We are proud of this Derry Tarpon for showing kindness and treating others with respect! Small acts of kindness make a big difference at our school. Keep shining!!

💙⭐ Tarpon Strong: Elementary Counselor Chats! The Tarpon Counseling Department invites all Derry and Garriga families to Session #1! Join us as we discuss managing big feelings, building healthy homework habits, and showing respect. 📍 Garriga Cafeteria 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all Derry & Garriga families We hope to see you there! 💙

🎀 PINK OUT THE STADIUM! 🎀

Wear pink and join Point Isabel ISD as we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of our breast cancer survivors and warriors! 💗

📅 October 16, 2026
⏰ Presentation begins at 6:15 PM, before kickoff
📍 Tarpon Stadium
🏈 Port Isabel Tarpons vs. Robstown Cottonpickers

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/wFPZiXPqE61K7SRY6

For more information, contact PIISD Communications at (956) 943-0091.

We're proud to recognize this Derry Tarpon for treating others with Kindness and respect! Thank you for being a wonderful example to your classmates.

October is National Principals Month! Join us in celebrating our wonderful Derry Elementary Principal! She welcomes our students every morning with a warm smile to working tirelessly behind the scenes to support our teachers and staff. Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication. #NationalPrincipalsMonth#SchoolLeadership#ThankYouMrsBrown

📢 Tarpon families: Point Isabel ISD will not have classes on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please plan accordingly!

Students of the Week! Keep Shining!❤️

📣 Your voice matters, Tarpon community!

Missed our first SHAC meeting? Join Point Isabel ISD’s SHAC Lunch & Learn on Zoom today, October 5, from 12:00–1:00 PM!

Learn how SHAC supports student health and wellness—from our recess policy to the Thanksgiving Meal Drive and elementary salad options. Share your ideas and help shape what comes next! 💙

Happy National Custodian Day! Today we are celebrating our amazing custodians who work hard behind the scenes to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every day! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff. We appreciate you more than you know! Happy Custodian Day! We are so thankful for YOU!

On Thursday, Coach DeMoss and Coach Rodriguez escorted students to UTRGV for the first of their Derry Sports & Outdoors Initiative Opportunities for Kids. Students had the opportunity to experience a collegiate level volleyball game hosted by our very own UTRGV Vaqueros.
Continue to log in to the Derry PE Class Dojo page for more learning initiatives to come.

El jueves, los entrenadores DeMoss y Rodríguez acompañaron a los estudiantes a la UTRGV para la primera actividad del programa "Derry Sports & Outdoors Initiative Opportunities for Kids". Los alumnos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un partido de voleibol de nivel universitario protagonizado por el equipo de la UTRGV, los Vaqueros.
Sigan consultando la página de Class Dojo de la clase de Educación Física de Derry para conocer más iniciativas de aprendizaje.

On Thursday, Coach DeMoss and Coach Rodriguez escorted students to UTRGV for the first of their Derry Sports & Outdoors Initiative Opportunities for Kids. Students had the opportunity to experience a collegiate level volleyball game hosted by our very own UTRGV Vaqueros.
Continue to log in to the Derry PE Class Dojo page for more learning initiatives to come.

El jueves, los entrenadores DeMoss y Rodríguez acompañaron a los estudiantes a la UTRGV para la primera actividad del programa "Derry Sports & Outdoors Initiative Opportunities for Kids". Los alumnos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar un partido de voleibol de nivel universitario protagonizado por el equipo de la UTRGV, los Vaqueros.
Sigan consultando la página de Class Dojo de la clase de Educación Física de Derry para conocer más iniciativas de aprendizaje.

Weather Update:

GT Gifted and Talented Nominations open 10/01/2026 Thursday.

Our students cheered on the UTRGV Vaqueros as they defeated the UIW Cardinals 3-1 in a Southland Conference match. What a fun day of volleyball and school spirit! #GoVaqueros#Derry

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Tarpon Nation, join us in wearing pink every Friday in October to show support for our warriors! 💗

Together, we stand strong. Go Tarpons! 💙

I would like to congratulate the September Derry Elementary Team Member of the month. Thank you for showing up for your students, no matter the need. You are an example of what understanding, compassion, and presence looks like at Derry Elementary. Congratulations Ms. Beasley!!!
Quisiera felicitar a el miembro del equipo de la Escuela Primaria Derry seleccionada como empleada del mes de septiembre. Gracias por estar siempre presente para sus estudiantes y sus familias, sin importar cuáles sean sus necesidades. Usted es un ejemplo de lo que representan la comprensión, la compasión y la presencia en la Escuela Primaria Derry. ¡¡¡Felicidades, Sra. Beasley!!!

Congratulations to our amazing Students of the Week! We are so proud of you! Keep shining!

Happy Birthday to our September birthday staff!🎂💙

💛 Kindness Student of the Week! 💛 We caught this sweet student showing kindness when she didn’t think anyone was watching! Her caring heart and thoughtful actions are a wonderful example of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Keep shining!

Our Kindergarten students are learning about Johnny Appleseed through fun projects and skits! We love watching their creativity and teamwork shine!