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.

During our Math PD, 3rd–5th grade teachers collaborated to explore effective instructional practices that support student growth and mastery in mathematics. 📐📊 Strong teamwork, great ideas, and a shared commitment to student success!

Our special education teachers and administrators came together to review SPED updates and set clear expectations for a successful second semester. 🤝📘 Thank you for your continued dedication to supporting all learners!

Region One met with our staff to share valuable information about the Educator Preparation Residency Program and the many pathways to becoming future PIISD teachers! 🌟📚 We’re excited to continue growing and supporting the next generation of educators.

📚✨ Great learning in action! Our K–2 RLA teachers are engaging in meaningful professional development at the Region One Bluebonnet Internalization Session. Collaborating, reflecting, and strengthening instruction to better support early readers and writers—because strong foundations make a lasting impact! 🌟🍎

📐✨ Professional development in action! BB Secondary Math PD is off to a great start—excited to see our educators collaborating, learning, and growing together! 📊📚

💙🎉 Happy School Board Appreciation Month to our amazing PIISD Board Members! 🎉💙
Thank you for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and service to our students, staff, and community. Your commitment makes a lasting difference every day! 🌟📚

✨ 2025–2026 PIISD Board Members ✨
👩‍💼 President: Heather Scott
🤝 Vice President: Cecilia Castillo
📝 Secretary: Frank Davalos Jr.
📋 Assistant Secretary: Andrew LeBlanc
👏 Board Members: Emily Galvan, Cynthia Cantu, Maritza Pena Hoffman

We are truly grateful for all that you do to support public education! 🍎🏫💙

Merry Christmas, Tarpon Community!
Point Isabel ISD wishes you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with warmth, cheer, and time with loved ones. From our Tarpon family to yours—Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

Tarpon Families,
We will have early release on Friday, December 19, 2025.
• Elementary: 12:00 PM
• Secondary: 12:30 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy start to the holiday break! 🎄✨

No backpacks or cellphones tomorrow.
Reminder for December 19, 2025.
Enjoy the day and have fun, students!

Thank you to State Representative Janie Lopez for visiting PIISD and generously donating calendars to our school district. We appreciate your continued support of our students, staff, and Tarpon community.

We honor and remember Jimmy Vela of Port Isabel, a dedicated servant of our community and a true Tarpon at heart. Jimmy faithfully served on the Point Isabel ISD School Board for two terms, always advocating for our students, staff, and families. His commitment to education and his unwavering support for the Tarpon community left a lasting impact that will not be forgotten.

Jimmy was more than a board member; he was a steadfast supporter, a familiar face, and a champion for the people of Port Isabel. His contributions helped shape our schools and strengthened the spirit of our community.

He will be deeply missed and forever appreciated.

May he rest in peace.

💙🎉 RETENTION STIPEND APPROVED! 🎉💙 At the December Board Meeting, the Point Isabel ISD Board of Trustees proudly approved a retention stipend in appreciation of our amazing staff. ✔️ $750 for all certified and classified personnel employed from August 18, 2025–December 1, 2025 ✔️ $350 for personnel hired after December 1, 2025 This stipend reflects our continued commitment to recognizing the dedication, hard work, and loyalty of our Tarpon team and investing in a positive, supportive work environment. Thank you, Tarpons, for all that you do! 💙

💙🌟 Tarpon Community Highlight! 🌟💙 Thank you, Bertha Zamora, for 12 years of dedicated service on the Board of Trustees and over 40 years of commitment to education and our students. Your dedication, support, and care have made a lasting impact. We are truly grateful for your service to Point Isabel ISD! 💙👏

🎓💙 Congratulations, Tarpons! 💙🎓 We are so proud of Jaime Santana and Victor Mar for earning their Associate’s Degree from Texas Southmost College this December! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and this is just the beginning of what’s ahead. Way to represent, Tarpons! 👏🎉

🎄💙 Thank You, Tarpon Community! 💙🎄 Because of your generosity, over 100 students will be receiving a gift this Christmas. Your thoughtful donations and big hearts have made it possible for our students to truly embrace the joy and spirit of the season. We are so grateful for this amazing community—thank you for making a difference and spreading holiday cheer! 💙✨