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August 2019

PSJA ISD to host 7th Anuual Million Father March, Monday (Labor Day)

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-to-host-7th-annual-million-father-march-monday-labor-day/

Sacks, special teams miscues cost PSJA High in loss to Flour Bluff

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/08/29/sacks-special-teams-miscues-cost-psja-high-loss-flour-bluff/

PSJA ISD Special Needs Employee, Alumna Fulfills Dream of Working in Education

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-special-needs-employee-alumna-fulfills-dream-of-working-in-education/

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/08/25/adds-life-psja-pathways-grad-garners-praise-new-position-elementary-school/

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-isd-special-needs-employee-alumna-fulfills-dream-working-education
September 2019

Imponen nombre de Daniel King a campus universitario

https://www.elmanana.com/imponen-nombre-de-daniel-king-a-campus-universitario-campus-universitario-imponen-unanime/4925240

PSJA ISD continues reach out initiative

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-continues-reach-out-initiative/

Reduce la PSJA Tasa del impuesto

https://www.elmanana.com/reduce-la-psja-tasa-del-impuesto-beneficios-impuestos-nueva-tasa/4923149

Over 200 PSJA students/teachers participate in global climate march in Pharr

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/over-200-psja-studentsteachers-participate-in-global-climate-march-in-pharr/

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/09/20/psja-students-join-global-climate-event/

Teach For America educator at PSJA Memorial always wanted to return to the RGV

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/09/18/teach-america-educator-psja-memorial-always-wanted-return-rgv/

Special Needs students lend a hand at food bank event

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/special-needs-students-lend-a-hand-at-food-bank-event/

Thousands unite for PSJA ISD’s Centennial Community Kick-Off Celebration
https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20190917/thousandsunite-for-psja-isds-centennial-community-kick-off-celebration

PSJA students selected to attend NYC Buddy Walk

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/09/12/psja-students-selected-attend-nyc-buddy-walk/

CASTING HOLLYWOOD MOVIE IN RGV

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20190911/casting-hollywood-movie-in-rgv

PSJA ISD School Board announces lone finalist for Superintendent

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-school-board-announces-lone-finalist-for-superintendent/

http://www.elperiodicousa.com/junta-escolar-de-psja-isd-nombra-finalista-para-su-presidencia/

Ofrecen oportunidades para regresar a clases y graduarse de preparatoria

https://www.telemundo40.com/noticias/local/ofrecen-oportunidades-para-regresar-a-clases-y-graduarse-de-preparatoria-distrito-escolar-psja-pharr-san-juan-alamo/1846458/

PSJA ISD police department poised to apply for state certification

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/09/01/psja-isd-police-department-poised-apply-state-certification/
October 2019

Congressman Filemon Vela recognized Retired Superintendent Dr. Daniel King on House Floor

https://texasborderbusiness.com/congressman-filemon-vela-recognized-retired-psja-superintendent-dr-daniel-king-on-house-floor/

Ernesto Reyes: Research into Cattle Fever Ticks

https://news.southtexascollege.edu/ernesto-reyes-research-into--cattle-fever-ticks/

Seven's Story

https://www.krgv.com/news/seven-s-story/

DRUMLINE OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to the Wolverine Mighty Green Machine Drumline from @TheWolverineYbk for being this week's Drumline of the Week!

https://twitter.com/KRGVSports/status/1187476933065531392?s=20

PSJA Football Team Cheers On Band

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-football-team-cheers-on-band/

Camp Perry gets upgrades

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/camp-perry-gets-upgrades/

Parent fulfills longtime education dream, earns GED at age 53

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/parent-fulfills-longtime-education-dream-earns-ged-at-age-53/

CON MI GENTE: PSJA Celebrates 100 Years

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-psja-celebrates-100-years

PSJA Alumni, parents, staff unite at Centennial Sock Hop Dance

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-alumni-parents-staff-unite-at-centennial-sock-hop-dance/

Valley’s Fastest: Macias wins 5A regional, Red Ants defend title, others heading to state

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/10/28/valleys-fastest-mancias-wins-5a-regional-red-ants-defend-title-others-heading-state/
November 2019

Nearly 500 educators from eight states attend PSJA ISD conference

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/nearly-500-educators-from-eight-states-attend-psja-isd-conference/

PSJA ISD breaks ground on nearly $2 million in playground improvement projects

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-to-spend-nearly-2-million-on-playground-improvements/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/construction-underway-for-two-playground-improvement-projects/

Javelinas Embark On First Playoff Trip

https://www.krgv.com/news/javelinas-embark-on-first-playoff-trip

PSJA ISD hosts second kick-off event for new Institutes, engaging students toward different career fields

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-hosts-second-kick-off-event-for-new-institutes-engaging-students-toward-different-career-fields/



PSJA Memorial students create distinctive altars for annual Dia de los Muertos competition

