📣 TARPON TALKS: Your Voice Matters! Point Isabel ISD invites you to join us for a Superintendent-Parent Forum to share your thoughts and feedback on the future of our schools, focusing on the Early Childhood Academy and Upper Elementary School. 📍 Derry Elementary 🗓️ Tuesday, January 28, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 P.M. 📍 Garriga Elementary 🗓️ Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 P.M. Your input is vital to shaping the direction of education in our community. Let’s work together to plan for the future of our students! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Students from Port Isabel ECHS enrolled in the Health Science and Biomedical Science programs of study, under the guidance of Melissa Tapia and Statira Wilmoth, participated in the DHR Health Caring Career Conference. Held at the Port Isabel ECHS small gymnasium, this engaging event provided students with the opportunity to explore diverse career pathways within the health science professions through interactive sessions and meaningful collaborations with medical professionals from DHR Health. Special thanks to Vanessa Vera, DHR Health Senior Manager of High School & Community Outreach, as well as Vanessa Salazar, Director of the PIM Grant at Region One, for their support and continued partnership. This conference exemplifies Point Isabel ISD’s commitment to providing students with rigorous, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for success in college, careers, and the workforce.

🎉 PIECHS Invitational 4th Annual Noah LeBlanc Powerlifting Meet 🎉 📅 Friday, January 24, 2025 🕛 Lifts Begin: 12:00 PM 🏆 Recognition & Honoring: 4:00 PM 📍 Clear Bag Policy in Effect

Thank you to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2569 from OLSS for their generous donation of jackets to our Tarpons! Your kindness helps keep our students warm and ready to succeed. We appreciate your support! 💙

At the January board meeting, our campus principals came together to present our amazing school board members with goodie bags as a token of appreciation for all they do! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our students, staff, and community. Happy School Board Appreciation Month!

🏀 Tarpon Basketball Game Day! 🏀 🗓 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 📍 La Feria Early College High School 🕒 Girls: 3:00 PM 🕔 Boys: 5:00 PM Come cheer on the Port Isabel Tarpons as they take on the La Feria Lions! 💙💛

Friendly Reminder: Point Isabel ISD will have a 3-hour instructional time delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Classes will begin at 10:30 AM. Schools and facilities will open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday. Bus routes will have a 3-hour delay from normal pick-up times.

📢ATTENTION ALL ACE PARENTS📢 Due to winter weather conditions, there have been some modifications to our ACE program schedule for the week of January 20 - January 24. Programs will be held as follows during their regular times: Monday 1/20 - open Tuesday 1/21 - closed Wednesday 1/22 - closed Thursday 1/23 - open Friday 1/24 - open ----------------------------- 📢ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS PADRES DE ACE📢 Debido a las condiciones climáticas invernales, se han realizado algunas modificaciones en el horario de nuestro programa ACE para la semana del 20 al 24 de enero. Los programas se llevarán a cabo de la siguiente manera durante sus horarios habituales: lunes 20 de enero: abierto martes 21 de enero: cerrado miércoles 22 de enero: cerrado jueves 23 de enero: abierto viernes 24 de enero: abierto

Point Isabel ISD proudly joins the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This day reminds us of the power of hope, courage, and unity as we strive to create a world where equality and justice prevail for all. Let’s honor his vision by continuing to spread kindness, stand for justice, and inspire change in our schools and community.

Point Isabel ISD will cancel school and district operations on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. PIISD will have a 3-hour instructional time delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Classes will begin at 10:30 AM. Schools & Facilities will open at 10:00 AM Bus routes will have a 3-hour delay from normal pick-up times.

🎉Check out our exciting Week-16 at ACE!!

Weather Update: Students are allowed to wear warmer clothing the week of January 20-24, 2025.

🧥 Tarpon Families: If your child is in need of a jacket, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your campus administration. We’re here to help keep our Tarpon family warm this season! 💙

❄️ A heartfelt THANK YOU to Valley Thrift & More for their generous donation of coats to our community as we prepare for the upcoming winter weather! We also want to recognize our amazing Tarpon Lighthouse students for using their homemaking skills to clean and prepare the coats for our students. Your hard work and kindness are truly making a difference! 💙🧥

🧥 A big THANK YOU to Port Isabel Friends of the Library for their generous donation of jackets to our students! Your support helps keep our Tarpon family warm and ready for the season ahead. We truly appreciate your kindness! 💙

Attention Seniors & Parents! Need help with FAFSA/TASFA or searching for scholarships? Join us for our FAFSA/TASFA & Scholarship Workshops! Dates: - January 20, 2025 - February 3 & 17, 2025 - March 3 & 17, 2025 Location: High School Library Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM For more information, contact Mrs. Normalinda Vera at 956-943-0629 or nvera@esc1.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future! #CollegeReady #TarponPride

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📣🐝 Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝📣 We’re proud to celebrate our amazing Spelling Bee winners! 🥇 1st Place: Avian Garcia – 8th Grade 🥈 2nd Place: Elle Vandenack – 8th Grade 🥉 3rd Place: Maisie Garcia – 5th Grade (Garriga)

📣🐝 Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝📣 We’re proud to celebrate our amazing Spelling Bee winners! 🥇 1st Place: Avian Garcia – 8th Grade 🥈 2nd Place: Elle Vandenack – 8th Grade 🥉 3rd Place: Maisie Garcia – 5th Grade (Garriga)

📢 Notice • Important Reminder • Attention! 📢 Due to precautionary measures, next week’s January Board Meeting has been moved to 4:30 PM. Please stay tuned for any further updates. Thank you for your understanding! Point Isabel ISD Administration