🎒💙 PIECHS Tarpons—Welcome Back! 💙🎒 The first day of school is Monday, August 17, 2026! 🐟📚 Please keep these important back-to-school reminders in mind: 📵 District cell phone policy will be enforced 👕 Dress code will be enforced—violations will result in ISS placement 🚗 Student drivers must have a parking permit; applications are available in the front office 🚫 Energy drinks, open bags, and Ziploc baggies containing chips or gummies will not be allowed 🎒 To help expedite TSA safety checks: Please use clear small bags inside mesh or clear backpacks and limit them to 2 bags. We’re excited to welcome our Tarpons back for a great 2026–2027 school year! 💙🤍🐟

💙🏈 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! 💙🤍

Port Isabel ECHS is proud to announce Joseph Cantu as our new Tarpon varsity tennis head coach and Christian Beall the new assistant coach . As our team expands to 22 active pl​ayers, Coaches Cantu and Beall bring valuable experience to help our athletes reach the next level. "We look forward to a fantastic year building the program and cultivating a winning culture! Thank you for your support."- Cantu.
Join the Tarpon Tennis team today. Come out and support us at our next home dual match is on September 5th against La Feria HS.

🏈 PREPARE TODAY. COMPETE TOMORROW. 🏈 Our Tarpons are hitting the field for a scrimmage against the Weslaco Panthers! 💙🤍 Come out and support our athletes as they compete, improve, and prepare for the season ahead! 📅 Friday, August 21, 2026 🏈 Sub Varsity | 6:30 PM 🏈 Varsity | 7:30 PM 📍 Weslaco High School Stadium Effort. Physicality. Execution. This is how we build a championship culture. 💪 🐟 TARPON PRIDE — BUILT DIFFERENT!

PIISD Volley by the Beach🏐

Algebra I kids being challenged! ♾️

2026 PIECHS Varsity Football Schedule🏈

Student Newsletter⭐️

Our Port Isabel High School Tarpons enjoyed a relaxing outdoor lunch in our NEW shaded canopy area! ☀️💙🐟 A perfect space to enjoy great food, fresh air, and time with friends.

🚌 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. 🚌💙

Congratulations to our Lady Tarpons for finishing in 3rd place out of 19 teams in the Bulldog XC Invitational tonight! 👏

📣 ATTENTION PORT ISABEL EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026! 🎓💙

Great news! The Superintendent’s Student Scholarship has REOPENED for Class of 2026 seniors who successfully graduated and did not previously apply!

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future! 🎓✨

📲 APPLY NOW!

Please help us spread the word and tag a Class of 2026 graduate who may be eligible! 💙🤍

August Menu🍎

💙🎓 WELCOME BACK, TARPONS! 🎓💙 Port Isabel Early College High School is ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year! And we’re starting the year A-RATED! ⭐ We can’t wait to welcome our Tarpons back and continue building a future with NO LIMITS! 🐟💙 🎓 College Ready. Career Prepared. Tarpon Strong. YOUR FUTURE. Our Mission. NO LIMITS.

🎓 Class of 2027 Students — Apply Now!
The Latinas in Progress Education Series Program is accepting applications! This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, prepare for college, connect with professionals, and become eligible for scholarship opportunities.
📅 Deadline: August 28, 2026
📌 See flyer for details and application information.
For questions or assistance, contact Normalinda Vera:
📧 nvera@esc1.net | normalinda.vera@pi-isd.net
📞 956-943-0030

📚✏️ 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! 💙

🎶💙💛 BAND FAMILY DAY! 💛💙🎶

Tarpon families, join us on Saturday, August 15 for a morning of music, fun, and Tarpon pride! 🎺🥁

⏰ 9:45 AM – Watch student rehearsal
🎵 10:00 AM – Family “FUN”-damentals
🌊 10:20 AM – “INTO THE DEEP” Opener Performance

Bring your water, hat, umbrella, and lawn chair, and get ready to cheer on our talented Tarpons!

🐟🎶 GO TARPONS!

🎾 JOIN THE TARPON TENNIS TEAM! 🎾

Calling all boys & girls in grades 9–12! No experience necessary—just come ready to learn, compete, and have fun! 💙💛

📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 5:15–6:15 PM
📍 Tarpon Courts
🎾 Rackets available if needed!

Ready to join or learn more?
1️⃣ Download the SportsYou App
2️⃣ Scan the QR Code on the flyer

⏰ Deadline: August 18, 2026

Come be part of Tarpon Tennis! 🎾🐟

🏐💙 Lady Tarpon Volleyball Families! 💙🏐 Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend our Lady Tarpons Volleyball Parent Meeting! The Lady Tarpons Booster Club will also be present for an organizational meeting. Your support makes a difference both on and off the court! 💪🏐 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ONE GOAL. TARPON PRIDE! 💙🤍

🏈 Tarpon Nation, it’s almost time! 💙🤍 Join us this Saturday, August 8 as the Port Isabel ECHS Football Program kicks off the day with Picture Day, a Parent Meeting at 8:30 a.m., and an Open Practice! Parents are invited to stay, meet the coaching staff, and cheer on our Tarpons as they prepare for an exciting season. Let’s pack the stands and show our support for our team! 💪🐟