Our PIECHS CTE Law Enforcement students are putting their lessons into action! 🚓
Students have begun assisting at the guard shack, monitoring entry points and shadowing the Raptor system for campus safety. Great things are happening at Point Isabel ISD!



Lady Tarpons defeat La Feria 3–1 ⚽️
Goals scored by Avery Lee.
Great job, Lady Tarpons! 💙🤍

PIISD Weather Update:
All Point Isabel ISD campuses will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bus routes will run as usual.
As a precaution, students may wear non-uniform cold-weather attire (coats, jackets, sweatshirts). Blankets will not be allowed on campus.
Please continue to check our website and social media for updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Point Isabel ISD Administration
All Point Isabel ISD campuses will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bus routes will run as usual.
As a precaution, students may wear non-uniform cold-weather attire (coats, jackets, sweatshirts). Blankets will not be allowed on campus.
Please continue to check our website and social media for updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Point Isabel ISD Administration

💖 LOVE is in the Air 🎾
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with FREE Tennis and a special gift for your love.
Start your day with fun, fresh air, and sunshine.
📅 February 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 PIISD Tennis Courts
👧🧒 Ages 7 years & up
📋 Register:
PI ISD participants must complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/evCmGtPU4FDyw4pQ7
Or contact Coach Cantu
📧 joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net
📞 956-521-1887
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with FREE Tennis and a special gift for your love.
Start your day with fun, fresh air, and sunshine.
📅 February 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 PIISD Tennis Courts
👧🧒 Ages 7 years & up
📋 Register:
PI ISD participants must complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/evCmGtPU4FDyw4pQ7
Or contact Coach Cantu
📧 joseph.cantu@pi-isd.net
📞 956-521-1887

🎉📚 100 Days of School! 📚🎉 Join us in celebrating 100 Days of School on February 2, 2026! Students are invited to dress like they’re 100 years old 👵👴 or wear something with 100 items on it! Let’s make it a fun and memorable day! 💯🎉

Inclement Weather Alert: Point Isabel ISD will have a 2-hour or 4-hour instructional time delay on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Parents/guardians may choose to send their child to school at either: a 2-hour delay, or the 4-hour delay (regular attendance will be taken at the four-hour delay).
To ensure all students have access to warm shelter and meals, all campuses and district facilities will open at 9:00 a.m.
Campus Instructional Start Times:
Derry Elementary School: 11:35 AM
Garriga Elementary School: 11:50 AM
Port Isabel Junior High School: 12:05 PM
Port Isabel Early College High School: 12:10 PM
Bus transportation will be provided for both 2 and 4 hour delay.
Bus routes will operate two pick-up times, each delayed from the normal schedule.
(i.e If your regular pick-up time is 6:30 a.m., Monday’s pick-up times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
As a precautionary measure, students will be permitted to wear non-uniform clothing, such as warm attire, including coats, sweatshirts, jackets, etc., to ensure their comfort and warmth during this weather event.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
Parents/guardians may choose to send their child to school at either: a 2-hour delay, or the 4-hour delay (regular attendance will be taken at the four-hour delay).
To ensure all students have access to warm shelter and meals, all campuses and district facilities will open at 9:00 a.m.
Campus Instructional Start Times:
Derry Elementary School: 11:35 AM
Garriga Elementary School: 11:50 AM
Port Isabel Junior High School: 12:05 PM
Port Isabel Early College High School: 12:10 PM
Bus transportation will be provided for both 2 and 4 hour delay.
Bus routes will operate two pick-up times, each delayed from the normal schedule.
(i.e If your regular pick-up time is 6:30 a.m., Monday’s pick-up times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
As a precautionary measure, students will be permitted to wear non-uniform clothing, such as warm attire, including coats, sweatshirts, jackets, etc., to ensure their comfort and warmth during this weather event.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.

🎉Check out our exciting Week-17 at ACE!!




