📚✨ In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, let's take a moment to celebrate one of the greatest milestones led by our dedicated board members! In August 2023, our amazing School Board broke ground on the brand-new, state-of-the-art CTE Building. Fast forward to January 2025, and our students are now thriving in this incredible facility, embracing all the opportunities it offers! This achievement is a true testament to the commitment our board has to providing the best learning experience for our Tarpon community. 💙🐟 Thank you, School Board, for making dreams a reality!

📚 Point Isabel ISD wants to hear from you! Are you interested in earning your GED (General Educational Development) or improving your English through ESL (English as a Second Language) classes? ✨ GED helps you gain a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma. ✨ ESL supports non-native English speakers in learning and improving English skills. If you're interested, please take a moment to complete our survey! 📋 https://forms.gle/vJty6Di5NYHvyTwLA

📢 Tarpon Community, Let's Make a Difference! 💙🐬 Point Isabel ISD is launching COINS FOR CALIFORNIA to support victims of the devastating California wildfires. We're partnering with the American Red Cross to help families recover and rebuild. 🗓 Fundraiser Dates: Tuesday, January 14 – Thursday, February 13 🪙 Drop your spare change and make a BIG impact! Every coin brings hope. For more information, please contact your campus administration.

🎶 Tarpon Pride Shines Bright! 🎶 Congratulations to our 19 incredible Port Isabel ECHS students who represented us at the Area round competitions—ATSSB (4A and below) at Calallen High School and TMEA (5A/6A) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi! Months of hard work paid off, and we are beyond proud of their dedication and talent! 🌟 A special shoutout to our All-State qualifiers who will perform with the best musicians in Texas at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention from February 12-15 in San Antonio: 🥁 Juan Hernandez (9th grade) – ATSSB All-State Percussionist, 2nd Chair 🥁 Ryan Davila (10th grade) – ATSSB All-State Percussionist, 1st Chair 🎼 Mark Mejorado (12th grade) – 3x ATSSB All-State and first-ever TMEA 6A All-State Flutist for Port Isabel ECHS! Mark is now a 4-time All-State musician! Huge thanks to their amazing instructors: Mr. Jose Guerrero (Percussion) and Mrs. Giselle Cavazos (Flute). We are so proud of our Tarpons! 💙🐟

Together, We Keep Our Students Warm! ❄️🧥 Point Isabel ISD is proud to join forces with our incredible community to ensure every student stays warm during these chilly days. A huge thank you to Walmart and all our generous community members for your support and kindness. Your contributions are making a real difference!

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Dear Parents and Guardians, Please be advised that due to the scheduled SpaceX launch on Monday, January 13, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, school bus routes to South Padre Island and surrounding in-town areas may experience delays. The increased traffic and road closures related to the launch may impact normal transportation schedules. We kindly ask for your understanding and patience during this time. 🚍 What to Expect: - Possible delays in afternoon bus drop-off times. - Heavier traffic in areas near the launch site. - Adjustments in transportation routes if necessary. Please plan accordingly and feel free to contact the transportation department with any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!

📚 Point Isabel ISD wants to hear from you! Are you interested in earning your GED (General Educational Development) or improving your English through ESL (English as a Second Language) classes? ✨ GED helps you gain a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma. ✨ ESL supports non-native English speakers in learning and improving English skills. If you're interested, please take a moment to complete our survey! 📋 https://forms.gle/vJty6Di5NYHvyTwLA

Athletics Update:

On behalf of Point Isabel ISD, Superintendent Capistran delivered a sweet treat to our local law enforcement agencies today! A small token of our gratitude for their dedication and service to our community. 💙

Today, we honor and thank our incredible law enforcement officers for their dedication, courage, and sacrifice. Your hard work and commitment to keeping our communities safe do not go unnoticed. Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 💙

Big thanks to Our Lady Star of the Sea for donating jackets to the students of PIISD! Your generosity keeps our students warm and reminds us how incredible our community truly is. 💙

💙 Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 💙 Point Isabel ISD extends our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who work tirelessly to protect and serve our community. Thank you for your dedication and courage! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

🎉 Welcome Back, Tarpons! 🐟 We are ready to start our spring ACE semester starting Monday, January 13th! See you then!

🎉 Welcome Back, Tarpons! 🐟 A sweet start to the new year thanks to Derry Elementary for the warm welcome and treats! 💙🍪 Here’s to an amazing semester ahead!

Classes are back in session at Point Isabel ISD! Welcome back, Tarpons!⭐️

The College & Career Readiness Department engaged in the Innovative Approaches to CTE staff development at the ITEC Center, where instructors and students highlighted programs of study, dual enrollment opportunities, and Level 1 certificates. Special thanks to Dr. Rodriguez, Dr. Plummer, and the entire Texas Southmost College team for this wonderful professional development opportunity for our CTE teachers and their continued partnership. Point Isabel ISD is committed to providing innovative, high-quality CTE programs that prepare students for success in college and career.

📚✨ Exciting day for Point Isabel ISD! Our staff had the opportunity to tour the brand-new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to equip our students with hands-on skills and real-world experience to prepare them for bright futures. 🚀👷‍♀️👨‍💻 We can’t wait to see the incredible opportunities this space will bring to our community! Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready to open the doors!

❄️ Weather Update: January 8-10, 2025🌧️ ✅ Students are permitted to wear warm, non-uniform clothing such as coats, sweatshirts, and jackets. 🚫 Blankets will not be allowed on campus. Stay informed by checking our website and social media channels for updates. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙

📚✨ January is National School Board Appreciation Month! ✨📚 We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated Board of Trustees for their unwavering support and commitment to our students, staff, and community. 💙 Heather Scott – President 💙 Bertha Zamora – Vice President 💙 Cecilia Castillo – Secretary 💙 Emily Galvan – Assistant Secretary 💙 Cynthia Cantu – Board Member 💙 Frank Davalos Jr. – Board Member 💙 Andrew LeBlanc – Board Member Thank you for leading with passion and purpose! 💙

Merry Christmas from Point Isabel ISD! On this special day, we celebrate the joy, peace, and togetherness that the season brings. We are grateful for our wonderful students, families, staff, and community who make our district so exceptional. May your Christmas be filled with love, happiness, and cherished memories with those you hold dear. Warm holiday wishes, Point Isabel ISD