Port Isabel Early College High School

There will be no classes on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

🎉Check out our exciting Week-19 at ACE!!

Celebrating our counselors!  

📣 PORT ISABEL EARLY HS CHEER & MASCOT TRYOUTS
✨ 2026–2027 SEASON ✨
Ready to be part of the Tarpon spirit squad? Join us for cheer & mascot tryouts!
📅 Mandatory Tryout Meeting
🗓 March 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lecture Hall
👉 Athlete & guardian must attend to be eligible
📅 Mandatory Tryout Clinic
🗓 April 23–24
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Gym
⚠️ Athletes must attend BOTH days
📅 Tryouts
🗓 April 25
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Main Gym
📲 Register on SportYou: UQTB-SCQF
✅ Requirements:
• Passing current courses
• Passed 4th six weeks
• 2026 physical on file
Let’s go Tarpons! 💙🤍🐟

💪🔥 Port Isabel Early College High School Powerlifting Results 🔥💪 Huge congratulations to our Tarpon Powerlifters for an outstanding performance at the Rio Hondo Powerlifting Meet! Girls Results: 🏋️‍♀️ 123 lbs – Isabella Betancourt, 3rd Place 🏋️‍♀️ 148 lbs – Daniela Alonso, 3rd Place 🥇 165 lbs – Saturn Trejo, 1st Place 🥈 181 lbs – Dariadna Garcia, 2nd Place 🥇 242+ lbs – Iyairy Guzman, 1st Place Boys Results: 🥇 123 lbs – Arnold Lopez, 1st Place 🥈 181 lbs – Eric Gonzalez, 2nd Place 🥇 198 lbs – Joe Perez, 1st Place 🥈 JR Hill, 2nd Place So proud of our athletes and coaches! 💙🐟

🐟🏀 Calling all Tarpon fans! 🏀🐟 Let’s pack the stands and show our Tarpon pride as we cheer on our boys and girls basketball teams at their last home game of the season! Bring the energy, wear your colors, and be loud! Go Tarpons!!! 💙🤍

🎓💼 Future-ready and financially empowered! 💰✨

Juniors and seniors from our Business CTE Program at Port Isabel Early College High School had the incredible opportunity to attend the Region One rootEd Financial Literacy Summit!

Students participated in a variety of sessions focused on postsecondary financial readiness, including:

📚 Scholarship opportunities
💸 Financial aid navigation for college
🧾 Money management and budgeting skills

We’re proud of our Tarpons for taking charge of their futures and building the knowledge they need for life after high school. 🌟🎓

⛳️💙 Great start to the season! 💙⛳️ The Lady Tarpons Golf Team kicked off the season strong with a 5th place finish! 👏 Shoutout to Maria Ramirez for earning 7th place individually — way to represent! Proud of our Lady Tarpons and excited for what’s ahead this season! 🐟💪

🎓 Scholarship Opportunities – Class of 2026! 🎓
Port Isabel Early College High School

📌 February Scholarship Deadlines – Apply Now!

✨ HSF Scholarship – Deadline Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 hsf.net/scholarship

✨ Dell Scholarship – Deadline Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 apply.dellscholars.org/eligibility/quiz

✨ UTRGV / VAMOS Scholarship (UTRGV applicants) – Deadline Feb. 15, 2026
🔗 vamosscholars.org

✨ Texas Leadership Scholars – Deadline Feb. 17, 2026
📧 Students must request the form from the counselor: cscott@pi-isd.net

✨ VAMOS–HSF Scholarship – Deadline Feb. 22, 2026
🔗 vamos-scholarship.hsfts.net

📞 For questions or more information, contact C. Barrera Scott
📧 cscott@pi-isd.net ☎️ 956-943-0060

👉 Don’t miss these opportunities—apply today!

There will be no classes on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

📢 FREE TAX PREPARATION at Port Isabel High School! 📢

Need help filing your taxes? 💼💰
AME Afterschool Centers on Education is offering FREE Tax Preparation through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, in partnership with United Way of Southern Cameron.

📍 Port Isabel High School
18001 TX HWY 100, Port Isabel, TX 78578

🗓 January 26 – April 15
⏰ Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins Welcome!

Take advantage of this free service and get your taxes done right! ✔️
Please share to spread the word! 🙌

🎉 Fine Arts Pride at Point Isabel ISD! 🎶💙

This past weekend was an exciting one for our students! Our HS Color Guard competed at the TECA event at Juarez Lincoln HS, facing 19 novice units and earning an impressive 6th place finish in their class. We are incredibly proud of their emotional performance, strong teamwork, and the amazing crowd response! 👏✨
🎥 Watch their performance here: Port Isabel Colorguard

We also celebrate our JH musicians who represented PIISD at the TMEA Middle School All-Region Clinic & Concert. Congratulations to Jen Castillo (8th grade oboe) and Lia Moore (8th grade flute) for performing alongside the top 5A/6A middle school musicians in Region 28. Their dedication and talent truly shined! 🎼🌟

Thank you to our PIISD community for your continued support of our fine arts programs—we are so proud of our students and all they accomplish!

February Menus🍎

🐟📸 Yearbook 2026 is here!
Pre-order your yearbook for $60 in the PIECHS front office.
Relive your memories as a Tarpon at Port Isabel ECHS!
⏰ Deadline: April 21

JV Lady Tarpons earn a 3–0 victory over Hidalgo this morning. Goals by Angely Diaz, Itzel Vela, and Reyna Martinez. Excellent work, Lady Tarpons! 💙🤍

🎉Check out our exciting Week-18 at ACE!!

Fuel up for the Big Game! 🏈🎉
Point Isabel ISD is showing team spirit for Super Bowl LX! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey or sports colors and rep your team with pride. Let’s gear up and show our support in style! ❤️💙💚

Region One rootEd Alliance proudly supported students from Port Isabel Early College High School as they participated in the UTRGV Orange and Gray Day Facilities Tour.

As one of the first districts in the Rio Grande Valley to engage in this comprehensive tour, students had the opportunity to explore UTRGV’s athletic facilities in depth. They gained valuable insight into the numerous departments, operational processes, and professional roles required to successfully coordinate and execute game‑day operations.

This experience provided students with meaningful exposure to potential career pathways and a deeper understanding of the collaborative efforts behind collegiate athletics.