School bells are a-ringin’

MISD welcomes students to the new school year

  • Menard Elementary, pictured above, welcomed a total 202 students in conjunction with Menard Junior High.
    Menard Elementary, pictured above, welcomed a total 202 students in conjunction with Menard Junior High.
  • Billy Kniffen, right, serves teachers lunch courtesy the Menard County Soil & Water District.
    Billy Kniffen, right, serves teachers lunch courtesy the Menard County Soil & Water District.

    Menard Independent School District began classes for the 2021-2022 school year this week. On Monday, August 16, 202 students were enrolled at the elementary/junior high campus, and 82 at the high school. These numbers show a small increase in students compared to last year.

    As they do annually, the Menard County SWCD #215 held an appreciation Luncheon for Teachers who participated in the Texas Stat…