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STISD is consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.

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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.

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Because STISD is a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend one of its seven campuses, and bus transportation is also free of charge.

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STISD schools maintain an open enrollment policy, meaning any student that wants to attend one of our seven campuses can as long as he or she resides within the tri-county area we serve.

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At STISD, meet curious, collaborative and driven students just like you.

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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.

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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.

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By being employed at STISD, one gains the opportunity and the responsibility to make a difference within the world of education and student growth.

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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.

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Support Your Child’s Growth: Attend an Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Session in Jan. 2026

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The image shows a happy, smiling family of six people, including two adults and four children, posing together outdoors against a backdrop of trees and a sunny day. The family appears to be the focus of the image, which also includes an invitation for parents to register for an Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Series event.

Dec 16 2025

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Dear Parent/Guardian of an Emergent Bilingual Student,

We invite you to join us next month for the next three meetings in our Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Series.

All sessions will be held in person at 9:00 AM on the following dates:

Tuesday, January 13 — Health Professions (700 Med High Dr., Mercedes)
Wednesday, January 14 — Rising Scholars Academy (151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito)
Thursday, January 15 — Preparatory Academy (724 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg)

Come learn how to support your child’s linguistic, cognitive and social emotional development at home.

For additional details, please see the attached invitation.

Please click here to register so we can plan accordingly and better serve you.

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