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/11/02/psja-memorial-students-create-distinctive-altars-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-competition/





Alamo students donate locks to cancer patients

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/11/05/alamo-students-donate-locks-cancer-patients/



Valley sophomore joins competitive Philharmonic State Orchestra

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/valley-sophomore-joins-competitive-philharmonic-state-orchestra/



PSJA ISD Librarian receives $1,000 H-E-B Prize

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-librarian-receives-1000-h-e-b-prize/?fbclid=IwAR2ZFEI2UZn03dwU5r1RZAo96RxQhThL969AypBvajL_T2UlEAuMgXzprWk



Hundreds of PSJA ISD Parents Take Oath during 15th Annual Volunteer Swearing-In Ceremony

https://texasborderbusiness.com/hundreds-of-psja-isd-parents-take-oath-during-15th-annual-volunteer-swearing-in-ceremony/?fbclid=IwAR30cQq4y7N0JJh9dJY1lvaIRX_VXZ6DxXjQO0Mpt_-FtIGXOoa5nBYbN2M





A simple and innovative way for students to learn technology

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-simple-and-innovative-way-for-students-to-learn-technology/



PSJA Southwest shocks Brownsville Veterans

https://rgvsports.com/news/85218/psja-southwest-shocks-brownsville-veterans/





PSJA ISD students learn Arabic language, Egyptian customs

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/11/30/psja-isd-students-learn-arabic-language-egyptian-customs/



PSJA ISD now offers students on-demand access to healthcare through new Telemedicine Program

https://megadoctornews.com/psja-isd-now-offers-students-on-demand-access-to-healthcare-through-new-telemedicine-program/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-now-offers-students-on-demand-access-to-healthcare-through-new-telemedicine-program/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-offering-students-on-demand-access-to-healthcare/

https://www.krgv.com/news/nuevo-servicio-de-asistencia-virtual-en-escuelas-de-psja/





Entregan textos en español para padres

https://www.elmanana.com/entregan-textos-en-espanol-para-padres-consulado-plaza-comunitaria-donacion/4963575

https://newsreportmx.com/2019/11/18/distribuye-conaliteg-163-mil-libros-de-texto-gratuitos-para-migrantes-mexicanos-en-eu/

https://primeroeditores.com.mx/educacion/distribuyen-libros-de-texto-gratuitos-para-migrantes-mexicanos-en-usa/





CON MI GENTE: The Promise Movie

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-the-promise-movie



Over 300 PSJA ISD students hear personal stories, experiences from veterans

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/over-300-psja-isd-students-hear-personal-stories-experiences-from-veterans/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/honoring-our-nations-heroes/?fbclid=IwAR2x6UAZsu5UwngBDnUUoS9_Ss53z7cD_-psfZOp8b_SBrv2MBLlWBCplEg
December 2019

Between the Lines: December Member Spotlight
https://txla.org/news/between-the-lines-december-member-spotlight/





RGV Border Patrol Honors ‘Head of the Class’ HS Seniors

https://www.statesman.com/news/20191204/rgv-border-patrol-honors-head-of-class-hs-seniors





Crunch Fitness in Pharr hosting Toy Drive, special offers being given

https://valleycentral.com/news/local/crunch-fitness-in-pharr-hosting-toy-drive-special-offers-being-given



Ejercito de Salvación donará regalos a niños

https://www.elmanana.com/ejercito-de-salvacion-donara-regalos-a-ninos-ejercito-de-salvacion-dona-regalos/4979217





8 PSJA ISD campuses win Imagine Learning Math contests

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/8-psja-isd-campuses-win-imagine-learning-math-contests/



Valley middle school educator publishes children’s book

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-middle-school-educator-publishes-childrens-book/





High School students showcase mini Egyptian museum

https://www.kveo.com/news/local-news/high-school-students-showcase-mini-egyptian-museum/





Two PSJA students receive $48,000 scholarship from UT Austin

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/two-psja-students-receive-48000-scholarship-from-ut-austin/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/ut-austin-surprises-two-valley-students-with-four-year-scholarships/



Former PSJA Memorial star preparing for next volleyball journey

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/12/06/former-psja-memorial-star-preparing-next-volleyball-journey/



PSJA ISD among districts to collaborate with UTRGV to strengthen special education program

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-among-districts-to-collaborate-with-utrgv-to-strengthen-special-education-program/?fbclid=IwAR0fCGYyOjX9GmVe3uDgTep-D8dkLFlFbeqzKl4O3u37H31yWy1kCAQraks

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20191202/utrgv-announces-project-please-aimed-to-strengthen-special-ed-in-valley


Area wrestlers battle at La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Invitational

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/12/19/area-wrestlers-battle-la-joya-juarez-lincoln-invitational/



