Lunch time at Derry Elementary! 🍎🥪 All smiles and good times with friends. 💙





🥗 Fresh Salad Feature! 🥗
At both the Junior High and High School, we offer a variety of freshly chopped salads every day.
Today’s special: Spicy Crispy Chicken Salad topped with zesty Jalapeño Ranch 🌶️✨

✨ New Menu Item Alert! ✨
Take a look at a full high school meal! 🍽️
Enjoy our Asian-Inspired Orange Chicken served with:
🥢 Teriyaki Chow Mein Noodles
🥦 Fresh Steamed Broccoli & Carrots
🥟 Veggie Egg Roll
🍎 Fresh Fruit
A delicious, balanced meal to power your day!

Today’s breakfast features a hot sausage, egg & cheese biscuit served with fresh fruit 🍊See you at lunch!

✨ Fresh from Tarpon Café! Students started their morning with whole grain pancakes topped with fresh strawberries & blueberries 🫐🍓.
At lunch, fueled up with tacos de bistec loaded with grilled onion, avocado & house-made green salsa 🌮🔥


📢 PI-ISD Official Athletic Announcement
Tarpon Football Fans, get ready! 🏈
The Port Isabel Early College High School Tarpons will take on Zapata High School this Friday, August 22, 2025 at Valley View High School in Hidalgo, Texas.
🕔 J.V. – 5:30 p.m.
🌟 Varsity – 7:00 p.m.
Come out and support your Tarpons! 💙⚓️
Tarpon Football Fans, get ready! 🏈
The Port Isabel Early College High School Tarpons will take on Zapata High School this Friday, August 22, 2025 at Valley View High School in Hidalgo, Texas.
🕔 J.V. – 5:30 p.m.
🌟 Varsity – 7:00 p.m.
Come out and support your Tarpons! 💙⚓️

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📅 Stay in the Loop with Point Isabel ISD!
Our 2025–2026 Calendar of Events is here — packed with important dates, holidays, and celebrations for the year ahead! Don’t miss a beat — click the link below to view and save the PDF:
🔗 https://5il.co/3nypr
Let’s make this school year unforgettable!
📅 Stay in the Loop with Point Isabel ISD!
Our 2025–2026 Calendar of Events is here — packed with important dates, holidays, and celebrations for the year ahead! Don’t miss a beat — click the link below to view and save the PDF:
🔗 https://5il.co/3nypr
Let’s make this school year unforgettable!
🎉 Get Ready for an Unforgettable After-School Experience! 🎉
Join the exciting 25-26 ACE Programs starting August 25th! 🚀
🎨 Sports, STEM, Arts & more — there’s something for everyone!
⚠️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait — register today!
📍 For details, talk to your campus Site Coordinator.
Scan the QR code to register today!
Join the exciting 25-26 ACE Programs starting August 25th! 🚀
🎨 Sports, STEM, Arts & more — there’s something for everyone!
⚠️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait — register today!
📍 For details, talk to your campus Site Coordinator.
Scan the QR code to register today!


First day vibes! 💙🐟 Our Tarpons are already hard at work, learning and smiling in their classrooms. 📚✨ What a great start to the school year!









First day vibes! 💙🐟 Our Tarpons are already hard at work, learning and smiling in their classrooms. 📚✨ What a great start to the school year!









We’re back, Tarpons! 💙🐟 The first day of classes is off to a great start at our campus. Wishing everyone a wonderful day of learning and success this school year! 📚✨







2025-2026 Bus Routes🚌

💙🐟 Welcome, Tarpon Families!
Parents may walk their elementary-aged students to class on Monday, August 18, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Let’s start the school year with smiles and happy send-offs! 🌟
Parents may walk their elementary-aged students to class on Monday, August 18, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Let’s start the school year with smiles and happy send-offs! 🌟

🍎🥪 Get your tummy ready for school! 🥗🍕
Check out our August lunch menus and see what’s cooking in the Tarpon Cafeterias!
Check out our August lunch menus and see what’s cooking in the Tarpon Cafeterias!





Point Isabel ISD 2025-2026 Drop Off Times:

🌟 Student Spotlight: Neven Cano 🌟
This summer, Neven attended The Academies Pre-Med Summer Program at Harvard University, diving into biology, chemistry, genetics, immunology, organic chemistry, and more! 🧬🩺
From conducting research to visiting Harvard Medical School, Neven embraced every learning opportunity and walked away inspired to continue chasing academic dreams. ✨
Your journey is proof that when you shoot for the stars, you never know where you might land—and Neven, you landed at Harvard! 💙🤍
This summer, Neven attended The Academies Pre-Med Summer Program at Harvard University, diving into biology, chemistry, genetics, immunology, organic chemistry, and more! 🧬🩺
From conducting research to visiting Harvard Medical School, Neven embraced every learning opportunity and walked away inspired to continue chasing academic dreams. ✨
Your journey is proof that when you shoot for the stars, you never know where you might land—and Neven, you landed at Harvard! 💙🤍

📵 Off & Away, Wins the Day!
In compliance with HB 1481 and Board Approved policy, Point Isabel ISD prohibits the use of personal communication devices during the school day—from drop-off to pick-up.
This includes: cell phones, smart watches, wireless headphones/earbuds, tablets/iPads, personal laptops, and VR glasses. Devices may not be used in any area of the school, including classrooms, hallways, lunch, or passing periods.
In compliance with HB 1481 and Board Approved policy, Point Isabel ISD prohibits the use of personal communication devices during the school day—from drop-off to pick-up.
This includes: cell phones, smart watches, wireless headphones/earbuds, tablets/iPads, personal laptops, and VR glasses. Devices may not be used in any area of the school, including classrooms, hallways, lunch, or passing periods.

💙🐟 Meet the Tarpons! 🐟💙
Get ready to cheer on the Mighty Tarpons for the 2025-2026 school year!
📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Bring your pom-poms, noisemakers, and wear your favorite Tarpon gear! 🎉
Clear Bag Policy Enforced
Get ready to cheer on the Mighty Tarpons for the 2025-2026 school year!
📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Bring your pom-poms, noisemakers, and wear your favorite Tarpon gear! 🎉
Clear Bag Policy Enforced

🚫 No ID, No Entry 🚫
For the 2025–2026 school year, Point Isabel ISD will continue enforcing our No ID, No Entry policy to keep students and staff safe.
✅ Original U.S. government-issued photo ID required
❌ Foreign passports, visas, photos, or digital copies not accepted
📍 Details: www.pi-isd.net | 📞 (956) 943-0091
For the 2025–2026 school year, Point Isabel ISD will continue enforcing our No ID, No Entry policy to keep students and staff safe.
✅ Original U.S. government-issued photo ID required
❌ Foreign passports, visas, photos, or digital copies not accepted
📍 Details: www.pi-isd.net | 📞 (956) 943-0091

📚✨ WELCOME BACK, TARPONS!✨📚
POINT ISABEL ISD is excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 Join us for Meet the Teacher Nights and get to know the amazing educators who will guide your students this year!
📅 Secondary Campuses (Port Isabel Junior High & Port Isabel ECHS)
📍 Wednesday, August 13
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Elementary Campuses (Derry & Garriga Elementary)
📍 Thursday, August 14
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📓
POINT ISABEL ISD is excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 Join us for Meet the Teacher Nights and get to know the amazing educators who will guide your students this year!
📅 Secondary Campuses (Port Isabel Junior High & Port Isabel ECHS)
📍 Wednesday, August 13
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Elementary Campuses (Derry & Garriga Elementary)
📍 Thursday, August 14
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📓

