Hello ACE families! We’ve missed you and are excited to welcome students back to ACE programming starting Monday, 1/12/26. We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great semester together! ¡Hola familias de ACE! Los hemos extrañado y estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida nuevamente al programa ACE a partir de este lunes, 12 de enero de 2026. ¡Estamos listos para comenzar un excelente semestre juntos!

Thank you to our Point Isabel ISD Law Enforcement for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our students, staff, and community safe. We truly appreciate all that you do every day! 💙🚓

Thank you to our local law enforcement agencies for your continued partnership and commitment to the TARPO community! 💙🚓 We appreciate all that you do to keep our communities safe. Shoutout to Laguna Vista PD, Port Isabel PD, South Padre Island PD, and Constable Precinct 1 — we hope you enjoyed the sweet treats as a small token of our gratitude! ✨

💙 Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!💙

Point Isabel ISD proudly thanks the brave men and women who protect and serve our community every day. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

January Menus🍎

Point Isabel ISD invites families and community members to attend our School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting for the 2025–2026 school year.

Join us to learn about health and wellness initiatives across the district and share your input to help support our students and schools. New members are welcome.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Point Isabel ISD Central Office
101 Port Road, Port Isabel, TX 78578

For more information, visit www.pi-isd.net, call 956-943-0091, or email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net.

📘 Exam for Acceleration – Enroll Now!

📅 Exam Dates: February 2–6, 2026
📝 Registration: January 7–14, 2026
🎓 Grades: K–12

Students may earn acceleration by scoring 80% or higher on criterion-referenced exams.

📚 Subjects Include: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and more
💲 Deposit: $25 (refundable upon completion)
📍 Location: Campus Counselor’s Office

📞 For more information, contact your child’s campus counselor!

Tarpons: Students will return to school tomorrow, January 7, 2026, and resume their regular schedule.

📘 Our Junior High teachers collaborated to ensure strong vertical alignment and seamless continuity of instruction across grade levels, helping students build on their learning every step of the way! 🌟

📚 Our Port Isabel ECHS AP teachers are leveling up! They joined a professional learning session focused on building AP success through intentional course design, daily student engagement, and rigorous thinking. 💡✨

🌟 Building strong communication skills starts early! Our PK teachers are focused on developing oral language in the classroom—helping little learners express themselves, build vocabulary, and gain confidence in speaking. 🗣️✨

🍎💡 Our Child Nutrition Managers and Director are teaming up to plan, collaborate, and strengthen daily operations! Together, they’re crafting nutritious meals that fuel our students’ minds and bodies every day.

PIJH Social Studies Teachers are collaborating to create engaging lessons that are ready to inspire our Tarpons!

PIJH Science team is vertically aligning curriculum to create a seamless learning journey from one grade to the next to build deeper understanding and stronger skills!

District librarians collaborating to review resources that support student learning and literacy success! 📚✨ Their expertise helps ensure students have access to the tools they need to thrive.

School counselors coming together to share strategies for supporting students as we head into the second semester! 💙📚 Their dedication makes a lasting impact on student success and well-being.

Empower your future with Point Isabel ISD!

📚 FREE GED & ESL Classes for Adults – Spring 2026
Ready to take the next step in your education journey? Join us this spring!

📝 Registration:
• GED: January 12, 2026
• ESL: January 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Port Isabel Early College High School

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📲 @PointIsabelISD

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Point Isabel ISD proudly joins the Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association in congratulating and honoring Coach Tony Villarreal on receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆 Coach Villarreal has dedicated his career to excellence in South Texas, impacting numerous school districts and shaping the lives of countless student-athletes. We are incredibly proud of his legacy, leadership, and lasting contributions to our community. Congratulations, Coach Villarreal! 💙👏

Secondary RLA teachers digging into data and exploring powerful resources to drive student success! 📊📚 Collaboration, insight, and impact in action.