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 seven 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 seven 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.
The South Texas ISD Board of Directors is partnering with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to conduct the search for the district’s next superintendent of schools. As part of this process, we are seeking community input to help shape the leadership profile of the superintendent who will guide South Texas ISD’s continued growth and success in the years ahead.
Welcome to Volume III 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.
STISD will open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Enrollment forms must be completed online at www.stisd.net. STISD is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public school district, and students residing in Cameron, Hidalgo or Willacy counties are eligible to enroll.
STISD offers families an innovative educational option through seven magnet schools across the Rio Grande Valley: two middle schools, four high schools, and one virtual campus serving both middle and high school students.
The STISD High School Selection process for current STISD 8th-graders and the In-District Transfer process for current STISD 6th-,7th- and 9th-graders wanting to transfer to another campus within STISD for the 2026-2027 school year are now open via Skyward Family Access and will remain open through Thursday, Jan. 22.
Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to attend an in-person session of the Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Series next month. Three meeting options are available (January 13, 14, or 15 at 9:00 AM at Health Professions in Mercedes, Rising Scholars Academy in San Benito, or Preparatory Academy in Edinburg). Parents will learn how to support their child’s linguistic, cognitive and social emotional development at home.
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 21, for a Parent Wellness Seminar on "Understanding Grief: Tools for Parents to Support Their Children"
Join in-person or virtually to learn vital information every parent needs to know and discover resources to support your child's well-being.
Welcome to Volume II of the STISD College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year.
Inside, students and parents will be able to find important information regarding FAFSA, Scholarships, Dual Credit, Testing, CTE Programs of Study and mandatory deadlines.
Ready to kick off the holiday season STISD-style? 🎄✨ Join us Dec. 4 or 5 for STISD Fine Arts Night, featuring our talented students in visual art, theater, and music!
You’ll enjoy:
* A festive choir performance with students representing every STISD school 🎶
* Our Winter Fine Arts Academy performance of The Trial of Santa by Don Zolidis 🎭
* An art show you can stroll through and enjoy 🎨
Join us for our upcoming Parent Connection meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. This event offers parents an opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable information from Workforce Solutions and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA).
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the STISD Administration Building in Mercedes for an exciting presentation on “AI (Artificial Intelligence) & STISD Families: Empowering Parents for the Digital Age.” Learn how AI is shaping the world our students live in — and how you can help guide them safely and confidently.
STISD Family,
It is with great sadness that I share that one of our Science Academy students, Colin Feltis, passed away yesterday evening after being involved in a serious car accident. Prior to his time at the Science Academy, Colin also attended World Scholars for a couple of years.
Our hearts are with all family, friends and others who have been impacted by this tragedy. This is a great loss not only for Colin’s family, but for our entire South Texas ISD community. During this difficult time, it is of utmost importance that we come together as a district family to grieve and to support one another. In addition to our campus-based counseling staff at Science Academy and World Scholars, we have brought in additional counselors from across the district to support our students and staff members at both schools.
Join us for this year's STISD Dyslexia Parent Sessions hosted by the STISD Special Programs department. The series kicks off Oct. 22 with a session presented by Dr. Brenda De La Garza, Executive Director for Special Programs. The session on "Dyslexia Awareness: Empowering Parents to Support Their Learners" will be held via Zoom in English and Spanish.
STISD is hosting a Mental Health Conference on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Counselors and mental health professionals are invited to attend to learn more about "Paving the Way: Advancing School Mental Health Supports in South Texas." Registration is free. Click here to register.
Yesterday evening we were notified that one of our Virtual Academy staff members was taken into custody by federal law enforcement.
We are working hand in hand with the law enforcement agency to support them as they carry out their investigation.
At STISD, all staff members are held to the highest of standards, and we are taking administrative action to ensure the safety of all in our district.
Join us for a Parent Wellness Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The session on “Teen Substance Use: Current Trends and Local Resources for Youth and Families” will be held in-person at the Central Office Teaching & Learning Center and virtually via Zoom.
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