💙🏈 MEET THE TARPONS 2026! 🏈💙 Last night, we celebrated Tarpon Nation and kicked off what is sure to be an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🎉 Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community for coming together and showing your Tarpon Pride! Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙🤍

Tarpon Staff Supporting our Tarpons @ Meet the Tarpons!

Update! PTO Meeting will be 5:00-6:00, not 4:30!

📣 Garriga Families! 🌊💙 We invite all parents to join us for our Garriga PTO Meeting! Come learn more about upcoming projects, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can help make a difference at Garriga Elementary. 📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 ⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM Meeting Agenda: • Welcome & Introductions • Officer Nominations/Elections • Budget/Account Discussion • Yearly Event Proposals • Questions & Open Discussion We would love to see you there! Let’s work together to keep Garriga Tarpon Strong! 💙

Student Newsletter⭐️

🍎🥗 Back at it in the lunchroom! Our Tarpon students are getting fueled and ready to learn with nutritious meals prepared with care by our amazing Food & Nutrition Department! 💙🐟 Thank you to our hardworking team for keeping our students happy, healthy, and energized! 🍽️✨

Garriga Elementary has their first school assembly to start off the year Tarpon Strong! 💙🤍

🚌 Track Your Child’s School Bus with Here Comes the Bus!

Point Isabel ISD families can now stay connected with Here Comes the Bus, a school bus tracking app that provides real-time bus locations, estimated arrival times, and notifications when your child’s bus is near! 📍📲

Getting started is easy:
➡️ Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit HereComesTheBus.com
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/here-comes-the-bus/id981902595
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synovia.herecomesthebus&hl=en_US
➡️ Use School Code: 77310
➡️ Add your student using their last name and Student ID number

🎥 Want a deeper dive into our new transportation app? Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/d8Pkr2H1W30

Right Bus. Right Stop. Right Time. 🚌💙

August Menu🍎

Thank you to St. Andrew's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Port Isabel for donating backpacks and supplies for our students! All of the organizations that have donated to our school means the world! Thank you for helping our students be Tarpon Ready and Tarpon Strong! 💙

💙📚 Welcome Back, Tarpons! 📚💙 Last night, our elementary staff had the joy of welcoming our students and families back during Meet the Teacher! 🏫✨ We’re excited to kick off a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories! Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 💙🤍🐟

📚✏️ It's almost time to head back to school! Join us for Point Isabel ISD's Meet the Teacher and kick off an exciting new school year by meeting your teachers, visiting your campus, and getting ready for a great year ahead!

🏫 Elementary Campuses
📍 Garriga Elementary & Derry Elementary
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 Secondary Campuses
📍 Port Isabel Junior High School & Port Isabel Early College High School
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome all of our Tarpon families back! 💙

📚💙 We’re back, Tarpons! 💙📚 The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway! Today, our Point Isabel ISD family kicked off the year with Back-to-School Convocation, filled with inspiration, professional learning, and new ideas to help every student succeed. As we begin this exciting journey together, we embrace this year’s theme: Be the Beacon of Light—leading with hope, purpose, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. Here’s to an amazing school year, Tarpons! 💙🤍

📢 Returning Student Verification is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Getting your child ready for the new school year is easier than ever—it's Just Clicks Away! 💻🏠 Complete your Returning Student Verification from the comfort of your home through Skyward Family Access.

🔗 Start here:
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12edupointisabeltx/web/seplog01.w

Here's how:
✅ Select the Returning Student Registration tab in Skyward Family Access.
✅ Update your contact information and complete all required forms.
✅ Complete each step until you see a ✔️ next to every section.
✅ Don't forget to click "Submit Returning Student Registration." Your verification will not be processed until you press the submit button!

Need help logging in? Contact your child's campus:

📞 Derry Elementary: (956) 943-0070
📞 Garriga Elementary: (956) 943-0080
📞 Port Isabel Junior High School: (956) 943-0060
📞 Port Isabel Early College High School: (956) 943-0030

Let's get ready for an amazing 2026-2027 school year! Complete your Returning Student Verification today and help us ensure a smooth first day of school.

📚🎒 Get Ready for Back to School at the Tarpon Wellness Fair! 💙🐟 Join Point Isabel ISD for an afternoon of fun, wellness, and FREE resources to help your family start the school year strong! ✨ FREE Health Resources 💈 FREE Haircuts 🎒 FREE School Supplies (while supplies last!) 📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 NEW LOCATION: Port Isabel Junior High School Gymnasium Bring the whole family and connect with community partners while preparing for a healthy and successful school year. We can’t wait to see you there!⭐️

📚✈️ Adventure Awaits at Garriga Elementary! 🌎📖

The countdown to an amazing school year has begun! Join us as we kick off our storybook journey around the world.

🗓 Meet the Teacher
Thursday, August 13
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

🎒 First Day of School
Monday, August 17, 2026

Parents are welcome to walk their child to class during the first two days of school to help make the transition a great one.

⏰ School Hours
• Doors Open: 7:25 AM
• Instruction Begins: 7:50 AM
• Tardy Bell: 8:00 AM
• Dismissal: 3:25 PM

⭐ Attendance Matters! Our goal is 96% attendance because every minute of learning counts.

We can't wait to welcome our Garriga families back for another incredible year of learning, growth, and success! 💙🤍

⏰ Back-to-school is almost here! Be sure to save your campus instructional hours as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 First Day of School:
Monday, August 17, 2026

🏫 Instructional Times
• Derry Elementary: 7:35 AM – 3:10 PM
• Garriga Elementary: 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM
• Port Isabel Junior High: 8:05 AM – 3:40 PM
• Port Isabel Early College High School: 8:10 AM – 4:15 PM

We can't wait to welcome our Tarpons back for another amazing year of learning! 💙

📚✏️ It's almost time to head back to school! Join us for Point Isabel ISD's Meet the Teacher and kick off an exciting new school year by meeting your teachers, visiting your campus, and getting ready for a great year ahead!

🏫 Elementary Campuses
📍 Garriga Elementary & Derry Elementary
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 Secondary Campuses
📍 Port Isabel Junior High School & Port Isabel Early College High School
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome all of our Tarpon families back! 💙

🌟 Meet Your Campus Admin! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming the dedicated leadership team at Garriga Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year! 💙🐟

🔹 Valerie LeBlanc – Principal
🔹 Jennifer Herold Fontenot – Assistant Principal
🔹 Maria Diaz – Dean of Instruction

Together, they are committed to creating a positive learning environment where every student can thrive. Here's to a fantastic school year at Garriga Elementary! 💙✨

📢 Point Isabel ISD New Student Registration
New student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is happening now at all Point Isabel ISD campuses.

📝 Please have the following documents ready for in-person:
• Proof of residency
• Parent/guardian valid ID
• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Student Social Security card (if available)

ℹ️ Note: Returning students do not need to re-enroll. Parents will only need to verify/update contact information online.

For more information, please contact your child’s campus.

Derry Elementary: (956) 943-0070
Garriga Elementary: (956) 943-0080
Port Isabel Junior High School: (956) 943-0060
Port Isabel Early College High School: (956) 943-0030