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.
📢 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.
TSIA2 Test Prep & Dual Credit Eligibility
Subject: Information About TSIA2 & Your Child’s Upcoming Test
Preparation
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our campus serves 8th grade students who are eligible to take and will be participating in the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2), a statewide exam that helps determine whether students are ready for college-level reading and writing. This assessment plays an important role for students interested in enrolling in dual credit courses, as meeting the TSIA2 benchmark is one of the key requirements for participation.
To support student success, we will be offering a TSIA2 Test Boot Camp designed to strengthen essential academic skills and help students meet the required college-readiness standards. Participation in these sessions will better prepare students for the exam and increase opportunities to take dual credit classes.
Dual Credit allows students to:
• Earn college credit and high school credit at the same time
• Save time and money on future college coursework
• Experience college-level expectations early
• Strengthen their academic and career pathways
Your student will participate in the TSIA2 on May 12, 2026. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students prepare for college and career pathways.
For questions, please contact:
• Assistant Principal Ms. Daniela Gonzalez at 915-937-5400.
Subject: Information About TSIA2 & Your Child’s Upcoming Test
Preparation
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our campus serves 8th grade students who are eligible to take and will be participating in the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2), a statewide exam that helps determine whether students are ready for college-level reading and writing. This assessment plays an important role for students interested in enrolling in dual credit courses, as meeting the TSIA2 benchmark is one of the key requirements for participation.
To support student success, we will be offering a TSIA2 Test Boot Camp designed to strengthen essential academic skills and help students meet the required college-readiness standards. Participation in these sessions will better prepare students for the exam and increase opportunities to take dual credit classes.
Dual Credit allows students to:
• Earn college credit and high school credit at the same time
• Save time and money on future college coursework
• Experience college-level expectations early
• Strengthen their academic and career pathways
Your student will participate in the TSIA2 on May 12, 2026. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students prepare for college and career pathways.
For questions, please contact:
• Assistant Principal Ms. Daniela Gonzalez at 915-937-5400.
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Howdy Stallions,
I’m excited to let you know that the Free Dress Pass student ID cards are for sale for only $20.00! The May 2026 free dress pass is valid from May 1st to May 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through May 6, with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers.
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.
The April registration free dress pass last day is today, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Free dress passes for May will be sold tomorrow morning by our parent volunteers at the front lobby between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Get ready to enjoy a month of free dress!
I’m excited to let you know that the Free Dress Pass student ID cards are for sale for only $20.00! The May 2026 free dress pass is valid from May 1st to May 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through May 6, with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers.
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.
The April registration free dress pass last day is today, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Free dress passes for May will be sold tomorrow morning by our parent volunteers at the front lobby between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Get ready to enjoy a month of free dress!
Slider MS will be hosting a sports meeting for 6th graders moving up into the 7th grade for the upcoming school year. We will discuss all the required paperwork and expectations for our future student athletes. We understand that some parents may have questions regarding the process for students to compete athletically in school sports, and I will be there to answer any questions.
Date April 30, 2026, starting at 5:45 p.m.
At: William D. Slider Cafeteria
Who: Any current 6th grader who will be a 7th grader for the upcoming 2026-2027 School year that is interested in playing sports.
We will be discussing the upcoming sports schedules along with student/parent expectations (parent/guardian must attend). We will inform our Stallion community about how tryouts will be conducted and give information regarding practices. This meeting will allow parents/guardians the opportunity to get to know the coaches and receive answers to any questions they may have.
Parents will be provided with information regarding the completion of a physical form (front and back) and be introduced to the Rankone online documentation system. Students will not be allowed on the field/court without these two requirements being met. Physicals will allow students to participate in all extracurricular sports for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Again, students will not be allowed to practice without physical being on file and rank one paperwork being completed.
You may print out a physical form or pick one up at William D. Slider. Physical forms will be provided on the day of the meeting as will the instructions for rank one. We look forward to seeing you.
Dear 6th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Permission slips for the upcoming 6th grade field trip will be sent home tomorrow through your child’s Social Studies teacher.
