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!

What a sweet morning surprise for our amazing teachers! A heartfelt THANK YOU to Heather Scott, Guerra, Scott & Molina Law Group for treating our teachers to delicious breakfast tacos and coffee. Your thoughtfulness brought smiles and truly made their morning special. Thank you for thinking of our staff❤️

M is for MOOSETACHE!
Mrs. Beasley’s class had a M-ARVELOUS time learning the letter M while reading Moosetache! Of course, they had to join in the fun with their very own silly “moosetaches”
What a fun way to bring reading and learning to life!
#DerryElementary #LetterM #Moosetache #LearningIsFun

Mark your calendar

Weekly Newsletter⭐️

🎉 Port Isabel Community, it’s Homecoming time! 💙🤍

Join us for the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 PM! 🏈🎊

Want to be part of the parade? Sign up now and show your Tarpon Pride! 🐟💙

Link to Sign Up: https://www.pi-isd.net/forms/2026-point-isabel-isd-homecoming-parade

A BIG Thank You to Our Amazing PTO!
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for treating our teachers and staff to some delicious tamales! They were very much appreciated.

TARPON FAMILIES — REMINDER

There will be NO CLASSES tomorrow, Friday, September 18, 2026, due to a Non-Instructional Day.

📚 Classes will resume on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Enjoy the long weekend, Tarpons!

Calling All Elementary Tarpons!
Come cheer on the Lady Tarpon Volleyball Team at Elementary Night!
Join us September 22 at 6:30 PM in the PIHS Gym for a fun night of Tarpon spirit!
Let’s fill the stands with our Derry Tarpons!

FREE admission for students and staff!