Hundreds of PSJA students participate in PSJA Institute Workshops

https://texasborderbusiness.com/hundreds-of-psja-students-participate-in-psja-institute-workshops/?fbclid=IwAR3J8gXLKdf874M0dAPQq1F_Mcsqr5rWqh6pyjqO26hhlUBfZyvFZ07pq_E

Pharr native finds success backstage on Broadway

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/12/21/pharr-native-finds-success-backstage-broadway/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/dreams-at-the-big-apple/?fbclid=IwAR3IqQfat0ikt6Catqqht3CLguYzZFeEWHAmMqETk1totbEZuhziCJhsUJM



Celebran Zumbathón para ayudar a niños necesitados
https://www.elmanana.com/celebran-zumbathon-para-ayudar-a-ninos-necesitados-psja-north-early-college-celebran-ninos/4983395

PSJA ISD hosts hands-on training for staff, security officers
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-hosts-hands-on-training-for-staff-security-officers/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-hosts-hands-on-training-simulations-for-security-guards-and-campus-administrators/



PSJA Bear to continue his baseball career at Our Lady of the Lake
https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-bear-to-continue-his-baseball-career-at-our-lady-of-the-lake/





PSJA seniors earn full-ride scholarships to prestigious universities

https://www.themonitor.com/2019/12/06/psja-seniors-earn-full-ride-scholarships-prestigious-universities/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-early-college-seniors-receive-full-ride-scholarships-to-stanford-mit/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/seniors-in-psjas-early-college-program-accepted-to-stanford-mit-with-full-ride-scholarships/?fbclid=IwAR23Ml-lnV3fo83wEsY4lkEU6X4oRhkXcb_DEwxnxlhOdgQWFvhFTNic5PM



Una alumna del Valle de Texas llega a Microsoft

https://www.elmanana.com/una-alumna-del-valle-de-texas-llega-a-microsoft-isd-texas-microsoft/4976344





Paso del tiempo, un poema de Itzel Alvidrez

https://7dejunio.com/paso-del-tiempo-un-poema-de-itzel-alvidrez
January 2020

Taking it Back to the 80s

https://texasborderbusiness.com/taking-it-back-to-the-80s/?fbclid=IwAR3VXPUO5wZda1VShm3HZShM3fKpmYE4g6fKbO85WZkFkOt9fDGna63fDoo



Sorprenden a profesores con becas

https://www.elmanana.com/sorprenden-a-profesores-con-becas-educacion-escuelas-apoyos-propuestas/5011153



$13M awarded to Head Starts at 10 area school districts

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/01/12/13m-awarded-head-starts-10-area-school-districts/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-head-start-program-receives-grant/



Three PSJA ISD Mariachi groups advance to State

https://texasborderbusiness.com/three-psja-isd-mariachi-groups-advance-to-state/



School district honors parents as Census Ambassadors

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/school-district-honors-parents-as-census-ambassadors/



Hernandez: State of the City of Pharr is the best it’s ever been

https://riograndeguardian.com/hernandez-state-of-the-city-of-pharr-is-the-best-its-ever-been/



Nearly a Hundred PSJA Seniors earn Associate Degrees a semester before their high school graduation

https://texasborderbusiness.com/nearly-a-hundred-psja-isd-seniors-earn-associate-degrees-a-semester-before-their-high-school-graduation/

PSJA ISD police to begin patrolling in two weeks

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-police-to-begin-fully-operating-in-two-weeks/





Quilters donate items to PSJA Students

https://www.anjournal.com/news/quilters-donate-items-psja-students





Pharr Working to Improve Drainage (featured in SociaLife Magazine)





United Way offering free income tax preparation services for qualifying taxpayers

https://www.kveo.com/news/local-news/united-way-offering-free-income-tax-preparation-services-for-qualifying-taxpayers/



PSJA students donate handmade scarves to nursing home

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/01/07/psja-students-donate-handmade-scarves-nursing-home/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/middle-school-knitting-club-donates-homemade-scarves-to-local-nursing-home/

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200109/campus-knitting-club-donates-homemade-scarves-to-local-nursing-home

Featured in Welcome Home RGV
February 2020

Dean of Texas A&M Law School visits with PSJA students

https://texasborderbusiness.com/dean-of-texas-am-law-school-visits-with-psja-students/



Lowe’s Donates $24,500 for sustainable community garden, outdoor classroom at PSJA ISD

https://texasborderbusiness.com/lowes-donates-24500-for-sustainable-community-garden-outdoor-classroom-at-psja-isd/

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200210/lowes-donates-24500-for-outdoor-classroom-at-psja-isd

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/02/10/psjas-buell-campus-sprouts-community-garden/




Music faculty communicates reality of the Holocaust to Valley students
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/music-faculty-communicates-reality-of-the-holocaust-to-valley-students/



PSJA ISD elementary nominated as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-elementary-nominated-as-a-2020-national-blue-ribbon-school/



