The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) celebrated the rich culture, music, and traditions of its multicultural community during the 5th Annual Tradiciones Mexicanas Concert held Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the PSJA Stadium in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) will host its 5th Annual Tradiciones Mexicanas concert on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM at PSJA Stadium. The event will showcase performances of mariachi, conjunto, and folklórico music and dance by high school students from across the district. This concert aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the community and highlight the talents of PSJA students. Organized by the PSJA Fine Arts Department and the Dual Language Enrichment Department, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 956-586-2111 or 956-586-2110.

Pharr-San Juan- Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) will be hosting the 5th Annual PSJA Tradiciones Mexicanas concert event Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the PSJA Stadium.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) honored more than 27 students who are battling childhood cancer or are in remission during a special Go Gold pre-game presentation held Friday, September 25, 2026, at PSJA Stadium.

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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has drawn statewide attention after Gov. Greg Abbott cited the South Texas district as an example of how investment in teachers can align with strong student performance, raising a broader question about whether other school systems could adopt elements of PSJA ISD’s approach.

The district reported strong early‑grade literacy and gains in several content areas for emergent bilingual students, but administrators said TELPAS percentage declines largely reflect a 2026 methodology change to composite scoring rather than program failure.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD), in collaboration with the City of Pharr hosted the groundbreaking of a new schoolyard forestry project held at Dr. William Long Elementary School on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The project is part of a $3.1 million Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Program grant awarded to the City of Pharr that will benefit eight PSJA ISD campuses across the cities of Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo.

City officials and partners launched a Schoolyard Forestry initiative involving PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD and the Texas A&M Forest Service; speakers said the project will span eight PSJA campuses and emphasized student-led, hands-on sustainability (amount stated in remarks: 3,120,000; unit not specified).

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will honor National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a Go Gold for Childhood Cancer pre-game presentation at the PSJA Bears ECHS vs Weslaco High School football game on Friday, September 25, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM on the north side of the PSJA Stadium.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) percussion students showcased their talents and skills at the Roma Gladiator Drumline Contest held Saturday, September 12, 2026, earning top placements across multiple divisions.

The City of Pharr, in partnership with PSJA ISD and the Texas A&M Forest Service, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Schoolyard Forestry Project, a $3.12 million initiative funded by the Texas A&M Forest Service to expand urban forestry and create greener, healthier school environments throughout the community.

Nearly two decades after launching its Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery initiative, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) is seeing significant progress in its efforts to keep students in school and ensure they have a pathway to graduation.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will host its 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk over two consecutive Saturdays—September 12 and 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the PSJA Early College High School cafeteria.

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Iris Alvarado Padilla has been appointed as the new assistant city manager of Alamo, Texas, bringing over 13 years of experience in both public and private sectors. A graduate of PSJA Memorial High School, she has worked in various roles, including at the City of McAllen and the Edinburg Police Department, where she managed eight divisions. Alvarado Padilla holds a Bachelor’s in Pre-Law and a Master’s in Executive Leadership, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Her focus will be on enhancing city operations and supporting municipal staff as Alamo embarks on over $100 million in development projects.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently recognized Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for its academic performance and commitment to investing in educators.

At Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, academic progress is built around a straightforward principle: invest in excellent teachers, give students opportunities to succeed, and refuse to let economic circumstances determine educational outcomes.

More than 1,200 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) teachers came together on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for the district’s annual Best Practices Conference, a day dedicated to professional learning, collaboration, and instructional excellence to help prepare educators ahead of the new school year.

As part of efforts to encourage students to pursue a post-secondary education, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) will host its annual PSJA College & Career Tailgate on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm on the south side of the PSJA Stadium.

All 26 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) elementary schools have been selected to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), providing students at participating campuses with additional opportunities to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and learn about healthy eating.

A record-breaking 117 adult students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District’s (PSJA ISD) College, Career & Technology Academy (CCTA) graduated on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

PSJA ISD recently hosted its 6th Annual Virtual EdTech Conference, “We Empower: Leading Together!”, bringing employees from across the district together for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) congratulates Aida C. Escobar Elementary and Graciela Garcia Elementary for being named Bright Spots Top Schools, a national recognition honoring campuses that are exceeding expectations in literacy education and helping students build the foundational skills needed for lifelong success.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD celebrated its historic “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency and the employees behind the achievement during a rock-inspired Staff Convocation on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena.