ACE Parents,
You’re invited to a hands-on culinary celebration! 💕 Join your students as you create delicious Valentine’s-themed sweet treats together. We can’t wait to see you for a night of fun and flavor!
📅 February 10, 2026
⌚5:00 PM
📍High School Cafeteria

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






💙 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! 💐👏

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







Our students are celebrating 100 days of learning and fun! 🎈✨








Surprise friends, family, teachers, or school staff with a sweet treat while supporting the Derry Elementary PTO fundraiser!
❤️ Valentine Gram Options:
• Heart Bouquet – $5
• Valentine Treat Bag – $3
• Love Bear Lollipop – $2
📝 Fill out the order card, include cash, and return it to your child’s teacher by February 6, 2026.
📦 Quantities are limited—pre-order now and order as many as you’d like!
💌 Valentine Grams will be delivered to classrooms on February 13, 2026.
❓ Questions? Message Derry PTO on the Derry PTO Facebook page.







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! ❤️💙💚











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

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.





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!

✨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.








Port Isabel Early College High School Basketball is hosting a Derry Elementary Night.
📣 Calling all staff and students — Future Tarpons, suit up and join the Make-A-Shot Contest!
💃 Special performance by the Derry Cheerleaders
🏀 Port Isabel vs. La Grulla
📍 Port Isabel HS Gym
🕗 8:00 PM Tip-Off
📅 Friday, January 16th
👏 Come out and show your support!
🎟️ FREE entry for Derry students
Let’s pack the gym and go Tarpons!