Events celebrate Lunar New Year as China reels from virus

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/02/10/events-celebrate-lunar-new-year-china-reels-virus/



Melendez On Her Way to the Racewalk Olympic Trials

https://www.anjournal.com/sports/melendez-her-way-racewalk-olympic-trials



Rompiendo barreras culturales y estereotipos a través del lenguaje

https://www.telemundo40.com/fotosyvideos/rompiendo-barreras-culturales-y-estereotipos-a-traves-del-lenguaje/2017383/

PSJA Memorial Grad Finishing Time At UTRGV

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-memorial-grad-finishing-time-at-utrgv/




PSJA wrestling coach saves 2-year-old girl from choking
https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-wrestling-coach-saves-2-year-old-girl-from-choking




Six local High School Mariachi groups headed to State this weekend
https://elpasoheraldpost.com/six-local-high-school-mariachi-groups-headed-to-state-this-weekend/




PSJA Instills a Love of Learning
https://rgvisionmagazine.com/psja-instills-a-love-of-learning/



Among First McAllen campus graduates of Texas A&M: Valeria Quintanilla

https://riograndeguardian.com/darling-mcallen-is-strong-vibrant-ready-to-move-forward/



Border Olympics tournaments begin
https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Border-Olympics-tournaments-begin-15088003.php#dfpAd-dfp-1




Two PSJA ISD Students win State Championship at Special Olympics Powerlifting Competition
https://texasborderbusiness.com/two-psja-isd-students-win-state-championship-at-special-olympics-powerlifting-competition/




Senate District 27 candidates vie for teacher support
https://riograndeguardian.com/senate-district-27-candidates-vie-for-teacher-support/




Former PSJA runner sets sights on qualifying for Olympic marathon

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/02/28/sports/womens-olympic-marathon-trials.html (featuring Starla Garcia!)

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/02/23/former-psja-runner-sets-sights-qualifying-olympic-marathon/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/02/23/former-psja-runner-sets-sights-qualifying-olympic-marathon/amp/



PSJA Elementary Students Attend Valley Symphony Orchestra Interactive Concert
https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-elementary-students-attend-valley-symphony-orchestra-interactive-concert/




Water Rescue Foundation founder visits PSJA

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/water-rescue-foundation-founder-visits-psja/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/founder-of-the-water-rescue-foundation-visits-psja-isd/

https://www.elmanana.com/dara-conferencia-sobre-crisis-mundial-del-agua-estudiantes-orientacion-informacion/5030461
March 2020

Aprenden estrategias de salud mental (ARISE)

https://www.elmanana.com/aprenden-estrategias-de-salud-mental-bajo-presion-educadores-escuela/5035322



PSJA ISD opens drive thru-meal locations for students following school closures

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-isd-opens-drive-thru-meal-locations-for-students-following-school-closures





PSJA ISD Will Pay Employees During District Closure; district to remain close until further notice

https://www.edinburgreview.com/news/20200318/psja-isd-will-pay-employees-during-district-closure-district-to-remain-close-until-further-notice

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200318/psja-isd-will-pay-employees-during-district-closure-district-to-remain-close-until-further-notice



PSJA ISD Students are exposed to potential careers at annual 5th-grade Career Fair

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-students-are-exposed-to-potential-careers-at-annual-5th-grade-career-fair/





UTRGV to present PSJA elementary campus with literacy recognition

https://texasborderbusiness.com/utrgv-to-present-psja-elementary-campus-with-literacy-recognition/



It’s Time Texas 2020 winners announced

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/its-time-texas-2020-winners-announced/

PSJA Child Nutrition Department to showcase Texas Department of Agriculture's You Art What You Can Eat contest winner, PSJA ISD student during special event

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-child-nutrition-department-to-showcase-texas-department-of-agricultures-you-art-what-you-eat-contest-winner-psja-isd-student-during-special-event/



Author, literacy advocate visits PSJA students

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/03/09/author-literacy-advocate-visits-psja-students/





PSJA High joins several RGV squads in newest TGCA softball rankings

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/03/24/psja-high-joins-several-rgv-squads-newest-tgca-softball-rankings/





PSJA ISD Students Pass Rigorous Chinese Proficiency Level II Exam

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200304/psja-isd-students-pass-rigorous-chinese-proficiency-level-ii-exam

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-recognizes-students-for-passing-rigorous-chinese-proficiency-level-ii-exam/



RGV football stadiums let lights shine as symbol of hope

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/03/25/rgv-football-stadiums-let-lights-shine-symbol-hope/





Val Verde Vegetable Launches Ag Internship Program with Pharr San Juan Alamo School District

https://www.andnowuknow.com/behind-greens/val-verde-vegetable-launches-ag-internship-program-pharr-san-juan-alamo-Frank-Schuster/chandler-james/67047
April 2020

