Weekly Newsletter🌟
Thank you to law enforcement officials and to the local businesses of Port Isabel for making Derry Elementary's Trick or Trunk event a huge success! We appreciate your time and continued support!
🎉Check out our exciting Week-10 at ACE!!
📚 No Classes – Friday, November 7, 2025
Reminder, Tarpon Family! There will be no classes for students on Friday, November 7 due to a Non-Instructional Day.
Staff will be participating in professional development.
Classes will resume on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Reminder, Tarpon Family! There will be no classes for students on Friday, November 7 due to a Non-Instructional Day.
Staff will be participating in professional development.
Classes will resume on Monday, November 10, 2025.
🇺🇸 Point Isabel ISD Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸
Join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Port Isabel Early College High School Foyer Entrance as we honor and celebrate all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
To sign up for the program, contact Juliette Barajas at (956) 943-0091, email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net, or fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/ytALK8GsJZHd8iDm7
Derry Student Council🌟
🎉Check out our exciting Week-9 at ACE!!
✨ What a gourd-geous time! Thank you to all our amazing ACE parents who joined us for this week’s Pumpkin Painting Party! We loved seeing all the creativity and smiles around the room. 🎨🧡
A special shoutout to Dr. Mendoza for sharing about our district’s CTE programs and how families can guide students toward bright futures! 🌟
Can’t wait to see you at our next event! 👋
📢 SAVE THE DATES!
🍁 Point Isabel ISD Thanksgiving Food Drive 🍁
Powered by the Point Isabel ISD SHAC
Help us provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need! 🧡
We are collecting:
• Packet Gravy
• Rolls/Biscuits
• Canned Corn
• White Rice
• Stuffing
• Canned Yams
• Cranberry Sauce
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Canned Green Beans
• Mac & Cheese
📅 November 3–19
📍 Drop-off at:
Derry Elementary • Garriga Elementary
Port Isabel Junior High School
Port Isabel Early College High School
PIISD Central Office
📞 956-943-0091
📩 juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net
Let’s make a difference this Thanksgiving!
🎃 Trunk or Treat at Derry Elementary! 🎃
Join us for some Halloween fun! 👻
🗓 October 31, 2025
🕣 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Derry Elementary
If you’re interested in participating, please contact the Derry Elementary front office at 956-943-0070.
Come dressed in your spookiest (or sweetest!) costume — we can’t wait to see you there! 🍬🚗
Join us for some Halloween fun! 👻
🗓 October 31, 2025
🕣 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Derry Elementary
If you’re interested in participating, please contact the Derry Elementary front office at 956-943-0070.
Come dressed in your spookiest (or sweetest!) costume — we can’t wait to see you there! 🍬🚗
📢 ATTENTION ACE PARENTS 📢
🎃 ACE Pumpkin Painting Party! 🎨
Join us for some fall fun during the Book Fair! Bring your creativity and enjoy painting pumpkins with your family.
🗓 Date: October 23rd
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Derry Elementary Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see our ACE families there for an evening of art, laughter, and autumn spirit! 🍂✨
🎃 ACE Pumpkin Painting Party! 🎨
Join us for some fall fun during the Book Fair! Bring your creativity and enjoy painting pumpkins with your family.
🗓 Date: October 23rd
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Derry Elementary Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see our ACE families there for an evening of art, laughter, and autumn spirit! 🍂✨
🎃 BOO AT THE CART BARN! 👻
Join us for a fun night of trick-or-treating, games, and Halloween fun!
🎯 Everyone is welcome!
🗓 October 26, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 SPI Golf Club — 1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista
🌭 Hot dogs & chips provided by The Salvation Army!
Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a spooktacular evening! 🕸️🦇
El camino de la escuela a casa debería ser seguro para todos los niños. Detente cuando veas la
señal de alto del autobús escolar; es la ley.🚸🛑
señal de alto del autobús escolar; es la ley.🚸🛑
🍁🎃 Fall Festival Fun! 🎃🍁
Join us for an evening filled with fun games, delicious food, and a movie under the stars! 🌟
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Bring your family and friends — you won’t want to miss it! 💙
Join us for an evening filled with fun games, delicious food, and a movie under the stars! 🌟
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Bring your family and friends — you won’t want to miss it! 💙
🎀 POINT ISABEL ISD 🎀
RED RIBBON WEEK 2025
📅 October 27 - October 31
Join us as we unite for a drug-free future!
