📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that due to the scheduled SpaceX launch on Monday, January 13, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, school bus routes to South Padre Island and surrounding in-town areas may experience delays.
The increased traffic and road closures related to the launch may impact normal transportation schedules. We kindly ask for your understanding and patience during this time.
🚍 What to Expect:
- Possible delays in afternoon bus drop-off times.
- Heavier traffic in areas near the launch site.
- Adjustments in transportation routes if necessary.
Please plan accordingly and feel free to contact the transportation department with any concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!
Congratulations to the Port Isabel High School (PIECHS) Powerlifting Team on their impressive performance at the Brownsville Rivera Invitational Meet! Competing against tough 5A and 6A schools, Port Isabel stood out as the only 4A team and delivered outstanding results:
Boys:
🏆 Aaron Barrera (181lb) – 1st Place
🏅 Mario Nava (242lb) – 3rd Place
🏆 Luis Varela (275lb) – 1st Place
Girls:
🏅 Esmeralda Montoya (132lb) – 3rd Place
🏆 Saturn Trejo (181lb) – 1st Place
🏆 Emma Villarreal (220lb) – 1st Place
Way to go, Tarpons! 💙
🎉 Welcome Back, Tarpons! 🐟 We are ready to start our spring ACE semester starting Monday, January 13th! See you then!
Weekly Newsletter🌟
🎓 ATTENTION SENIORS: CLASS OF 2025! 🎓
📢 Let’s get those scholarship applications started!
Check out these opportunities:
✨ Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2025
👉 Apply: [horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships](https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships)
✨ McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship
Deadline: February 5, 2025
👉 Apply: [www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html)
✨ TNB Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2025
👉 Apply: [tnbfoundation.org](https://www.tnbfoundation.org)
✨ Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Opens: January 1, 2025
Closes: February 15, 2025
👉 Apply: [www.hsf.net](https://www.hsf.net)
✨ VAMOS Scholarship
Closes: April 3, 2025
👉 Apply: [www.vamosscholarship.org](https://www.vamosscholarship.org)
✨ STARS Scholarship
Closes: April 1, 2025
👉 Apply: [www.starsscholarship.org](https://www.starsscholarship.org)
📍 Need help? Stop by the College & Career Center (Room #402).📚
So proud of our Tarpon, Issabel Cuevas, Port Isabel ECHS junior participating in London’s New Year’s Eve parade! 💙💙💙
🎓 SENIOR CLASS OF 2025 🎓
📢 FSA ID Appointments Available!
💻 When: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
📞 To schedule an appointment: Call 956-943-0629 or email Mrs. Normalinda Vera at normalinda.vera@pi-isd.net
📋 What you'll need:
- Personal email
- Social Security Number or ITIN (Parents with no SSN will be guided)
- Mailing address
Let’s get you FAFSA-ready! 🎓💙
Teachers, staff, and administration wish everyone a safe and happy holiday with family and loved ones. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Go Tarpons! 💙💙💙
🏀🎉 TARPON BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🎉🏀
📅 Friday, December 20th
⏰ JV: 6:00 PM | Varsity:7:30 PM
📍 Location: Port Isabel High School
🏠Port Isabel vs. Los Fresnos
Come out and cheer on our Tarpons! Let's pack the stands! 💙💪
📢📢Want to join the ACE fun?!
Register for our ACE Program and a Site Coordinator will reach out to confirm your child's spot. We want to serve all our families so act fast as our spots are limited.
Scan the QR code today!
📢📢¿Quieres unirte a la diversión de ACE?
Regístrate en nuestro programa ACE y un coordinador del sitio se comunicará contigo para confirmar el lugar de tu hijo. Queremos atender a todas nuestras familias, así que actúa rápido, ya que nuestros lugares son limitados.
¡Escanea el código QR hoy mismo!
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Chef of the Month👩🏽🍳
We are thrilled to announce that Melissa has been named Chef of the Month of November! Her exceptional culinary skills, creativity in the kitchen, and dedication to excellence have set her apart as a true standout on our team. Melissa's passion for crafting delicious dishes
and her ability to inspire those around her make her an invaluable part of our culinary
family. Thank you, Melissa, for your outstanding contributions and for going above and beyond to delight everyone that tastes your food.
22nd Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
Gulmaro Alvarez -Most Festive Cookie
Telly Torres -Best Tasting Cookie
Melissa Jauregui -Best Decorated Cookie, Grand Champion
Congratulations Tarpons!!
PIECHS Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge finished the regular season with a record of 9-1 and ranks 8th of 32 teams in their league. Next up is the League Tournament on January 25th. Congratulations to the team as they overcame a mechanical breakdown during the 1st match.
🌟🌟Congratulations to our HOSA Area Qualifiers! Go Tarpons!!🌟🌟
🎓🎓Congratulations to David Olmos on his achievement of graduating with his Associate of Arts in General Studies from TSC a semester early. He will graduate from high school in May 2025. We are proud of his commitment and dedication to fulfilling his goals. 🎓🎓
Upward Bound / UTRGV took eight of our seniors on an enrichment excursion to New Braunfels, TX, and the surrounding areas. Our students had the opportunity to fish and hike at Inks Lake State Park. Go Tarpons!
Congratulations to our Port Isabel ECHS Silver Bells for taking 1st place in the 35th Annual Christmas Street Parade. Thank you to our students and Mrs. Rosario Taylor for an amazing performance. Happy Holidays!! 🎄🎅
🌟🌟Congratulations to our football players and trainers! 🌟🌟
The 2024 Texas High School Coaches Association - Academic All-State recognized 11 of our students. Students must be seniors, have a grade point average of 92 or higher, and be in good standing with their team. They must also be of good moral character. THSCA considers a student's GPA, class rank, and SAT or ACT score when reviewing nominations. Go Tarpons! 💙💙💙
🌟🌟Check out some of the beautification projects taking place at Port Isabel ECHS! 🌟🌟
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