The cost of the field trip is $6 per student. Please review the permission slip carefully, as additional details regarding the trip are included on the form.
Permission slips must be signed and returned by Friday, May 8th.
Please note that signing and returning the permission slip does not guarantee that your child will attend the field trip. Students must continue to uphold the End of Year Contract that was sent home on March 25th in order to remain eligible.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
6th Grade Team
Permission slips for the upcoming 6th grade field trip will be sent home tomorrow through your child’s Social Studies teacher.
The cost of the field trip is $6 per student. Please review the permission slip carefully, as additional details regarding the trip are included on the form.
Permission slips must be signed and returned by Friday, May 8th.
Please note that signing and returning the permission slip does not guarantee that your child will attend the field trip. Students must continue to uphold the End of Year Contract that was sent home on March 25th in order to remain eligible.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
6th Grade Team
6th & 7th grade Stallion parents/guardians,
Campus administration is reminding our 6th & 7th grade parents about having your child attend school daily and for all classes. In reviewing our daily attendance data, 6th & 7th grade students have an increased absence rate on Friday's, Monday's and during 3rd period as they are being pulled from accountability time to attend appointments off campus.
This is a reminder that all 6th & 7th grade students are on an MP4 student contract (see attachment) and failure to meet attendance requirements will result in your child losing the privilege's to attend or participate in: a yearbook signing social, school dances, grade level field trips, art show, fine art field trips and end of year grade level ceremonies.
To assist your child with obtaining their daily attendance rate above 96%, we ask that your child attend school daily and for all classes. May is extremely important as students can accumulate loss of credit through the last day of school. If you have any questions, contact us at 915-937-5400.
Campus administration is reminding our 6th & 7th grade parents about having your child attend school daily and for all classes. In reviewing our daily attendance data, 6th & 7th grade students have an increased absence rate on Friday's, Monday's and during 3rd period as they are being pulled from accountability time to attend appointments off campus.
This is a reminder that all 6th & 7th grade students are on an MP4 student contract (see attachment) and failure to meet attendance requirements will result in your child losing the privilege's to attend or participate in: a yearbook signing social, school dances, grade level field trips, art show, fine art field trips and end of year grade level ceremonies.
To assist your child with obtaining their daily attendance rate above 96%, we ask that your child attend school daily and for all classes. May is extremely important as students can accumulate loss of credit through the last day of school. If you have any questions, contact us at 915-937-5400.
8th grade Stallion parents/guardians,
Campus administration is reminding our 8th grade parents about having your child attend school daily and for all classes. In reviewing our daily attendance data, 8th grade students have an increased absence rate on Friday's, Monday's and during 3rd period as they are being pulled from accountability time to attend appointments off campus.
This is a reminder that all 8th grade students are on an MP4 student contract (see attachment) and failure to meet attendance requirements will result in your child losing the privilege's to attend or participate in: a yearbook signing social, 8th grade farewell reception & dance, grade level field trips, top 10 ceremony, art show, and end of year grade level ceremonies.
To assist your child with obtaining their daily attendance rate above 96%, we ask that your child attend school daily and for all classes. May is extremely important as students can accumulate loss of credit through the last day of school. If you have any questions, contact us at 915-937-5400.
Campus administration is reminding our 8th grade parents about having your child attend school daily and for all classes. In reviewing our daily attendance data, 8th grade students have an increased absence rate on Friday's, Monday's and during 3rd period as they are being pulled from accountability time to attend appointments off campus.
This is a reminder that all 8th grade students are on an MP4 student contract (see attachment) and failure to meet attendance requirements will result in your child losing the privilege's to attend or participate in: a yearbook signing social, 8th grade farewell reception & dance, grade level field trips, top 10 ceremony, art show, and end of year grade level ceremonies.
To assist your child with obtaining their daily attendance rate above 96%, we ask that your child attend school daily and for all classes. May is extremely important as students can accumulate loss of credit through the last day of school. If you have any questions, contact us at 915-937-5400.
