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102 杏吧视频 Elementary and Middle Schools Ranked Among the Best Performing in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
杏吧视频 is proud to announce that 102 of our elementary and middle schools are ranked among the best in Texas according to U.S.
Thank You, Yolanda Munoz, and to all our 杏吧视频 Team and Family Veterans
杏吧视频 observes Veterans Day on November 11, and we want to thank our veterans for their bravery, hard work, and dedication. 馃帠鉂� We
What Does Disciplinary Literacy Mean at 杏吧视频? The Answer Might Surprise You
The word discipline has several definitions in the dictionary. One is 鈥渇ollowing the rules,鈥� but that鈥檚 not the definition that factors into 杏吧视频鈥檚 Organizational Priority
102 杏吧视频 Elementary and Middle Schools Ranked Among the Best Performing in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
杏吧视频 is proud to announce that 102 of our elementary and middle schools are ranked among the best in Texas according to U.S.
Thank You, Yolanda Munoz, and to all our 杏吧视频 Team and Family Veterans
杏吧视频 observes Veterans Day on November 11, and we want to thank our veterans for their bravery, hard work, and dedication. 馃帠鉂� We
What Does Disciplinary Literacy Mean at 杏吧视频? The Answer Might Surprise You
The word discipline has several definitions in the dictionary. One is 鈥渇ollowing the rules,鈥� but that鈥檚 not the definition that factors into 杏吧视频鈥檚 Organizational Priority
Principal Spotlight: Ms. Barrera and Her Mission Towards Education for All
October is a time when we recognize the outstanding leaders of our campuses- our principals. This month, we got the chance to hear from Principal
杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley Shines Bright with Afterschool Programs
杏吧视频 scholars, parents, and community leaders from the 杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this week as part of Lights On
杏吧视频 Announces New College Partnership with Occidental College
杏吧视频 is excited to announce a new college partnership with Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. The agreement signed between 杏吧视频 and Occidental
A Tiger, Lobo, and Proud Custodian
Mr. Jos茅 Mercado, known by many 杏吧视频 students and staff as 鈥淒on Jose,鈥� spent seven years with 杏吧视频 as a hard-working member of
Thank You Farmers! A Region-by-Region Look at our 杏吧视频 Farms
Did you know that many of the delicious produce items served in our cafeterias come directly from our 杏吧视频 Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Farms? That鈥檚
We Act with Integrity: The “Lunch Bunch” Initiative for Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. At 杏吧视频, one staff member has taken a unique and heartwarming approach to support students in their emotional and social
Principal Spotlight: Dr. Allysia Gibson is Empowering Futures in Baton Rouge
This October, we take time to recognize a special group of leaders in our Team & Family 鈥� our school principals. These dedicated individuals play
How to Avoid Getting Sick this Fall
The 2023-24 school year is already in full swing! As the leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are slowly beginning to drop,
What You Should Know About Bullying Prevention Month
One in every five students reports being bullied at some point during the academic school year. It can take place at any school campus, anytime,
Our 2023-24 杏吧视频 Fall Family Survey is Live!
杏吧视频 Team & Family, we are excited to announce the launch of our Fall Family Survey! Every year, 杏吧视频 learns valuable information regarding our family鈥檚
133 杏吧视频 Receive Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that 133 schools across all of 杏吧视频鈥檚 regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot on the
杏吧视频 Carver Academy Receives Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! 杏吧视频 Carver Academy has earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education.
Safe, Connected, and Celebrated: Why and How 杏吧视频 Is Prioritizing School Culture and Climate
What鈥檚 the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more
19 杏吧视频 High Schools Rank Among U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2023 Best High Schools聽
Today, 19 of 杏吧视频鈥檚 high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This is the
Suicide Prevention Month at 杏吧视频
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and
Apply Today: 杏吧视频 2024-2025 Student Applications Are Live!
It鈥檚 that time of year again, the application window to apply to 杏吧视频 for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!聽聽聽聽 The Application
Dreams of Teaching Lead to Regional Nomination
Ana Ontiveros: Region One Nominee for Teacher of the Year Known on campus as 鈥淢s. Onti,鈥� Ana Ontiveros grew up in the small Nicaraguan town
Region-by-Region First Day of School Recap聽
Class is in session at 杏吧视频 across four states and 11 regions! This August, we welcomed over 80,000 students into our campuses and
5 Ways to Plan For The 2023-24 School Year
As summer nears its end, our scholars will soon set foot on an 杏吧视频 campus for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! Returning
World Social Media Day: Counting Down Our Top 10 Posts of 2022-23
June 30 marks World Social Media Day and we’re celebrating by counting down some our most engaging posts from the 2022-23 school year shared on
Parents: Learn How to Access Your Student’s 2023 STAAR, LEAP, FAST, or OST Exam Results
The 2022-2023 school year at 杏吧视频 has been a year of hard work and achievement, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of
杏吧视频 Honors Pride Month this June聽
杏吧视频 recognizes Pride Month and supports all individuals.聽
Dive Into Reading this Summer: Suggested Titles for 2023聽
Summer is here, but the 杏吧视频 Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all 杏吧视频 students to keep their brains
College Signing Day Events in the Rio Grande Valley Recognize 1,300 Seniors from the Class of 2023
杏吧视频 seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends, family, and scholars over two days at the McAllen Convention
Our Commitment to Safety
杏吧视频 Team & Family,鈥� This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, a community I worked in for many years and
Thank you, Teachers! Celebrating 杏吧视频 Price Hill Academy Co-Teacher, Karina Balderas
“I have spent my whole life around schools since I was a little girl. Growing up within a family of educators, I have been inspired
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from 杏吧视频!
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
杏吧视频 Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May
杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month) throughout the
杏吧视频 San Antonio Celebrates Its Largest College Signing Day to Date
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at 杏吧视频. It is a
杏吧视频 Austin Seniors Kick Off 2023 College Signing Day Events
杏吧视频’ College Signing Day season kicked off this week with our celebration for the Class of 2023 in Austin, Texas at Palmer Events
Tech & Digital Literacy at 杏吧视频
How Typing Practice Can Help Your Child Succeed on End-of-Year Assessments聽 As the end of the school year approaches, many students are preparing for online
Happy National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
This year,聽National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 3 鈥� 7! During this week, we join the聽National Association of Elementary School Principals, the聽National Association
杏吧视频 names Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA, as New Member of National Board of Directors
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA and former Global President for Pfizer Vaccines, has been appointed to the Board
Karen Prewitt, 杏吧视频 Educator and Course Leader, Recognized as National Board-Certified Teacher
Chasing a Dream It鈥檚 the most respected nationwide distinction for teachers and certainly not easily achieved: National Board Certification. Karen Prewitt, Pre-AP (Advanced Placement) Algebra
Celebrating National School Social Work Week 2023: Eloisa Bustamante Oviedo from 杏吧视频 Rise College Prep
杏吧视频 is celebrating National School Social Work Week March 5-11, 2023. Social Workers at 杏吧视频, play a critical role in creating a safe,
It鈥檚 Time to Re-Register for the 2023鈥�24 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2022-32 school year, it鈥檚
Honoring Black History: 杏吧视频 Burke Scholar Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Shelby Henderson, a ninth grade scholar at 杏吧视频 Burke, created an artwork titled 鈥淣o Matter Race Everyone is Equal鈥� that was selected from record number
Lottery is Complete: What’s Your Next Step?
Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to 杏吧视频, beginning in August 2023! Now that lottery
Welcome to 杏吧视频 Events Happening this Spring
At 杏吧视频, we believe family engagement involves open, two-way communication between the school and the family. Together, we are united in a common mission to
What You Should Know About 杏吧视频’s Student Lottery
It鈥檚 that time of year again! Families are tasked with making the very important decision of where they would like to send their children to
Honoring Black History Month: Recognizing the 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥� Fraternities & Sororities鈥�
For Black History Month, 杏吧视频 is recognizing the robust history of the 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥� fraternities and sororities and their presence within the 杏吧视频
22-23 Spring Family Survey Officially Open!
杏吧视频 is excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At 杏吧视频, we highly value student and family voice.聽 We
Honoring Black History Month at 杏吧视频
This February, 杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American
杏吧视频 Lottery Schedule for 2023-24 School Year
Can you believe it? Our lottery is coming up next month!聽Before the lottery process begins, you need to make sure your application is submitted. To
Intent to Return FAQ’s for the 2023-24 School Year
We look forward to having our students return to 杏吧视频 for the 2023-2024 school year! To guarantee your student鈥檚 spot, you will need
杏吧视频 Families: It鈥檚 Time to Fill Out Your Intent to Return for the 2023 鈥� 24 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2022-23 school
Learning Opportunities During Break: Winter Reading Suggestions
Happy Holidays, Team & Family!聽聽聽 杏吧视频 will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 19 鈥� Monday January 2. Students will return
杏吧视频’s 5 Most Memorable Moments of 2022
2022 Recap Blog聽 The holiday season is here and we hope it brings you and your family joy and hope. Through the highs and lows
Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter Break
We are excited to kick off this Winter Break聽with well wishes for all the 杏吧视频 Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students,
18 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected as QuestBridge National College Match Program Finalists
18 students from 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2023 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Our students are among 5,613 high
杏吧视频 Palmview Scholar Places 5th at Texas FFA State Competition
One of the newest 杏吧视频 campuses in the Rio Grande Valley is providing opportunities for college-bound students with interests in agriculture through their Career and
Thank You, Substitute Teachers!
Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. 聽 Each year during American Education Week, substitute
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Thanksgiving Break
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our
Karla Tobias, 杏吧视频 Team Member and Alumna Works to Help Students and Families Every Day
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this important month, we鈥檙e spotlighting Karla Tobias, an integral member of the 杏吧视频 Team &
Our Veterans Day Hero: John Marquez, 杏吧视频 Brackenridge
One of our Veterans Day heroes is John Marquez, 杏吧视频 Brackenridge Facilities Team Member and veteran. Mr. Marquez joined 杏吧视频 in 2019 and was inspired
杏吧视频 McAllen’s Little Shop of Team & Family
杏吧视频 McAllen鈥檚 Fine Arts department sits in a quad of portables on campus. Walking through the campus, past the Academy building, outdoor pavilion, and College
What You Should Know About McKinney Vento, A Program To Help Children Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
杏吧视频 would like to make families aware of the McKinney-Vento Act to support our family’s social-emotional learning and ensure everyone has the resources
杏吧视频 Votes: Student and Teacher from 杏吧视频 Frontier College Prep Teacher Share the Importance of Voting
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the United States and an opportunity to raise our voices at the polls. We took a moment
Proudly Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
This month, 杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage
National Principals Month Spotlight: 杏吧视频 Principals Paving the Way in Jacksonville, FL
October has been an eventful month of celebrations for our scholars and staff and as the month comes to an end, we caught up with
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help
Principals Month Spotlight: Nicholas Ditto, 杏吧视频 Rise College Prep
杏吧视频 is thrilled to celebrate National Principals Month and spotlight principals in our network that lead their campuses with integrity, deliver results, and prioritize the
杏吧视频 Afterschool Programs in the RGV Celebrate National Lights on Afterschool Event
杏吧视频 students, parents, and community leaders from the Rio Grande Valley will join on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a national
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the
Shirley Castillo, Connecting Cultural Traditions in an International Family
Shirley Castillo, Instructor at 杏吧视频 Donna College Prep, is a proud Uruguayan who is passionate about connecting and celebrating many cultural traditions with her children,
Center Stage: Grupo Folklorico Cuauhtli of 杏吧视频 Edinburg
After-school programs at 杏吧视频 Edinburg College Prep are a source of joy for scholars and staff across the campus. Their rich programming of music, art,
Thank You, Farmers: Celebrating National Farmers Day
October 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars鈥� lives.
Discovering Diversity in Latinx Culture with 杏吧视频 Pharr’s Mariachi Leon
聽This Hispanic Heritage Month, we鈥檙e highlighting 杏吧视频 Pharr鈥檚 Mariachi Leon and how they have brought the 杏吧视频 community together with their performances. The 杏吧视频 Pharr
Practice Good Health and Safety Habits this Fall
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends
Celebrating Facilities Appreciation Day
Our 杏吧视频 facilities team consists of our amazing custodians, facilities managers, regional managers of facilities and construction, and HQ staff who go above and beyond
Access Home Resources for Move This World聽
Move This World provides social emotional learning (SEL) training with the use of interactive videos, movement, and creative expression to help students, educators, and families
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Moment of Reflection with Jose Luis Vasquez
For Hispanic Heritage Month, 杏吧视频 is highlighting its Latinx staff members who continue to proudly uphold the cultures and traditions that make them who they
Valeria Carrillo: My First Semester at Rice University
杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley alumna, Valeria Carrillo, visited Rice University for the first time on a College Field Lesson in the 8th grade. Attracted by
What you should know about 杏吧视频’s 2022-2023 Fall Family Survey
To support our family鈥檚 social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. 聽The Fall Family
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latinx Authors
This October, students across the district continue learning about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures during Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day聽 Did you know that Tuesday, September 20th, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to
In Memoriam: Lowry Mays
杏吧视频 San Antonio Team & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Lowry Mays, a San Antonio philanthropist, businessman,
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
At 杏吧视频, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have
杏吧视频 Proudly Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month聽聽
杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 鈥� October 15! This annual celebration honors the
Congratulations to 杏吧视频 Seniors who earned the AP Scholars Designation in 2022!聽
杏吧视频 has received official Advanced Placement (AP) test results, and we are excited to share that 30% of seniors in our AP for
Apply Today: 杏吧视频 2023-2024 Student Applications Are Live!
