Port Isabel Early College High School

After a long drive to Abilene, Texas for the THSPA Boys State Powerlifting Championships, our boys are finally enjoying a well-earned meal after weigh-ins! 💪🍽️ Proud to share that everyone made weight—now it’s time to rest up and get ready to compete tomorrow. Let’s go, Tarpons! 🏋️‍♂️

🎣🌴 Mark Your Calendars!

The 5th Annual Superintendent’s Fishing Tournament is reeling in the fun!

🎶 Captain’s Party
🗓 April 10, 2026 | ⏰ 5 PM
📍 Viva & Jim’s Pier
Live music by Brody Rivers Band, Gary Hobbs, & William Beckmann, plus live auctions and more!

🎟 Get your tickets now!
$75 General Admission

All proceeds go to student scholarships!

Don’t miss out—save the date and get hooked on the fun! 🐟

🎓 Port Isabel Early College High School Seniors & Families 🎓

As graduation approaches, please review our Approved Regalia and Graduation Cap Decoration Guidelines to ensure a smooth and memorable ceremony.

✔️ Only approved stoles and cords may be worn
✔️ Cap decorations must follow campus guidelines and be approved by the deadlines

📌 If you are unsure about regalia or cap designs, please check with your counselor or Ms. Quist.

Let’s celebrate your achievements with pride, respect, and Tarpon spirit! 💙🎉

We had 6 incredible participants represent PIECHS at the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest on March 24th! 🎤✨ Congratulations to our winners: 🥇 Liora Helforoush – 1st Place 🥈 Quinton Flores – 2nd Place 🥉 Pedro Gomez – 3rd Place Honorable mentions to Jessica Barrientos, Maya Garcia, and Elle Vandeneck for their outstanding performances! We are so proud of all our students for doing an amazing job and representing PIECHS with excellence! 👏💙

🎓 Port Isabel Early College High School
Second Annual College & Career Symposium

Join us as we connect students with opportunities for their future!

📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 PIECHS Small Gymnasium

Meet college representatives, explore career pathways, and gain valuable insight to help plan your next steps after high school.

For more information or to RSVP:
📧 nvera@escl.net
📞 956-943-0040

We look forward to seeing you there!

Easter Break will be observed from Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6, 2026.
All schools and district facilities will be closed on Friday and Monday.

Students and staff will return to their regular schedule on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

📘✨ Yearbook 2026 is here! ✨📘

Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories—pre-order your PIECHS Yearbook today in the office for only $60!

🎓 Seniors: Personal pages are available for purchase—make it yours!
📩 For more information, contact Mr. Leos at Jleos@pi-isd.net

⏰ Last day to pre-order: April

Secure your copy and celebrate your journey as a Tarpon! 🐟💙

🎉Check out our exciting Week-24 at ACE!!

🎪✨ Step right up to the greatest celebration in town! ✨🎪

📅 April 2, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Tarpon Stadium

Point Isabel ISD invites you to our 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Celebration—circus style! 💙🎉

Enjoy a lively evening full of fun, color, and community spirit under the big top as we celebrate and support autism awareness. Bring your family, bring your friends, and join the excitement! 🎈🎭
We can’t wait to see you there!

🚨 ATTENTION POINT ISABEL ISD PARENTS & GUARDIANS 🚨

If your child receives special education services, you may qualify for a $1,500 one-time PDSES online grant!

🗓 Apply April 1 – April 30
📲 Apply here: https://pdses.tea.texas.gov/

Need help? Contact Nancy Waterhouse at 📞 (956) 943-0663 or email nancy.waterhouse@pi-isd.net

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to support your child’s success!

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our girls basketball team for earning 32-4A All-District honors! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off—so proud of each of you! 💪✨

🥚🌸 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. 🐣🌷

🎾 FREE Tennis Skills Camp – Sign Up Now! 🎾

Point Isabel ISD is hosting a FREE Tennis Skills Camp for 5th & 6th graders!

📅 March 23–26 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 PISD Tennis Courts

✅ No experience necessary
✅ No equipment required

Spots are limited — don’t miss out!

📩 Contact Coach J. Cantu at joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net to register.

🤠✨ BOOTS & BLING NIGHT – TARPON BASEBALL! ⚾🐟 Join us Friday night at 7:00 PM for first pitch and a night full of fun at the ballpark! 👢 Wear your cowboy boots, hats, and bling 🎶 Enjoy western music & fun ballpark vibes 🌟 Cheer on the Tarpons under the lights! And hold on tight… an un-bull-ievable surprise is in store! 🐂🔥 Come hungry! The concession stand will be serving: 🌮 Fajita tacos 🌭 Sausage wraps 🥪 Pulled pork sliders …and other tasty surprises! Don’t miss this Boots & Bling Tarpon Baseball night! ⭐

🔥 Great work by our talented students! Students in our PIECHS welding classes have put their skills to work by fabricating new benches for seating in the welding shop near the booths. This hands-on project not only improves the workspace but also showcases the craftsmanship and dedication of our future welders. 👨‍🏭👩‍🏭 We’re proud of the hard work and real-world skills being built every day at PIECHS! 💪🔧

What an incredible day for our Tarpons! 🌎
Today, juniors and seniors from Port Isabel Early College High School attended the UTRGV Global Economy Summit at the Mission Event Center, where they joined more than 200 students in an exciting Model UN–style competition. Students were placed into 40 groups of 5 representing countries from around the world, collaborating, and debating real global economic challenges.
We are incredibly proud to share that one of our three Port Isabel teams advanced as a FINALIST, representing Mexico among the top 8 countries selected! 🏆
Our students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking throughout the day. They truly represented Tarpon pride and our campus with excellence!
A huge thank you to Region One rootEd Alliance for making this amazing opportunity possible and for investing in experiences that empower our students to think globally and lead boldly.
Way to go, Tarpons! The future is bright!

🎾 FREE Tennis Skills Camp – Sign Up Now! 🎾

Point Isabel ISD is hosting a FREE Tennis Skills Camp for 5th & 6th graders!

📅 March 23–26 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 PISD Tennis Courts

✅ No experience necessary
✅ No equipment required

🎁 The first 10 students to register by March 13 will receive a NEW tennis racket!

Spots are limited — don’t miss out!

📩 Contact Coach J. Cantu at joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net to register.

🌸 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!!