Howdy Stallions,
I’m excited to let you know that the Free Dress Pass student ID cards are for sale for only $20.00! The May 2026 free dress pass is valid from May 1st to May 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through May 6, with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers.
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!
I’m excited to let you know that the Free Dress Pass student ID cards are for sale for only $20.00! The May 2026 free dress pass is valid from May 1st to May 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through May 6, with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers.
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!
Howdy Stallions,
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6th Grade Sports Parent Meeting
Slider MS will be hosting a sports meeting for 6th graders moving up into the 7th grade for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We will discuss all the required paperwork and expectations for students moving up from 6th grade to the 7th grade. We understand that some parents may have questions regarding the process for students to compete athletically in school sports, and I will be there to answer any questions.
Date April 30, 2026, starting at 5:45 p.m.
At: William D. Slider Cafeteria
Who: Any current 6th grader who will be a 7th grader for the upcoming 2025-2026 School year that is interested in playing sports.
We will be discussing the upcoming sports schedules along with student/parent expectations (parent/guardian must attend). We will inform our Stallion community about how tryouts will be conducted and give information regarding practices. This meeting will allow parents/guardians the opportunity to get to know the coaches and receive answers to any questions they may have.
Parents will be provided with information regarding the completion of a physical form (front and back) and be introduced to the Rankone online documentation system. Students will not be allowed on the field/court without these two requirements being met. Physicals will allow students to participate in all extracurricular sports for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Again, students will not be allowed to practice without physical being on file and rank one paperwork being completed.
You may print out a physical form or pick one up at William D. Slider. Physical forms will be provided on the day of the meeting as will the instructions for rank one. We look forward to seeing you.
Gustavo Hernandez
Athletic Coordinator
gherna20@sisd.net
Slider MS will be hosting a sports meeting for 6th graders moving up into the 7th grade for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We will discuss all the required paperwork and expectations for students moving up from 6th grade to the 7th grade. We understand that some parents may have questions regarding the process for students to compete athletically in school sports, and I will be there to answer any questions.
Date April 30, 2026, starting at 5:45 p.m.
At: William D. Slider Cafeteria
Who: Any current 6th grader who will be a 7th grader for the upcoming 2025-2026 School year that is interested in playing sports.
We will be discussing the upcoming sports schedules along with student/parent expectations (parent/guardian must attend). We will inform our Stallion community about how tryouts will be conducted and give information regarding practices. This meeting will allow parents/guardians the opportunity to get to know the coaches and receive answers to any questions they may have.
Parents will be provided with information regarding the completion of a physical form (front and back) and be introduced to the Rankone online documentation system. Students will not be allowed on the field/court without these two requirements being met. Physicals will allow students to participate in all extracurricular sports for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Again, students will not be allowed to practice without physical being on file and rank one paperwork being completed.
You may print out a physical form or pick one up at William D. Slider. Physical forms will be provided on the day of the meeting as will the instructions for rank one. We look forward to seeing you.
Gustavo Hernandez
Athletic Coordinator
gherna20@sisd.net
William D. Slider will be hosting athletic physicals for the 26-27 school year.
Date May 15th, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At: William D. Slider Cafeteria/Gym
Cost: $20.00 Cash
Physicals will allow students to participate in all extracurricular sports for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Students will not be allowed to practice without a physical being on file and rank one paperwork being completed.
You may go to https://socorroisd.rankonesport.com. To complete the required paperwork after May 1st, 2026.
You may print out a physical form or pick one up at William D. Slider. Physical forms will be provided on the day of physicals as will rank one assistance. All students from throughout the district/city are welcome to participate. Physical must be dated after May 1st, 2026 (with the exception of cheerleaders), for it to be valid.
Also, physical form must have the year 2024 located at the top right corner of the form.
Good luck to all students throughout the athletic year.
Date May 15th, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At: William D. Slider Cafeteria/Gym
Cost: $20.00 Cash
Physicals will allow students to participate in all extracurricular sports for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Students will not be allowed to practice without a physical being on file and rank one paperwork being completed.
You may go to https://socorroisd.rankonesport.com. To complete the required paperwork after May 1st, 2026.
