📢 End of Year SHAC Meeting
Join us for the Point Isabel ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meeting! Families and community members are encouraged to attend and learn about the great work happening across our district. Your voice matters in shaping the health and wellness of our students.
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Port Isabel Early College High School CTE Building
18001 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Let’s finish the year strong—together! 💙
Join us for the Point Isabel ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meeting! Families and community members are encouraged to attend and learn about the great work happening across our district. Your voice matters in shaping the health and wellness of our students.
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Port Isabel Early College High School CTE Building
18001 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Let’s finish the year strong—together! 💙

Congratulations to Point Isabel ISD Teachers of the Year—our shining stars! ⭐ You make our Tarpon community stronger, one impact at a time.
Derry Elementary – Marisa C. Martinez
Garriga Elementary – Jennifer Perez
Port Isabel Junior High School – Minerva McGrath
Port Isabel Early College High School – Amanda Orozco
Thank you for your dedication and excellence! 💙
Derry Elementary – Marisa C. Martinez
Garriga Elementary – Jennifer Perez
Port Isabel Junior High School – Minerva McGrath
Port Isabel Early College High School – Amanda Orozco
Thank you for your dedication and excellence! 💙




📢 Exam for Acceleration – Enroll Now!
Give your child the opportunity to advance academically!
🗓 Exam Dates: May 11–14, 2026
📚 Grades: K–12
✏️ Subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies & more
✅ Criteria: Score 80% or higher on exams
💲 Deposit: $25 (refundable upon completion)
📝 Registration Opens: April 24, 2026
⏰ Deadline: May 1, 2026
📍 Location: Campus Counselor’s Office
📞 For more information, contact your child’s campus counselor!
Give your child the opportunity to advance academically!
🗓 Exam Dates: May 11–14, 2026
📚 Grades: K–12
✏️ Subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies & more
✅ Criteria: Score 80% or higher on exams
💲 Deposit: $25 (refundable upon completion)
📝 Registration Opens: April 24, 2026
⏰ Deadline: May 1, 2026
📍 Location: Campus Counselor’s Office
📞 For more information, contact your child’s campus counselor!

Point Isabel ISD is excited to celebrate all End-of-Year Activities! 🎉
To help ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone, a Clear Bag Policy will be in effect beginning April 27, 2026.
🔹 Permitted: Clear bags only
🔹 Not Allowed: Non-transparent bags
We kindly ask all families and friends to plan accordingly and bring only clear bags to events.
Thank you for helping us keep our celebrations safe and enjoyable for all! 💙
To help ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone, a Clear Bag Policy will be in effect beginning April 27, 2026.
🔹 Permitted: Clear bags only
🔹 Not Allowed: Non-transparent bags
We kindly ask all families and friends to plan accordingly and bring only clear bags to events.
Thank you for helping us keep our celebrations safe and enjoyable for all! 💙

📸🌸 Spring into Memories with ACE! 🌸📸
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

💼✨ Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ✨💼
We appreciate all of our district, office, and facilities staff for your hard work and dedication each and every day.
Thank you for all that you do—you make a difference! 💙
We appreciate all of our district, office, and facilities staff for your hard work and dedication each and every day.
Thank you for all that you do—you make a difference! 💙

Point Isabel ISD proudly celebrates Administrative Professionals Day! 💙
Today we recognize the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and heart do not go unnoticed.
Thank you to our unsung heroes who keep everything going—we appreciate you today and every day!
Today we recognize the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and heart do not go unnoticed.
Thank you to our unsung heroes who keep everything going—we appreciate you today and every day!

Happy After School Professionals Day! 🎉
Thank you to our amazing after school staff for the dedication, care, and support you give our students every single day. You make a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 💙
Thank you to our amazing after school staff for the dedication, care, and support you give our students every single day. You make a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 💙

Congratulations to Valarie Brown on being named the board-approved principal for Derry Elementary! 🎉
Wishing you continued success as you lead with dedication and inspire excellence in your school community. 💙

🏆 PLAYOFF GAME TIME! 🥎🔥
Your Port Isabel Lady Tarpons Varsity Softball team is headed to a one-game playoff against the Zapata Hawks!
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 La Joya High School
Purchase tickets now!
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lajoyaisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI0NQ==
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tarpon pride! 💙🤍
Go Lady Tarpons! 💪🐟
Your Port Isabel Lady Tarpons Varsity Softball team is headed to a one-game playoff against the Zapata Hawks!
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 La Joya High School
Purchase tickets now!
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lajoyaisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzI0NQ==
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tarpon pride! 💙🤍
Go Lady Tarpons! 💪🐟


2026-2027 Academic Calendar 🍎

📸🌸 Spring into Memories with ACE! 🌸📸
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

April Regular Scheduled Board Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/euWOQnNj6Go?feature=shared
🎉We’re thrilled to announce our ACE Employees of the Month for each campus! 🎉 These outstanding staff members have gone above and beyond for our students, exemplifying true character and Tarpon pride. Join us in celebrating their incredible contributions! Thank you for all that you do!!





Point Isabel ISD Safety Update:
Tarpon community,
A PIISD school bus transporting students from Port Isabel Junior Higb School was involved in an accident this afternoon, April 17, 2026, at approximately 3:50 PM involving a passenger car on HWY 100.
Parents have been notified and the students have been evaluated by EMTs.
The occupants of the car were transported by EMS to a local hospital.
Local law-enforcement agencies are investigating the accident
with assistance from Point Isabel ISD police.
Thank you for your understanding and support,
Point Isabel ISD Administration

📸🌸 Spring into Memories with ACE! 🌸📸
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Join us for our ACE Spring Photos Family Engagement Event and capture those special milestones with your loved ones! 💙✨
We’ll be offering FREE family portraits along with:
🎓 Kinder Promotion Pictures
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Pictures
🎓 Senior Pictures
Bring the whole family and let’s make memories that last a lifetime! 📷💐
📍 Location: PIECHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: April 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

In April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month! 💙
Thank you, Janette Lopez, for your dedication, compassion, and the incredible impact you make every day. We appreciate all that you do for our students and community!
Thank you, Janette Lopez, for your dedication, compassion, and the incredible impact you make every day. We appreciate all that you do for our students and community!

🎣🌊 5th Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Fishing Tournament 🌊🎣
A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, Greater Brownsville EDC, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!
A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, Greater Brownsville EDC, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!

🎣🌊 5th Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Fishing Tournament 🌊🎣
A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, Savills Real Estate, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!
A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor, Savills Real Estate, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!

🎣🌊 5th Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Fishing Tournament 🌊🎣
A special THANK YOU to our Tarpon Sponsor, City of Port Isabel, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!
A special THANK YOU to our Tarpon Sponsor, City of Port Isabel, for supporting this year’s tournament!
Your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community mean so much. 💙🐟 We appreciate your continued support in helping make this event a success!

