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.
The Education Foundation of STISD is currently accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships.
Graduating seniors from all four STISD high schools – Health Professions, Medical Professions, Science Academy and World Scholars – are eligible to apply. The Foundation will give out 40 – $1,000 scholarships (10 per each campus) this year.
To complete an application, visit the Education Foundation of STISD website.
The deadline to submit an application for the 2021 scholarships is 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021. No applications will be accepted after that time.
Whether taking courses virtually, on campus or through the blended option, all students are required to take their assessments on campus, according to the decision made by the Texas Education Agency. Click here to access resources pertaining to the spring testing cycle. For any questions, please contact your child's campus.
Access Infinite Campus Parent Portal, nutrition services and more on our parent resources and logins page.
The dental program continues to grow as it is now offering three dental certifications for students: National Entry-Level Dental Assistant (NELDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and the new Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certification.
For the third straight year, David Chi of Mercedes, will compete at the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition, in hopes of coming in the Top 20 to earn his seat to the well-sought after Study Camp, and perhaps also being one of the top four students in the U.S. to represent his country at the International Competition this summer.
Thirty-two STISD students will represent the district at the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference, June 23-26.
In just its first year of competition, students from South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy, qualify to compete amongst other students from throughout the world in this international competition.
Fourteen STISD students advance to the 2021 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, April 26-May 9.
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