🌸 Spring Break is Almost Here! 🌸
Point Isabel ISD will observe Spring Break from March 16–20, 2026. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing week!
📚 Classes will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Enjoy the break, Tarpons! 🐟💙

🎉Check out our exciting Week-23 at ACE!!




🥚🌸 Join Us for the 2nd Annual Tarpon Eggstravacanza! 🌸🥚
In partnership with the City of Port Isabel and the Texas Historical Commission, we invite families to bring their baskets and their best egg-hunting skills for a joyful adventure full of surprises, sweet treats, and springtime smiles!
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM
📍 Port Isabel Lighthouse
421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, TX 78578
✨ Free entry for all! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun morning of egg hunting at one of our historic landmarks. 🐣🌷

Join us this week as we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week with our Open Houses! 🎉
📚 Elementary Campuses: Tonight from 4:30–6:30 PM
🎓 Secondary Campuses: Thursday from 4:30–6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our families and community to see the great things happening in our schools!
📚 Elementary Campuses: Tonight from 4:30–6:30 PM
🎓 Secondary Campuses: Thursday from 4:30–6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our families and community to see the great things happening in our schools!

🎉 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 🎉
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎

🎉Check out our exciting Week-22 at ACE!!




🎉 TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 🎉
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎
📅 March 2 – March 6
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students, staff, and schools! ⭐
🏫 Elementary Open House
📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🏫 Secondary Open House
📅 March 5, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Families and community members are invited to come see all the great things happening in our schools. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚🍎

March Lunch Menus🍀






📚✨ ACE Family Engagement Book Hunt! ✨📚
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖

Public Notice:
Point Isabel Independent School District intends to apply for the Cycle 13 Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant through the
Texas Education Agency to serve students at Derry Elementary, Garriga
Elementary, Port Isabel Junior High, and Port Isabel Early College High School.

📚✨ ACE Family Engagement Book Hunt! ✨📚
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖

🎉Check out our exciting Week-21 at ACE!!




📢 TELPAS Testing Reminder – 2nd Grade Emergent Bilingual Students
All 2nd grade students identified as Emergent Bilingual will take the online Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) on February 24–26 and March 4.
Parents, you can help your child succeed by:
✅ Ensuring they get 8–9 hours of sleep
✅ Providing a healthy breakfast (at home or school)
✅ Arriving at school by 7:35 AM or earlier
✅ Encouraging them to do their very best
Thank you for supporting our students as they shine! ✨📚
All 2nd grade students identified as Emergent Bilingual will take the online Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) on February 24–26 and March 4.
Parents, you can help your child succeed by:
✅ Ensuring they get 8–9 hours of sleep
✅ Providing a healthy breakfast (at home or school)
✅ Arriving at school by 7:35 AM or earlier
✅ Encouraging them to do their very best
Thank you for supporting our students as they shine! ✨📚

📚✨ ACE Family Engagement Book Hunt! ✨📚
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖
Join us for a fun-filled Book Hunt with your family! Come explore, search for books, and enjoy a great afternoon of reading, prizes, and quality time together.
🌟 Special Guest: Port Isabel Public Library will be on-site issuing FREE library cards to families!
🗓 February 26, 2026
📍 Derry Elementary Library
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Bring the whole family and let’s make reading an adventure! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉📖

Important Announcement:
Friday, February 20, 2026 will be a non-instructional day. There will be no classes.
All classes will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, February 23, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Point Isabel ISD Central Office at (956) 943-0000.
Friday, February 20, 2026 will be a non-instructional day. There will be no classes.
All classes will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, February 23, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Point Isabel ISD Central Office at (956) 943-0000.

⚾️ ATTN: BIG NEWS 🥎
Laguna Madre Little Leage is NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL—AGES 4-14! 🎉
Register here: https://lagunamadreyouthcenter.teamsidelinesite.com/
All important information is posted in the flyer attached below. If you would like assistance registering your child, you are welcome to stop by at 190 Port Rd, Port Isabel, TX 78578. For any questions, please give call (956) 943-6310.

🎉Check out our exciting Week-20 at ACE!!




ACE Parents,
You’re invited to a hands-on culinary celebration! 💕 Join your students as you create delicious Valentine’s-themed sweet treats together. We can’t wait to see you for a night of fun and flavor!
📅 February 10, 2026
⌚5:00 PM
📍High School Cafeteria

💖 LOVE is in the Air 🎾
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with FREE Tennis and a special gift for your love.
Start your day with fun, fresh air, and sunshine.
📅 February 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 PIISD Tennis Courts
👧🧒 Ages 7 years & up
📋 Register:
PI ISD participants must complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/evCmGtPU4FDyw4pQ7
Or contact Coach Cantu
📧 joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net
📞 956-521-1887
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with FREE Tennis and a special gift for your love.
Start your day with fun, fresh air, and sunshine.
📅 February 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 PIISD Tennis Courts
👧🧒 Ages 7 years & up
📋 Register:
PI ISD participants must complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/evCmGtPU4FDyw4pQ7
Or contact Coach Cantu
📧 joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net
📞 956-521-1887

Thank you to Derry Elementary’s students, teachers, staff, administrators and it’s PTO for making my Counselor Appreciation Day really special! I feel blessed to be surrounded by such a kind, generous and supportive community.
-Mrs. Soto

