2020-2021 News

April 2021
March 2021

Valley school districts respond to Gov. Abbott's executive order

https://www.krgv.com/news/valley-school-districts-respond-to-gov-abbott-s-executive-order/

Educators now eligible to receive COVID vaccine

https://www.krgv.com/news/educators-now-eligible-to-receive-covid-vaccine/

PSJA ISD receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, first approved provider by state

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-receives-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccines-first-approved-provider-by-state/

https://www.telemundo40.com/noticias/salud/coronavirus/coronavirus-en-el-valle-del-rio-grande/psja-isd-primer-distrito-escolar-en-texas-en-ser-proveedor-de-vacunas/2109653/

PSJA ISD Communications Department receive state awards

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-communications-department-receive-state-awards/

http://rgv.news/psja-isd-communications-department-receive-state-awards-1795.html

PSJA Memorial names new head football coach

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-memorial-names-new-head-football-coach/

https://www.krgv.com/news/will-littleton-takes-over-psja-memorial-football/

https://myrgv.com/sports/high-school/2021/03/09/psja-north-dc-littleton-named-next-psja-memorial-football-coach/

https://www.krgv.com/news/will-littleton-named-psja-memorial-head-coach/

PSJA high softball ranked no. 11 in state

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-high-softball-ranked-no-11-in-state/

Fourteen PSJA Films advance to UIL State Finals, Promote Social Change

https://texasborderbusiness.com/fourteen-psja-films-advance-to-uil-state-finals-promote-social-change/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/psja-student-documentaries-advance-to-state-uil-finals/

School districts make decisions about learning options after Spring Break

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/school-districts-make-decisions-about-learning-options-after-spring-break/

PSJA ISD wins “It’s Time Texas Community Challenge” for 3rd consecutive year

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-isd-wins-its-time-texas-community-challenge-for-3rd-consecutive-year/

PSJA Memorial Athlete sign with McPherson College to continue his Football Career



https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-memorial-athlete-sign-with-mcpherson-college-to-continue-his-football-career/



Season-high five RGV softball squads earn statewide TGCA rankings

https://myrgv.com/sports/high-school/2021/03/25/season-high-five-rgv-softball-squads-earn-statewide-tgca-rankings/?fbclid=IwAR0yf9_c0ze_hh1LuImD2P0iw7kTmY92C7NlysjA3PBjxsccMzfj44leHKc

https://myrgv.com/sports/high-school/2021/03/17/edinburg-vela-psja-north-jump-into-tgca-statewide-softball-rankings/?fbclid=IwAR1YTF47BcIOwPZPiq96iZYrs4TAh07RqR0gMNyMHlqo5NMFEas0M5lnagg

PSJA ISD to host virtual info sessions

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-to-host-virtual-info-sessions/



Hidalgo County Precinct 2, PSJA ISD to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-precinct-2-psja-isd-to-host-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/

https://www.krgv.com/news/hidalgo-county-precinct-2-to-hold-vaccination-clinic-for-people-65-years-and-older/


PSJA North's Elijah De La Garza Signs With Trinity

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-north-s-elijah-de-la-garza-signs-with-trinity/

Block Star: PSJA North's Bane selected as All-Area Defensive Player of the Year

https://rgvsports.com/news/107239/block-star-psja-norths-bane-selected-as-all-area-defensive-player-of-the-year/?fbclid=IwAR0G7bO22Zil0we7fxPyAS94gDoc9l4POpKDGqpHnx2li9EKSliK0Q76azc



Jorge Pinon Signs on To Play Football at Buena Vista College

https://www.krgv.com/news/jorge-pinon-signs-on-to-play-football-at-buena-vista-college/
February 2021

PSJA wins accolades for its Census 2020 outreach work

https://riograndeguardian.com/psja-wins-accolades-for-its-census-2020-outreach-work/

