Verifique el progreso académico de su hijo y comunicarse con nuestro personal si se necesita ayuda.
Espero conocer a cada uno de uds. y apoyar a sus familias durante todo el año. Por favor, ponganse en contacto conmigo si necesitan ayuda. Me pueden contactar al 210-898-4110 x 8301 o al miguel.elizondo@eisd.net. Bendiciones para cada uno de ustedes y sus familias.
Respetuosamente
Sr. Elizondo
Principal
Student Support Services
Counselors Corner
The counseling department hopes everyone enjoyed Spring Break! We want to thank all of our junior parents who attended our parent conference transcript checks.
Now, it’s time to get back to work. For the next few weeks, the counselors will be working with 9th and then 10th graders to review grades, attendance, and courses needed for graduation. If you are a junior or senior parent and did not get the chance to meet with your child’s counselor, please contact the counseling department to schedule a meeting. Let’s work together to help your child graduate on time.
Carla Eads (last names A through Garces, and PTECH) Carla.Eads@eisd.net
Oralia Gomez (last names Garcia through Ochoa) Oralia.Gomez@eisd.net
Renee Michale Reyes (last names Ojeda through Z) Renee.Reyes@eisd.net
Theresa Fisher (Lead counselor and Early College High School students) tfisher@eisd.net
Kristeena Dewberry (SEL counselor) Kristeena.Dewberry@eisd.net
Gloria Borrego (Counseling Assistant) gloria.borrego@eisd.net
We want to remind students and parents that our mission is to provide exceptional support and guidance that fosters success in post-secondary employment, academic, and military readiness, along with personal/social development that prepares students for success in life. Our values statement is "We HELP without exception!"
Please reach out to us if you need any assistance. If you have any questions about your child's academic progress you can contact our counselors at 210-898-4110 x 3742, or email them to set up a conference.
Thanks,
Ms. Fisher
Lead Counselor
Social Emotional Learning Counselor-Ms. Dewberry
Thank you to the parents that attended the Tuesday Tea in February. It was a success! We look forward to our next Tuesday Tea on March 28th at 10:00am. I was fortunate to be able to work with some CTE students during our recent Health Fair by providing additional information and activities to the student’s mental health booth. Students were able to practice breathing activities and try meditation in VR. In the future, Mr. Valadez, the CIS coordinator, and myself will be providing a workshop to seniors called, “Demystifying Mental Health.” We hope to make mental health less of a barrier to new college students by explaining what a typical therapy session will look like and where to access these types of student support services on a college campus.
I want to remind students and families that I am available to provide the following support: individual and group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and training/education to staff and caregivers on the importance of social emotional wellness for themselves and their students. Please reach out to me to if you need any assistance or have any questions about the support I offer. You can reach me by email at kristeena.dewberry@eisd.net or by calling 210-898-4110 X 3742.





Important Dates
School Calendar Items
2/27/23: Beginning of 5th 6 weeks
2/28/23: Tuesday Tea with Ms. D and counselors
3/1/23: 11th grade SAT
3/4/23: Saturday School, 9 AM-12 PM
3/7,8,9/23: Junior Transcript Check Parent Conferences all day
3/9/23: Advanced Academic Night for students and parents
3/13/23-3/17/23: Spring Break
3/28/23: Senior Gear Up Night
3/28/23: Tuesday Tea with Ms. D and counselors
4/1/23: Saturday School, 9 AM-12 PM
4/7/23: Holiday-No School
4/15/23: Saturday School, 9 AM-12 PM
4/18/23: ELA EOC Testing starts
4/21/23: Last day of 5th 6 weeks
4/24/23: Beginning of 6th 6 weeks
4/25/23: Biology EOC
4/26/23: US History EOC
4/26/23: Senior Gear Up Night
4/28/23: Holiday-No School
5/1/23: Algebra 1 EOC
5/1/23-5/5/23: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/1/23-5/12/23: AP Testing
Seeking Parent Volunteers/Padres Voluntarios
Please reach out to us if you are interested in volunteering. We need assistance with bulletin boards, making copies, opening doors, and more. | Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros si está interesado en ser voluntario/a. Necesitamos ayuda con los tablones de anuncios, hacer copias, abrir puertas y más. |
Staff Recognition
Ms. Arredondo Retirement Congratulations to Ms. Arredondo who was recently honored in a retirement celebration during one of our pep rally's after serving our community for 24 years. | Extra Yard Teacher-Valero BowlCongratulations to Ms. Reid who was recognized by a Valero Bowl Committee, as one of 30 teachers from across the city. Ms. Reid was awarded a $1,000 check. We are lucky to have such an amazing teacher and campus leader. Thank you Ms. Reid for all you do to support our Minutemen! | Counselor Appreciation Week Our counselors received numerous gifts during Counselor Appreciation Week. |
Ms. Arredondo Retirement
Extra Yard Teacher-Valero Bowl
Congratulations to Ms. Reid who was recognized by a Valero Bowl Committee, as one of 30 teachers from across the city. Ms. Reid was awarded a $1,000 check. We are lucky to have such an amazing teacher and campus leader. Thank you Ms. Reid for all you do to support our Minutemen!
October Teacher of the Month, Ms. Fisher Congratulations to Ms. Fisher, our October Teacher of the Month! | October Staff Member of the Month, Ms. Segura Congratulations to Ms. Segura, our October Staff Member of the Month! | October Staff Member of the Month, Ms. Segura Congratulations to Mr. Pintor, our October Staff Member of the Month! |
October Teacher of the Month, Ms. Fisher
October Staff Member of the Month, Ms. Segura
Congratulations to Ms. Rodriguez and Ms. Bermudez for winning our first attendance raffle!
