The Board of Trustees honored head baseball coach, Jesse Muñoz from Americas High School who picked up his 500th career win in April. This well-earned victory came after his team won a district game 11-2. He attributes his success to the dedication and hard work of his players both on the field and in the classroom.
Trustees honored Career and Technical Student Organizations students for winning first, second or third at state competitions and qualifying for national competitions. Some 140 #TeamSISD students achieved top positions at the state and national levels. Congratulations!
Trustees honored the El Dorado High School’s Academic Decathlon team. The team won first place overall in the large school category regional competition and took home several individual medals, advancing to the state competition. Nice job, Aztecs!
Trustees recognized the Pebble Hills High School flute choir and wind ensemble for showcasing their exceptional musical talents at national and international music conferences during the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations to these outstanding groups of talented musicians.
Board of Trustees honored high school students who are state winners in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event. VASE recognizes exemplary student achievement in the visual arts by providing fine arts programs and high school art students with a standard of excellence in which to achieve.
Trustees recognized exceptional #TeamSISD seniors from five #TeamSISD high schools who were awarded a Terry Foundation Texas Full Ride Scholarship. The Terry Foundation is a Houston-based scholarship program that provides scholarships to outstanding TX High school graduates to attend public colleges/universities within the state.
Trustees honored, Carlo Medina De La Cruz from Montwood HS (not pictured) and Jose Luis Mendoza from Socorro HS, for receiving the 2024 Gates Scholarship. This full-ride scholarship is highly selective and provides financial support to outstanding minority high school seniors. 👏🏻
Congratulations to Jacob Evan Torres, an eighth grader at Col. John O. Ensor MS, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at today's board meeting. Jacob has found a sense of belonging through music therapy, advanced art classes, and the unwavering support of his parents and teachers. Read more: https://www.sisd.net/article/1602129
Americas High School had five student-athletes sign their letters of intent today to play sports and further their education at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Rice University, Western Texas College, Bethel College, and the University of TX at El Paso. Congrats, Trailblazers!
Baseball players, Adrian Beltran and Daniel Lopez, from Socorro High School signed their letters of intent to play baseball and continue their education at Frank Phillips College and Odessa Junior College. Congratulations, Bulldogs!
The Socorro ISD Foundation - Excellence in Education awarded scholarships to forty-two #TeamSISD high school seniors. The SISD Foundation provides thousands of dollars each year to help high school students continue their education in colleges/universities of their choice and chart a path to future careers and aspirations.
ICYMI - #TeamSISD announces 2024 District Teachers of the Year at annual gala. Read more: https://www.sisd.net/article/1595039
Happy National Police Week! We're deeply grateful to our district Police Services for their unwavering dedication in keeping our #TeamSISD community safe. Through partnerships, training, and crisis readiness, they embody true service. Thank you to all who protect and serve!
Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing #TeamSISD moms! 🌸
The #TeamSISD celebration is one of five simultaneous celebrations across the country, distributing 150,000 free books in a single day. The Socorro event, AFT and First Book gave away 40,000 free books bringing the total number of books distributed in TX to well over 1.2 million.
#TeamSISD hosted a District Art Show Open House today. The show recognized elementary, middle and high school art show winners from the 2023-24 school year. In total, 550 awards were presented and 10 students were selected for the Superintendent’s Choice Awards. Congratulations!
HAPPENING TODAY! Socorro AFT and community partners will distribute 40,000 free books to #TeamSISD students, their families, and educators. Join us at the SISD Technology Services at 12440 Rojas from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for kid-friendly activities, free food, and mariachis! 📚
What a magical evening celebrating amazing educators in Socorro ISD! Congratulations to our 2024 #TeamSISD District Teachers of the Year, Veronica Collier from Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School and Christopher J. Martin from Col. John O. Ensor Middle School!
Tonight, #TeamSISD honors the 2024 Campus Teachers of the Year and Elite 8 Finalists. Read more: sisd.net/article/1472868
Today’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Gala promises to be a remarkable celebration of incredible educators! We're thrilled to reveal Liz Dueweke, news anchor from KFOX News, as the Master of Ceremonies for this year's event!
