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.
Welcome Back Synergi4 families!
We are looking forward to a wonderful school year with your students in our Synergi4 program. Our mandatory parent meeting for 6th grade will be on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:30-615 in the Slider library. Our 7th and 8th grade students parent meeting will be Wednesday August 5th from 5:30-6:15pm in the Slider library. We will be handing out program contracts and information for the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Benavidez.
We are looking forward to a wonderful school year with your students in our Synergi4 program. Our mandatory parent meeting for 6th grade will be on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:30-615 in the Slider library. Our 7th and 8th grade students parent meeting will be Wednesday August 5th from 5:30-6:15pm in the Slider library. We will be handing out program contracts and information for the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Benavidez.
Our August 2026 free dress days begin tomorrow, Monday, August 3, 2026. Students must have their student ID's with their free dress pass with them at all times. Free dress passes will be sold again during lunch for any students still needing to buy for only twenty dollars. For more information contact us 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 on sale for the month of August! The August 2026 free dress pass is valid from August 1st through August 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through August 6th, 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 on sale for the month of August! The August 2026 free dress pass is valid from August 1st through August 31st.
You can purchase your free dress cards during lunch, starting today through August 6th, 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, we are ready for the first day of school. Get ahead with our newsletter and learn about Stallion Country, first week calendar, student ID's, bell schedule, athletics, important dates and much more by clicking here:
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Reminder that the school day starts at 8am and ends at 330 pm. Buses depart at 3:38 pm and students are not allowed to hang out afterschool after 3:45pm, please help us ensure a safe ride home.
The Stallions are ready to welcome back our scholars on Monday morning. Get the latest Stallions Scoop here!
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Dear soon to be 7th/8th grade Slider Stallion's parents/students,
My name is Gustavo Hernandez, and I am the athletic coordinator here at William D. Slider Middle School. We wanted to welcome our upcoming student athletes who will be partaking in the rich athletic history that William D. Slider has established throughout the years. Please be aware that all students must have a physical form on file and that their Rank one online sports documentation must be completed for a student to take part in 7th and 8th grade sports. Without the completion of these two items, students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for any athletic sport. We are attaching the physical form and the instructions to complete the rank one sports online documentation. All physicals (except for cheerleading) must be dated after May 1, 2026. Physical paperwork is valid for ALL sports during the 2026-2027 school year. When both portions of the physical are completed, they will be turned into Coach Hernandez in room 222 and he will upload the physical and clear students for participation. Here is some information regarding physical forms:
Parents fill out the following portion of the physical form and both student/parents sign the bottom highlighted section of the physical:
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- MEDICAL HISTORY
Coach Gustavo Hernandez fills out the
For School Use Only: portion on the front of the physical
Coach Hernandez will also be responsible for uploading all physicals (we will make copies and give them back to students)
Doctor fills out the following portion of the physical form:
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Rank One Sports Documentation
If a student has never participated in athletic team activities, parents will have to create a Rank One Sports account. If a child has participated in athletic team activities, parents will need to update their RankOne account. There are two separate signatures that need to be signed electronically. Rankone one will give you confirmation of the signatures. It may ask you to upload the physical, but you will be unable to do so. Only Coach Hernandez will be able to upload the physical to complete Rank One clearance.
Again, please remember, students must have their physical on file and that the Rank One online documentation must be filled out. If any part of the Rank one documentation is not complete the student will not be allowed to participate in or even tryout for any sports. I hope this helps and if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at gherna20@sisd.net
Again, this only pertains to students that will be an upcoming 7th and/or 8th grader this 2026-27 school year.
***Softball and soccer for both boys and girls will start off our athletic year by holding a meeting with any interested student athlete on Monday July 27th. They will discuss team rules, practice procedures, and give information regarding tryouts. Any student athlete interested in playing baseball will need to bring shorts, caps, cleats/tennis shoes as they will begin their tryouts on Monday with some conditioning drills. Coaches will again go over tryout expectations.