The application window to apply to 杏吧视频 for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!聽聽聽聽 杏吧视频 is a family of tuition-free public charter
Have a Fun and Safe Labor Day Weekend!聽
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh! Team & Family, during holidays and
Florida and Ohio Discover the World of K-2 Literacy with Amplify CKLA
Amplify CKLA is a high-quality literacy curriculum that aligns to our Florida and Ohio state standards. This school year, students will explore a myriad of
杏吧视频 Continues to Lead the Way! 70 Schools Earn an A and 31 Earn 100% Eligible Distinctions!
We have much to celebrate at 杏吧视频 as we usher in a new school year, including recent news from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Today,
杏吧视频 Career and Technical Education: A Conversation with First-Year Pharmacy Student Daija Drain
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
K-12 Physical Education at 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for our scholars by increasing access to health, wellness, and nutrition. 杏吧视频鈥檚 Physical Education聽programming exists as
杏吧视频 Receives Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that 120 schools across our Texas and Tampa Bay regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot
杏吧视频 Offers Multi-Layered Campus Safety and Security Program Across Campuses
Hello 杏吧视频 Families,聽 We are incredibly excited to welcome over 83,000 students to 杏吧视频 campuses for the 2022-2023 school year. Over the summer, our campus
Interview with Wheelchair Athlete Joseph Anthony Lara
July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This important civil
Career & Technical Education – June 2022 Highlights
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
National Summer Learning Week: July 11-15, 2022
杏吧视频 is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 11 鈥� July 15! We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated
Welcome to 杏吧视频: Meal Applications Now Available for 杏吧视频 Students in Jacksonville & Cincinnati
The 2022-2023 school year is quickly approaching and parents and guardians of students who are attending new 杏吧视频 campuses are encouraged to complete the free
Low-Cost Internet Available Through the Affordable Connectivity Program
Attention, 杏吧视频 families! We know reliable home internet is essential to extend the learning day, help students complete their homework, and boost the home-to-school connection.聽聽
How to Avoid the 鈥楽ummer Slide鈥� – Summer 2022 Suggested Reading
Summer is here, but the 杏吧视频 Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all 杏吧视频 students to keep their brains
How to Access Your Student鈥檚 STAAR, LEAP 2025, or FSA Test Results
The 2021-2022 school year at 杏吧视频 has been a great one, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of the Class of 2022,
杏吧视频 Career and Technical Education Highlights of 2021-22
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
杏吧视频 Donna Scholars Recognized at 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Camille Rangel and Ashlyn De Leon from 杏吧视频 Donna were honored this week by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez for their submissions to this year鈥檚 2022 Congressional
杏吧视频 Staff Spotlight: Ligaya Roa聽
We sat down with Ligaya Grace Roa, Distinguished Master RISE Teacher at 杏吧视频 Academy La Joya. Ligaya and her husband, Merpu, founded the Philippine-American Chamber
杏吧视频 Seniors in the RGV Reveal College Decisions at College Signing Day 2022
After a two-year hiatus from in-person College Signing Day events, 杏吧视频 seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends,
SUEperwoman: Bringing Joy and So Much More from the Philippines to the Rio Grande Valley
An 杏吧视频 staff spotlight on Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio聽 We sat down with Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio, an advanced and AP (Advanced Placement) Physics Teacher at 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Board taps Texas Education Agency鈥檚 deputy commissioner Dr. Jeff Cottrill to lead network of public charter schools focused on College for All The Board of
Noah Martinez – Proof That Your Support Makes a Difference
Noah Martinez is a 2018 alumni of 杏吧视频 Carver College Prep in San Antonio, Texas. After attending eight different public schools in the San Antonio
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from 杏吧视频!
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
杏吧视频’ Sensory Rooms Honor Autism Acceptance
Sensory rooms are being added to 杏吧视频 campuses throughout the organization with funding from TEA鈥檚 Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award. The sensory
15 杏吧视频 High Schools Rank Among U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2022 Best High Schools聽
15 of 杏吧视频鈥檚 high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourteenth
杏吧视频 Austin Celebrates the Class of 2022 at College Signing Day
杏吧视频’ College Signing Day season is underway with our second celebration for the Class of 2022 in Austin, Texas. It is the event
杏吧视频 Harlingen Celebrates Earth Day With Recycled Materials Art Contest
The 杏吧视频 Harlingen Hornets are rethinking ways to use recyclable materials for their first Earth Day Recycled Art Contest. The school-wide art contest, presented by
Four 杏吧视频 College Preparatory Schools Rank in the Top 10 Most Challenging in the Nation
Four 杏吧视频 college preparatory schools ranked top ten most challenging in the nation, 13 in the top one percent聽聽 Have you heard the great news?聽
杏吧视频 San Antonio Takes the Stage at College Signing Day’s 2022 Return
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at 杏吧视频. It is a
杏吧视频 San Juan Academy’s Student Book Recommendations
At 杏吧视频 San Juan Academy, Brittany Castro鈥檚 fourth-grade reading class celebrated International Children鈥檚 Book Day on April 2, 2022, by sharing their favorite books of
A Powerhouse End to Women’s History Month with 杏吧视频 Edinburg’s State Powerlifting Champions
We鈥檙e rounding out Women鈥檚 History Month at 杏吧视频 by highlighting the women of 杏吧视频 Edinburg College Prep鈥檚 Powerlifting team. Juniors Mia Rincones and Amaris Garza
CPS Energy Powers Up Scholarship Funds for 杏吧视频 San Antonio Seniors
The 杏吧视频 San Antonio Facilities Team will use funds earned through the Demand Response program and funds donated by BLCCS to award seniors a total
杏吧视频 Honors Women鈥檚 History Month
This March, 杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month as we remind ourselves and our students of the accomplishments of women and recognize the
An interview with Trenace Dorsey, 杏吧视频 Southeast College Preparatory parent
Trenace and Darae Dorsey have been proud members of the 杏吧视频 Southeast College Preparatory community for almost a year. Go Stingers! Trenace Dorsey, a current
In Memoriam: Al Lopez
Team & Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Al Lopez, 杏吧视频鈥檚 Acting Superintendent and Interim Chief Executive Officer
National School Counseling Week Spotlight: Kristal Cooks
杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2022 February 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our
Celebrating Black History Month: A Team & Family Interview with College Counselor Vickie Walls
Vickie Walls served as a founding teacher at 杏吧视频 Bridge College Preparatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when the school opened in 2018. A former social
Honoring Black History Month at 杏吧视频
鈥淩eal education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.鈥� 鈥�
What You Should Know About 杏吧视频鈥檚 Student Lottery
At 杏吧视频, we remain committed to ensuring student success on the road to and through college. As we kick off a new year,
Get Connected: Affordable Connectivity Program To Replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Attention, 杏吧视频 families!聽We know reliable internet at home is essential to extend the learning day, help聽students聽complete their homework and聽boost the home-to-school connection.聽 If you are
Cultural Values in Pursuit of Education Equity
By Alex Jimenez, Public Schools Supporter 鈥� Former TXU Corp Vice President; Past Chairman of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Greater Dallas Hispanic
New Year, New You: 5 Tips to Make 2022 Your Family鈥檚 Healthiest Year Ever
A new year brings opportunity to start fresh! What better way to get started than with a focus on healthy meals and habits for the
Re-Registration FAQ鈥檚 for the 2022-23 School Year
We look forward to having our students return to 杏吧视频 for the 2022-2023聽school year! To guarantee your student鈥檚 spot, you will need to
It鈥檚 Time to Re-Register for the 2022鈥�23 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2021-22聽school year,
杏吧视频 Lottery Schedule for 2022-23 School Year
Can you believe it? Our regional lotteries are only a couple months away! If you are interested in becoming a new 杏吧视频 family,
Learning Opportunities Over Winter Break: Let the Learning Continue!
