Tag: McAllen ISD (MISD)
McAllen ISD terminates IMAS contract, begins Quinta Mazatlan mediation
In efforts to curb the district’s $13.7 million budget deficit, McAllen ISD took action at Monday’s meeting by voting to terminate a $2 million contract with the International Museum of Arts & Science (IMAS) and begin to mediate with Quinta Mazatlan over a $4 million project.
McAllen ISD cuts black box theaters contract due to budget deficit
McALLEN — The McAllen school board voted to terminate the contract regarding black box theaters for its high schools and to not proceed with the project due to budget constraints at a meeting Monday night.
Rowe boys basketball coach Yebra relieved of coaching duties
McAllen ISD announced it has relieved McAllen Rowe head boys basketball coach Jose Yebra of his coaching duties following an internal investigation that determined Rowe used an ineligible player this season.
McAllen ISD facing $13.7 million budget deficit
The McAllen ISD school board held its first workshop for the 2024-25 budget Monday with board members asking questions about an expected deficit while expressing their opinions on possible solutions to help mitigate it.
Mayor says McAllen’s can-do spirit drove 2023 successes
McAllen experienced a banner year in 2023 across all sectors, from the economy, to public safety, to quality of life.
McAllen ISD teacher named H-E-B award finalist for passion in teaching
McALLEN — Michelle Cavazos, a McAllen ISD 3rd grade dual language teacher, is one of five finalists in the state of Texas for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award and received a surprise visit by H-E-Buddy and McAllen ISD administration to congratulate her.
Photo Gallery: McAllen ISD teacher Michelle Cavazos named H-E-B award finalist
McALLEN — Michelle Cavazos, a McAllen ISD 3rd grade dual language teacher, is one of five finalists in the state of Texas for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award and received a surprise visit by H-E-Buddy and McAllen ISD administration to congratulate her.
McAllen ISD votes to offer free pre-K program for eligible students
The McAllen ISD school board last Monday voted unanimously to change the pre-Kindergarten program to offer it for free to all eligible 4 year olds for the upcoming fall semester.
Valley school performance rated highest in Texas by nonprofit
The research and child advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk reported improvement among public schools in the Rio Grande Valley for the 2022-2023 school year, but also pointed out troubling trends.
Three years later, McAllen Wi-Fi initiative still helping students
McALLEN — When the COVID-19 pandemic first shut down schools in the spring of 2020, local leaders found themselves facing a different crisis: how to continue educating students who could no longer go to their classrooms.