Thank you,
Gustavo Hernandez
gherna20@sisd.net
My name is Gustavo Hernandez, and I am the athletic coordinator here at William D. Slider Middle School. We wanted to welcome our upcoming student athletes who will be partaking in the rich athletic history that William D. Slider has established throughout the years. Please be aware that all students must have a physical form on file and that their Rank one online sports documentation must be completed for a student to take part in 7th and 8th grade sports. Without the completion of these two items, students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for any athletic sport. We are attaching the physical form and the instructions to complete the rank one sports online documentation. All physicals (except for cheerleading) must be dated after May 1, 2026. Physical paperwork is valid for ALL sports during the 2026-2027 school year. When both portions of the physical are completed, they will be turned into Coach Hernandez in room 222 and he will upload the physical and clear students for participation. Here is some information regarding physical forms:
Parents fill out the following portion of the physical form and both student/parents sign the bottom highlighted section of the physical:
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- MEDICAL HISTORY
Coach Gustavo Hernandez fills out the
For School Use Only: portion on the front of the physical
Coach Hernandez will also be responsible for uploading all physicals (we will make copies and give them back to students)
Doctor fills out the following portion of the physical form:
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Rank One Sports Documentation
If a student has never participated in athletic team activities, parents will have to create a Rank One Sports account. If a child has participated in athletic team activities, parents will need to update their RankOne account. There are two separate signatures that need to be signed electronically. Rankone one will give you confirmation of the signatures. It may ask you to upload the physical, but you will be unable to do so. Only Coach Hernandez will be able to upload the physical to complete Rank One clearance.
Again, please remember, students must have their physical on file and that the Rank One online documentation must be filled out. If any part of the Rank one documentation is not complete the student will not be allowed to participate in or even tryout for any sports. I hope this helps and if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at gherna20@sisd.net
Again, this only pertains to students that will be an upcoming 7th and/or 8th grader this 2026-27 school year.
***Softball and soccer for both boys and girls will start off our athletic year by holding a meeting with any interested student athlete on Monday July 27th. They will discuss team rules, practice procedures, and give information regarding tryouts. Any student athlete interested in playing baseball will need to bring shorts, caps, cleats/tennis shoes as they will begin their tryouts on Monday with some conditioning drills. Coaches will again go over tryout expectations.
Thank you,
Gustavo Hernandez
gherna20@sisd.net
Get the latest Stallion Scoop right here, summer edition into week 1 marking period 1. Students schedules will be available to view online on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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Howdy Stallions,
On Friday, July 17, 2026 we will be hosting our rising 6th grade orientation for all incoming 6th grade stallion scholars. This event is hosted by our campus counselors and student council. We ask that all incoming 6th graders join our camp from 8am to 12pm. All 6th grade students will report to the cafeteria to begin their orientation. If you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400. We look forward to seeing our rising sixth graders this Friday to learn more about our campus, William D. Slider Middle School, Home of the Mighty Stallions!
On Friday, July 17, 2026 we will be hosting our rising 6th grade orientation for all incoming 6th grade stallion scholars. This event is hosted by our campus counselors and student council. We ask that all incoming 6th graders join our camp from 8am to 12pm. All 6th grade students will report to the cafeteria to begin their orientation. If you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400. We look forward to seeing our rising sixth graders this Friday to learn more about our campus, William D. Slider Middle School, Home of the Mighty Stallions!
Howdy Stallion Community,
In preparations for the 2026-2027 school year, this is the link to the Slider 2026 Summer Newsletter.
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Congratulations! Your Stallion Scholar will be honored at the End-of Year Celebration at William D. Slider Middle School in the gym.
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
To ensure the safety of all attending, all guests must have an ID to enter the building and to take your child home after the ceremony. The only entrance and exit will be the gymnasium doors; all other doors will remain monitored and secured. Bathrooms available are the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms which will be attended by our custodians.
Parking will be located near the gymnasium on the north and east side and deliveries to students and personnel will not be accepted.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
To ensure the safety of all attending, all guests must have an ID to enter the building and to take your child home after the ceremony. The only entrance and exit will be the gymnasium doors; all other doors will remain monitored and secured. Bathrooms available are the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms which will be attended by our custodians.
Parking will be located near the gymnasium on the north and east side and deliveries to students and personnel will not be accepted.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
Howdy Stallions,
As we prepare to begin the last week of school, we have a few reminders for our Stallions.
