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South Texas ISD to serve free meals for community June 1-30

STISD will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years old and younger from our local communities and enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities this summer from June 1 to June 30.

The meals will be served via dine-in only at the cafeterias of four different STISD campuses.

These meals will be provided at no cost to the family, and children do not have to be enrolled within STISD to receive meals.

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Freshman Artist Wins Gold Seal at State VASE - a First in 7+ Years

This past February, Camila Vazquez, freshman from South Texas ISD Health Professions in Mercedes competed at the regional Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) where both of her stunning art pieces scored the highest marks, earning her a spot at State out of 32,000+ entries from across Texas. 

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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 time due to weather on March 28.
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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Join us: Tour STISD continues April 5 + 12

STISD will host its 2025 Tour STISD Spring Campus Showcases on April 5 and 12.

These free events are open to the public and are perfect opportunities for prospective students and families to tour the campuses, meet administrators, staff and students, and participate in family-friendly activities.

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Join us on Thursday, March 6: “STISD Parent Connection: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Health” spring parent session

STISD invites district parents/guardians and others from the tri-county community to join us for a “South Texas ISD Parent Connection: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Health” Spring 2025 Parent Session to be held from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. The session focused on “Depression, Mood Swings, and Low Self-Esteem: When to Be Concerned and How to Support Your Child” will be available in-person or virtually.

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