PSJA Child Nutrition Dept. Promotes Local Products Challenge from The Texas Dept. of Agriculture

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-isd-promotes-local-products-challenge-tx-dept-agriculture

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-promotes-the-local-products-challenge-from-the-tx-department-of-agriculture/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-promotes-local-products-challenge/



Conjunto “Los Poderosos” interpretan “Un Día a la Vez”

https://www.telemundo40.com/fotosyvideos/conjunto-los-poderosos-interpretan-un-dia-a-la-vez/2037562/

Five PSJA ISD seniors accepted into prestigious universities

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/five-psja-isd-seniors-accepted-into-highly-competitive-ivy-league-universities/#RGV



PSJA Teachers musical parody goes viral

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-teachers-musical-parody-goes-viral/



Four PSJA-ISD Seniors Awarded Gates Scholarship, District Continues to Serve Seniors Via Virtual College Advising

https://www.edinburgreview.com/news/20200422/four-psja-isd-seniors-awarded-gates-scholarship-district-continues-to-serve-seniors-via-virtual-college-advising





PSJA ISD high schools rank among top in state and nation

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-high-schools-rank-among-top-in-state-and-nation/





Five PSJA Schools to be part of Coveted Campus Leadership Program

https://www.statesman.com/news/20200423/five-psja-schools-to-be-part-of-coveted-campus-leadership-program

https://www.anjournal.com/news/five-psja-schools-be-part-coveted-campus-leadership-program

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200423/five-psja-schools-to-be-part-of-coveted-campus-leadership-program





#PSJATogetherApart Amid Pandemic Feature on It's Time Texas

https://texansthrive.itstimetexas.org/psja-isd/



PSJA ISD Librarians to host virtual Scholastic book fairs

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-librarians-to-host-virtual-scholastic-book-fairs/





PSJA librarians debut virtual Read Alouds, Book Talks and TikToks to engage students

https://www.elmanana.com/tiktokean-para-alentar-a-los-estudiantes-a-leer-bibliotecarios-psja-tiktok/5075925

https://www.telemundo40.com/entretenimiento/acceso-total/fomentan-la-lectura-a-traves-de-tik-tok/2037181/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-librarians-debut-virtual-read-alouds-book-talks-and-tiktok-to-engage-students/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/valley-librarians-encourage-reading-with-new-methods/



PSJA Library Services Department, district administration celebrate virtual 'Dia de los Niños, Día de los Libros'

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-library-services-department-district-administration-celebrate-virtual-dia-de-los-ninos-dia-de-los-libros/





PSJA Memorial’s rebuilding process put on pause

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/10/psja-memorials-rebuilding-process-put-pause/





PSJA Memorial’s coach Regalado becomes social media sensation during lockdown

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/26/psja-memorial-coach-regalado-becomes-social-media-sensation/

https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/sports/texas-high-school-coach-making-people-smile-with-impressions/

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-memorial-coach-becomes-tik-tok-star-amid-stay-at-home-orders/



High school seniors lament loss of graduation customs to pandemic

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/04/high-school-seniors-lament-loss-graduation-customs-pandemic/

PSJA's Dr. Nora Cantu - CON MI GENTE: Sewing Warriors make face masks

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-sewing-warriors-make-face-masks



PSJA North’s Elijah De La Garza is The Monitor’s All-Area Offensive Player of the Year

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/04/psja-norths-elijah-de-la-garza-monitors-area-offensive-player-year/



Local students raise $100K for cancer research

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/12/local-students-raise-100k-cancer-research/

PSJA North's Seven Sanchez - Senior Spotlight: April 26

https://www.krgv.com/news/senior-spotlight-april-26/



COVID-19 impact on future of nursing students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp0vQ7COK94&feature=youtu.be

Pharr Leading the Charge to Bridge Digital Divide During COVID-19 Crisis

https://texasborderbusiness.com/pharr-leading-the-charge-to-bridge-digital-divide-during-covid-19-crisis/

https://riograndeguardian.com/hernandez-city-of-pharr-is-committed-to-bridging-the-digital-divide/

Pharr launches Census hub to streamline information, help

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/29/pharr-launches-census-hub-streamline-information-help/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/pharr-launches-census-headquarters-announces-new-census-initiatives/

http://www.elperiodicousa.com/pharr-pone-en-funcionamiento-sede-para-impulsar-el-censo/

Ten PSJA Educators Named to the Renaissance National Honor Roll

https://texasborderbusiness.com/ten-psja-educators-named-to-the-renaissance-national-honor-roll/



PSJA North's Elijah De La Garza named RGVBCA Offensive Player of the Year

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/04/14/44965/

PSJA ISD student tests positive for COVID-19

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/04/01/psja-isd-student-tests-positive-covid-19/

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-student-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

https://www.elmanana.com/se-contagia-un-alumno-del-psja-de-covid-19-estudiante-infectado-covid-19/5059766



