Port Isabel Early College High School

📣 Rising 9th Graders & Parents — You’re Invited!

Join us for the Rising 9th Graders Student/Parent Presentation to learn everything you need to know about starting high school strong.

📅 January 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 PIECHS Lecture Hall

We’ll cover:
• High school course requests & graduation requirements
• GPA & class rank tips
• CTE Academies, P-TECH & Early College High School
• Dual Enrollment opportunities (including earning an Associate’s Degree!)

⭐ Students who completed Spanish I & II (or Credit by Exam) may be eligible for Dual Enrollment starting in 9th grade.

We look forward to seeing you and your family there!

🎓 Attention Rising 12th Graders & Parents! 🎓 Future SENIORS — you’re invited to a Student/Parent Presentation at Port Isabel Early College High School! Join us to review high school course requests, graduation requirements, GPA/rank strategies, and important steps toward graduation. 📅 January 12, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 PIECHS Lecture Hall Topics include: ✔️ Dual Enrollment & associate degree pathways ✔️ Early scholarship opportunities ✔️ Summer Fly-In & higher education programs ✔️ TSI Testing, SAT/ACT, Edgenuity, and credit recovery 📣 Don’t miss this important opportunity to plan ahead for senior year and beyond!

Port Isabel Early College High School Girls Basketball Update

🚨 Game Change for Tomorrow Night 🚨

JV game has been cancelled
Varsity game will be played at 6:00 PM
Location: La Feria High School

Thank you for your continued support of our Lady Tarpons!

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.

📘 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!

💙🎉 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! 🍎🏫💙

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! 🎄✨

No backpacks or cellphones tomorrow.
Reminder for December 19, 2025.
Enjoy the day and have fun, students!

🏆💙 Port Isabel Early College High School 💙🏆 Fall Sports Recognition Night 📅 Thursday, December 18 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 PIECHS Auditorium Please join us as we celebrate our amazing Tarpons and Lady Tarpons and recognize their hard work and dedication this fall! 🎉

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 No backpacks or cell phones will be allowed 📅 Friday, December 19 📍 Port Isabel ECHS Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and focused!

🎉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 MATCH DAY! 🐟⚽ Our Tarpons hit the pitch tonight against the St. Joe Bulldogs! JV Boys kick off at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity Boys at 7:00 PM. Come out and show your Tarpon pride—let’s pack the stands! 💙🤍 #GoTarpons

Port Isabel ECHS Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Tourism CTE students are representing Point Isabel ISD proudly at the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley THLA–UTRGV Fall Hotel Camp at Margaritaville in South Padre Island, TX today. This three-day conference provides hands-on industry learning focused on customer service, leadership, and career pathways in the hospitality field. We are grateful for our partnership with Region One and the UTRGV Hospitality and Tourism Department for providing this valuable experience, with Chef Galindo and Mr. Patlan supporting our Tarpons on site.

🎄✨ 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! 🙏🎄

🎄 PIECHS Christmas Concert 🎶
Join us on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6 PM in the PIECHS Auditorium for a festive evening of music!

Enjoy performances by our Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, featuring works by Randall Standridge, David Gillingham, Richard Saucedo, and James Swearingen.

Come support the Silver Tarpon Band and celebrate the season with beautiful holiday music! 🎺✨

Excellent PIECHS Holiday Band Concert!  🎄

🎄✨ 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! 🙏🎄