World Scholars is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme campus + specializes in careers in the Arts/AV Technology, Business, Information Technology and Law
Earn college credit for free through dual enrollment partnerships with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley & South Texas College
Find your fit and take Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses with an opportunity to earn industry-based certifications
Competitive academic, sports and extracurriculars
CTE Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities through community partnerships
Excellence Beyond Textbooks — Stars in Academics & Fine Arts
Free Bus Transportation
Students come from three Rio Grande Valley Counties:
Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy
Hidalgo Edinburg Mercedes Willacy Cameron San Benito Olmito
510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
900 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
724 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
10650 North Expressway 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
700 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Serving STISD's tri-county area | 956.260.2200
World Scholars at a Glance
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Early closure of summer camps today and cancelation for remainder of the week
Due to the current weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, we will be closing today's summer camps effective immediately.
Students who are currently on campus may be picked up by their parents/guardians and will be transported home via their bus transportation. Staff will continue to monitor weather conditions closely to ensure students arrive home safely.
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Free Summer Meals Available at South Texas ISD Campuses June 1-30
STISD will offer free summer breakfast and lunch meals from June 1-30 for children 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.
Meals will be served dine-in only Monday through Thursday at the cafeterias of four STISD campuses. Breakfast will be available from 7:30-8:30 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Honoring a Legacy of Leadership: STISD Superintendent Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr. to retire at end of the month
After eight years leading South Texas Independent School District (STISD) and a career spanning over 30 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr. has announced his retirement, effective May 31.
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