Special Olympics goes virtual this year, RGV coaches keep athletes prepared

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/special-olympics-goes-virtual-this-year-rgv-athletes-engage-with-virtual-workout/?fbclid=IwAR0XwOu7b9fVRlKmyTg06qOhNnWKk51x0Xt3aA4yu2s9pqZ0uER6GRQrpu4

PSJA ISD offering second vaccine dose for those who received first dose at San Juan school

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-offering-second-vaccine-dose-for-those-who-received-first-dose-at-san-juan-school/

https://twitter.com/HidalgoCounty/status/1359627091399090180?s=20

PSJA Bears Softball features brand-new team ahead of 2021 season

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-bears-softball-features-brand-new-team-ahead-of-2021-season/

Raiders prevail over Bears in back-and-forth Tri-City Classic rematch

https://rgvsports.com/news/106973/raiders-prevail-over-bears-in-back-and-forth-tri-city-classic-rematch/

PSJA ISD elementary students learn about health science careers through DHR Health PATHS 2 Conference

https://megadoctornews.com/psja-isd-elementary-students-learn-about-health-science-careers-through-dhr-health-paths-2-conference/

PSJA ISD promotes social-emotional learning through 2021 Kindness Challenge Week

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-promotes-social-emotional-learning-through-2021-kindness-challenge-week/

Four Authors virtually visit with PSJA Middle School Students for World Read Aloud Day

https://texasborderbusiness.com/four-authors-virtually-visit-with-psja-middle-school-students-for-world-read-aloud-day/

Free income tax preparation services for qualifying tax payers at PSJA ISD

https://texasborderbusiness.com/free-income-tax-preparation-services-for-qualifying-taxpayers-at-psja-isd/

PSJA ISD Elementary students compete in District Virtual Spelling Bee Competition

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-elementary-students-compete-in-district-virtual-spelling-bee-competition/

PSJA ISD participates in state community health challenge

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-isd-participates-in-state-community-health-challenge/

PSJA postpones second dose of Moderna vaccine distribution scheduled for Feb. 23

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-postpones-second-dose-of-moderna-vaccine-distribution-scheduled-for-feb-23/

Girls Area Round Playoff Schedule Changes

https://www.krgv.com/videos/girls-area-round-playoff-schedule-changes/

Weather closes COVID-19 testing sites

https://www.krgv.com/news/weather-closes-covid-19-testing-sites/

City of San Juan to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic, pre-registration open

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-san-juan-to-host-covid-19-vaccine-clinic-pre-registration-open/
January 2021

PSJA ISD offers 15 minute COVID-19 testing

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-offers-15-minute-covid-19-testing/

School boards ask Gov. Greg Abbott to prioritize teachers, school employees for COVID-19 vaccine

https://www.krgv.com/news/school-boards-ask-gov-greg-abbott-to-prioritize-teachers-school-employees-for-covid-19-vaccine/

PSJA ISD Senior's essay featured in Texas School Business Magazine

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-seniors-essay-featured-in-texas-school-business-magazine/

https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/tsb-jan21?fr=sM2E5YzE3ODM5MDk (p. 20-21)

Hidalgo County, PSJA ISD to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/hidalgo-county-psja-isd-to-host-covid-19-vaccination-clinic/

https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/2021/01/15/hidalgo-county-officials-host-mass-vaccination-clinic-at-psja-high-school/

https://www.krgv.com/news/rgv-residents-received-first-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-at-psja-early-college-high-school-wednesday/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/timeline-covid-19-vaccination-distribution-in-the-rgv/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-schedules-second-community-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-at-psja-causes-confusion-over-tickets/

https://www.borderreport.com/health/coronavirus/spiking-covid-19-cases-in-rgv-have-south-texas-border-leaders-concerned/

https://www.krgv.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-distributions-continue-in-hidalgo-county



https://www.krgv.com/news/se-realiza-proceso-de-vacunaci-n-en-san-juan

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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-schedules-second-community-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/county-schedules-community-covid-19-vaccine-clinic-in-san-juan/



