Initial Student Drug Testing – Tuesday, August 4th

Dear Parents & Students,

We will host initial student drug testing on Tuesday, August 4th, in the High School Cafeteria, beginning at 1:15 PM. Our goal is to get as many students tested as possible that day.

Enter through DOOR 16

⏰ Testing Schedule

• 1:15 PM – High School Football & Volleyball players (including managers and trainers)
• 1:45 PM – Band, Cheer, and all other High School extracurricular students
• 2:15 PM – Incoming 7th and 8th Grade students involved in extracurricular activities

⏱️ Flexibility Note: If your student needs to arrive slightly earlier or later than their scheduled block, that is completely fine. We will wrap up testing by 2:45 PM.

🚨 Important Reminder
Students must complete drug testing before they can participate in any extracurricular activities.

📝 Next Steps & Required Forms

• Athletics & Band Students: Should have already completed this process through Rank One.
• All Other Extracurricular Students: Need to complete the online consent form before testing.

You can review our Drug Deterrent Policy, watch the orientation video, and fill out the required form here:

👉 Merkel ISD Drug Testing Info & Policy

👉 Drug Testing Form (Also located just below the orientation video on the info page)

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Foss at the High School Ext. 1502

Thank you for your support