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STISD and Campuses Rank Among Best in State and Nation in Niche 2020
STISD Continues to Encourage AP & IB Participation for All Students
STISD Recognized for 2019 State Accountability Ratings
Criselda Rodriguez Flores hired to lead Rising Scholars Academy
Board receives positive update on District of Innovation Plan
STISD Parent Connection to Host Fall Parent Meeting on Oct. 24
STISD Board Vice-President Yolanda Cuellar Re-elected to State Board
Health Professions BPA Hosting Trunk or Treat Event on Thursday, Oct. 31
STISD Schools Earn A's in 2019 Children at Risk Rankings
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Rising Scholars students participate in global ‘Hour of Code’ event
Posted on 12/18/2015
Students from South Texas Independent School District’s (STISD) Rising Scholars Academy of South Texas (Rising Scholars) campus learned how to code this month through the campus’ involvement in the Hour of Code campaign.
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STISD Board of Directors honors long-time board member for years of service to the district
Posted on 12/18/2015
The STISD Board of Directors and administration recognized long-time board member Eduardo “Ed” Gonzalez of Edinburg for his many years of service to the district during a special called board meeting held on Dec. 9 in Willacy County.
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BETA teacher earns National Teacher Board Certification
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STISD receives excellent audit report
Stan Martinez, an auditor from Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P., presented the STISD Annual Financial Report for the year ended Aug. 31, 2015, to the STISD Board of Directors at the special called board meeting on Dec. 9.
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STISD students excel in accelerated learning opportunities
The mission of STISD centers on inspiring and developing each student to achieve at the highest level, lead in a chosen field and contribute to a changing world.
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Students score high on college entrance exams
As in years prior, STISD students continue to outperform their peers on the state and national level when it comes to college entrance exam scores.
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Board approves course sequence for Rising Scholars Academy for 2016-17 school year and announcement of new professional vacancies
The 2016-17 course sequence for Rising Scholars Academy of South Texas (Rising Scholars) was approved during the Dec. 1 board meeting.
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BETA STUDENTS RECEIVE YOUTH AWARDS FROM THE HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY
Two students from South Texas Independent School District’s (STISD) South Texas Business, Education & Technology Academy (BETA) campus in Edinburg were honored for their leadership in the classroom and community at the Rio Grande Valley Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Campus.
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