School Basics
Shands is a fully bilingual campus PK-5th grade. We have a robust extra curricular program including music, art and PE classes weekly. Additionally, we offer other areas for students to become involved including spelling bees, Battle of the Books and The Amazing Shake.
We have four houses that students are spun into: Honneur, Successo, Rispetto, Amabilidad. Students can earn points for their houses based on academics and character.
Our Feeder Pattern
Shands Principal
Our Principal, Mrs. Lewis is a long-time MISD educator. With over 25 years of experience in education and over 10 years as an administrator, she firmly believes in the power of a quality education. Our job is to provide a top-notch education in every classroom and learning is required. We expect excellence; no excuses.
Campus Administration
Brandi Lewis
Principal
blewis@mesquiteisd.org
Kay Velarde
Assistant Principal
kvelarde@mesquiteisd.org
Muriel Ortiz
Counselor
mortiz@mesquiteisd.org
Jill Fur
Testing Coordinator
jfurr@mesquiteisd.org
Norma Lopez
Campus Secretary
nlopez@mesquiteisd.org
Contact Us
4836 Shands Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone 972-290-4020
Fax 972-290-4030
Shandses@mesquiteisd.org
Supply List
School Hours
Elementary School Day
7:55 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Elementary Early Release
12:25 p.m.
3-year-old Pre-K Morning Session
7:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
3-year-old Pre-K Afternoon Session
11:55 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
4-year-old Full Day Pre-K
7:55 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Title 1 Information
Parent Right to Know - English
Parent Right to Know - Spanish
A copy of the Campus Improvement Plan is available for review in the school office upon request.