Happy Holidays, Team & Family!聽聽 杏吧视频 will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 20 鈥揊riday, December 31. Students will return to
Voices of 杏吧视频: Stellar Senior Alexis Lopez
Voices of 杏吧视频聽 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
10 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected for Full-Ride Scholarships to Top Colleges through QuestBridge National College Match Program
We are excited聽to announce聽that聽10聽of our Class of 2022 students were selected for full-ride scholarships聽to top colleges聽through the highly聽selective聽QuestBridge聽National College Match Scholarship program.聽This includes two Ivy
Destination College: Celebrating College Matriculation for 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2021
For the 15th聽consecutive year,聽杏吧视频 is celebrating college matriculation!聽聽聽 This year,聽61% of the Class of 2021聽were accepted into聽the country鈥檚 best聽colleges or universities, a 13% increase from
Celebrating National Special Education Day 2021: 杏吧视频 Teachers Share Their Passion for Student Success
National Special Education Day聽is聽celebrated聽every year on December 2!聽This day聽commemorates the anniversary聽of our聽nation鈥檚 first federal special education law, the聽Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, signed by President
杏吧视频 Students Can Continue to Use AR & iLearning Hotspot Software Over Thanksgiving Break
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, it鈥檚 time to relax, spend time with family, and鈥ontinue learning!聽聽 Did you know that 杏吧视频鈥檚聽AR Zone聽&聽iLearning聽Hotspot software
Honoring Veterans Day: 杏吧视频 Spotlights Special Education Teacher Anthony Sanchez
Voices of 杏吧视频 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
Fun & Safe Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Home This Month
Happy Spooky Season! We want to ensure our Team & Family is safe and healthy not only at school, but also while celebrating this holiday
26 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected as QuestBridge National College Match Program Finalists
Twenty-six students from 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2022 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge聽National College Match Program. Our students are among 6,312 high school
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Lunch Week 2021
杏吧视频 is excited to celebrate and recognize聽National School Lunch Week聽(NSLW) from October 25-29. During NSLW, 杏吧视频 is highlighting the healthy food available daily to students
Principals Month Spotlight: Dhiyaa-ud-Deen Abdullah, 杏吧视频 Bridge
鈥淚 am honored to serve as Principal at 杏吧视频 Bridge. No matter my role –聽from co-teacher to teacher to principal in residence and now to
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year,聽National School Bus Safety Week serves as an opportunity to highlight and address the importance of
All Voices Are Important: Spotlight on Annemarie Donnelly, Director of Advocacy
Meet聽Annemarie Donnelly,聽proud Mexican American and director of聽advocacy at 杏吧视频! In her role, Annemarie has the honor of聽making sure our families, teachers, and staff
杏吧视频 Opens Application Process for Virtual Learning in Texas
As the鈥疌OVID-19鈥痯andemic continues,鈥影墒悠� is offering an online education program for Texas students who are too young for COVID vaccinations, with聽first priority聽for students who
Voices of 杏吧视频: 杏吧视频 Spotlights Kindergarten Teacher Desiree Wilson
Voices of 杏吧视频聽 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
杏吧视频 Celebrates National Farm to School Month
October is聽National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food! To celebrate, 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 Staff Spotlight: The Importance of Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
鈥淎cknowledging our history is a celebration of how we’ve persevered, were radical, and demanded our humanity be acknowledged even when it was difficult.鈥� –聽Aleia McDaniel,聽National
Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Spotlight: Assistant Principal of Instruction Felipe Butanda
鈥淚 am proud to be Hispanic when I reflect on the Cesar Chavez movement, when I think about Rita Moreno鈥檚 talent, Sandra Cisneros鈥� narrator鈥檚 ability
杏吧视频 Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
Did you know that Tuesday, September 28,聽is聽National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to make sure no one who wants to cast a
Celebrating Facilities Appreciation Week
For Chris Roscoe, facilities manager at 杏吧视频 Montopolis,聽learning is his favorite part of the job.聽 In his role,聽Chris聽needs to be familiar with every aspect of
11 杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley Schools Awarded 2021 College Success Awards
杏吧视频 is proud to announce that 11 杏吧视频 high schools in the Rio Grande Valley were awarded the 2021聽College Success Award聽by聽GreatSchools.org.聽 The College
History in your Home: 杏吧视频 Spotlights Social Studies Teacher Ernesto Farias
Voices of 杏吧视频 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
Hispanic Heritage Month Book List: Children鈥檚 Literature for Inside & Outside the Classroom
This month, students across the district are continuing to learn about historical and聽current聽Hispanic and Latinx figures,聽including those聽whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and
杏吧视频 Proudly Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
杏吧视频聽is聽proud to join our nation in聽celebrating聽Hispanic Heritage Month聽from September 15 鈥� October 15!聽This annual聽celebration聽honors聽the聽history, cultures, and contributions of U.S. Hispanic聽and Latinx聽communities to American
Texas Families: Complete the Virtual Learning Option Survey鈥�
If your family may prefer virtual聽learning as an additional health and safety precaution, please access the survey. (*Updated 09/20: This survey is now closed. If
Suicide Prevention Awareness: Together for Mental Health
At 杏吧视频, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,聽and聽September 5 鈥� 11 is聽National Suicide Prevention
Apply Today: 杏吧视频 2022-2023 Student Applications Are Live!