PSJA delivers ‘Teacher of the Year’ award at teachers’ front door

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-delivers-teacher-of-the-year-award-at-teachers-front-door/

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200421/psja-isd-surprises-district-teachers-of-year

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-celebrating-teachers-amid-pandemic



PSJA ISD Telemedicine Program Offers Partnership with Urgent Care for Kids and Preventive Health Solutions

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200403/psja-isd-telemedicine-program-offers-partnership-with-urgent-care-for-kids-and-preventive-health-solutions

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-expands-partnership-to-provide-on-demand-access-to-healthcare-for-students-adults/

https://www.elmanana.com/alumnos-y-adultos-recibiran-atencion-medica-en-su-casa-asociacion-psja-isd-domicilio/5062276





PSJA ISD provides virtual counseling to students during pandemic

https://www.krgv.com/videos/psja-isd-provides-virtual-counseling-to-students-during-pandemic

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-offers-telehealth-counseling-services-for-students-families/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-offers-telehealth-counseling-services-for-students-families/

https://www.elmanana.com/ofrecen-asesoramiento-por-medio-de-asociacion-telemedicina-covid-19-pandemia/5065217
May 2020

PSJA Arabic Approved for Second Year

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-approved-to-continue-year-two-of-arabic-program/





PSJA WiFi Buses

https://noticiasya.com/colorado/2020/05/06/psja-planea-conectar-5000-estudiantes-mas-a-internet/

https://www.telemundo40.com/fotosyvideos/psja-contara-con-mas-computadoras-y-acceso-a-wifi/2039629/



PSJA Promotes Census

https://www.elmanana.com/aprenden-sobre-censo-estudiantes-y-su-familia-psja-semana-censo/5092494

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-and-cities-partner-to-promote-census/





PSJA Child Nutrition Dept. Adds More Meal Sites

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-child-nutrition-department-to-open-more-sites-for-meal-pickup/

https://www.edinburgreview.com/news/20200506/psja-isd-child-nutrition-department-opens-more-meal-pickup-sites

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-child-nutrition-department-opens-additional-sites-for-meal-pickup/





PSJA Opens Corona Virus (COVID-19) Testing Sites

https://www.krgv.com/videos/coronavirus-testing-sites-available-in-san-isidro-san-juan/

http://www.kurv.com/on-demand-coronavirus-testing-now-available-in-pharr-san-juan-alamo-2/

https://noticiasya.com/colorado/2020/05/06/distrito-escolar-de-psja-ofrece-pruebas-de-covid-19/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/where-can-i-get-a-drive-thru-covid-19/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/05/psja-isd-schools-host-drive-thru-testing-covid-19/



CTE Virtual Summer Camp

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-cte-department-to-offer-virtual-summer-camps-for-students/





Forty Acres Scholar - Daija Esparza

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-senior-named-forty-acres-scholarship-recipient/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-senior-receives-forty-acres-scholarship/



High School Graduation Plans

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/24/as-school-year-ends-local-districts-grapple-with-graduation-plans/



PSJA High's Jayden Arrington Signs to Texas Lutheran University

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/13/psja-highs-arrington-finds-perfect-fit-tlu/





PSJA High's J.D. Vera Signs to Mary Hardin-Baylor University

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/23/bears-vera-signs-perennial-power-mary-hardin-baylor/



PSJA High's Matthew Huerta Appears in National Walgreens Commercial

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/local-senior-featured-in-national-walgreens-commercial-for-class-of-2020/



PSJA High's Ariella Saenz Among Country's Top Home Run Hitters

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-s-saenz-among-country-s-leaders-in-home-runs/





PSJA High's Softball Stadium Renovations

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/02/psja-high-softball-stadium-renovations-way/



PSJA High's Victoria Fuentes Signs to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/08/psja-highs-fuentes-joins-utrgv-volleyball/

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/jersey-swap-to-the-top/





Imagine Learning Recognizes Dr. Long Elementary Among Top Schools for Exemplary Usage of Digital Programs

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/press-releases/article/Imagine-Learning-Recognizes-Top-Schools-for-15246904.php



PSJA North's Frankie Saucedo Signs to Texas Lutheran University

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/11/raiders-saucedo-signs-texas-lutheran/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/27/mchi-linebacker-gagne-signs-bulldogs/





PSJA Theatre Troupes Win 12 Palm Awards

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-theatre-troupes-win-12-palm-awards/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/high-school-theatre-troupes-win-12-palm-awards/



RGV Capstone Scholars Donate Essential Dorm and Health Items for Upcoming Freshmen

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/upcoming-college-freshmen-shop-early-for-fall-school-year/



RGV Sports Hall Delays Induction Banquet

https://www.brownsvilleherald.com/2020/05/09/rgv-sports-hall-delays-induction-banquet/





