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
Technology: Windows network for student use; 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 proposed BATTLE OF THE BOOKS materials (March 31, 2026)
Click here for the proposed books for Gateway to the World Library, Edinburg (March 31, 2026)
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)
Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will expand its meal services with the launch of a free Supper Program for children age 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.
STISD families are invited to join us for a virtual Family and Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to use Skyward Q and ParentSquare to stay informed and connected to your child’s education.
Students in the Theatre Arts program at STISD World Scholars (World Scholars) had a unique opportunity to learn directly from a professional actor whose journey from South Texas to Hollywood began not far from where they are today.
Valente Rodriguez, a South Texas native and accomplished film, television and theatre actor, visited the World Scholars campus to connect with Theatre Arts students and share insight from his decades-long career in the performing arts.
Gateway to the World Library: 510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 | Phone: 956.318.8525
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