The application window to apply to 杏吧视频 for the 2022-2023聽school year is now open!聽聽聽聽 杏吧视频 is a family of tuition-free public charter schools
Staying Healthy and Safe This Labor Day
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh. Please carefully consider your plans for
IMPACT Magazine Feature: Blue Hour, Bright Future
Overcoming a Most Challenging Year By Gisel Torres Medrano, 11th grader at 杏吧视频 Carver College Preparatory My family owns a small camera installation business that
IMPACT Magazine Feature: From Virtual Learning to the University of Southern California
By Johanna Reyes, 杏吧视频 College Preparatory Weslaco 2021 Graduate聽 On March 30,聽2021,聽I sat at my computer. In my email, there was a notification stating there
IMPACT Magazine Feature: A New Form of Normalcy
By Emily Torres, 杏吧视频 San Benito 2021 Graduate I鈥檓 a founding student at 杏吧视频 San Benito, which means I鈥檝e attended my campus since kindergarten, when
IMPACT Magazine Feature: Thank You, Team & Family
Two 杏吧视频 students wanted to thank special staff members who served as a shining light this past year. We are so glad everybody can be
Explore 杏吧视频鈥檚 Online Summer Learning Tools for National Summer Learning Week
杏吧视频 is celebrating聽National Summer Learning Week聽from July 12 鈥� July 16!聽We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated to elevating the
杏吧视频 Proudly Celebrates Pride Month
杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate聽Pride Month throughout the month of June! This annual celebration commemorates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ)+ contributions
Staying Healthy During Spring Break and Travel
Spring Break is upon us and our scholars and educators are looking forward to聽the well-deserved break.聽With the recent media coverage of the coronavirus, we recognize
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102 杏吧视频 Elementary and Middle Schools Ranked Among the Best Performing in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
杏吧视频 is proud to announce that 102 of our elementary and middle schools are ranked among the best in Texas according to U.S.
Thank You, Yolanda Munoz, and to all our 杏吧视频 Team and Family Veterans
杏吧视频 observes Veterans Day on November 11, and we want to thank our veterans for their bravery, hard work, and dedication. 馃帠鉂� We
What Does Disciplinary Literacy Mean at 杏吧视频? The Answer Might Surprise You
The word discipline has several definitions in the dictionary. One is 鈥渇ollowing the rules,鈥� but that鈥檚 not the definition that factors into 杏吧视频鈥檚 Organizational Priority
Principal Spotlight: Ms. Barrera and Her Mission Towards Education for All
October is a time when we recognize the outstanding leaders of our campuses- our principals. This month, we got the chance to hear from Principal
杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley Shines Bright with Afterschool Programs
杏吧视频 scholars, parents, and community leaders from the 杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this week as part of Lights On
杏吧视频 Announces New College Partnership with Occidental College
杏吧视频 is excited to announce a new college partnership with Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. The agreement signed between 杏吧视频 and Occidental
A Tiger, Lobo, and Proud Custodian
Mr. Jos茅 Mercado, known by many 杏吧视频 students and staff as 鈥淒on Jose,鈥� spent seven years with 杏吧视频 as a hard-working member of
Thank You Farmers! A Region-by-Region Look at our 杏吧视频 Farms
Did you know that many of the delicious produce items served in our cafeterias come directly from our 杏吧视频 Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Farms? That鈥檚
We Act with Integrity: The “Lunch Bunch” Initiative for Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. At 杏吧视频, one staff member has taken a unique and heartwarming approach to support students in their emotional and social
Principal Spotlight: Dr. Allysia Gibson is Empowering Futures in Baton Rouge
This October, we take time to recognize a special group of leaders in our Team & Family 鈥� our school principals. These dedicated individuals play
How to Avoid Getting Sick this Fall
The 2023-24 school year is already in full swing! As the leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are slowly beginning to drop,
What You Should Know About Bullying Prevention Month
One in every five students reports being bullied at some point during the academic school year. It can take place at any school campus, anytime,
Our 2023-24 杏吧视频 Fall Family Survey is Live!
杏吧视频 Team & Family, we are excited to announce the launch of our Fall Family Survey! Every year, 杏吧视频 learns valuable information regarding our family鈥檚
133 杏吧视频 Receive Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that 133 schools across all of 杏吧视频鈥檚 regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot on the
杏吧视频 Carver Academy Receives Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! 杏吧视频 Carver Academy has earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education.
Safe, Connected, and Celebrated: Why and How 杏吧视频 Is Prioritizing School Culture and Climate
What鈥檚 the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more
19 杏吧视频 High Schools Rank Among U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2023 Best High Schools聽
Today, 19 of 杏吧视频鈥檚 high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This is the
Suicide Prevention Month at 杏吧视频
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and
Apply Today: 杏吧视频 2024-2025 Student Applications Are Live!
It鈥檚 that time of year again, the application window to apply to 杏吧视频 for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!聽聽聽聽 The Application
Dreams of Teaching Lead to Regional Nomination
Ana Ontiveros: Region One Nominee for Teacher of the Year Known on campus as 鈥淢s. Onti,鈥� Ana Ontiveros grew up in the small Nicaraguan town
Region-by-Region First Day of School Recap聽
Class is in session at 杏吧视频 across four states and 11 regions! This August, we welcomed over 80,000 students into our campuses and
5 Ways to Plan For The 2023-24 School Year
As summer nears its end, our scholars will soon set foot on an 杏吧视频 campus for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! Returning
World Social Media Day: Counting Down Our Top 10 Posts of 2022-23
June 30 marks World Social Media Day and we’re celebrating by counting down some our most engaging posts from the 2022-23 school year shared on
Parents: Learn How to Access Your Student’s 2023 STAAR, LEAP, FAST, or OST Exam Results
The 2022-2023 school year at 杏吧视频 has been a year of hard work and achievement, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of
杏吧视频 Honors Pride Month this June聽
杏吧视频 recognizes Pride Month and supports all individuals.聽
Dive Into Reading this Summer: Suggested Titles for 2023聽
Summer is here, but the 杏吧视频 Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all 杏吧视频 students to keep their brains
College Signing Day Events in the Rio Grande Valley Recognize 1,300 Seniors from the Class of 2023
杏吧视频 seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends, family, and scholars over two days at the McAllen Convention
Our Commitment to Safety
杏吧视频 Team & Family,鈥� This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, a community I worked in for many years and
Thank you, Teachers! Celebrating 杏吧视频 Price Hill Academy Co-Teacher, Karina Balderas
“I have spent my whole life around schools since I was a little girl. Growing up within a family of educators, I have been inspired
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from 杏吧视频!
