Experience high school + college together
CTE at STISD! Choose from 21 different programs of study within 10 career clusters + opportunity to graduate with one of 36 certifications.
Best of both worlds - competitive academics + athletics
Learn from best-in-state educators and field professionals
Providing the best hands-on experience
Our Schools
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South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
South Texas ISD Science Academy
South Texas ISD World Scholars
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
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Students come from three Rio Grande Valley Counties:
Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy
Hidalgo Edinburg Mercedes Willacy Cameron San Benito Olmito
510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
900 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
724 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
10650 North Expressway 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
700 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Serving STISD's tri-county area | 956.260.2200
South Texas ISD at a Glance
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Career and Postsecondary Readiness Newsletter: 2025-2026 Volume 4
Welcome to Volume IV of South Texas ISD’s Career and Postsecondary Readiness Newsletter for 2025–2026!
We’re excited to keep the momentum going with fresh updates, useful resources, and new opportunities to help every student stay on track toward college, career, and beyond.
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South Texas ISD Board of Trustees Names Finalist for Superintendent
The South Texas Independent School District (STISD) Board of Trustees, at its April 7 meeting, named Dr. Sandra Garza Ochoa, from Edcouch Elsa ISD, as finalist for superintendent. By law, the Board must now wait 21 days before voting to hire Ochoa to be the new superintendent for South Texas ISD. Ochoa is slated to be the successor to superintendent Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., who is retiring on May 31 of this year.
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STISD Tri-County Special Education Cooperative hosting “Growing Together” Autism Support Conference
STISD families are invited to attend “Growing Together,” a parent conference on autism taking place April 25, 2026, in Mercedes. The event will offer practical strategies, community resources, and opportunities to connect with other families and support organizations.
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STISD Teaching & Learning Center, 7001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes
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STISD Central Office Teaching and Learning Center (7001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes)
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Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S I-69C, Edinburg)
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Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S I-69C, Edinburg)
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Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S I-69C, Edinburg)