Thank You- Virtual Academy

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Thank you for your interest in South Texas ISD Virtual Academy, the district's only all-virtual school.

Virtual Academy is STISD’s newest school - serving students in grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. This is not the same virtual learning you’ve experienced before. Virtual Academy offers true virtual learning, with instruction from certified teachers, small groups, and individualized student support. Students take core courses and electives 100 percent virtually from home, and the campus offers Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Study and opportunities for Dual Enrollment.


Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | Enrolling grades 6-11

ENROLL


STISD enrollment must be completed online via the SchoolMint Enroll system. You do not need to visit the schools in order to enroll, but can complete the process anywhere with Internet access.


 

Why Virtual Academy?

  • Individualized student support from certified teachers
  • Social and extracurricular activities through STISD, including sports
  • Tuition-free public school (Cameron, Hidalgo & Willacy Counties)
  • All resources and equipment provided
  • Advanced coursework in middle school
  • Opportunities for dual enrollment and certifications (and all online)

Click here to see the campus course sequence for 2023-2024


 

Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Virtual Academy

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Virtual Academy Announces New Dual Enrollment Partnership with South Texas College

South Texas ISD Virtual Academy recently announced a new dual enrollment partnership with South Texas College, through which eligible students can receive a certificate and eventually an associate degree in the field of business, all 100 percent online. Tuition is free, and equipment is provided.

About Virtual Academy

100% of STISD Virtual Academy Teachers Apple Recognized

Enroll

Enrollment forms must be submitted online via the SchoolMint Enroll system.

Contact: 956.260.2200
 


 

You’re invited: South Texas ISD Parent Connection Autism Acceptance Event on April 16

Join us on Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a South Texas ISD Parent Connection presentation - "Come Learn About Supports Available in our Communities for Individuals with Autism" by Maria Cordero, Regional Coordinator-Region 1 Partners Resource Network.

The presentation will be held in person at the South Texas ISD Learning Center (7001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX), as well as virtually via Zoom.

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Delayed start for all South Texas ISD campuses + offices on Friday, March 28

Due to the inclement weather and flooding across the RGV, South Texas ISD will have a delayed start on Friday, March 28.

  • All students will begin class at 10:00 a.m.
  • All campus staff will begin work at 9:45 a.m.
  • Central Office staff will begin work at 9:45 a.m.
  • All Operations staff will report as scheduled by their supervisors. 
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