Matthys Elementary

If you’re looking to join our Mustang family, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: all teaching positions require valid teaching certifications including specialized areas.

We are so excited to welcome our newest agent, Mr. J. Hudson to our Matthys Elementary School community! We are confident he will lead with heart and strengthen our campus. Let's give him a warm and kind welcome, we are glad to have him join our school family.

Your instructional leaders HERE, preparing for the 2026-2027 school year. We wrapped up two days of learning and have our instructional focuses down! Let's goooo! We are so excited! 🫶🏼📚🏫

Congratulations Matthys Student Council!

22 Pasadena ISD campuses have earned the prestigious TEPSA 2025–2026 Student Leadership Award, recognizing the incredible impact of our student leaders across the district! 🌟

From promoting literacy and kindness to mentoring peers and serving their communities, these students are leading with purpose and making a difference every day. We are proud of our campuses and the inspiring leaders shaping a brighter future! 🙌

Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/JFlT50Z6rqF

The learning doesn’t stop when summer begins! ☀️📚 This dedicated group from Matthys is spending two days at the district’s Conscious Discipline training, strengthening their knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning to better support our students and families. We are proud of their commitment to continuous growth and learning! 💙💛

Good evening Matthys families,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our students, families, faculty, and staff for making this year truly magnificent. Together, we have learned, grown, and created lasting memories that will carry us forward.
We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and fun-filled summer! We hope this time brings relaxation, adventure, and plenty of opportunities to recharge.
Looking ahead, we are filled with excitement for the 2026–2027 school year and all the possibilities it holds for our school family.

🎓 Congratulations to Our Graduate!
We would like to celebrate our recent graduate, Melissa Chapa-Maldonado, and wish her all the best as she begins her journey in education. We are so proud and can’t wait to see the impact she will make!
🌅 Best Wishes to Our Retirees
To those closing this chapter and beginning retirement, Coach Deleon, Mrs. Haffelder, Mrs. Chapa, and Ms. Lopez, we thank you for your years of dedication and service. May your days ahead be filled with adventure, joy, and well-deserved relaxation.
💼 Congratulations on New Opportunities
We’d also like to recognize and congratulate our two ladies, Ms. Calderon and Mrs. D. Ramirez who have accepted counseling positions in another district. While we will miss you both, we are excited for your new journey and know you will continue to make a difference in the lives of students.
💙 A Fond Farewell
To those stepping away, whether through new opportunities or choosing to stay home with family, please know you will always be part of our school family. You have each left a lasting impact, and you will be greatly missed. Ms. Gomola and Mrs. Rivas.

Thank you again for an amazing year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready, for another great year ahead!
To our fourth grade families, we will miss each and everyone of you. We want to wish our students the very best as they enter the world of middle school and continue to reach their goals. Come back and visit for our Fall Carnival, September 25th.

Have a wonderful summer! ☀️

Good afternoon Matthys families,

We are so proud of our talented Mustangs for putting on such a fantastic Variety Show today! Their excitement, and courage truly lit up the stage. It was so special to see their faces light up when they spotted their parents and family members in the audience, thank you for coming out to support them!

We are looking forward to celebrating our students again during tomorrow’s and Friday's Awards Ceremonies! Please keep the following reminders in mind:
🚫 School-aged children are not allowed to attend events during school hours.
🎈 No balloons, flowers, or gifts should be brought to ceremonies.
🏫 Students are encouraged to remain at school after their ceremony.
Students are required to be marked present in order to attend ceremony.
Kindergarten Ceremony: 8:15 AM
Second Grade Ceremony: 9:45 AM
Third Grade Ceremony: 11:45 AM
First Grade Ceremony: 1:15 PM
Pre-K Ceremony: 5:00 PM

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Fourth grade Ceremony: 9:00 AM

Thank you for your continued support in making these events special and smooth for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

This week we had the honor of welcoming back the amazing Senior Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Seeing our former students walk the halls again reminded us how quickly time flies and how proud we are of each and every one of them. Your hard work, growth, and accomplishments continue to inspire our younger students to dream big and never give up.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you will achieve! 💙💛

Today, we recognize Ms. Teresa Chavez, an out of this world teacher who consistently goes above and beyond to foster growth and connection with her students! She is inspirational! Way to go, Ms. Chavez!

🌟 Celebrating Excellence at the District GT Showcase! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of our six outstanding students who represented Matthys at the District Gifted and Talented Showcase! 🎉
These students demonstrated true courage as they presented their innovative projects to unfamiliar audiences and engaged in discussions with guests. Stepping outside of their comfort zones, they embraced feedback and showcased their talents.
Their dedication and creativity truly modeled excellence and made our Matthys school family proud. 💙
👏 Please join us in celebrating these remarkable students for their hard work, bravery, and commitment to learning!
Lorenzo S., Noah R., Noe V., Gilbert G., Richard H., and student not pictured
A special thank you to Mrs. C. Sliva for working hard with our students to prepare them for the showcase.