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Teach For America Honor Roll Gala to Recognize Nolan Perez, MD, and Martin Winchester

https://texasborderbusiness.com/teach-for-america-honor-roll-gala-to-recognize-nolan-perez-md-and-martin-winchester/



PSJA Bears bounce back from quarantine with pair of wins

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-bears-bounce-back-from-quarantine-with-pair-of-wins/

PSJA ISD partners with Hidalgo County to administer 2,000 plus COVID-19 vaccinations to the community

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-partners-with-hidalgo-county-to-administer-2000-plus-covid-19-vaccinations-to-the-community/

Fourteen PSJA ISD schools selected to Texas honor role recognition

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fourteen-psja-isd-schools-selected-to-texas-honor-role-recognition/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/fourteen-psja-isd-schools-receive-honor-roll/

Fashion designers from the Valley help create Vice President Kamala Harris' inauguration outfit

https://www.krgv.com/news/fashion-designers-from-the-valley-help-create-vice-president-kamala-harris-inauguration-outfit

Hidalgo County to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic at PSJA Memorial Early College HS

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-to-host-covid-19-vaccine-clinic-at-psja-memorial-early-college-hs/

PSJA and Donna ISD host community COVID-19 clinic

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-and-donna-isd-host-community-covid-19-clinic/

Residents react to vaccine distribution at PSJA Memorial Early College High School

https://www.krgv.com/news/residents-react-to-vaccine-distribution-at-psja-memorial-early-college-high-school/

Hidalgo County school superintendents explain vaccine process

https://www.krgv.com/news/hidalgo-county-school-superintendents-explain-vaccine-process

RGV residents concerned about short notice for COVID-19 vaccine distributions

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rgv-residents-concerned-about-short-notice-for-covid-19-vaccine-distributions/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-remains-a-concern-in-the-rio-grande-valley/

More than an Athlete: The perfect pitch

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/more-than-an-athlete-the-perfect-pitch/

PSJA ISD Senior named Haraldson Scholar, awarded $40K Scholarship

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-senior-named-haraldson-scholar-awarded-40k-scholarship/

Fourteen PSJA ISD musicians earn state honors

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fourteen-psja-isd-musicians-earn-state-honors/

PSJA ISD ofrece talleres para que alumnos decidan su carrera universitaria

https://www.telemundo40.com/especiales/apoyando-a-nuestra-comunidad/psja-isd-ofrece-talleres-para-que-alumnos-decidan-su-carrera-universitaria/2099751/

PSJA Seniors pave the way for Lady Bears swimming

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-seniors-pave-the-way-for-lady-bears-swimming/

Lady Bears, Raider boys make history at district 31-6A swimming and diving meet

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/lady-bears-raider-boys-make-history-at-district-31-6a-swimming-and-diving-meet/

Raiders swimming and diving make program history

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/raiders-swimming-and-diving-make-program-history/
December 2020

PSJA ISD’s first virtual fundraiser, part of ‘Giving Tuesday’

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isds-first-virtual-fundraiser-part-of-giving-tuesday/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/more-than-15k-raised-during-first-ever-psja-family-day-of-giving-2020-virtual-fundraiser/

6A Football Notebook: Four teams to vie for 31-6A’s final postseason berths

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/01/6a-football-notebook-four-teams-vie-31-6as-final-postseason-berths/

PSJA Southwest makes program history with playoff berth

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/05/psja-southwest-makes-program-history-playoff-berth/?fbclid=IwAR1AC3eGTt7p4Aoes02knBUbRiN4g2ZvEPEUOkGaEPOrgXqvSG3c3D144pA

PSJA North football team heads to the playoffs following Edinburg suspension

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-north-football-team-heads-to-the-playoffs-following-edinburg-suspension/

Teach for America educator sees herself in RGV students

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/08/teach-america-educator-sees-rgv-students/

PSJA ISD Provides Flu, HPV, other Mandatory Vaccines according to New TEA Health Education Standards