Communities In Schools-CIS


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Mr. Valadez, CIS Coordinator, is leading the first Salvaging Sisterhood session with some of our students in CIS. | CIS students participated in El Almuerzo del Cucuy, where students showcased their cooking and leadership skills. | Students in CIS visited The University of Texas in Austin to learn about their programs of study. |
Highlights!!
College Field Trips continue! In this picture our students are visiting A&M Kingsville. | January attendance winners were recognized with Hot chocolate and raffle prizes!! | We recently held our annual job fair for our students. Thank you to all the representatives from across the city who made this event possible for our students. |
Our ECHS students visited Palo Alto College, as they prepare to take more college classes at PAC. Our Minutemen are College Bound! | Meet the newest member of the Edgewood ISD1000 Point Club Senior #21 Danelly Martínez with her proud Parents. At the time she had scored 1015 points. | Our Annual Military Ball. |
Student leaders engaged in leadership skill development and discussed 2nd semester campus goals. | CIS students help celebrate Officer Gomez and Officer Salazar for their continued commitment and dedication to keeping our Memorial students safe. | Our students attend college information center in our Dream Center. |
HOSA students supporting community event. | Our students supported our district's Special Olympics held at Memorial HS, where some of our students competed. | Our Minutemen visited Corpus Christi A&M University. Our Minutemen are College Bound! |
Our Early College High School students attended their first week of college at PAC. You can see our students looking at the school map trying to locate their classes. | Our athletes are always there to serve our community! Here we have football players reading to our future Minutemen at Loma Park ES. | This year students have enjoyed our Friday Funday during lunches. Thank you to Ms. Dewberry and Mr. Valadez for leading these activities. |
Our Early College High School students attended their first week of college at PAC. You can see our students looking at the school map trying to locate their classes.
Seniors, Raul Garcia and Rosalisa Perez are National #Hispanic Recognition awardees! Congratulations to both students on earning this prestigious designation. | Packed house at our first pep rally of the year, where seniors and juniors competed for the spirit stick. Congrats to the CO 23 for winning the first spirit stick of the year! | Our students celebrated our culture day theme. We have students dressed in Karenni attire from Burma and Thailand and Karen from Thailand. |
Post game pictures with our athletes and trainers. | Our Rush Day at Memorial was a success. Every 9th grader and new students are encouraged to be in at least 1 club!! | Our first senior breakfast was a lot of fun! Our CO 23 is amazing!! |
Our admin team supporting our football team, band, cheer, and dance team at Somerset HS. Go Minutemen! | Students dressed in Salsa Bowl Theme and Halloween outfits. | Our students going around trick or treating during the school day. |
Packed house at our Salas Bowl Pep Rally. | Presentation of gifts by student leaders from both Memorial and Kennedy. | Our band showing off their dance moves at the Salsa Bowl. |
Athletics
Powerlifting team placed 3rd, which Jonah Lopez earning best lifter award. | Our girls BB team before playoff game time against Boerne. | Tennis team celebrating their medals at the Jourdanton Meet. |
Congrats to our basketball team for beating Fox Tech HS 60-30 that resulted in securing first playoff appearance in about 10 years. Way to go ladies! | Girls soccer with big win!!! | Golf team competing at Falcon Tournament. |
Senior basketball players were recognized at senior parent night. | Congratulations to Senior Genesis Gonzalez and Thoo Paw for being selected as All Tournament Team in the EISD Soccer Tournament! | Memorial Tennis in Beeville, TX. Congrats to Maria Rodriguez and Izabella Jaramillo for making it to the finals. |
Our senior volleyball players were recognized during our senior night. Wishing our seniors a great year! | Our Cross-Country team worked hard all year as they prepared for their district meet in Seguin. | Sai Lin was named the Kens5 All Star Athlete. |
Tennis District Tournament | Our athletes supporting our community at a CrossFit competition. | Our football players reading to Perales Elementary students. |
Decal Day was special!! Our families came out to show their support for our Minutemen. | Out team prepares to take on Carrizo Springs! | Coach Rios is huddling up with her team as they get ready to take the court. |
Career and Technology
Our Health Science Practicum students learned how compression socks aid in the prevention of DVTs, while also practicing how to properly apply compression socks. | Our future educators are ready to visit Jose Cardenas ECC, for their practicum courses. | Some of our Culinary students, including 9th grade PTECH students, visited St. Phillips College Culinary program. |
Our Health Science Practicum students learned how compression socks aid in the prevention of DVTs, while also practicing how to properly apply compression socks.
Students demonstrated how to properly transfer patients safely using a Hoyer patient lift. | Our students identified the differences between subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. They drew up saline doses and gave mock injections. | Our ROTC Drill and PT teams competed at Wagner High School. |
Fine Arts
Our art students participated in this year's Chalk It Up event, where they won $250 gift card for art supplies. | Our band earned a 1st Division Rating at their UIL competition, earning them a spot at the area UIL competition in Corpus. | MHS Indoor Percussion earned 3rd place on Saturday, Feb 18, at the Texas Educational Colorguard Association, Percussion Division held, at Madison High School. |
Our dance team performing their half time routine. | Our amazing Cheer team did a great job at their Cheer Camp for future Minutemen. | Our amazing band performing at a competition. |