Here’s how you can show your spirit each day:
❤️ Monday: Rally in Red! Wear as much red as you can to take a stand against drugs.
👢 Tuesday: Kick Drugs to the Curb! Show off cowboy boots or fun socks.
😎 Wednesday: Drug Free Looks Good on Me! Wear your comfiest sweats or joggers.
🏈 Thursday: Team Up Against Drugs! Represent your favorite team jersey.
🎃 Friday: Say BOO to Drugs! Dress in school-appropriate Halloween or storybook costumes (no masks or face coverings).
Let’s make healthy choices and celebrate a drug-free lifestyle! 💪
RED RIBBON WEEK 2025
📅 October 27 - October 31
Join us as we unite for a drug-free future!
Here’s how you can show your spirit each day:
❤️ Monday: Rally in Red! Wear as much red as you can to take a stand against drugs.
👢 Tuesday: Kick Drugs to the Curb! Show off cowboy boots or fun socks.
😎 Wednesday: Drug Free Looks Good on Me! Wear your comfiest sweats or joggers.
🏈 Thursday: Team Up Against Drugs! Represent your favorite team jersey.
🎃 Friday: Say BOO to Drugs! Dress in school-appropriate Halloween or storybook costumes (no masks or face coverings).
Let’s make healthy choices and celebrate a drug-free lifestyle! 💪
☕ Coffee with the Superintendent ☕
Join Superintendent Teri Capistran for a morning of coffee and conversation!
Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening across Point Isabel ISD.
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Whataburger – Port Isabel
A light breakfast will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙
Join Superintendent Teri Capistran for a morning of coffee and conversation!
Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening across Point Isabel ISD.
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Whataburger – Port Isabel
A light breakfast will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙
💗 PINK OUT GAME – Breast Cancer Awareness Night! 💗
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
🏈 Port Isabel Early College High School vs. La Feria Lions
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Join us for a special halftime tribute honoring all breast cancer survivors and warriors! 🌸
Want to be featured? Share:
* 📸 A photo
* 💖 Name
* 🎗 Survivor or In Memory Of
Submit via email or the online form here:
🔗 Submit Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWD394g5GUN-7zUR5Lwy8fOzqG4TgELwprfeaXS8iLxr6xQg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100618824704061566054
Let’s fill the stands with PINK and celebrate our warriors! 💕
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
🏈 Port Isabel Early College High School vs. La Feria Lions
📍 Tarpon Stadium
Join us for a special halftime tribute honoring all breast cancer survivors and warriors! 🌸
Want to be featured? Share:
* 📸 A photo
* 💖 Name
* 🎗 Survivor or In Memory Of
Submit via email or the online form here:
🔗 Submit Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWD394g5GUN-7zUR5Lwy8fOzqG4TgELwprfeaXS8iLxr6xQg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100618824704061566054
Let’s fill the stands with PINK and celebrate our warriors! 💕
🎓 Empower Your Future with Point Isabel ISD!
Are you ready to take the next step in your education journey?
We’re offering FREE GED & ESL classes for adults this fall — right here in our district!
📅 Registration: November 17
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Port Isabel Early College High School
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, learn, and achieve your goals!
👉 Follow us @PointIsabelISD
🌐www.pi-isd.net
Are you ready to take the next step in your education journey?
We’re offering FREE GED & ESL classes for adults this fall — right here in our district!
📅 Registration: November 17
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Port Isabel Early College High School
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, learn, and achieve your goals!
👉 Follow us @PointIsabelISD
🌐www.pi-isd.net
School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
🛑🚸 Always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses! 🚸🛑 Slow down, stay alert and keep kids safe!
🎉Check out our exciting Week-8 at ACE!!