- Backpacks are not allowed on campus during the last week of school;
- Our uniform drive is currently in place and students who donate their school shirts & t-shirts will receive a free dress pass for this week;
- On Monday all students who purchased a yearbook will be invited to our yearbook social from 230-330 pm;
- Grade level ceremonies are as follow:
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We ask that all families make plans to attend the event at least 30
minutes prior to the scheduled time.
- The last day of school is Thursday, June 4th, release time for students will be 12:05 pm. We ask that all parents/guardians make plans to get our scholars home safely. Buses will depart Slider at 12:13 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400.
As we prepare to begin the last week of school, we have a few reminders for our Stallions.
- Backpacks are not allowed on campus during the last week of school;
- Our uniform drive is currently in place and students who donate their school shirts & t-shirts will receive a free dress pass for this week;
- On Monday all students who purchased a yearbook will be invited to our yearbook social from 230-330 pm;
- Grade level ceremonies are as follow:
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We ask that all families make plans to attend the event at least 30
minutes prior to the scheduled time.
- The last day of school is Thursday, June 4th, release time for students will be 12:05 pm. We ask that all parents/guardians make plans to get our scholars home safely. Buses will depart Slider at 12:13 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400.
Howdy Stallions, get the latest Stallion news here, last week of school edition.
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Congratulations! Your Stallion Scholar will be honored at the End-of Year Celebration at William D. Slider Middle School in the gym.
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
To ensure the safety of all attending, all guests must have an ID to enter the building and to take your child home after the ceremony. The only entrance and exit will be the gymnasium doors; all other doors will remain monitored and secured. Bathrooms available are the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms which will be attended by our custodians.
Parking will be located near the gymnasium on the north and east side and deliveries to students and personnel will not be accepted.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
To ensure the safety of all attending, all guests must have an ID to enter the building and to take your child home after the ceremony. The only entrance and exit will be the gymnasium doors; all other doors will remain monitored and secured. Bathrooms available are the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms which will be attended by our custodians.
Parking will be located near the gymnasium on the north and east side and deliveries to students and personnel will not be accepted.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
Congratulations! Your Stallion Scholar will be honored at the End-of Year Celebration at William D. Slider Middle School in the gym.
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
6th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 9:30 am
7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 pm
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 pm
We kindly ask the students wear their Sunday best while still following the school’s dress code.
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy and view the event, we are asking that balloons and noisemakers not be brought to the celebration and that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
8th grade Stallion families,
Slider will be hosting its annual 8th grade reception and dance on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm. If your child RSVP's for the reception they may arrive at 5 pm for food and drinks. The dance will begin at 6pm for all other 8th grade students. This event is free for all 8th grade Stallions. Dress code is semi formal and no jeans are allowed. For more information contact us at 915-937-5400.
Slider will be hosting its annual 8th grade reception and dance on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm. If your child RSVP's for the reception they may arrive at 5 pm for food and drinks. The dance will begin at 6pm for all other 8th grade students. This event is free for all 8th grade Stallions. Dress code is semi formal and no jeans are allowed. For more information contact us at 915-937-5400.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all students at our campus. As part of that commitment, we want to remind families about our expectations regarding appropriate student behavior.
Public displays of affection (PDA), including but not limited to hugging, kissing, or prolonged physical contact, are not permitted on school grounds. While we understand that friendships and relationships are a natural part of adolescence, such behaviors are not appropriate in a school setting and can be disruptive to the learning environment.
We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation with your child. Students who do not adhere to this guideline may receive disciplinary consequences in accordance with the student code of conduct.
Thank you for partnering with us to promote a respectful and positive school climate for all students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all students at our campus. As part of that commitment, we want to remind families about our expectations regarding appropriate student behavior.
Public displays of affection (PDA), including but not limited to hugging, kissing, or prolonged physical contact, are not permitted on school grounds. While we understand that friendships and relationships are a natural part of adolescence, such behaviors are not appropriate in a school setting and can be disruptive to the learning environment.
We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation with your child. Students who do not adhere to this guideline may receive disciplinary consequences in accordance with the student code of conduct.
Thank you for partnering with us to promote a respectful and positive school climate for all students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.
Get the latest Stallion news here, week 9 marking period 4.
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