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February 9, 2022
McAllen ISD’s Lamar Academy Mock Trial team is state-bound! The team secured the Regional Championship following the annual competition held January 29, at the Hidalgo Count...
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February 1, 2022
McAllen ISD will play host to the STRIDES Transition Fair from 9-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Achieve Early College High (1601 N. 27th St.) in McAllen. Parents will have ...
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January 27, 2022
A McAllen ISD middle school coach has been selected into a coaching mentorship program.
Alan Morales, of McAllen ISD’s Cathey Middle School, is one of 56 coaches in t...
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January 25, 2022
McAllen ISD’s annual Parent Symposium will be jam-packed with informational sessions to empower moms and dads with everything they need to know to set their child on a pathway tow...
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January 14, 2022
Iasia Goldman of McAllen Memorial signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Hill College of Hillsboro, Texas January 17, 2022 in a ceremony held in the Memorial gym.
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January 13, 2022
Morris Middle School dedicated a new ‘M’ at a special ceremony held January 7, 2022. Poised in front of the campus, the large, blue metallic 'M' stands as a symbol of the Morris S...
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January 12, 2022
McAllen ISD is a state finalist for two awards in the 20th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education awards, it was announced Monday, January 10, 2022. McAllen ISD is a finalist in ...
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January 11, 2022
It was a dream-come true for many. An Inclusive Park at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School in McAllen is now a reality.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Janu...
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January 11, 2022
McAllen ISD has is being recognized for earning a major state accolade for school business. It is the second straight year and fifth year overall for McAllen ISD to earn the Award...
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January 5, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, January 4, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the McAllen Independent S...
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December 17, 2021
With the state accountability testing moving to a purely online format, McAllen ISD is getting students ready right now by introducing new Chromebooks to students in the upper gra...
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December 17, 2021
McAllen ISD is inviting staff and parents to participate in the annual It’s Time Texas Community Challenge . This is a statewide effort to instill healthy habits among Texans t...
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December 16, 2021
The Reading Reindeer Holiday Walk offers kids and grown ups a chance to walk with friends, do some fun exercises and the the holiday poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Click below...
December 7, 2021
McAllen ISD will feature three awesome mariachi groups for its inaugural McAllen ISD Mariachi Holiday Spectacular at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, at the McAllen High auditorium.
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December 1, 2021
McAllen Memorial High’s Walter Moses Patterson has been named the Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator for the Mustangs.
As Interim Head Coach, Patterson guided the...
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November 30, 2021
Once again, the McAllen High Mariachi Oro has earned recognition on a national stage! They are one of just 10 music programs in the country to become a Medal of Distinction ...
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November 29, 2021
TubaChristmas is back!
The 32nd annual Rio Grande Valley TubaChristmas Concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center (801 Convention...
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November 19, 2021
Roxeth González and Dayanna Villanueva of McAllen High plus Caridad Hernandez of James “Nikki” Rowe High have qualified for the finals at the 27th annual Mariachi Vargas Extra...
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November 18, 2021
Two McAllen High students have earned places on the elite All-State Mariachi Ensemble.
Andrew Trevino and Austin Rosalez are not only on the All-State list but both earne...