Inclement Weather Alert: Point Isabel ISD will have a 2-hour or 4-hour instructional time delay on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Parents/guardians may choose to send their child to school at either: a 2-hour delay, or the 4-hour delay (regular attendance will be taken at the four-hour delay).
To ensure all students have access to warm shelter and meals, all campuses and district facilities will open at 9:00 a.m.
Campus Instructional Start Times:
Derry Elementary School: 11:35 AM
Garriga Elementary School: 11:50 AM
Port Isabel Junior High School: 12:05 PM
Port Isabel Early College High School: 12:10 PM
Bus transportation will be provided for both 2 and 4 hour delay.
Bus routes will operate two pick-up times, each delayed from the normal schedule.
(i.e If your regular pick-up time is 6:30 a.m., Monday’s pick-up times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
As a precautionary measure, students will be permitted to wear non-uniform clothing, such as warm attire, including coats, sweatshirts, jackets, etc., to ensure their comfort and warmth during this weather event.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
Parents/guardians may choose to send their child to school at either: a 2-hour delay, or the 4-hour delay (regular attendance will be taken at the four-hour delay).
To ensure all students have access to warm shelter and meals, all campuses and district facilities will open at 9:00 a.m.
Campus Instructional Start Times:
Derry Elementary School: 11:35 AM
Garriga Elementary School: 11:50 AM
Port Isabel Junior High School: 12:05 PM
Port Isabel Early College High School: 12:10 PM
Bus transportation will be provided for both 2 and 4 hour delay.
Bus routes will operate two pick-up times, each delayed from the normal schedule.
(i.e If your regular pick-up time is 6:30 a.m., Monday’s pick-up times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
As a precautionary measure, students will be permitted to wear non-uniform clothing, such as warm attire, including coats, sweatshirts, jackets, etc., to ensure their comfort and warmth during this weather event.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
🎉Check out our exciting Week-17 at ACE!!
Mrs. Erika Gonzalez recognized several students for their growth in reading through the Boost program! Keep up the great work! 👏
ACE Parents, come enjoy a creative night out! 🎨✨
Join us for a Partner Painting Event where the fun twist is—you’ll be painting each other!
🖌️ Supplies included
📍 PIECHS High School Cafeteria
📅 Tuesday, January 20th
⌚ Time: 5:30pm
Just bring yourself and get ready for a memorable evening!
Join us for a Partner Painting Event where the fun twist is—you’ll be painting each other!
🖌️ Supplies included
📍 PIECHS High School Cafeteria
📅 Tuesday, January 20th
⌚ Time: 5:30pm
Just bring yourself and get ready for a memorable evening!
🎉Check out our exciting Week-16 at ACE!!
✨We are back and we're here to help our students reach their goals. Here's to an am-ACE-ing start of our spring semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE is truly the PLACE.
✨We are back and we're here to help our students reach their goals. Here's to an am-ACE-ing start of our spring semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE is truly the PLACE.
Hello ACE families! We’ve missed you and are excited to welcome students back to ACE programming starting Monday, 1/12/26. We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great semester together!
¡Hola familias de ACE! Los hemos extrañado y estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida nuevamente al programa ACE a partir de este lunes, 12 de enero de 2026. ¡Estamos listos para comenzar un excelente semestre juntos!
January Menu🍎
Point Isabel ISD invites families and community members to attend our School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting for the 2025–2026 school year.
Join us to learn about health and wellness initiatives across the district and share your input to help support our students and schools. New members are welcome.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Point Isabel ISD Central Office
101 Port Road, Port Isabel, TX 78578
For more information, visit www.pi-isd.net, call 956-943-0091, or email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net.
Join us to learn about health and wellness initiatives across the district and share your input to help support our students and schools. New members are welcome.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Point Isabel ISD Central Office
101 Port Road, Port Isabel, TX 78578
For more information, visit www.pi-isd.net, call 956-943-0091, or email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net.
📘 Exam for Acceleration – Enroll Now!
📅 Exam Dates: February 2–6, 2026
📝 Registration: January 7–14, 2026
🎓 Grades: K–12
Students may earn acceleration by scoring 80% or higher on criterion-referenced exams.
📚 Subjects Include: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and more
💲 Deposit: $25 (refundable upon completion)
📍 Location: Campus Counselor’s Office
📞 For more information, contact your child’s campus counselor!
📅 Exam Dates: February 2–6, 2026
📝 Registration: January 7–14, 2026
🎓 Grades: K–12
Students may earn acceleration by scoring 80% or higher on criterion-referenced exams.
📚 Subjects Include: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and more
💲 Deposit: $25 (refundable upon completion)
📍 Location: Campus Counselor’s Office
📞 For more information, contact your child’s campus counselor!
💙🎉 Happy School Board Appreciation Month to our amazing PIISD Board Members! 🎉💙
Thank you for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and service to our students, staff, and community. Your commitment makes a lasting difference every day! 🌟📚
✨ 2025–2026 PIISD Board Members ✨
👩💼 President: Heather Scott
🤝 Vice President: Cecilia Castillo
📝 Secretary: Frank Davalos Jr.
