STISD is consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
STISD is the only all-magnet school district in the state, and offers Valley students an educational alternative. The district provides a personal environment, a strong scholastic program and hands-on training in vocational career fields.
Because STISD is a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend one of its six campuses, and bus transportation is also free of charge.
STISD schools maintain an open enrollment policy, meaning any student that wants to attend one of our six campuses can as long as he or she resides within the tri-county area we serve.
At STISD, meet curious, collaborative and driven students just like you.
At STISD, there's more to experience than solely academics. Explore what life is like as an STISD student, and be part of the many extracurricular competitive activities and social clubs.
STISD seeks to employ individuals who are committed to serving students and our communities, and can help advance our goals of consistently learning and always innovating.
By being employed at STISD, one gains the opportunity and the responsibility to make a difference within the world of education and student growth.
The community here at STISD is diverse, interactive and vibrant. We take pride in each and every position that plays a part in making our district unique and consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
If you are looking for spunk and excitement and non-traditional methods of learning, the STISD community is the perfect match and offers endless opportunities.
When you find Lando Cisneros, 8th-grader at South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy, working towards his passion in sports and academics or anything he sets his mind to achieving, there is no stopping him.
This month we are in frame with Lando Cisneros.
STISD will open enrollment for the 2023-24 school year on Saturday, Jan. 14.
The enrollment form must be completed online at www.stisd.net. STISD is a tuition-free, open-enrollment district, and all students residing in Cameron, Hidalgo or Willacy County are eligible to enroll.
STISD students will take their first semester final exams Thursday, Dec. 15, through the following Tuesday, Dec. 20.
When shyness loses, opportunities arise, and that’s exactly what happened to Chloe Nguyen, 9th-grader at Health Professions, when she decided to step out of her comfort zone and lead her Class of 2026 as president.
This month we are in frame with Chloe Nguyen.
STISD High School Selection for current STISD 8th-graders and In-District Transfers for current STISD 6th-,7th- and 9th-graders wanting to transfer to another campus within STISD for the 2023-2024 school year will take place online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Nov. 28- Dec. 2, 2022.
This week South Texas Independent School District (STISD) received a generous unsolicited gift of $8 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest donation in district history.
30 STISD Cross Country runners will compete at the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League Cross Country Meet this Saturday, Oct. 29 in Webberville, TX.
Tour STISD is back this fall! Join us on Nov. 5 to experience one or all of our schools, and get a first-hand look at what makes STISD the #2 district in the state.
STISD Board Secretary Sylvia Sánchez Garza has been reelected to a three-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 1, Position B.
Come join the fun on Saturday, Oct. 15, and cheer on your campus team as they compete for the Superintendent's Cup Flag Football Title.
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