William D. Slider Middle

William D. Slider Middle School
📢 Mandatory 8th Grade Parent & Student Meeting

All 8th grade students and at least one parent/guardian are required to attend an important informational meeting.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: William D. Slider Middle School

Why Attend?
This meeting will cover important information regarding 8th grade expectations, upcoming events, and transition plans. Attendance is mandatory for both students and parents.

Please make every effort to attend.

For questions or additional information, please contact the school office.

Howdy Stallions,

I’m excited to let you know that the Free Dress Pass student ID cards are on sale! The February 2026 free dress pass is valid from February 1st through February 27th.

You may purchase your free dress cards during lunch with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers or by visiting our campus secretary.

Please remember to adhere to the dress code: no torn jeans, slippers, pajamas, leggings, yoga pants, short shorts, or clogs are allowed. Each student must have their free dress pass with them at all times. Failure to present the card may result in a dress code infraction, and please note that there will not be replacement cards issued for lost or stolen passes.

Get ready to enjoy a month of free dress!

Super Bowl Dress Up Days @ Slider

Howdy Stallions, free dress tomorrow for students who purchase a ticket to our winter dance. Tickets are only $3.00 and will be sold tomorrow morning between 7:30 am and 8:00 am.

Stallions, during our school improvement team meeting in December 2025, the following motions were approved and passed by the committee and effective within our student handbook.

- Energy drinks are prohibited on campus. Students are not allowed to bring, consume, or distribute energy drinks during school hours or on school grounds. This policy is in place to promote health and wellness and ensure a safe learning environment.

-Requirements for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities
• Academic Performance: Students must meet grade requirements every 9 weeks.
• Discipline: Students must maintain acceptable behavior and disciplinary standards.
• Pending Loss of Credit Contracts: Students with pending Loss of Credit (LOC) contracts are not eligible.
• No Exceptions: These requirements apply uniformly without exceptions.

Should you have any follow up questions, you may contact a campus administrator at 915-937-5400.

Stallion community, join us for Coffee with the Principal and Chief of SISD Police on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. inside the library. If you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400.

Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9am for coffee with the Principal, Mr. Rios and Chief of Police, Mr. Johnson. We look forward to seeing our community attend this event. Please make sure to bring an ID to enter the campus. Should you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400.

VASSP Update, current sixth graders, please see attached flier.

Greetings Stallion Community, Our Slider athletics coaches hope everyone had an amazing winter break.   As we begin the second semester of our 2025-2026 school year, we wanted to update everyone regarding basketball tryouts for our 7th and 8th grade students.  Tryouts will begin on Monday January 5, 2026.  Here is a breakdown of the schedule:   7th and 8th grade Girls basketball Monday Jan 5th: Arrive by 3:45 pmoutside Slider gym                                 Girls will begin tryouts from 3:45-5:40 inside the Slider gym  Tuesday Jan 6th: Arrive by 3:45 pmoutside Slider main door entrance Day 2 of tryouts in the Slider cafeteria 3:45-5:40  Wednesday Jan 7th: Tryouts start right after school at 3:45                                 Day 3 of tryouts, Girls continue tryouts from 3:45-5:40 inside the Slider gym  7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball Monday Jan 5th: Arrive by 5:30 outside gym                                 Boys will begin tryouts from 5:45-7:40 inside the Slider gym  Tuesday Jan 6th: Arrive by 3:45 outside gym Day 2 of tryouts in the Slider gym from 3:45-5:40  Wednesday Jan 7th: TBD, will be announced after tryout day 2                                 Day 3 of tryouts time and location TBD   If you should have any question regarding basketball information feel free to email girls head coach Ruben Melendez (rmele13@sisd.net) or boys head basketball coach Carlos Perez (cperez28@sisd.net).  I want to wish every student trying out the best of luck and let’s have a great start to 2026.  Gustavo Hernandez Slider Athletic Coordinator

Stallions,

On Friday, December 19, 2025 our campus will be hosting its annual students versus teachers volleyball game. Tickets will be for sale during all three lunch shifts on Wednesday and Thursday for only $3.00. We look forward to a successful volleyball game, who will win? The teachers or the students. For more information, please contact us at 915-937-5400.

Stallions,

On Friday, December 19, 2025 our campus will be hosting its annual students versus teachers volleyball game. Tickets will be for sale during all three lunch shifts on Wednesday and Thursday for only $3.00. We look forward to a successful volleyball game, who will win? The teachers or the students. For more information, please contact us at 915-937-5400.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce our Winter Wonderland Dance hosted by Slider Cheer for students only! This special celebration will give our students a chance to enjoy a fun and festive evening together.

Event Details:
• Date: 12/12/25
• Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Location: Slider Middle School

Tickets:
• Pre-sale during lunch: $10
• At the door: $15

Dress Code:
Semi-formal attire is required. No jeans or leggings allowed.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce our Winter Wonderland Dance hosted by Slider Cheer for students only! This special celebration will give our students a chance to enjoy a fun and festive evening together.

Event Details:
• Date: 12/12/25
• Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Location: Slider Middle School

Tickets:
• Pre-sale during lunch: $10
• At the door: $15

Dress Code:
Semi-formal attire is required. No jeans or leggings allowed.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce our Winter Wonderland Dance hosted by Slider Cheer for students only! This special celebration will give our students a chance to enjoy a fun and festive evening together.

Event Details:
• Date: 12/12/25
• Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Location: Slider Middle School

Tickets:
• Pre-sale during lunch: $10
• At the door: $15

Dress Code:
Semi-formal attire is required. No jeans or leggings allowed.