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-provides-flu-hpv-other-mandatory-vaccines-according-to-new-tea-health-education-standards/

PSJA ISD hosts curbside recognition for parents

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-hosts-curbside-recognition-for-parents/

https://www.newsbreak.com/texas/pharr/news/2121033833227/psja-isd-hosts-curbside-recognition-for-parents

Victory for Dual Language Supporters as PSJA ISD Passes New Policy

https://rgvequalvoice.org/community-blog/2020/12/9/victory-for-dual-language-supporters-as-psja-isd-passes-new-policy

https://riograndeguardian.com/flores-psja-adopting-enhanced-dual-language-enrichment-program-is-monumental-win/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-school-board-approves-official-dual-language-policy/

PSJA ISD installs 600 air purifiers across district to prevent COVID spread

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-isd-installs-600-air-purifiers-across-district-to-prevent-covid-spread

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-h-vac-team-installs-over-600-air-purifiers-across-district-to-further-safeguard-against-covid-19/

PSJA ISD receives Superior “A” Rating for 2019-2020 fiscal year
https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-receives-superior-a-rating-for-2019-2020-fiscal-year/

https://www.newsbreak.com/texas/pharr/municipal/2122746491130/psja-isd-receives-superior-a-rating-for-2019-2020-fiscal-year

PSJA North scores 22 unanswered points to stun Brownsville Hanna in bi-district win

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/12/psja-north-scores-22-unanswered-points-stun-brownsville-hanna-bi-district-win/

PSJA to install more than 600 air purifiers across district

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/15/psja-install-600-air-purifiers-across-district/

San Juan hires new chief of police

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/15/san-juan-hires-new-chief-police/

South Texas educators call on state to extend online instruction

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/16/south-texas-educators-call-state-extend-online-instruction/

https://www.krgv.com/news/school-boards-ask-gov-greg-abbott-to-prioritize-teachers-school-employees-for-covid-19-vaccine/

PSJA North’s De La Garza delivering sensational senior season

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/12/28/psja-norths-de-la-garza-delivering-sensational-senior-season/

PSJA North football exemplifies strong leadership roles

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/psja-north-built-by-leadership/
November 2020

Election Day brings Valley voters opportunity to have final say

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/01/election-day-brings-valley-voters-opportunity-final-say/

Slate of incumbents leading in PSJA election

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/04/slate-incumbents-leading-psja-election/

Author Adrianna Cuevas to vist virtually with PSJA elementary students

https://texasborderbusiness.com/author-adrianna-cuevas-to-visit-virtually-with-psja-elementary-students/

PSJA ISD students engage in project-based learning activities from home

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2094817012964/psja-isd-students-engage-in-project-based-learning-activities-from-home

PSJA ISD ALUMNA, FRONTLINE REGISTERED NURSE FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY

https://www.anjournal.com/news/psja-isd-alumna-frontline-registered-nurse-featured-documentary

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/12/psja-isd-alumna-er-nurse-featured-documentary/

Around the State: Brookshire establishes ETBU scholarship

https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/around-the-state/around-the-state-brookshires-establishes-etbu-scholarship/

Three More Valley Games Canceled Due To COVID

https://www.krgv.com/news/three-more-valley-games-canceled-due-to-covid/

PSJA ISD STUDENTS ENGAGE IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES FROM HOME

https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/2020/11/03/psja-isd-students-engage-in-project-based-learning-activities-from-home/

Photo Gallery: Local election photos
https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/03/photo-gallery-local-election-photos/

PSJA ISD delays reopening option to December
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-delays-reopening-option-to-december/

PSJA swears in incumbents, newcomer to school board

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/12/psja-swears-incumbents-newcomer-school-board/

PSJA graduate now directing in Chicago

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/14/psja-graduate-now-directing-chicago/?fbclid=IwAR0n657I2xaiMwIZYD5FSqxo5j9wL3IqJXLfX1sm7BS6rP3evXSmgR2f3oY

