McAllen Independent School District - Excellence in Education

The McAllen High Steppers Dance Team has been wowing crowds and entertaining the masses for more than 50 years and is still going strong with a barrage of synchronized high kicks, ...

McAllen ISD’s Thigpen-Zavala Elementary is one of just 13 schools nationwide, and the only one from the Rio Grande Valley, to be recognized by a national organization. “It is my...

Congratulations to James "Nikki" Rowe High's Matthew Garza who signed a letter of commitment to compete in baseball for Palo Alto College of San Antonio. The signing took place on...

Congratulations to James "Nikki" Rowe High's Sebastian Islas who signed a letter of commitment to compete in powerlifting for Missouri Valley College of Marshall, Missouri. The si...

Congratulations to James "Nikki" Rowe High's Sarai Garza who signed a letter of commitment to compete in powerlifting for Missouri Valley College of Marshall, Missouri during a c...

The McAllen Independent School District is preparing to submit the 2026-27 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application—the nation’s education law and commitment to equal opportunit...

It was 12 years in the making but well worth the effort. The building blocks for the first state championship in program history at McAllen Memorial High were set in 2014 when McA...

Gustavo Escandon likes to lift. The senior from McAllen Memorial High won his school’s first-ever state championship for a male powerlifter this spring. He enjoys the sport, in...

Congratulations to Rowe High's Krissy Tanguma who signed a letter of commitment to play soccer for Jarvis Christian University of Hawkins, Texas. Her signing happened May 6, 2026,...

Congratulations to Rowe High's Jose Martinez who signed a letter of commitment to play soccer for Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio. The signing took place May 6, 202...

Through tireless support and advocacy for Fine Arts programs, McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez has earned a state award from the Texas Music Educators Association (TM...

McAllen ISD’s State and the Federal Programs Department will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Navarro Parent Center (2100 W. Hackberry Ave.) in McAllen to discuss ...

Voters in McAllen ISD have approved the district’s $335 million bond program in the May 2 election, supporting investments in modernizing campuses, expanding Career and Technical ...

Congratulations to Memorial High's Nathan Ortiz who signed a letter of commitment to compete for Western Oklahoma State College of Altus, Oklahoma. Ortiz, a relief pitcher for the...

Congratulations to Rowe High's Layla Rodriguez who signed to play soccer for Southwestern University of Georgetown, Texas following a ceremony held April 29, 2026 at Rowe gym. Sh...

McAllen ISD is now offering a new Elementary Advanced Scholars Academy. It’s a free program dedicated to children who are ready, to grow, lead and explore. This is an exciting n...

Congratulations to McAllen High's Justin Garza who signed a commitment to compete in baseball for Texas A&M International University of Laredo. The signing took place on April 27,...

Congratulations to James "Nikki" Rowe High's Sarah Alamilla who signed to participate on the St. Edward's University cheer team during a ceremony held April 23, 2026 at Rowe gym. ...

Congratulations to James "Nikki" Rowe High's Mia De La Rosa who signed to join the Texas A&M University San Antonio Jaguarettes Dance Team during a signing ceremony held April 23,...

For the 14th consecutive year, McAllen ISD has been honored as a national Best Community for Music Education. The award is based on a district’s entire music program from eleme...