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
杏吧视频 Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May
杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month) throughout the
杏吧视频 San Antonio Celebrates Its Largest College Signing Day to Date
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at 杏吧视频. It is a
杏吧视频 Austin Seniors Kick Off 2023 College Signing Day Events
杏吧视频’ College Signing Day season kicked off this week with our celebration for the Class of 2023 in Austin, Texas at Palmer Events
Tech & Digital Literacy at 杏吧视频
How Typing Practice Can Help Your Child Succeed on End-of-Year Assessments聽 As the end of the school year approaches, many students are preparing for online
Happy National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
This year,聽National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 3 鈥� 7! During this week, we join the聽National Association of Elementary School Principals, the聽National Association
杏吧视频 names Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA, as New Member of National Board of Directors
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA and former Global President for Pfizer Vaccines, has been appointed to the Board
Karen Prewitt, 杏吧视频 Educator and Course Leader, Recognized as National Board-Certified Teacher
Chasing a Dream It鈥檚 the most respected nationwide distinction for teachers and certainly not easily achieved: National Board Certification. Karen Prewitt, Pre-AP (Advanced Placement) Algebra
Celebrating National School Social Work Week 2023: Eloisa Bustamante Oviedo from 杏吧视频 Rise College Prep
杏吧视频 is celebrating National School Social Work Week March 5-11, 2023. Social Workers at 杏吧视频, play a critical role in creating a safe,
It鈥檚 Time to Re-Register for the 2023鈥�24 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2022-32 school year, it鈥檚
Honoring Black History: 杏吧视频 Burke Scholar Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Shelby Henderson, a ninth grade scholar at 杏吧视频 Burke, created an artwork titled 鈥淣o Matter Race Everyone is Equal鈥� that was selected from record number
Lottery is Complete: What’s Your Next Step?
Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to 杏吧视频, beginning in August 2023! Now that lottery
Welcome to 杏吧视频 Events Happening this Spring
At 杏吧视频, we believe family engagement involves open, two-way communication between the school and the family. Together, we are united in a common mission to
What You Should Know About 杏吧视频’s Student Lottery
It鈥檚 that time of year again! Families are tasked with making the very important decision of where they would like to send their children to
Honoring Black History Month: Recognizing the 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥� Fraternities & Sororities鈥�
For Black History Month, 杏吧视频 is recognizing the robust history of the 鈥淒ivine Nine鈥� fraternities and sororities and their presence within the 杏吧视频
22-23 Spring Family Survey Officially Open!
杏吧视频 is excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At 杏吧视频, we highly value student and family voice.聽 We
Honoring Black History Month at 杏吧视频
This February, 杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American
杏吧视频 Lottery Schedule for 2023-24 School Year
Can you believe it? Our lottery is coming up next month!聽Before the lottery process begins, you need to make sure your application is submitted. To
Intent to Return FAQ’s for the 2023-24 School Year
We look forward to having our students return to 杏吧视频 for the 2023-2024 school year! To guarantee your student鈥檚 spot, you will need
杏吧视频 Families: It鈥檚 Time to Fill Out Your Intent to Return for the 2023 鈥� 24 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2022-23 school
Learning Opportunities During Break: Winter Reading Suggestions
Happy Holidays, Team & Family!聽聽聽 杏吧视频 will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 19 鈥� Monday January 2. Students will return
杏吧视频’s 5 Most Memorable Moments of 2022
2022 Recap Blog聽 The holiday season is here and we hope it brings you and your family joy and hope. Through the highs and lows
Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter Break
We are excited to kick off this Winter Break聽with well wishes for all the 杏吧视频 Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students,
18 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected as QuestBridge National College Match Program Finalists
18 students from 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2023 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Our students are among 5,613 high
杏吧视频 Palmview Scholar Places 5th at Texas FFA State Competition
One of the newest 杏吧视频 campuses in the Rio Grande Valley is providing opportunities for college-bound students with interests in agriculture through their Career and
Thank You, Substitute Teachers!
Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. 聽 Each year during American Education Week, substitute
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Thanksgiving Break
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our
Karla Tobias, 杏吧视频 Team Member and Alumna Works to Help Students and Families Every Day
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this important month, we鈥檙e spotlighting Karla Tobias, an integral member of the 杏吧视频 Team &
Our Veterans Day Hero: John Marquez, 杏吧视频 Brackenridge
One of our Veterans Day heroes is John Marquez, 杏吧视频 Brackenridge Facilities Team Member and veteran. Mr. Marquez joined 杏吧视频 in 2019 and was inspired
杏吧视频 McAllen’s Little Shop of Team & Family
杏吧视频 McAllen鈥檚 Fine Arts department sits in a quad of portables on campus. Walking through the campus, past the Academy building, outdoor pavilion, and College
What You Should Know About McKinney Vento, A Program To Help Children Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
杏吧视频 would like to make families aware of the McKinney-Vento Act to support our family’s social-emotional learning and ensure everyone has the resources
杏吧视频 Votes: Student and Teacher from 杏吧视频 Frontier College Prep Teacher Share the Importance of Voting
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the United States and an opportunity to raise our voices at the polls. We took a moment
Proudly Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
This month, 杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage
National Principals Month Spotlight: 杏吧视频 Principals Paving the Way in Jacksonville, FL
October has been an eventful month of celebrations for our scholars and staff and as the month comes to an end, we caught up with
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help
Principals Month Spotlight: Nicholas Ditto, 杏吧视频 Rise College Prep
杏吧视频 is thrilled to celebrate National Principals Month and spotlight principals in our network that lead their campuses with integrity, deliver results, and prioritize the
杏吧视频 Afterschool Programs in the RGV Celebrate National Lights on Afterschool Event
杏吧视频 students, parents, and community leaders from the Rio Grande Valley will join on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a national
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the
Shirley Castillo, Connecting Cultural Traditions in an International Family
Shirley Castillo, Instructor at 杏吧视频 Donna College Prep, is a proud Uruguayan who is passionate about connecting and celebrating many cultural traditions with her children,
Center Stage: Grupo Folklorico Cuauhtli of 杏吧视频 Edinburg
After-school programs at 杏吧视频 Edinburg College Prep are a source of joy for scholars and staff across the campus. Their rich programming of music, art,
Thank You, Farmers: Celebrating National Farmers Day
October 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars鈥� lives.
