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Point Isabel Independent School District
Point Isabel ISD serves approximately 2600 students from the com-
munities of South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Heights, Laguna Vista
and Boca Chica on two elementary campuses, a junior high and a high
school. Home of the “Mighty Tarpons,” the district’s mission is to prepare
skilled, life-long learners to responsibly contribute to our global society.
Port Isabel High School is ranked in the top 10% in the state and
was recently named one of America’s Best High Schools by U.S. News
and World Report for the second consecutive year. The district has
been designated a District of Innovation by the Texas Education Agency
and is one of five demonstration sites for Raise Your Hand Texas
Blended Learning grant program. The innovative five year business plan
for implementation of Blended Learning will transform the education
experience for students by providing a personalized approach to better
meet each student’s individual academic goals.
Point Isabel ISD students excel in academics and extra-curricular
activities. The fighting Tarpon athletic teams consistently succeed in
district, regional and state competitions. The award winning Silver
Tarpon Band garners accolades from around the state in UIL marching
and concert band contests. Derry and Garriga Elementary Schools pro-
vide a variety of activities including academic UIL competition for stu-
dent participation. Further information about the school district can be
found at www.pi-isd.net. If you want to learn more about the events in
PIISD follow us on Facebook at Point Isabel ISD Tarpons and on Twitter
Point Isabel ISD@tarponnews

Laguna Madre Christian Academy
The Laguna Madre Christian Academy is a private school located in
Laguna Vista. The Academy teaches the A Beka Curriculum with a small
class ratio to K-3 through 12th grade. Each and every child is given a
Christian based educational curriculum. The program builds self-confi-
dence within students due to the success of our phonetic reading course.
Other studies offered include Bible Lessons, Mathema tics, Science, Art,
Social Studies, Computer Lab, Penmanship, English Language Arts,
Music, Physical Education and Field Trips.
Laguna Madre Christian Academy students have consistently scored
higher than public school students testing on national standardized
achievement tests. The Stanford Achieve ment Test is annually adminis-
tered to all students.
Laguna Madre Christian Academy exists to help parents equip their
children to become Christian men and women of character who excel
academically, morally, and spiritually in every area of life and society.
For more information contact the academy at 956.943.4446, office@
lmcatexas.org or www.lmcatexas.org.
Texas Southmost College
Originally established in 1926, Texas Southmost College (TSC)
continues today to offer affordable and accessible quality education to
everyone! It’s a great place to get a degree, earn credits and transfer them
toward a four-year degree. It’s also a great place to enhance career skills,
prepare for a career change and learn something new.
TSC, a public community college, offers a wide-range of pathways and
programs of study leading to a certificate or associate degree. As a learn-
ing-centered institution, TSC is fully committed to student success and
innovation. TSC provides a digitally -enhanced teaching and learning

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