🚌💙 Point Isabel ISD 2026–2027 School Bus Routes Tarpon families, stay connected to your child’s bus with the Here Comes the Bus school bus tracking app! 📍📱 Track your child’s bus in real time, view scheduled and actual arrival times, and receive notifications when the bus is getting close! App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/here-comes-the-bus/id981902595 🔢 PIISD School Code: 77310 Questions? Contact the PIISD Transportation Department at (956) 943-0025. 🚌 Download the app and get ready for a safe and smooth school year! 💙🤍

📚✏️ It's almost time to head back to school! Join us for Point Isabel ISD's Meet the Teacher and kick off an exciting new school year by meeting your teachers, visiting your campus, and getting ready for a great year ahead!

🏫 Elementary Campuses
📍 Garriga Elementary & Derry Elementary
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 Secondary Campuses
📍 Port Isabel Junior High School & Port Isabel Early College High School
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome all of our Tarpon families back! 💙

❤️‍🩹 Prepared to Respond. Ready to Help! Point Isabel ISD staff participated in CPR Training, gaining valuable lifesaving skills to help keep our Tarpon students, staff, and community safe. 💙🤍 Building a safer school community—one skill at a time! 🐟💪

📚🔍 PIECHS Social Studies teachers are digging into the data! By analyzing TEKS leading up to STAAR, our team is identifying student strengths, targeting areas for growth, and planning intentional instruction to help every Tarpon succeed. Together, we’re using data to drive achievement and prepare our students for success—one lesson at a time! 💙🤍

💙 A huge thank you to the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District for their generous donation of clear and mesh backpacks to support our Tarpon students! Your partnership and commitment to our community help ensure our students are ready for a successful school year. 🎒 Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at the Tarpon Wellness Fair from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Port Isabel Junior High Gymnasium! ✨ Free school supplies (while supplies last) 💈 Free haircuts 💙 Free wellness resources and community services

A big THANK YOU to Sharpline Coatings LLC for your generous support of the Point Isabel ISD Tarpon community! 💙🤍 Your partnership and commitment to our students and families help make a lasting impact. We truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in the success of our Tarpons. Thank you for making a difference! 🐟✨

A big thank you to our Point Isabel ISD Board Member, Heather Scott, for her generous donation to the Tarpon Wellness Fair! 💙🤍 Your support and dedication to our Tarpon students, families, and community help make events like this possible. We truly appreciate your commitment to the success and well-being of our Tarpon family!

Our Business Office team is gearing up for a successful 2026–2027 school year! 💼📊

Today’s Finance Training is providing our staff with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and excellence in serving our students, staff, and community. Thank you to our dedicated Business Office team for your commitment to keeping Point Isabel ISD running strong! 💙🤍

Our 6th–12th grade RLA and Spanish teachers are continuing to grow their skills through ECR training with Cathy Hernandez! 📚✨ By strengthening instructional practices and collaboration, our educators are gaining valuable strategies to support student success in every classroom. Thank you for your dedication to providing the best learning experience for our Tarpons! 💙🤍

A huge thank you to Kenny Perez Law for their generous support of their 2026 Pack the Bus school supply drive! 💙🚌📚 Thanks to this generous donation, students and families attending the Point Isabel ISD Tarpon Wellness Fair will have access to much-needed school supplies as they prepare for a successful new school year! We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting our Tarpon community and helping our students start the year ready to learn. Together, we’re making a difference, one Tarpon at a time! 💙🤍

📚💙 We’re back, Tarpons! 💙📚 The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway! Today, our Point Isabel ISD family kicked off the year with Back-to-School Convocation, filled with inspiration, professional learning, and new ideas to help every student succeed. As we begin this exciting journey together, we embrace this year’s theme: Be the Beacon of Light—leading with hope, purpose, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. Here’s to an amazing school year, Tarpons! 💙🤍

💙 Thank you to our incredible community partners at Laguna Madre Water District for your continued support as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Your partnership and commitment to our students, staff, and schools help make a lasting impact on the Tarpon community. We are grateful to have you alongside us as we work together to make this an amazing school year.

All Point Isabel ISD school and facilities will be closed tomorrow for convocation. Regular operation will resume on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

📢 Returning Student Verification is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Getting your child ready for the new school year is easier than ever—it's Just Clicks Away! 💻🏠 Complete your Returning Student Verification from the comfort of your home through Skyward Family Access.