Discovering Diversity in Latinx Culture with 杏吧视频 Pharr’s Mariachi Leon
聽This Hispanic Heritage Month, we鈥檙e highlighting 杏吧视频 Pharr鈥檚 Mariachi Leon and how they have brought the 杏吧视频 community together with their performances. The 杏吧视频 Pharr
Practice Good Health and Safety Habits this Fall
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends
Celebrating Facilities Appreciation Day
Our 杏吧视频 facilities team consists of our amazing custodians, facilities managers, regional managers of facilities and construction, and HQ staff who go above and beyond
Access Home Resources for Move This World聽
Move This World provides social emotional learning (SEL) training with the use of interactive videos, movement, and creative expression to help students, educators, and families
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Moment of Reflection with Jose Luis Vasquez
For Hispanic Heritage Month, 杏吧视频 is highlighting its Latinx staff members who continue to proudly uphold the cultures and traditions that make them who they
Valeria Carrillo: My First Semester at Rice University
杏吧视频 Rio Grande Valley alumna, Valeria Carrillo, visited Rice University for the first time on a College Field Lesson in the 8th grade. Attracted by
What you should know about 杏吧视频’s 2022-2023 Fall Family Survey
To support our family鈥檚 social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. 聽The Fall Family
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latinx Authors
This October, students across the district continue learning about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures during Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day聽 Did you know that Tuesday, September 20th, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to
In Memoriam: Lowry Mays
杏吧视频 San Antonio Team & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Lowry Mays, a San Antonio philanthropist, businessman,
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
At 杏吧视频, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have
杏吧视频 Proudly Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month聽聽
杏吧视频 is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 鈥� October 15! This annual celebration honors the
Congratulations to 杏吧视频 Seniors who earned the AP Scholars Designation in 2022!聽
杏吧视频 has received official Advanced Placement (AP) test results, and we are excited to share that 30% of seniors in our AP for
Apply Today: 杏吧视频 2023-2024 Student Applications Are Live!
The application window to apply to 杏吧视频 for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!聽聽聽聽 杏吧视频 is a family of tuition-free public charter
Have a Fun and Safe Labor Day Weekend!聽
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh! Team & Family, during holidays and
Florida and Ohio Discover the World of K-2 Literacy with Amplify CKLA
Amplify CKLA is a high-quality literacy curriculum that aligns to our Florida and Ohio state standards. This school year, students will explore a myriad of
杏吧视频 Continues to Lead the Way! 70 Schools Earn an A and 31 Earn 100% Eligible Distinctions!
We have much to celebrate at 杏吧视频 as we usher in a new school year, including recent news from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Today,
杏吧视频 Career and Technical Education: A Conversation with First-Year Pharmacy Student Daija Drain
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
K-12 Physical Education at 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for our scholars by increasing access to health, wellness, and nutrition. 杏吧视频鈥檚 Physical Education聽programming exists as
杏吧视频 Receives Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation
杏吧视频 is excited to announce that 120 schools across our Texas and Tampa Bay regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot
杏吧视频 Offers Multi-Layered Campus Safety and Security Program Across Campuses
Hello 杏吧视频 Families,聽 We are incredibly excited to welcome over 83,000 students to 杏吧视频 campuses for the 2022-2023 school year. Over the summer, our campus
Interview with Wheelchair Athlete Joseph Anthony Lara
July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This important civil
Career & Technical Education – June 2022 Highlights
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
National Summer Learning Week: July 11-15, 2022
杏吧视频 is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 11 鈥� July 15! We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated
Welcome to 杏吧视频: Meal Applications Now Available for 杏吧视频 Students in Jacksonville & Cincinnati
The 2022-2023 school year is quickly approaching and parents and guardians of students who are attending new 杏吧视频 campuses are encouraged to complete the free
Low-Cost Internet Available Through the Affordable Connectivity Program
Attention, 杏吧视频 families! We know reliable home internet is essential to extend the learning day, help students complete their homework, and boost the home-to-school connection.聽聽
How to Avoid the 鈥楽ummer Slide鈥� – Summer 2022 Suggested Reading
Summer is here, but the 杏吧视频 Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all 杏吧视频 students to keep their brains
How to Access Your Student鈥檚 STAAR, LEAP 2025, or FSA Test Results
The 2021-2022 school year at 杏吧视频 has been a great one, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of the Class of 2022,
杏吧视频 Career and Technical Education Highlights of 2021-22
Career and Technical Education at 杏吧视频 enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
杏吧视频 Donna Scholars Recognized at 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Camille Rangel and Ashlyn De Leon from 杏吧视频 Donna were honored this week by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez for their submissions to this year鈥檚 2022 Congressional
杏吧视频 Staff Spotlight: Ligaya Roa聽
We sat down with Ligaya Grace Roa, Distinguished Master RISE Teacher at 杏吧视频 Academy La Joya. Ligaya and her husband, Merpu, founded the Philippine-American Chamber
杏吧视频 Seniors in the RGV Reveal College Decisions at College Signing Day 2022
After a two-year hiatus from in-person College Signing Day events, 杏吧视频 seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends,
SUEperwoman: Bringing Joy and So Much More from the Philippines to the Rio Grande Valley
An 杏吧视频 staff spotlight on Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio聽 We sat down with Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio, an advanced and AP (Advanced Placement) Physics Teacher at 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Board taps Texas Education Agency鈥檚 deputy commissioner Dr. Jeff Cottrill to lead network of public charter schools focused on College for All The Board of
Noah Martinez – Proof That Your Support Makes a Difference
Noah Martinez is a 2018 alumni of 杏吧视频 Carver College Prep in San Antonio, Texas. After attending eight different public schools in the San Antonio
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from 杏吧视频!
