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.
Library hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Capacity: Currently serves 900 middle school students and 500 high school students.
Facilities: Student computers, Makerspace, video editing lab, conference room.
Books: print volumes; eBooks and audiobooks
Periodicals: Magazine titles cover health, science, history, technology, and current event topics, as well as leisure reading
DVDs: Available for check out
Technology: Windows network for student use; take-home laptops; printers; scanners; charging stations; video editing and presentation equipment. MS Office; Inventor; and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite are available on PCs
Online Resources: Library catalog; Office 365; eBooks; audio books; subscription databases; Accelerated Reader
Popular links for students, faculty and staff
The materials in the hyperlinked listing will go to the STISD Board of Directors for approval for library acquisition on the date noted below:
Click here for the proposed books for Gateway to the World Library, Edinburg (January 20, 2026)
Click here for the proposed middle school Sora materials for Gateway to the World Library, Edinburg (January 20, 2026)
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.
Gateway to the World Library: 510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 | Phone: 956.318.8525
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