There will be no classes on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A special thank you to our PIJH counselors! We appreciate all you do for our students and staff.
Welcome to the Tarpon Family, Ms. Celina Barrera Scott!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Celina B. Scott as our new GEAR UP Counselor at Port Isabel Junior High!
Ms. Scott will be supporting our 7th grade students and will continue guiding this cohort all the way through graduation, helping them prepare for college, career, and beyond. Through GEAR UP, she will provide academic guidance, college awareness activities, goal setting, and encouragement to ensure every student stays on the path to success.
Some of you may already recognize Ms. Scott — she previously worked with a GEAR UP cohort in 2024, and we are thrilled to have her expertise back on campus!
💙 Happy Counselors Week! 💙
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Thank you to our incredible counselors and support staff who guide, inspire, and support our students every day:
✨ Sandra Soto – Derry Elementary
✨ Mark Chapa – Licensed Professional Counselor
✨ Stephanie Zavaletta – District Counselor
✨ Rudy Garcia – District Social Worker
✨ Julio Barrera – Garriga Elementary
✨ Rita Garcia – Port Isabel Junior High School
✨ Celina Barrera Scott – GEAR UP Counselor
✨ Normalinda Vera – ootED College & Career Success Advisor
✨ Isabel Peña – Port Isabel Early College High School
✨ Virginia Mendoza – Port Isabel Early College High School
✨Rebecca Cervantes- Upward Bound Advisor
Your dedication makes a difference in countless lives. Thank you for all you do! 💐👏
There will be no classes on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
🎉 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!
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🍎
Port Isabel Junior High’s Andy Puente and Ezekiel Sanchez will represent PIJH and Port Isabel, TX in the NexGen East vs. West All-Star Game on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Brownsville.
Chosen as “Players to Watch,” both athletes helped the NexGen East All-Stars go undefeated in a recent McAllen tournament. Highlights include a walk-off interception by Ezekiel Sanchez and Tournament MVP honors for Andy Puente.
Chosen as “Players to Watch,” both athletes helped the NexGen East All-Stars go undefeated in a recent McAllen tournament. Highlights include a walk-off interception by Ezekiel Sanchez and Tournament MVP honors for Andy Puente.
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! ❤️💙💚
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! ❤️💙💚
🎉 Congratulations to Port Isabel Junior High School on being awarded Most Generous Junior High School – 2025 Workplace Campaign from United Way! Way to go, 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
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!!
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!
🎉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.
💙💙 Great job to our Lady Tarpons as they kicked off their softball season this past Monday! 💙💙
👏 7th Grade Results:
🥎 Beat Manzano 5–0
🥎 Fell to Vela 0–8
🔥 Highlights:
Maranda and Jenny pitched a no-hitter vs. Manzano.
Strong pitching by Jenny and Avery vs. Vela.
Great work behind the plate by Aaliyah and Kat.
🌟 Proud of you, ladies—excited for the season ahead! 🌟
Hello ACE families! We’ve missed you and are excited to welcome students back to ACE programming starting Monday, 1/12/26. We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great semester together!
¡Hola familias de ACE! Los hemos extrañado y estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida nuevamente al programa ACE a partir de este lunes, 12 de enero de 2026. ¡Estamos listos para comenzar un excelente semestre juntos!
🏆⚽ HISTORY MADE! ⚽🏆
The Lady Tarpons competed in their FIRST-EVER soccer tournament in Port Isabel Junior High history! A special shoutout to 7th grader Adalyn Samaniego, who scored the goal! 👏⚽
So proud of these young athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and determination. This is just the beginning for Lady Tarpon soccer! 💙💙
Way to represent, girls! 👏⚽
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.
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.
