FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Point Isabel Independent School District Declines to Approve JETI Agreement with Texas LNG Brownsville, LLC

Point Isabel ISD kicks off Texas Public Schools Week by celebrating Texas Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙 Our students and staff proudly wore red, white, and blue to show their support for Texas public schools and the strong tradition of excellence across our great state. 🇨🇱

Our Port Isabel ECHS Silver Line Color Guard competed this past Saturday at their second TECA circuit competition at Edinburg Economedes — and they delivered an outstanding performance!

Competing against 17 novice units across two blocks, our Tarpons earned 🥈 2nd Place in the Red Novice Class and 🥉 3rd Overall out of all novice units! This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment.

They will now represent Port Isabel at the Texas State TECA South Championships in Palmview on March 21st !

We are extremely proud of our students and can’t wait to see them continue to achieve amazing goals. 💙🎶🐟

PIISD is proud to announce and congratulate the following young men for qualifying for the THSPA Region 5 DII Regional Powerlifting Meet:

🏋️ 123 – Arnold Lopez
🏋️ 181 – Eric Gonzalez
🏋️ 198 – Joe Perez

These student-athletes have demonstrated outstanding dedication, discipline, and commitment both in the classroom and in the weight room. Qualifying for Regionals is a tremendous accomplishment and a true testament to their hard work throughout the season.

We are incredibly proud of you and wish you the best at Regionals! 💪👏

🎉 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 🎉
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎

🎉 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 🎉
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎

🤠⭐ TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK – SPIRIT DAYS! ⭐🤠 📍 Point Isabel ISD | 🗓 March 2–6, 2026 Let’s celebrate Texas pride and Tarpon spirit all week long!
❤️🤍💙 Monday – Texas Colors Day Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE as we kick off the week with state pride!
👖 Tuesday – Denim Day Rock your jeans, denim jackets, skirts, or overalls — classic and Texas-approved!
👢 Wednesday – Boots Day Cowboy boots, rain boots, work boots — any boots welcome (sneakers are welcome too )!
🌊 Thursday – Gulf Coast Day Coastal colors, beachy shirts, sunglasses & hats! Celebrate our island roots and Coastal Texas pride.
💙 Friday – Homegrown Pride Day Wear your SCHOOL COLORS & Tarpon gear loud and proud! 🏫
Open Houses: Elementary Campuses – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Secondary Campuses – Thursday, March 5, 2026 📌
Reminder: All spirit day attire must follow district dress code guidelines.
Let’s show our Texas & Tarpon Pride all week long! 🐟💙

March Lunch Menus🍀

🎣 5th Annual Superintendent Scholarship Fishing Tournament

A special thank you to our Blue Sponsor – Linebarger, Attorneys at Law for your generous support!

Your commitment to our students and the Tarpon community helps make opportunities like this possible. We truly appreciate your partnership and dedication.

💙 Thank you for supporting our Tarpon community!

🎣🐟 5th Annual Superintendent Scholarship Fishing Tournament

A special THANK YOU to our White Sponsor – Peacock General Contractors for your generous support!

We truly appreciate your commitment to our Tarpon community and to the success of our students. 💙

🎣🌊 5th Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Fishing Tournament 🌊🎣

A special THANK YOU to our White Sponsor – Los Tortugos Seafood Market for supporting this year’s tournament!

We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our Tarpon community. 💙🐟

🎣 5th Annual Superintendent Scholarship Fishing Tournament

A special thank you to our Blue Sponsor – NextDecade LNG for your generous support!

Your commitment to our students and the Tarpon community helps make opportunities like this possible. We truly appreciate your partnership and dedication to student success.

💙 Thank you for supporting our Tarpon community!

🎣 5th Annual Superintendent Scholarship Fishing Tournament

A special thank you to our Tarpon Sponsor – Whataburger for your generous support!

Your commitment to our students and the Tarpon community helps make opportunities like this possible. We truly appreciate your partnership and dedication to student success. 💙🧡

Public Notice: Point Isabel Independent School District intends to apply for the Cycle 13 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant through the Texas Education Agency to serve students at Derry Elementary, Garriga Elementary, Port Isabel Junior High, and Port Isabel Early College High School.

🎉🤠 Point Isabel ISD Celebrates Charros Days! 🇲🇽 Point Isabel ISD invites all students and staff to celebrate South Texas Heritage for Charros Days on Friday, February 27, 2026! 🌺 Mexican artisan attire is welcomed as we honor our rich culture and traditions. 📚 Please remember that dress code guidelines will be enforced. Let’s show our Tarpon pride and celebrate together! 💙✨

PIISD Official Statement-

🏀💙 Tarpon Nation, it’s PLAYOFF time!
Come out and support our boys basketball team from Point Isabel Independent School District as they make their playoff run! Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and cheer our Tarpons on to victory! 🐟🔥

🎶🏆 Huge congratulations to our talented Tarpon musicians!
This past Saturday, 14 students represented Point Isabel Independent School District at the UIL Region Solo & Ensemble Contest in Mercedes—and 100% earned a Division 1 “Superior” rating, advancing to the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest this May in Kyle, TX!

We are incredibly proud of our Flute Choir, Brass Quintet, and Tuba/Euphonium Quartet students for this amazing accomplishment. Way to go, Tarpons! 💙🎺🎶 Thank you to our families and community for always supporting our music program!

🏋️‍♀️ PIECHS Powerlifting Pride! 🏋️‍♀️ Congratulations to the following student-athletes who have officially qualified for the THSWPA Region 5 Division II Regional Powerlifting Championships: 105 – Leann Shamlin, Emily Orduna 114 – Natalissa Arambul 123 – Isabella Betancourt, Maria Ale Vazquez 148 – Daniela Alonso 165 – Saturn Trejo 181 – Brigette Albino Cortez, Dariadna Garcia 220 – Nataly Olmedo 242+ – Iyairy Guzman These young ladies have shown incredible discipline, commitment, and resilience all season long. Their success reflects countless hours of hard work and a true dedication to excellence in the classroom and on the platform. The journey toward a Regional Team Championship—and ultimately a State Title—starts here. We are extremely proud to cheer them on as they represent our school and community with pride! 💪🔥

🎣🌴 Mark Your Calendars!
The 5th Annual Superintendent’s Fishing Tournament is reeling in the fun!

🎶 Captain’s Party
🗓 April 10, 2026 | ⏰ 5 PM
📍 Viva & Jim’s Pier
Live music by Brody Rivers Band, Gary Hobbs, & William Beckmann, plus live auctions and more!

🎣 Tournament Day
🗓 April 11, 2026 | ⏰ 6 AM – 2 PM

🎟 Get your tickets now!

$75 General Admission

Fishing participant slots starting at $500

All proceeds go to student scholarships!

Don’t miss out—save the date and get hooked on the fun! 🐟