🔗 Start here:
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12edupointisabeltx/web/seplog01.w

Here's how:
✅ Select the Returning Student Registration tab in Skyward Family Access.
✅ Update your contact information and complete all required forms.
✅ Complete each step until you see a ✔️ next to every section.
✅ Don't forget to click "Submit Returning Student Registration." Your verification will not be processed until you press the submit button!

Need help logging in? Contact your child's campus:

📞 Derry Elementary: (956) 943-0070
📞 Garriga Elementary: (956) 943-0080
📞 Port Isabel Junior High School: (956) 943-0060
📞 Port Isabel Early College High School: (956) 943-0030

Let's get ready for an amazing 2026-2027 school year! Complete your Returning Student Verification today and help us ensure a smooth first day of school.

Point Isabel ISD Dress Guidelines⭐️ Some key notes below👇 Elementary Schools: 👕 Shirts: Solid royal blue, white, or gray polo shirts, turtlenecks, or T-shirts (small logos only). 👖 Bottoms: Khaki, blue jean, or navy blue pants, shorts, or skirts. No distressed/ripped jeans. 🧥 Outerwear: Sweaters, jackets, and sweatshirts must be zip-up or button-up (no pullovers). Hoodies are allowed, but hoods may not be worn over the head inside school. Junior High School: 👕 Shirts: Solid royal blue, navy blue, or gray polo shirts, turtlenecks, or T-shirts (small logos only). 👖 Bottoms: Khaki, blue jean, or navy blue pants, shorts, or skirts. No distressed or ripped jeans. 🧥 Outerwear: Zip-up or button-up sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, and coats in navy blue, gray, or black. Hoodies are permitted as long as the hood is not worn over the head inside school. High School: 👕 Dress for Success: Students should wear clean, neat, and appropriate clothing that promotes a positive learning environment. 👖 Bottoms: • Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. • Leggings or yoga pants may not be worn as pants. • Torn or ripped bottoms must also meet the 4-inch length requirement. 👟 Footwear: • Shoes are required at all times. • No flip-flops, slides, house shoes, or shoes with wheels/noise-making devices. • Sandals without a back strap are permitted, but closed-back shoes are strongly encouraged for safety. 💇 Grooming: • Hair should be neat and free of distracting styles. • Beards and mustaches should be trimmed. • Visible ear gauges, spacers, spikes, and chains are not permitted. 🚫 Not Allowed: • Crocs • AirPods/Earbuds • Unnatural hair colors (blue, purple, pink, green, etc.)

📚🎒 Get Ready for Back to School at the Tarpon Wellness Fair! 💙🐟 Join Point Isabel ISD for an afternoon of fun, wellness, and FREE resources to help your family start the school year strong! ✨ FREE Health Resources 💈 FREE Haircuts 🎒 FREE School Supplies (while supplies last!) 📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 NEW LOCATION: Port Isabel Junior High School Gymnasium Bring the whole family and connect with community partners while preparing for a healthy and successful school year. We can’t wait to see you there!⭐️

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Join Point Isabel ISD as we celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Ruben M. and Maria Elida Torres Central Administration Building! 📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 101 Port Road, Port Isabel, TX 78578 Come celebrate this exciting milestone with us as we open a new chapter for Point Isabel ISD and honor a legacy of service to our students, staff, and community.

📚✨ New to Point Isabel ISD? We're ready to welcome you! 💙

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Join the Tarpon Family and discover a district committed to academic excellence, student success, and endless opportunities.

To register, please have:
✔️ Proof of residency
✔️ Parent/guardian valid ID
✔️ Birth certificate
✔️ Immunization records
✔️ Student Social Security card (if available)

💻 Returning students can complete re-enrollment online for added convenience.

🐟 Welcome to the Tarpon Family—where every student's future begins!

⏰ Back-to-school is almost here! Be sure to save your campus instructional hours as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 First Day of School:
Monday, August 17, 2026

🏫 Instructional Times
• Derry Elementary: 7:35 AM – 3:10 PM
• Garriga Elementary: 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM
• Port Isabel Junior High: 8:05 AM – 3:40 PM
• Port Isabel Early College High School: 8:10 AM – 4:15 PM

We can't wait to welcome our Tarpons back for another amazing year of learning! 💙

📚✏️ It's almost time to head back to school! Join us for Point Isabel ISD's Meet the Teacher and kick off an exciting new school year by meeting your teachers, visiting your campus, and getting ready for a great year ahead!

🏫 Elementary Campuses
📍 Garriga Elementary & Derry Elementary
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 Secondary Campuses
📍 Port Isabel Junior High School & Port Isabel Early College High School
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome all of our Tarpon families back! 💙