Point Isabel ISD

📣 The June Board Meeting will resume today, June 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Port Isabel Early College High School. 🎥 Watch the live stream on YouTube by searching Point Isabel Tarpons. Thank you for your support! — Point Isabel ISD Administration

🎉 Check out our exciting 2nd week of Summer ACE! 🎉

🌟 The ACE Team is at OSTICON 2025 in Fort Worth! 🌟 We’re excited to be here connecting with passionate professionals, learning new strategies, and gaining fresh insights to bring back to our community. It’s been an incredible experience full of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration! A huge shoutout to our amazing team back home for holding down the fort and keeping things running smoothly — we couldn’t have done this without you!

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Day 🌟 We’re saying THANK YOU the best way we know how — with free admission to the Beach Waterpark! 📚 If you work in education or at a school or university, you get in free! 🎉 Just show your work ID or proof of employment at the gate. Come cool off and enjoy a day of fun in the sun — you’ve earned it!

🎣 Fishing with Judge Ochoa! 🎣 Join us for a fun-filled morning at Pirates Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX on June 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM! 🐟 Hosted by your friendly judge, Benito “Bo” Ochoa ✨ Supporting the future and introducing kids to the sport and joy of fishing! 🎁 First 250 kids get free fishing poles 👕 100 free t-shirts for adults 🌭 Free hot dogs, chips, & cokes 🎉 Door prizes & giveaways! Let’s make memories, cast some lines, and reel in some fun! 📞 For more info, call 956-212-0366

📣 NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY Point Isabel ISD invites all parents, staff, and community members to a Public Hearing to learn about our plans to apply for the 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant. 📅 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Point Isabel ISD Board Room 💙 Your voice matters! Join us to learn how this grant will help improve academic achievement, support educators, promote equity, and enhance learning for all students. For more info, contact Kirstie Ramirez, Federal/State Programs Director at (956) 943-0000.

🎉 Check out our exciting 1st week of Summer ACE! 🎉

🍽️ Summer Meals ! Free summer meals will be available starting Monday, June 2 at: 📍 Port Isabel Early College High School 📍 Port Isabel Junior High School 📍 Laguna Madre Youth Center 📅 Check out the flyer for meal times and dates! 📞 For more info, call 956-943-0000 ext. 79.

📢 We’re Hiring at Point Isabel ISD! Join a team that’s passionate about student success and community excellence. 💙🐟 Now hiring for professional, paraprofessional, and auxiliary positions, including: ✔️ Special Education Teachers ✔️ Math, ELA, Social Studies, and CTE Teachers ✔️ Licensed Specialist in School Psychology ✔️ HVAC Assistant, Bus Driver, Police Officer & more! 📄 Apply online: https://apps.esc1.net/OmniHire/district-profile/031909 → Our District → Employment 📍 Or stop by Central Office for a paper application. ☎️ 956-943-0008

☀️ Summer Schedule Hours 🕒 From June 2 to July 30, 2025 ⏰ Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 🚫 Closed on Fridays

🎉 Join Us for Kinder Round-Up! 🎉 Registration is open for all students entering Pre-K3 through Kinder for the 2025-2026 school year! 📅 Date: June 3 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Point Isabel ISD Central Office 📝 What to Bring: Student Birth Certificate Immunization Records Proof of Residence (current utility bill, lease, or rental agreement) Proof of Income (for lunch eligibility) Parent/Guardian Photo ID Guardianship Letter (if applicable) We can't wait to welcome our future little Tarpons! 💙🐠

🏈🎺🩰 Athletic Physicals Due June 12, 2025 🎺🩰🏈 All Point Isabel ISD students participating in Fall Sports, Band, Cheer, or Dance must have a current physical on fil* by Thursday, June 12, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025–2026 school year. 📋 Who Needs a Physical? ✔️ All Fall athletes (JH & HS) ✔️ Incoming 7th, 9th & 11th graders ✔️ Students new to athletics ✔️ UIL Medical History Form signed by parent/guardian required 💲 $25 Physicals Available At: 📍 Port Isabel Health Clinic 📍 Luna Medical Clinic 📍 Tropical Health Care 📌 Turn in forms to the PIECHS Front Office by the deadline!

🍽️ Summer Meals Start June 2! Free summer meals will be available starting Monday, June 2 at: 📍 Port Isabel Early College High School 📍 Port Isabel Junior High School 📍 Laguna Madre Youth Center 📅 Check out the flyer for meal times and dates! 📞 For more info, call 956-943-0000 ext. 79.

📚 Staff Professional Development Day! 🌟 Our amazing team came together today for a powerful session focused on the Student Support Framework — sharpening our skills to better support every student, every day. 💬💡 Together, we’re building stronger connections and creating a culture where all students can thrive! 🙌

📚✨ Professional Development in Action! ✨📚 Our dedicated teachers are diving into Edgenuity today, expanding their skills to bring more personalized, engaging, and tech-powered learning to the classroom. 💻🎓

📚✨ Teacher Professional Development Spotlight! ✨📚 Our amazing educators dove into the Bluebonnet Math 3–5 Overview today! 🧠➕➖ From hands-on strategies to new ways of building math confidence in our students, this PD session was all about growth, collaboration, and powerful instruction.

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, all Point Isabel ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. We pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

🎓✨ Tarpon Spotlight ✨🎓 Congratulations to Ryley Galvan, Class of 2020 Tarpon Graduate, on completing her first year of Dental School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)! 🦷💙 We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication, Riley — keep shining and making Tarpon Nation proud! 🌟🩵

🎓 Port Isabel Early College High School Class of 2025 Graduation 🎉 We’re so proud to celebrate this milestone with the amazing Class of 2025! As we prepare for this special day, we want to ensure the ceremony reflects the honor and tradition of Point Isabel ISD. Please note the following Graduation Attire Guidelines: ✅ Students may wear • Official school-issued cords & stoles only • Decorated graduation caps (school-appropriate designs encouraged!) 🚫 Not Allowed • Personalized or non-school-issued stoles are NOT ALLOWED We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a meaningful and memorable experience for all graduates and their families. Thank you for helping us honor the Class of 2025 with pride and unity! 💙🐟

🎓🎉 2025 Graduation Ceremony Reminder 🎓🎉 As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025, we kindly remind all guests that Point Isabel ISD’s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced at Tarpon Stadium during the graduation ceremony. 🔍 For everyone’s safety and a smooth entry process, please review the following: 🚫 PROHIBITED BAGS include (but are not limited to): Backpacks Purses larger than a small clutch Camera bags Computer bags Coolers Fanny packs Binocular cases (binoculars must be worn around the neck) Luggage of any kind ✅ APPROVED BAGS: Clear tote bags (plastic, vinyl, or PVC not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12") Clear plastic storage bags (1-gallon resealable) Small clutch purses (no larger than 5.5" x 8.5") Diaper bags (will be searched at the gate)* 🚫 Outside food and drinks are also prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our Tarpon families. 💙🐟