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.
Library hours:
Monday through Thursday: 7:50 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Need assistance?
Ask a Librarian
Capacity: Currently serves 850 high school students.
Facilities: Multi-purpose lab; study rooms; video editing lab; printing hub; Maker Space area; computers
Books: print volumes; ebooks and audiobooks; medical specialization
Periodicals: online access to magazine subscriptions through the databases
DVDs: available for check out to students and staff
Technology: Windows network for student use; take-home laptops for overnight check out; printers; video editing and presentation equipment, MS Office; and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite are available on PCs
Online Resources: Library catalog; Office 365; eBooks; audio books; subscription databases
Popular links for students, faculty and staff
Sora Sweet Reads is available all summer for free! Once you download the Sora app, search for South Texas ISD and sign in with your school ID and password. These audiobooks and ebooks will be available all summer to enjoy!
What are you reading? Your library has a great collection to engage any reader. You will find adventure, mystery, romance, philosophy, manga and much more so come check us out! Your librarians are happy to make suggestions if you are looking for your next read, and you can browse the library catalog here!
Read or listen to books anytime with the Sora app. It’s free to download and once you you sign up and associate your account with South Texas ISD, you will have instant access to over 9,000 ebooks and over 3,000 audiobooks. Click here for Essential Tutorials and select the headphones icon for ebook and audiobook tutorials.
Eliseo B. Vega Library: 10650 North Expressway 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575 | Phone: 956.214.6100
![Sora Sweet Reads]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715807456/stisdnet/f6hdgf0rc2fpcsvbkd6i/SoraSweetReads.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715807456/stisdnet/f6hdgf0rc2fpcsvbkd6i/SoraSweetReads.png","width":500}])
![What are you reading?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630518430/stisdnet/ohi6ny7bxxz27hmx5zwm/Whatareyoureading.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630518430/stisdnet/ohi6ny7bxxz27hmx5zwm/Whatareyoureading.png","width":500}])
![Read or Listen Anytime]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631050468/stisdnet/dqbufq07hfk7klf96ppl/readorlistenanytime.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631050468/stisdnet/dqbufq07hfk7klf96ppl/readorlistenanytime.png","width":500}])