📋 Assistant Secretary: Andrew LeBlanc
👏 Board Members: Emily Galvan, Cynthia Cantu, Maritza Pena Hoffman
We are truly grateful for all that you do to support public education! 🍎🏫💙
Thank you for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and service to our students, staff, and community. Your commitment makes a lasting difference every day! 🌟📚
✨ 2025–2026 PIISD Board Members ✨
👩💼 President: Heather Scott
🤝 Vice President: Cecilia Castillo
📝 Secretary: Frank Davalos Jr.
📋 Assistant Secretary: Andrew LeBlanc
👏 Board Members: Emily Galvan, Cynthia Cantu, Maritza Pena Hoffman
We are truly grateful for all that you do to support public education! 🍎🏫💙
Tarpon Families,
We will have early release on Friday, December 19, 2025.
• Elementary: 12:00 PM
• Secondary: 12:30 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy start to the holiday break! 🎄✨
We will have early release on Friday, December 19, 2025.
• Elementary: 12:00 PM
• Secondary: 12:30 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy start to the holiday break! 🎄✨
No backpacks or cellphones tomorrow.
Reminder for December 19, 2025.
Enjoy the day and have fun, students!
Reminder for December 19, 2025.
Enjoy the day and have fun, students!
🎉Check out our exciting Week-15 at ACE!!
✨It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the end of an am-ACE-ing fall semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE has truly been the PLACE.
🚀 Thank you to all our parents and students for your support, energy, and dedication—we couldn’t have done it without you!
🙌💙Have a fantastic winter break, and remember that spring programs begin Monday, January 12th!
✨It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the end of an am-ACE-ing fall semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE has truly been the PLACE.
🚀 Thank you to all our parents and students for your support, energy, and dedication—we couldn’t have done it without you!
🙌💙Have a fantastic winter break, and remember that spring programs begin Monday, January 12th!
🤠 Howdy, Tarpon Families!
Join us for the Texas Taste Tour on Thurs., Dec. 11 | 5–7 PM!
🎁DOOR PRIZES
🍴 Sample student meals
🌟 Sneak peek at new menu items
🗣 Share your feedback
📌 FREE for all PIISD students & families!
RSVP NOW: https://forms.gle/Np7kaQEYszD3bSjr6
Bring your appetite and your Texas spirit—we can't wait to see y'all! 🤠
ACE Program Reminder:
We’ll be running our regular ACE hours on December 12, 2025 and will be back in action on January 12, 2026.
Thanks for your support and we can’t wait to see you back for more exciting programs! 🎉
We’ll be running our regular ACE hours on December 12, 2025 and will be back in action on January 12, 2026.
Thanks for your support and we can’t wait to see you back for more exciting programs! 🎉
Weekly Newsletter🌟
🎉Check out our exciting Week-14 at ACE!!
🤠 Howdy, Tarpon Families!
Join us for the Texas Taste Tour on Thurs, Dec. 11 | 5–7 PM!
🍴 Sample student meals
🌟 Sneak peek at new menu items
🗣 Share your feedback
📌 FREE for all PIISD students & families!
RSVP NOW: https://forms.gle/Np7kaQEYszD3bSjr6
Bring your appetite and your Texas spirit—we can’t wait to see y’all! 🤠
🎄✨ Get ready, Tarpons! ✨🎄
We’re celebrating A Very Tarpon Christmas – Countdown to Winter Break with two weeks of festive dress-up days!
This week, December 1–5, is Holiday Prep Week—no special outfits yet, just bring your holiday spirit!
Check out the full schedule and join the fun!
We’re celebrating A Very Tarpon Christmas – Countdown to Winter Break with two weeks of festive dress-up days!
This week, December 1–5, is Holiday Prep Week—no special outfits yet, just bring your holiday spirit!
Check out the full schedule and join the fun!
🎄✨ Get ready for a holiday classic… with a colorful twist! ✨🎄
Join us as our talented ACE Theatre Arts students bring Christmas magic to life on stage in a vibrant, joyful performance you won’t want to miss! 🎭
📍 PIECHS Auditorium
🕖 7:00 PM
📅 December 12
Bring your family, your holiday spirit, and get ready to be dazzled! 🎁🌟
Friendly reminder: No food or drinks are allowed inside the auditorium. Thank you for helping us keep the space clean for everyone! 🙏🎄
Join us as our talented ACE Theatre Arts students bring Christmas magic to life on stage in a vibrant, joyful performance you won’t want to miss! 🎭
📍 PIECHS Auditorium
🕖 7:00 PM
📅 December 12
Bring your family, your holiday spirit, and get ready to be dazzled! 🎁🌟
Friendly reminder: No food or drinks are allowed inside the auditorium. Thank you for helping us keep the space clean for everyone! 🙏🎄
