​💡 Beacon of Light: Together We Make Waves! 🌊 ​Today, our Port Isabel Junior High Department Chairs gathered for orientation to collaborate and set the stage for an incredible school year! ​We're ready to Educate, Engage, and Empower our students every step of the way. Thank you to our team of leader-educators for your dedication! 💙

✨💙 The Silver Stars Are Ready to Shine! 💙✨ After three days of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, our Port Isabel Junior High Silver Stars have officially wrapped up their Summer Dance Camp! Throughout camp, our dancers sharpened their skills, learned new routines, strengthened their leadership, and built lasting friendships. Most importantly, they prepared to be positive role models and ambassadors of Tarpon Pride. 💙 Let's Go, Silver Stars! Together, we'll make waves! 🌊

⏰ Back-to-school is almost here! Be sure to save your campus instructional hours as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 First Day of School:
Monday, August 17, 2026

🏫 Instructional Times
• Derry Elementary: 7:35 AM – 3:10 PM
• Garriga Elementary: 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM
• Port Isabel Junior High: 8:05 AM – 3:40 PM
• Port Isabel Early College High School: 8:10 AM – 4:15 PM

We can't wait to welcome our Tarpons back for another amazing year of learning! 💙

📣💙 Our PIJH Cheerleaders Are Bringing Home the Hardware! 💙📣 Congratulations to our Port Isabel Junior High Cheer Squad on an outstanding performance at UCA Cheer Camp! Throughout camp, our cheerleaders worked hard, learned new skills, built teamwork, and represented Tarpon Nation with pride. Their dedication and enthusiasm earned them some incredible honors: 🏆 Camp Spirit Stick 🥇 1st Place – Camp Spirit Routine ⭐ 3 UCA All-Americans We are incredibly proud of each cheerleader for their commitment, sportsmanship, and determination. Thank you to our coaches for their leadership and for inspiring our students to strive for excellence. Way to represent Port Isabel Junior High! The future is bright, and we can't wait to see these talented athletes on the sidelines this season. 💙 Congratulations, Tarpons! Keep making waves!

🎓📚 Our 8th Grade Tarpons Are Getting Ahead of the Game! 🌊💙 Success starts with preparation, and our students are already taking the next step toward their future! Today, our 8th graders participated in the GEAR UP TSIA2 College Readiness Workshop, sharpening the skills they'll need for college entrance assessments and future academic success. At Port Isabel Junior High, we believe it's never too early to prepare for what's ahead. Through opportunities like this, our students are building confidence, strengthening their academic skills, and setting their sights on college and career success. 🚀 Here we go... College Ready! A special thank you to our GEAR UP team for investing in our students and helping them achieve their goals. 💙 Educate. Engage. Empower.

📚✏️ 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! 💙

🌟 Meet Your Campus Admin! 🌟

Say hello to the dedicated leadership team at Port Isabel Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year! 💙🐟

🔹 Rocio Ramos – Principal
🔹 Myrna Ramirez – Assistant Principal
🔹 Jose Vela – Dean of Instruction

Together, they are committed to inspiring excellence, supporting student success, and making this school year one to remember. Welcome to another great year at PIJH! 💙✨

📣 Attention Incoming 7th Grade Tarpons! 💙🤍

Planning to participate in PIJH Athletics this school year? A current physical is required for all incoming 7th grade boys and girls enrolled in athletics.

⚠️ Students without a completed physical on file before the first day of school will not be allowed to participate in athletics.

Don't wait—schedule your physical now and be ready for an exciting year of Tarpon athletics!

Stay connected with PIJH Athletics all year long! 🏈🏀⚽🎾📣

Download the SportsYou app to receive the latest updates, schedules, event reminders, team messages, and important announcements for all PIJH sports.

📲 Join with Code:PP2N-WTJV
📷 Or simply scan the QR code on the flyer to get started!

Don't miss a moment of Lady Tarpon and Tarpon athletics. Go Tarpons! 💙🤍

📢 Point Isabel ISD New Student Registration
New student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is happening now at all Point Isabel ISD campuses.

📝 Please have the following documents ready for in-person:
• Proof of residency
• Parent/guardian valid ID
• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Student Social Security card (if available)

ℹ️ Note: Returning students do not need to re-enroll. Parents will only need to verify/update contact information online.

For more information, please contact your child’s campus.

Derry Elementary: (956) 943-0070
Garriga Elementary: (956) 943-0080
Port Isabel Junior High School: (956) 943-0060
Port Isabel Early College High School: (956) 943-0030

Port Isabel Junior High School Supplies List✏️

📚🎉 Last Day of School – Point Isabel ISD 🎉📚

Attention all Point Isabel ISD students and families:

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026.

⏰ Early Release Schedule:
• Elementary Campuses: 12:00 PM
• Secondary Campuses: 12:30 PM

Have a fun and safe summer break! ☀️🌴

PIJH is excited to invite you and your family to our STEM Family Engagement Event on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Port Isabel Junior High Multi Purpose Gym!

Families will have the opportunity to explore the Texas Mobile STEM Labs through exciting hands-on activities focused on creativity, problem-solving, engineering, and teamwork. This will be a fun and interactive evening for students and families to learn together.

We hope to see all of our Tarpon families there for an evening of STEM fun and family connection!

🎉Check Out Our Exciting Week 32 at ACE!

🎓✨It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the end of an am-ACE-ing school year!
From unforgettable programs to awesome student achievements, ACE has truly been the PLACE all year long.

🚀 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 summer!🌞📚

☀️ Point Isabel ISD is bringing the learning AND the fun this summer!

Join us for our 2026 Tarpon Summer Camps, offering a variety of programs for students from PK through 12th grade! From academic support and bilingual enrichment to leadership, acceleration, and more—there’s something for every Tarpon.

📅 Programs run June 1 – June 25, 2026 (some through July 2)
📍 Locations include Derry Elementary, Garriga Elementary, PIJH, and PIECHS

Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and stay engaged all summer long! 🌊📚

👉 Check out the full schedule and program details below!

📢 Point Isabel ISD New Student Registration

New student registration for the 2026–2027 school year will take place May 4–May 15, 2026 at all Point Isabel ISD campuses.

📝 Please have the following documents ready for in-person or online registration:
• Proof of residency
• Parent/guardian valid ID
• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Student Social Security card (if available)

ℹ️ Note: Returning students do not need to re-enroll. Parents will only need to verify/update contact information online.

For more information, please contact your child’s campus.

🏥💙 POINT ISABEL ISD UIL PHYSICALS 💙🏥 All PIISD students participating in UIL activities including athletics, band, cheer, and dance are invited to attend UIL Physicals! 📍 Port Isabel Junior High School 17001 Highway 100, Port Isabel, TX 78578 📅 May 13, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM 💲 $13 Physicals Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for the upcoming school year! 🐟💙 #TarponNation

Point Isabel ISD proudly celebrates Tarpon Pride 🇺🇸

We stand united in support of our U.S. servicemembers from the Tarpon community—near and far—who serve our country with courage and dedication.

Honor. Gratitude. Respect.

Join us in showing appreciation by wearing RED every Friday in May ❤️

🎉Check out our exciting Week-31 at ACE!!