PSJA Police Department Awarded $500K Grant

https://twitter.com/kveotv23/status/1257444394208288769?s=20

https://www.elmanana.com/aportan-500-md-para-seguridad-de-escuelas-distrito-escolar-psja-smart/5086124





541 PSJA ISD seniors earn Associate Degrees

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/541-psja-isd-seniors-earn-associate-degrees/

https://www.elmanana.com/reciben-estudiantes-un-certificado-tecnico-psja-isd-educacion-escuelas/5096029



LBJ's Amelia Garcia Helps Students Learn Remotely

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/12/special-ed-teacher-pulls-childhood-struggles-help-students-learn-remotely/

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/05/12/special-ed-teacher-pulls-childhood-struggles-help-students-learn-remotely/

PSJA Transportation Dept. Among Top 100 Fleets in the Nation for Eighth Consecutive Year

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-s-transportation-department-ranks-among-top-100-fleets-in-the-nation-for-eighth-consecutive-year/





PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM's Erika Guerrero Poem Assignment Helps Students Reflect on Themselves Amid Pandemic

https://www.krgv.com/news/poem-assignment-helps-psja-isd-high-school-students-reflect-on-themselves-amid-pandemic







PSJA Valedictorians' and Salutatorians' Surprise

https://www.telemundo40.com/fotosyvideos/dos-estudiantes-de-psja-de-la-generacion-2020-se-llevaron-grata-sorpresa/2039991/





PSJA North & Southwest Seniors Advance to State Visual Art Scholastic Event

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-students-artwork-advances-to-state-visual-art-scholastic-event/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-student-artwork-advances-to-state-visual-art-scholastic-event/

Watch: During COVID-19, nonprofit pivots to address digital divide

https://riograndeguardian.com/watch-during-covid-19-nonprofit-pivots-to-address-digital-divide/

https://www.brownsvilleherald.com/2020/05/27/nonprofit-continues-support-students-college/

PSJA ISD alumni earn law degrees in their early 20s

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-alumni-earn-law-degrees-in-their-early-20s/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-alumni-graduate-law-school-at-23-and-24/



PSJA ISD continues serving seniors, alumni via Virtual College Advising

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-continues-serving-seniors-alumni-via-virtual-college-advising/



Bears’ slugger Cantu signs with upstart A&M-San Antonio

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/26/bears-slugger-cantu-signs-upstart-san-antonio/







Summer school starts in RGV, goes virtual

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/summer-school-starts-in-rgv-goes-virtual/





CON MI GENTE: Clover Elementary graduation parade in San Juan

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-clover-elementary-graduation-parade-in-san-juan





Local graduates look past pandemic toward brighter days

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/30/local-graduates-look-past-pandemic-toward-brighter-days/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/30/photo-gallery-high-school-graduation-ceremonies-commence-pandemic/

https://www.brownsvilleherald.com/2020/05/30/local-graduates-look-past-pandemic-toward-brighter-days/





PSJA Fly: Bears speedster Flores to run for Incarnate Word

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/05/30/psja-fly-bears-speedster-flores-run-incarnate-word/





UHV Soccer Player Earns Major National Honor - Garcia First Runnerup For Arthur Ashe Jr. Award

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/uhv-soccer-player-earns-major-national-honor/





Distrito Escolar PSJA tendrá ceremonias de graduación de manera presencial

https://notigape.com/distrito-escolar-psja-tendra-ceremonias-de-graduacion-de-manera-presencial-/213858





Howard Clarence Kastler

https://www.rdrnews.com/2020/05/30/howard-clarence-kastler/
June 2020

PSJA ISD to Host First Virtual Teacher Job Fair

https://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/20200603/psja-isd-to-host-first-virtual-teacher-job-fair





Starting June 5th, Commissioners Court Will Broadcast on City of McAllen’s MCN1300

https://www.edinburgreview.com/news/20200603/starting-june-5th-commissioners-court-will-broadcast-on-city-of-mcallens-mcn1300

https://www.elmanana.com/transmitiran-juntas-de-corte-de-comisionados-en-vivo-publico-transmision/5103407





Amid nationwide outrage, local police serve breakfast to encourage rapport with community

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/07/amid-nationwide-outrage-local-police-serve-breakfast-encourage-rapport-community/





Librarians Are Crucial Links to Help Students Succeed: with Narda Lugo

https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/librarians-are-crucial-links-to-help-students-succeed-with-narda-lugo



PSJA ISD Hosts first Virtual Teacher Job Fair to recruit talented educators

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-hosts-first-virtual-teacher-job-fair-to-recruit-talented-educators/

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-isd-hosts-first-virtual-teacher-job-fair-recruit-talented-educators

https://www.elmanana.com/reclutan-a-maestros-con-mucho-talento-feria-virtual-empleo/5106792

Rowe’s Luna signs with Bulldogs’ football program
https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/10/rowes-luna-signs-bulldogs-football-program/


