McAllen Independent School District - Excellence in Education

Congratulations to Aleah Kalifa, a recent graduate of James "Nikki" Rowe High. She signed a letter of intent to play softball for Vernon College of Vernon, Texas on July 17, 2024....

Congratulations to Coach Magda Canales and McAllen ISD graduate Jesse Gutierrez who both were inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame following an induction ceremo...

Congratulations to Obed "Max" Alvarez, a 2024 graduate of McAllen High, who earned one of just 16 scholarships from the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Cesar Perez, a membe...

McAllen ISD’s dedication to unlocking its students’ imagination in the visual arts continues to create dividends. This week, McAllen ISD earned the Texas Art Education Association ...

The City of McAllen announced the McAllen SHINES initiative on July 11, 2024. Through various programs, events & partnerships, the program aims to foster a sense of common respons...

Branden Leon, a recent graduate from James "Nikki" Rowe High signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Ranger College in Ranger, Texas during a ceremony held July 10, 2024 at...

One in five people have dyslexia which can inhibit a child’s ability to learn and lead to frustration. That is why having personnel trained specifically in working with such studen...

McAllen ISD has been named a Texas Honor Roll school district following data released by a non-profit organization that is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing s...

The McAllen Independent School District Business Office has added another chapter to its long tradition of excellence. The district recently earned a prestigious international awar...

James Humphrey, a choir performer from James "Nikki" Rowe High, was named to the 2024 All-State choir. He is one of 16 students from McAllen ISD to earn All-State in music (band, ...

McAllen ISD’s Achieve Early College High and Perez Elementary were two of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation...

Emilian Sosa, a senior at McAllen ISD's Rowe High School, has earned the University of Texas Impact Scholarship worth $48,000. The award took place in May, 2024 at the Rowe campus...

Teachers from each of McAllen ISD's campuses were honored at the 29th annual Teacher of the Year Celebration held May 7, 2024. Congratulations to Sandra Villarreal, of Perez Eleme...

Congratulations to Michelle Cavazos, a teacher at Sanchez Elementary, who won a state teaching award at the H-E-B Excellence in Education awards, it was announced on May 5, 2024. ...

Jeykob Lopez, a mariachi performer from McAllen High School, was named to the 2024 All-State mariachi. He is one of 16 students from McAllen ISD to earn All-State in music (band, ...

Diego Mercado, a recent graduate of James "Nikki" Rowe High, signed a letter of intent to compete in powerlifting at Missouri Valley College during a ceremony held June 10, 2024 ...

Kristian Gutierrez, a recent graduate of James "Nikki" Rowe High, signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Missouri Valley College during a ceremony held June 10, 2024, at t...

David Hinojosa, a student-athlete at McAllen ISD's Memorial High School, has signed a commitment to run track at Texas Lutheran University. The signing took place during a ceremon...

Students at McAllen ISD's Milam Elementary have adopted a new campaign aimed at cleanliness. The McAllen Shines campaign brings McAllen ISD and the City of McAllen together for th...

McAllen ISD's Instruction & Guidance Center has taken learning outside the classroom. The students have built an outdoor classroom complete a chicken coop, a gazebo, chickens, tur...