Port Isabel Early College High School

☕ Coffee with the Superintendent ☕
Join Superintendent Teri Capistran for a morning of coffee and conversation!
Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening across Point Isabel ISD.
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Whataburger – Port Isabel
A light breakfast will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

💗 PINK OUT GAME – Breast Cancer Awareness Night! 💗

📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
🏈 Port Isabel Early College High School vs. La Feria Lions
📍 Tarpon Stadium

Join us for a special halftime tribute honoring all breast cancer survivors and warriors! 🌸

Want to be featured? Share:

* 📸 A photo
* 💖 Name
* 🎗 Survivor or In Memory Of

Submit via email or the online form here:
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Let’s fill the stands with PINK and celebrate our warriors! 💕

🏀 Attention Lady Tarpons! 🏀

The first day of Girls High School Basketball practice is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd, after school!

All athletes must have their paperwork submitted and be cleared to participate.

📣 Missed Monday’s Parent/Athlete Meeting?
No problem — we’ll have another one right after practice tomorrow.

Let’s get ready for an amazing season! 💙

🎓 Empower Your Future with Point Isabel ISD!

Are you ready to take the next step in your education journey?
We’re offering FREE GED & ESL classes for adults this fall — right here in our district!

📅 Registration: November 17
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Port Isabel Early College High School

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, learn, and achieve your goals!

👉 Follow us @PointIsabelISD
🌐www.pi-isd.net

🏐 PORT ISABEL VOLLEYBALL PARENT NIGHT! 💙 Join us October 21, 2025, at The Riptide as we honor our amazing Tarpon parents, families, and supporters! 💫 📣 Presentation begins at 4:30 PM before the 9th-grade game — come show your Tarpon pride and celebrate those who make it all possible! 💪💙

Varsity and JV took the wins this weekend against Grulla! 🏐 Our 9th grade team fought hard but fell short in three sets — great effort, ladies! 🌟Next Up: Our last home game is Tuesday, October 21, 2025! 9th - 5:00 PM • JV - 6:00 PM • Varsity - to follow Join us as we celebrate Parents Night and Senior Night — let's fill the stands and show our Lady Tarpons all the love and support they deserve!

🎉Check out our exciting Week-8 at ACE!!

🏐 Game Day Alert! 🏐
The Lady Tarpons face off against Grulla at RGC Grulla High School!
📅 Date: October 15, 2025
🕛 9th & JV: 12:00 PM
🕐 Varsity: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 6884 E US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tarpon pride as the team brings their energy, determination, and heart to the court! 💙🤍

October 21-It is also Senior Night/Parents night on Tuesday. We have invited the elementaries and Junior High to attend. They will get in free and also be able to grab a slice of pizza during our match.

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Night 💗

Let’s come together as a community to recognize our warriors and show our support in the fight against breast cancer. 💪💞

🎀 Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Tarpon Stadium
🕕 Presentation begins at 6:15 PM
🏈 Port Isabel Tarpons vs. La Feria Lions

Wear pink and help us spread awareness as we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of our survivors and warriors!

For more information, contact the PIISD Communications Department at (956) 943-0091.
If you’re interested in participating, email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net.

🎀 POINT ISABEL ISD 🎀
RED RIBBON WEEK 2025
📅 October 27 - October 31

Join us as we unite for a drug-free future!
Here’s how you can show your spirit each day:

❤️ Monday: Rally in Red! Wear as much red as you can to take a stand against drugs.
👢 Tuesday: Kick Drugs to the Curb! Show off cowboy boots or fun socks.
😎 Wednesday: Drug Free Looks Good on Me! Wear your comfiest sweats or joggers.
🏈 Thursday: Team Up Against Drugs! Represent your favorite team jersey.
🎃 Friday: Say BOO to Drugs! Dress in school-appropriate Halloween or storybook costumes (no masks or face coverings).

Let’s make healthy choices and celebrate a drug-free lifestyle! 💪

🎓 Senior Class of 2026 — Let’s Get Ready for College! 🎓

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! 💰
Need help completing your FAFSA or TASFA? Our team is here to guide you step-by-step!

📅 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📍 College & Career Center, Room #402
(Appointments available after 4:30 PM)

Bring your FSA ID, personal email, and Social Security Number or ITIN (if applicable).
If you don’t have an FSA ID, we’ll help you create one!

For appointments or questions, contact:
📧 Mrs. Normalinda Vera –normalinda.vera@pi-isd.net
📧 Mrs. Rebeca Cervantes – rebeca.cervantes@pi-isd.net
📞 (956) 943-0030

Let’s get your FAFSA done and your future funded! 💙

PIISD Important Message:

☕ Coffee with the Superintendent ☕ Join Superintendent Teri Capistran for a morning of coffee and conversation! Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening across Point Isabel ISD. 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM 📍 Whataburger – Port Isabel A light breakfast will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Night 💗

Let’s come together as a community to recognize our warriors and show our support in the fight against breast cancer. 💪💞

🎀 Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Tarpon Stadium
🕕 Presentation begins at 6:15 PM
🏈 Port Isabel Tarpons vs. La Feria Lions

Wear pink and help us spread awareness as we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of our survivors and warriors!

For more information, contact the PIISD Communications Department at (956) 943-0091.
If you’re interested in participating, email juliette.gonzalez@pi-isd.net.

🎓 Port Isabel ECHS — Class of 2026! 🎓 It’s time to secure your future! 💙 Check out these amazing scholarship opportunities and upcoming deadlines: 💰 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship – Common App | Due Nov. 12 💫 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – HHFYouthAwards.com | Due Nov. 2 🌟 Terry Foundation Scholarship – terryfoundation.org 📘 BigFuture Scholarships – bigfuture.collegeboard.org 🐔 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars – chick-fil-a.com/remarkable-futures-scholarships 🎯 TNB Foundation Scholarship – tnbfoundation.org 🏅 Texas Leadership Scholars – texasleadershipscholars.org 🎓 Park Scholarships – N.C. State University 📢 Don’t forget: • FAFSA/TASFA Application Week is here! • UT Austin Early Action applications are due Oct. 15 • Texas Free College Application Week: Oct. 13–19, 2025 Let’s make those college dreams happen, Tarpons! 💙 #PIECHS #ClassOf2026 #ScholarshipSeason

🎓 Port Isabel ECHS 🎓 FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK 📅 October 13–19, 2025 Texas residents can apply to any Texas public college or university for FREE during this week! 🎉 Submit your applications by Oct. 19 through ApplyTexas.org to take advantage of this opportunity. Need help? Visit Ms. Barrera Scott, Counselor, or Ms. N. Vera, College Advisor in Room 402. Let’s go, Class of 2026 — your future starts now! 💙🩵

Weekly Newsletter🌟

🍕 THROWDOWN TUESDAY! 🍕
Join us at The Riptide for the Varsity match on October 14, 2025, at 7 PM!
The first 40 students will receive a FREE pizza ticket to redeem during the game — while supplies last! 🎟️🔥

Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Tarpons! 💙🏐

🎉We’re thrilled to announce our ACE High School Employee of the Month ! 🎉

Mr. Gaucin has gone above and beyond for our students, exemplifying true character and Tarpon pride. Join us in celebrating his incredible contributions! Thank you for all that you do!!