Happy Instructional Specialist Appreciation Day!

Today, we are celebrating our incredible Instructional Specialists, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Morris! From analyzing data and curating resources to mentoring teachers and bringing innovative strategies into our classrooms, your hard work and dedication empower our entire school community to grow and thrive.

Thank you for your continuous support, leadership, and passion for educational excellence. We couldn't do it without you!

Congratulations to our September PRIDE of the Month Principal's Award recipients! They are being recognized for their hard work and perseverance in working toward their goals. Each receives Press VIP status privileges for the month! Congratulations!

Big congratulations to our September PRIDE of the Month students! Throughout September, these amazing students exemplified our Character Trait of the Month: Respect! We take immense PRIDE in all that we do—way to lead by example! We are the PRIDE of MISD!

August PRIDE of the Month Principal's Award recipients! Recognized for their grit and determination in achieving their goals! Each receives Press VIP status privileges for a month! Congratulations!

Our first PRIDE of the Month for the 2026–2027 school year! The Character Trait of the Month for August was COURAGE! Congratulations! Taking PRIDE in all that we do! We are the PRIDE of MISD!

Happy National IT Professionals Day to our incredible Campus Tech, Mr. Hileman! 💻 Thank you for keeping our devices running, fixing our tech troubles, and keeping our school connected every single day. We appreciate everything you do!

We loved celebrating Grandparents and Grandfriends Lunch on Monday! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces filling our cafeteria. Thank you to all the grand pals who joined us and made the day so special for our students!

📚 Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! 📚

Come visit us and discover your child's next favorite story!

Dates: September 14–18
Daily Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Late Night Shopping: Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Press Learning Commons / Library

Visit our Book Fair Home Page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/presselementaryschool

🔗 Visit our Book Fair Homepage to:
Set up an eWallet: Go cash-free! Friends and family can easily add funds so your student can shop independently.

Take a Virtual Tour: Preview must-have books, watch book trailers, and explore title lists together.

We can't wait to see you there! ✨

🎓 College and Career Week is here! Join us as we celebrate education and explore future possibilities with a fun dress-up week!

Here is the daily lineup:

Monday, Sept 14 (Career Ready): Dress for success in business casual or professional attire. 👔

Tuesday, Sept 15 (Team Up for Your Future): Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey. ⚽🏀

Wednesday, Sept 16 (College Gear Day): Represent your favorite college or university apparel. 🏛️

Thursday, Sept 17 (Career Explorer Day): Dress up as a "future you" in your dream career! 🚀

Friday, Sept 18 (The Future is Bright): Shine bright in neon/bright colors or Press Elementary school colors! ✨

Today, Press Elementary proudly honored Patriot Day and Texas First Responders Day. We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave heroes in our school and throughout our community who keep us safe every day. Thank you for your selflessness, courage, and dedication! 🇺🇸

Friday night lights, Press Pride style! 🏈✨

Join us for Press Night at the MISD Stadium!

🗓️ Friday, Aug 28th | 6:30 PM
📍 MISD Stadium (Section 109)

Wear your Spirit Shirt or school colors for FREE student entry!
(Note: Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult with paid admission).

Don't miss out: Students will gather in Section 109 to go onto the field for a live video board feature & group picture before kickoff!

📚 Back to the Books!

Our Press Elementary Pride is starting the school year off right with our very first library visits! We are so excited to see our students head out with brand-new books in hand, officially wild about reading! 📖

Save the Date! Join us for Press Night at the MISD Stadium is Friday, August 28th at 6:30 PM.

🐾 Welcome back, Press Pride! 🐾

We had a great first day of school! We loved seeing so many smiling faces today. Looking forward to an amazing 2026–27 school year!

A HUGE thank you to our community partner, Crosspoint Church, for treating our staff to a delicious back-to-school lunch! Your continuous support of our students and team throughout the year means the world to us. We’re so grateful for your partnership!

Our teachers have had an amazing first week back collaborating, planning, and getting everything ready for a fantastic school year!

We can't wait to welcome our families—join us for Meet the Teacher tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM! See you there!

Press Elementary is ready for the new school year after an incredible MISD Convocation! We’re WILD about learning and can't wait to welcome our Pride back to campus!

Welcome to the Press Pride! 🐾

We are so excited to welcome our newest staff members joining the Press Elementary family for the upcoming school year!

This year, we are Wild About Learning! Every new educator and team member brings unique talents, dedication, and energy to our school community.

Shelly Kramer - STC Teacher
Rosemarie Peak - STC Aide
Austin Brewer - STC Aide
Meike Melzer - STC Teacher
Deepika Suresh - STC Aide
Tammy Wilson - STC Aide
Tori Mosley - STC Teacher
Shelly Kaur - STC Aide
Christa Woods - STC Aide
JP McGowan - STC Teacher
Biswakalpana Biswal - STC Aide
Joanne White - STC Aide
Mandy Marx - Resource Teacher
Hannah Kuska - Resource Teacher
Ebony Mikle - Diagnostician
Kevin Aitken - School Psychologist
Melissa Mummey - Dyslexia Specialist
Dawnelle Simmons - Speech Pathologist
Anna Cathryn Gaines - Speech Pathologist
Karen Stanislaus - Fifth Grade Teacher
Sarah Hornaday - Fifth Grade Teacher

Please join us in giving our new staff a big Press Elementary welcome!