The Tarpon boys’ soccer team continues their winning streak as they bring home a victory on the road against IDEA Frontier: 4-1, improving their district record to 4-0!!⚽️💙 The Tarpons will prepare for week 3, as they’ll face La Feria on Tuesday at Tarpon Stadium, and IDEA Riverview on Friday at the Brownsville Sports Complex.
Previous victories include:
- Jubilee: 2-0
- IDEA Sports Park: 7-1
- Rio Hondo: 8-0

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE – RISING 11TH GRADERS & PARENTS 📣
Due to inclement weather, the Rising 11th Grade Student/Parent Presentation has been RESCHEDULED to:
📅 Monday, February 2, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 PIECHS Lecture Hall
Parents are invited to attend an important meeting covering:
🎓 Course requests & graduation requirements
📊 GPA & class ranking
📚 Dual Enrollment (crosswalk & associate degree pathways)
✈️ Summer Fly-In & higher education programs (presented by Ms. Scott)
📝 TSI, SAT/ACT, Edgenuity & loss of credit contracts
We look forward to seeing you there!


📣 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! 💙🤍🐟

Important Notice: Starting January 26, 2026, students who arrive on campus after 8:10 will have to turn their cellphone in to the front office for the day.

🎉 Congratulations to our Port Isabel Early College High School students on their outstanding scholarship recognitions! 🎉
These students were proudly recognized at the monthly Port Isabel ISD Board Meeting for their achievements.
QuestBridge Finalists:
• Zoey Baxter
• Gabriella Rodriguez
GATES Scholarship Semifinalists:
• Angelina Delgado
• Evelyn Hernandez
2026 Land Stewardship Ambassadors Program:
• Cayla Ceballos
• Jazera Garcia
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and success. Way to represent Port Isabel ISD!
These students were proudly recognized at the monthly Port Isabel ISD Board Meeting for their achievements.
QuestBridge Finalists:
• Zoey Baxter
• Gabriella Rodriguez
GATES Scholarship Semifinalists:
• Angelina Delgado
• Evelyn Hernandez
2026 Land Stewardship Ambassadors Program:
• Cayla Ceballos
• Jazera Garcia
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and success. Way to represent Port Isabel ISD!
📘 Don’t miss out — own a piece of the past!
Port Isabel High School / Port Isabel ECHS is having an Old Yearbook Sale.
📚 Years available:
1998–2004, 2009–2019
💲 Only $12.00 each (tax included)
📍 Available at the PIECHS Front Office
Supplies are limited, so get your copy today and relive the memories!
Port Isabel High School / Port Isabel ECHS is having an Old Yearbook Sale.
📚 Years available:
1998–2004, 2009–2019
💲 Only $12.00 each (tax included)
📍 Available at the PIECHS Front Office
Supplies are limited, so get your copy today and relive the memories!

ACE Parents, come enjoy a creative night out! 🎨✨
Join us for a Partner Painting Event where the fun twist is—you’ll be painting each other!
🖌️ Supplies included
📍 PIECHS High School Cafeteria
📅 Tuesday, January 20th
⌚ Time: 5:30pm
Just bring yourself and get ready for a memorable evening!
Join us for a Partner Painting Event where the fun twist is—you’ll be painting each other!
🖌️ Supplies included
📍 PIECHS High School Cafeteria
📅 Tuesday, January 20th
⌚ Time: 5:30pm
Just bring yourself and get ready for a memorable evening!

A special thank you to our students and staff from Derry and Garriga Elementary for an exciting halftime performance. Congratulations to our Boys and Girls basketball teams for their wins over the Grulla Gators.








🎉Check out our exciting Week-16 at ACE!!
✨We are back and we're here to help our students reach their goals. Here's to an am-ACE-ing start of our spring semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE is truly the PLACE.
✨We are back and we're here to help our students reach their goals. Here's to an am-ACE-ing start of our spring semester!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE is truly the PLACE.




2026 PIECHS Golf Schedule⛳️

PIECHS 2026 Softball Schedule🥎

📣 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!
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!

Tarpons open the district with a dominant shut out victory 2-0 against Jubilee in Tarpon Stadium!! ⚽️
Goals scored by
🌟Josue Trejo
🌟Eli Vasquez
With assists by
🌟Kevin Garcia
Tarpons will play their next district game on the road against IDEA Sports Park Friday 16th