PSJA-ISD elementary school recognized for national award

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-elementary-school-recognized-despite-pandemic/

https://www.newsbreak.com/texas/pharr/news/2103010146292/psja-isd-elementary-school-recognized-for-national-award

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isds-kelly-pharr-elementary-recognized-during-2020-national-blue-ribbon-school-virtual-ceremony/

Bears vs Raiders: Tri-City Classic enters new generation as peak RGV football rivalry

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/18/bears-vs-raiders-tri-city-classic-enters-new-generation-peak-rgv-football-rivalry/

PSJA ISD selects students for Latinas In Progress scholarship

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-selects-students-for-latinas-in-progress-scholarship/

San Juan resident finalist for Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/san-juan-resident-wins-dr-pepper-tuition-giveaway/?fbclid=IwAR3HWEg6H_5HI8lwU_kPBhpvcob51cFyS7DwS0aVbKMdCmxR4zdWNgduFTA

La historia de Williams Macías, corredor de PSJA Memorial

https://www.telemundo40.com/deportes/la-historia-de-williams-macias-corredor-de-psja-memorial/2086926/

RGV Girls Basketball Roundup: Edinburg High, PSJA North earn big road wins

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/11/22/rgv-girls-basketball-roundup-edinburg-high-psja-north-earn-big-road-wins/
October 2020

PSJA ISD Reopening Safety Measures Go Beyond Minimum Requirements

https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/2020/10/07/psja-isd-reopening-safety-measures-go-beyond-minimum-requirements/

PSJA High Bears prep to defend back-to-back district titles

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/06/psja-high-bears-prep-defend-back-back-district-titles/



Joven abre barbería moderna en honor a su padre

https://www.telemundo40.com/entretenimiento/acceso-total/joven-abre-barberia-moderna-en-honor-a-su-padre/2076281/?fbclid=IwAR2bsOQyY17ybg3PhIBXuFHIc_HvvaB53PMBQy0LD5popHwBKXK1mW7gmVk

Cruz, Macias capture titles; E-E girls, McHi boys shine

https://rgvsports.com/news/96418/cruz-macias-capture-titles-e-e-girls-mchi-boys-shine/?fbclid=IwAR3LRnWHC_qHTmyIW57WSfratjNKn

Rosario Guillen pushes to fulfill dance dreams

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/10/rosario-guillen-pushes-fulfill-dance-dreams/

Early voting polls open Tuesday
https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/11/early-voting-polls-open-tuesday/

Amid pandemic, select RGV students transitioning to on-campus instruction

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/12/amid-pandemic-select-rgv-students-transitioning-campus-instruction/

Two-a-Day Tour: PSJA Southwest

https://www.krgv.com/news/two-a-day-tour-psja-southwest-223880/

PSJA ISD launches COVID-19 data tracking

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-launches-covid-19-data-tracking/

PSJA students learn from business professionals during virtual 2020 Workforce Solutions Youth Conference

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-students-learn-from-business-professionals-during-virtual-2020-workforce-solutions-youth-conference/

Photo Gallery: Mercedes plays season opener against PSJA North

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/16/photo-gallery-mercedes-plays-season-opener-psja-north/



PSJA ISD hosts vaccine clinics for middle school students

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-hosts-vaccine-clinics-for-middle-school-students/

Fireworks to start the season

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/22/fireworks-start-season/

6A Notebook: Bobcats, Eagles highlight opening week action

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/22/6a-notebook-bobcats-eagles-highlight-opening-week-action/

MORE THAN A DOZEN PSJA STUDENTS EARN SPOTS TO ALL-REGION JAZZ BAND AFTER VIRTUAL COMPETITION

https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/2020/10/22/more-than-a-dozen-psja-students-earn-spots-to-all-region-jazz-band-after-virtual-competition/

PSJA ISD campus earns national recognition

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-campus-earns-national-recognition/

https://blog.greatschools.org/2020/10/22/1277/#more-1277



PSJA ISD hosts vaccination clinic for students

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-isd-hosts-vaccination-clinic-for-students/