You may print out a physical form or pick one up at William D. Slider. Physical forms will be provided on the day of physicals as will rank one assistance. All students from throughout the district/city are welcome to participate. Physical must be dated after May 1st, 2026 (with the exception of cheerleaders), for it to be valid.
Also, physical form must have the year 2024 located at the top right corner of the form.
Good luck to all students throughout the athletic year.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to inform you that our Stallions in grades 6-8 will be traveling to Montwood High School for our annual STAAR pep assembly scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This event is an exciting opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to come together and show their school spirit.
Transportation will be provided by school bus to the Montwood High School Tony Harper gymnasium. Please note that there will be an alternate bell schedule for our campus, and students will have lunch at an earlier time. All students must be accompanied by their 6th-period teacher during this event.
Students and faculty are approved to wear jeans with a school shirt. We plan to depart for Montwood between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM and expect to return to campus between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM.
All students have received a permission slip to attend this school-wide event. We kindly ask that you assist your child in completing this form and returning it to their 6th-period teacher as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 915-937-5400.
Thank you for your cooperation!
We would like to inform you that our Stallions in grades 6-8 will be traveling to Montwood High School for our annual STAAR pep assembly scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This event is an exciting opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to come together and show their school spirit.
Transportation will be provided by school bus to the Montwood High School Tony Harper gymnasium. Please note that there will be an alternate bell schedule for our campus, and students will have lunch at an earlier time. All students must be accompanied by their 6th-period teacher during this event.
Students and faculty are approved to wear jeans with a school shirt. We plan to depart for Montwood between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM and expect to return to campus between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM.
All students have received a permission slip to attend this school-wide event. We kindly ask that you assist your child in completing this form and returning it to their 6th-period teacher as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 915-937-5400.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Good afternoon 8th Grade Parents,
Please come in today from 4-6pm to sign your child's endorsement for high school during our Open House. The counselors and Ms. Benavidrez Entrepreneurship Teacher will have a table set up in front of the library for this process. This is an important document required for high school. Thank you.
Please come in today from 4-6pm to sign your child's endorsement for high school during our Open House. The counselors and Ms. Benavidrez Entrepreneurship Teacher will have a table set up in front of the library for this process. This is an important document required for high school. Thank you.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to inform you that our Stallions in grades 6-8 will be traveling to Montwood High School for our annual STAAR pep assembly scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This event is an exciting opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to come together and show their school spirit.
Transportation will be provided by school bus to the Montwood High School Tony Harper gymnasium. Please note that there will be an alternate bell schedule for our campus, and students will have lunch at an earlier time. All students must be accompanied by their 6th-period teacher during this event.
Students are required to be in school dress attire, which includes appropriate pants and their school shirt. We plan to depart for Montwood between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM and expect to return to campus between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM.
All students have received a permission slip to attend this school-wide event. We kindly ask that you assist your child in completing this form and returning it to their 6th-period teacher as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 915-937-5400.
Thank you for your cooperation!
We would like to inform you that our Stallions in grades 6-8 will be traveling to Montwood High School for our annual STAAR pep assembly scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This event is an exciting opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to come together and show their school spirit.
Transportation will be provided by school bus to the Montwood High School Tony Harper gymnasium. Please note that there will be an alternate bell schedule for our campus, and students will have lunch at an earlier time. All students must be accompanied by their 6th-period teacher during this event.
Students are required to be in school dress attire, which includes appropriate pants and their school shirt. We plan to depart for Montwood between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM and expect to return to campus between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM.
All students have received a permission slip to attend this school-wide event. We kindly ask that you assist your child in completing this form and returning it to their 6th-period teacher as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 915-937-5400.
Thank you for your cooperation!
We are pleased to invite you to our Spring Open House on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM. This event is a wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, learn about your child’s academic progress, and become familiar with upcoming spring activities and expectations. Your partnership is essential to student success, and we encourage all families to attend. Please see the attached flyers for additional details about the Spring Open House and important information regarding student vaccines. We look forward to welcoming you to Slider Middle School and continuing our work together to support our students.