PSJA ISD seniors awarded Dream.US National Scholarships
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-seniors-awarded-dream-us-national-scholarships/

https://noticiasya.com/el-valle/2020/06/10/8-estudiantes-de-psja-isd-recibieron-becas-nacionales-de-dreamus/



Looking Back...
PSJA Bears Back-To-Back 3A State Finals Championship Appearances...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=128639113841808&story_fbid=3151494334889589


Garcia becomes PSJA Memorial’s first basketball signee

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/11/garcia-becomes-psja-memorials-first-basketball-signee/





PSJA ISD seniors surprised with gifts

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-seniors-surprised-with-gifts/



PSJA Middle School Students Learn 3D Modeling Through Virtual STEM Camp

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-middle-school-students-learn-3d-modeling-through-virtual-stem-camp



Several Valley school districts suspend strength and conditioning summer workouts amid COVID-19
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/several-valley-school-districts-suspend-strength-and-conditioning-summer-workouts-amid-covid-19/

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/football/2020/06/16/arlington-martin-suspends-summer-strength-and-conditioning-program-after-student-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/16/mcallen-isd-joins-growing-list-districts-shut-summer-workouts/

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/06/16/bisd-student-athlete-tests-positive-covid-19-2/

https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/LISD-student-athlete-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-15355080.php

https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Bruni-Zapata-summer-workouts-in-flux-15353183.php



COVID-19 Testing to continue at PSJA ISD high schools

https://www.elmanana.com/continua-realizando-pruebas-de-covid-19-distrito-psja-isd-escuelas/5110753



Schools will re-open in August, students not required to wear face masks

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/schools-will-re-open-in-august-students-not-required-to-wear-face-masks/



Softball coaches unveil 2020 East, West Valley All-Star teams

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/20/softball-coaches-unveil-2020-east-west-star-teams/

Over 100 PSJA ISD school buses retrofitted with Wi-Fi

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/over-100-psja-isd-school-buses-retrofitted-with-wi-fi/



School librarians receive Google Certifications

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/school-librarians-receive-google-certifications/



Harlingen native recognized for work with community, education

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/06/27/harlingen-native-recognized-for-work-with-community-education/



Battle for Texas 7-on-7 Tournament canceled

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/06/26/battle-texas-7-7-tournament-canceled/



‘The expectation at Texas is to win championships and that’s exactly what we plan to do’: A Q&A with Texas’ new baseball commits

https://www.hookem.com/story/a-qa-with-texas-new-baseball-commits/
July 2020

LUPE launches campaign to connect rural RGV residents

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/07/01/lupe-launches-campaign-connect-rural-rgv-residents/

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/wires/lupe-launches-campaign-to-connect-rural-rgv-residents-the-monitor-mcallen-texas/

As students prepare to return to classrooms, PSJA ISD provides options
https://www.krgv.com/news/as-students-prepare-to-return-to-classrooms-psja-isd-provides-options

https://noticiasya.com/el-valle/2020/07/02/psja-isd-ofrecera-opciones-de-estudio-para-proximo-ano-escolar/

$10 million grant to move middle and high school instruction beyond language

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoh-mg070120.php

Hidalgo County announces new requirements at COVID-19 testing sites

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-announces-new-requirements-at-covid-19-testing-sites/

Tendrán prioridad en las pruebas de Covid

https://www.elmanana.com/tendran-prioridad-en-las-pruebas-de-covid-personas-tercera-edad-favorecen/5120538

PSJA ISD elementary schools raise over $16K for cancer research

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-elementary-schools-raise-over-16k-for-cancer-research/

Voices of Change: PSJA Memorial Football

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/voices-of-change-psja-memorial-football/

PSJA ISD Promotes Sustainability through DIY Garden Toolkits

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-isd-promotes-sustainability-through-diy-garden-toolkits

Five UTRGV Vaqueros growing their game playing collegiate summer baseball

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/07/15/five-utrgv-vaqueros-growing-game-playing-collegiate-summer-baseball/

PSJA ISD extends Wrap Around Services for upcoming school year

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-extends-wrap-around-services-for-upcoming-school-year/

Ofrecen apoyo emocional estudiantes y sus familias

https://www.elmanana.com/ofrecen-apoyo-emocional-estudiantes-y-sus-familias-distrito-aprueba-politica/5127776

Valley coaches react to local county health orders

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/07/16/valley-coaches-react-local-county-health-orders/

Valley schools favor remote-learning eligibility if or when sports return

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/07/16/valley-schools-favor-remote-learning-eligibility/



PSJA ISD bus drivers take on a new role this fall

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-bus-drivers-take-on-a-new-role-this-fall/amp/

Valley football players react to Southwestern, TLU’s suspended seasons

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/07/29/valley-football-players-react-southwestern-tlus-suspended-seasons/

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