1970 San Juan plane crash remains heavy on heart of Catholic community

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/24/1970-san-juan-plane-crash-remains-heavy-heart-catholic-community/

PSJA ISD alumna among first known Hispanic female graduates of Texas A&M University

https://www.newsbreak.com/texas/pharr/news/2090221691174/psja-isd-alumna-among-first-known-hispanic-female-graduates-of-texas-am-university

17 PSJA students earn spot for regional choir audition

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/28/17-psja-students-earn-spot-regional-choir-audition/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-choir-students-earn-all-district-choir-after-virtual-competition/

RGV native part of cast for Netflix’s Selena series

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rgv-native-apart-of-cast-for-netflixs-selena-series/

6A Football Notebook: Cougars, Raiders take headline week’s action

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/29/6a-football-notebook-cougars-raiders-take-headline-weeks-action/

Vigil offers up prayers for COVID-19 dead; students and faculty

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/31/vigil-offers-prayers-covid-19-dead-students-faculty/
September 2020

PSJA ISD awarded $269,624 grant to expand technical education program

https://riograndeguardian.com/psja-isd-awarded-269624-grant-to-expand-technical-education-program/

https://www.elmanana.com/impulsan-educacion-tecnica-en-la-psja-fuerza-laboral-jet/5155317

https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/archives/75969

Virtual Meet-The-Teacher event

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/virtual-meet-the-teacher-event-held/



Amid Social Distancing, PSJA ISD Virtual Parent Academies connect with over 22,000 parents

https://riograndeguardian.com/amid-social-distancing-psja-isd-virtual-parent-academies-connect-with-over-22000-parents/

https://www.anjournal.com/news/amid-social-distancing-psja-isd-virtual-parent-academies-connect-over-22000-parents


RGV schools employ multiple nurses per campus despite nationwide shortage
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rgv-schools-employ-multiple-nurses-per-campus-despite-nationwide-shortage/

CON MI GENTE: Virtual teachers

https://www.krgv.com/news/con-mi-gente-virtual-teachers/



PSJA’s approach to online classes as the school year begins

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psjas-approach-to-online-classes-as-the-school-year-begins/

Mission CISD postpones vote on fall sports

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/09/mission-cisd-postpones-vote-fall-sports/



PSJA ISD offers free COVID-19 testing for students

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-offers-free-covid-19-testing-for-students/


Congressman Gonzalez Announces Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites in 15th District of Texas

https://www.anjournal.com/todays-covid-19-news/congressman-gonzalez-announces-mobile-covid-19-testing-sites-15th-district


Local Pro Fighter Motivates Hometown Community

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/local-pro-fighter-motivates-hometown-community/

PSJA ISD hosts free Back to School COVID-19 testing

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-hosts-free-back-to-school-covid-19-testing/

Cornyn: To continue essential education, we must bridge the digital divide

https://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/opinion/20200915/cornyn-to-continue-essential-education-we-must-bridge-digital-divide

Protocols put in place for substitutes to step in for sick teachers

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/protocols-put-in-place-for-substitutes-to-step-in-for-sick-teachers/

PSJA ISD reduces taxes for school year by half a cent

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-reduces-taxes-for-school-year-by-half-a-cent/

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-school-board-reduces-taxes-for-2020-21-school-year/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/16/mcallen-psja-school-districts-reduce-tax-rates/

https://riograndeguardian.com/psja-isd-school-board-reduces-taxes-for-2020-21-school-year/

https://www.kurv.com/two-rgv-school-districts-to-reduce-tax-rates/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/22/mission-approves-tax-increase-adopts-115-million-budget/

Mission CISD: fall sports practices to start Sept. 28
https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/15/mission-cisd-fall-sports-practices-start-sept-28/

PSJA Students to Resume Voluntary Conditioning Next Week
https://foxnewssouthtexas.com/2020/09/18/psja-students-to-resume-voluntary-conditioning-next-week/

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-resumes-conditioning-for-athletes-on-voluntary-basis/



PSJA ISD Counselors host virtual Social and Emotional Learning ACademies for students LIVE on YouTube

https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-counselors-host-virtual-social-and-emotional-learning-academies-for-students-live-on-youtube/

https://article.wn.com/view/2020/09/18/PSJA_ISD_Counselors_host_virtual_Social_and_Emotional_Learni/

PSJA ISD are finding solutions to laptop shortage problem

https://www.krgv.com/news/psja-isd-are-finding-solutions-to-laptop-shortage-problem/



PSJA ISD, RGC CISD athletics to start Monday

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/18/psja-isd-rgc-cisd-athletics-start-monday/



RGV school districts secure innovative equipment to fight COVID-19 spread

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/09/20/rgv-school-districts-secure-innovative-equipment-fight-covid-19-spread/

Families, student-athletes petition La Joya ISD to play fall sports

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/09/19/families-student-athletes-petition-la-joya-isd-play-fall-sports/

DHR Health holds parade for youngsters who survived cancer

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/20/dhr-health-holds-parade-youngsters-survived-cancer/?fbclid=IwAR3YMDSC1XiWqtlJuZx-U-_4Qv8qQG0P-xjEf39aiAA4ptUL1dHeXalotA4



Buena Vista's Diego Aguilera helps save co-worker's life

https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/buena-vistas-diego-aguilera-helps-save-co-workers-life/article_d614bc4a-d4f3-5c5e-95a6-b80c1d8be5e7.html

https://stormlakeradio.com/news/2020/09/21/bvu-freshman-helps-save-coworkers-life

https://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/story/2837319.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2020/10/01/college-wrestler-iowa-saves-co-workers-life-walmart/5880619002/



https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/10/02/college-wrestler-helps-save-coworkers-life-first-day-job/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/20/wrestler-rescue-pharr-native-saves-co-workers-life-iowa-big-box-store/

Estudiantes de PSJA regresan a los entrenamientos
https://www.telemundo40.com/deportes/carlos-revelo-recibe-galardon-por-serie-atletas-imparables-en-el-rgv/2072852/

Channel 5 KRGV Student of the Week: Christopher Nicanor

https://www.krgv.com/videos/student-of-the-week-christopher-nicanor/

Pharr school wins National Blue Ribbon status

https://riograndeguardian.com/pharr-school-wins-national-blue-ribbon-status/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/24/psja-elementary-school-receives-national-award/

https://www.orangeleader.com/2020/09/25/governor-abbott-congratulates-texas-blue-ribbon-schools/



Thirty-one PSJA ISD parents earn GED amidst pandemic

https://texasborderbusiness.com/thirty-one-psja-isd-parents-earn-ged-amidst-pandemic/

https://www.krgv.com/news/31-parents-are-now-ged-graduates-due-to-psja-s-free-program



Several Rio Grande Valley school districts to resume in person athletics

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/several-rio-grande-valley-school-districts-to-resume-in-person-athletics/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/09/29/back-action-edcouch-elsa-returns-gridiron/



PSJA ISD and UTRGV partner to help student teachers gain experience
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-and-utrgv-partner-to-help-student-teachers-gain-experience/
https://texasborderbusiness.com/college-students-gain-career-experience-at-psja-isd/

US Navy Band, Army Band, host masterclass for PSJA Early College High School clarinet section

https://texasborderbusiness.com/us-navy-band-army-band-host-masterclass-for-psja-early-college-high-school-clarinet-section/



PSJA High, North become first Hidalgo Co. Class 6A schools to return to practice

https://rgvsports.com/news/86398/psja-high-north-become-first-hidalgo-co-class-6a-schools-to-return-to-practice/
August 2020

TWC provides $8.2 million in grants to schools

https://www.valleymorningstar.com/2020/08/02/twc-provides-8-2-million-grants-schools/

https://www.myplainview.com/news/local/article/Petersburg-ISD-awarded-JET-grant-from-Texas-15450848.php

https://smcorridornews.com/twc-awards-8-2-million-for-texans-grant-program-to-41-colleges-and-isds-to-support-career-training/

School nurses take on new precautionary measures this Fall

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/school-nurses-take-on-new-precautionary-measures-this-fall/

PSJA ISD teacher named Elementary School Teacher of the Year

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/psja-isd-teacher-named-elementary-school-teacher-of-the-year/

https://noticiasya.com/el-valle/2020/08/04/asoc-de-educadores-profesionales-de-texas-premia-a-maestro-de-psja/

PSJA ISD high schools begin virtual band camps

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-high-schools-begin-virtual-band-camps/

Daughter: Parents who died due to COVID-19 robbed of chance to say goodbye

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/06/daughter-parents-died-due-covid-19-robbed-chance-say-goodbye/

How TikTok led to an unexpected Northwest Eaton coaching opportunity for viral sensation Marco Regalado

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/football/2020/08/07/how-tik-tok-led-to-an-unexpected-northwest-eaton-coaching-opportunity-for-viral-sensation-marco-regalado/

UTRGV adds 12 local track, cross country athletes to 20-21 roster

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/09/utrgv-adds-12-local-track-cross-country-athletes-20-21-roster/

PSJA ISD hosts Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-hosts-fill-the-bus-school-supply-drive/

District 31-6A reveals zones, protected rivalries for high school football season

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/12/district-31-6a-reveals-zones-protected-rivalries-high-school-football-season/

https://www.brownsvilleherald.com/2020/08/12/district-31-6a-reveals-zones-protected-rivalries-high-school-football-season/

Finding Her Competitive Edge

https://www.anjournal.com/sports/finding-her-competitive-edge

Asociación de educación bilingüe de Texas premia a maestra de PSJA ISD

https://noticiasya.com/2020/08/13/asociacion-de-educacion-bilingue-de-texas-premia-a-maestra-de-psja-isd/



Lights, Camera, Action: UIL permits live Friday night football broadcasts

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/14/lights-camera-action-uil-permits-live-friday-night-football-broadcasts/



INSTANT REPLAY: The TikTok Coach - Social media app proves to be distraction from everyday life and be a potential career builder

https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/08/17/instant-replay-the-tiktok-coach/



Hispanic TXHSFB Coaches Association seeks ‘seat at the table’

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/23/hispanic-txhsfb-coaches-association-seeks-seat-table/




PSJA ISD approves pay raises for upcoming school year
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-approves-pay-raises-for-upcoming-school-year/

https://www.themonitor.com/2020/08/25/psja-school-board-oks-pay-raises-staff/



PSJA ISD provides virtual training academies for frontline employees

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-provides-virtual-training-academies-for-frontline-employees/

2020-2021 News

April 2021

March 2021

February 2021

January 2021

December 2020

November 2020

RGV Girls Basketball Roundup: Edinburg High, PSJA North earn big road wins

October 2020

PSJA ISD hosts vaccine clinics for middle school students

Fireworks to start the season

6A Notebook: Bobcats, Eagles highlight opening week action

MORE THAN A DOZEN PSJA STUDENTS EARN SPOTS TO ALL-REGION JAZZ BAND AFTER VIRTUAL COMPETITION

PSJA ISD campus earns national recognition

PSJA ISD hosts vaccination clinic for students

1970 San Juan plane crash remains heavy on heart of Catholic community

PSJA ISD alumna among first known Hispanic female graduates of Texas A&M University

17 PSJA students earn spot for regional choir audition

RGV native part of cast for Netflix’s Selena series

6A Football Notebook: Cougars, Raiders take headline week’s action

Vigil offers up prayers for COVID-19 dead; students and faculty

September 2020

Several Rio Grande Valley school districts to resume in person athletics

PSJA ISD and UTRGV partner to help student teachers gain experience

August 2020