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
杏吧视频’ Sensory Rooms Honor Autism Acceptance
Sensory rooms are being added to 杏吧视频 campuses throughout the organization with funding from TEA鈥檚 Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award. The sensory
15 杏吧视频 High Schools Rank Among U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2022 Best High Schools聽
15 of 杏吧视频鈥檚 high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourteenth
杏吧视频 Austin Celebrates the Class of 2022 at College Signing Day
杏吧视频’ College Signing Day season is underway with our second celebration for the Class of 2022 in Austin, Texas. It is the event
杏吧视频 Harlingen Celebrates Earth Day With Recycled Materials Art Contest
The 杏吧视频 Harlingen Hornets are rethinking ways to use recyclable materials for their first Earth Day Recycled Art Contest. The school-wide art contest, presented by
Four 杏吧视频 College Preparatory Schools Rank in the Top 10 Most Challenging in the Nation
Four 杏吧视频 college preparatory schools ranked top ten most challenging in the nation, 13 in the top one percent聽聽 Have you heard the great news?聽
杏吧视频 San Antonio Takes the Stage at College Signing Day’s 2022 Return
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at 杏吧视频. It is a
杏吧视频 San Juan Academy’s Student Book Recommendations
At 杏吧视频 San Juan Academy, Brittany Castro鈥檚 fourth-grade reading class celebrated International Children鈥檚 Book Day on April 2, 2022, by sharing their favorite books of
A Powerhouse End to Women’s History Month with 杏吧视频 Edinburg’s State Powerlifting Champions
We鈥檙e rounding out Women鈥檚 History Month at 杏吧视频 by highlighting the women of 杏吧视频 Edinburg College Prep鈥檚 Powerlifting team. Juniors Mia Rincones and Amaris Garza
CPS Energy Powers Up Scholarship Funds for 杏吧视频 San Antonio Seniors
The 杏吧视频 San Antonio Facilities Team will use funds earned through the Demand Response program and funds donated by BLCCS to award seniors a total
杏吧视频 Honors Women鈥檚 History Month
This March, 杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month as we remind ourselves and our students of the accomplishments of women and recognize the
An interview with Trenace Dorsey, 杏吧视频 Southeast College Preparatory parent
Trenace and Darae Dorsey have been proud members of the 杏吧视频 Southeast College Preparatory community for almost a year. Go Stingers! Trenace Dorsey, a current
In Memoriam: Al Lopez
Team & Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Al Lopez, 杏吧视频鈥檚 Acting Superintendent and Interim Chief Executive Officer
National School Counseling Week Spotlight: Kristal Cooks
杏吧视频 is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2022 February 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our
Celebrating Black History Month: A Team & Family Interview with College Counselor Vickie Walls
Vickie Walls served as a founding teacher at 杏吧视频 Bridge College Preparatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when the school opened in 2018. A former social
Honoring Black History Month at 杏吧视频
鈥淩eal education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.鈥� 鈥�
What You Should Know About 杏吧视频鈥檚 Student Lottery
At 杏吧视频, we remain committed to ensuring student success on the road to and through college. As we kick off a new year,
Get Connected: Affordable Connectivity Program To Replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Attention, 杏吧视频 families!聽We know reliable internet at home is essential to extend the learning day, help聽students聽complete their homework and聽boost the home-to-school connection.聽 If you are
Cultural Values in Pursuit of Education Equity
By Alex Jimenez, Public Schools Supporter 鈥� Former TXU Corp Vice President; Past Chairman of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Greater Dallas Hispanic
New Year, New You: 5 Tips to Make 2022 Your Family鈥檚 Healthiest Year Ever
A new year brings opportunity to start fresh! What better way to get started than with a focus on healthy meals and habits for the
Re-Registration FAQ鈥檚 for the 2022-23 School Year
We look forward to having our students return to 杏吧视频 for the 2022-2023聽school year! To guarantee your student鈥檚 spot, you will need to
It鈥檚 Time to Re-Register for the 2022鈥�23 School Year!
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at 杏吧视频! With only a few months left in the 2021-22聽school year,
杏吧视频 Lottery Schedule for 2022-23 School Year
Can you believe it? Our regional lotteries are only a couple months away! If you are interested in becoming a new 杏吧视频 family,
Learning Opportunities Over Winter Break: Let the Learning Continue!
Happy Holidays, Team & Family!聽聽 杏吧视频 will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 20 鈥揊riday, December 31. Students will return to
Voices of 杏吧视频: Stellar Senior Alexis Lopez
Voices of 杏吧视频聽 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
10 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected for Full-Ride Scholarships to Top Colleges through QuestBridge National College Match Program
We are excited聽to announce聽that聽10聽of our Class of 2022 students were selected for full-ride scholarships聽to top colleges聽through the highly聽selective聽QuestBridge聽National College Match Scholarship program.聽This includes two Ivy
Destination College: Celebrating College Matriculation for 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2021
For the 15th聽consecutive year,聽杏吧视频 is celebrating college matriculation!聽聽聽 This year,聽61% of the Class of 2021聽were accepted into聽the country鈥檚 best聽colleges or universities, a 13% increase from
Celebrating National Special Education Day 2021: 杏吧视频 Teachers Share Their Passion for Student Success
National Special Education Day聽is聽celebrated聽every year on December 2!聽This day聽commemorates the anniversary聽of our聽nation鈥檚 first federal special education law, the聽Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, signed by President
杏吧视频 Students Can Continue to Use AR & iLearning Hotspot Software Over Thanksgiving Break
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, it鈥檚 time to relax, spend time with family, and鈥ontinue learning!聽聽 Did you know that 杏吧视频鈥檚聽AR Zone聽&聽iLearning聽Hotspot software
Honoring Veterans Day: 杏吧视频 Spotlights Special Education Teacher Anthony Sanchez
Voices of 杏吧视频 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
Fun & Safe Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Home This Month
Happy Spooky Season! We want to ensure our Team & Family is safe and healthy not only at school, but also while celebrating this holiday
26 杏吧视频 Seniors Selected as QuestBridge National College Match Program Finalists
Twenty-six students from 杏吧视频鈥檚 Class of 2022 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge聽National College Match Program. Our students are among 6,312 high school
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Lunch Week 2021
杏吧视频 is excited to celebrate and recognize聽National School Lunch Week聽(NSLW) from October 25-29. During NSLW, 杏吧视频 is highlighting the healthy food available daily to students
Principals Month Spotlight: Dhiyaa-ud-Deen Abdullah, 杏吧视频 Bridge
鈥淚 am honored to serve as Principal at 杏吧视频 Bridge. No matter my role –聽from co-teacher to teacher to principal in residence and now to
杏吧视频 Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year,聽National School Bus Safety Week serves as an opportunity to highlight and address the importance of
All Voices Are Important: Spotlight on Annemarie Donnelly, Director of Advocacy
Meet聽Annemarie Donnelly,聽proud Mexican American and director of聽advocacy at 杏吧视频! In her role, Annemarie has the honor of聽making sure our families, teachers, and staff
杏吧视频 Opens Application Process for Virtual Learning in Texas
As the鈥疌OVID-19鈥痯andemic continues,鈥影墒悠� is offering an online education program for Texas students who are too young for COVID vaccinations, with聽first priority聽for students who
Voices of 杏吧视频: 杏吧视频 Spotlights Kindergarten Teacher Desiree Wilson
Voices of 杏吧视频聽 provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among 杏吧视频鈥檚 Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
杏吧视频 Celebrates National Farm to School Month
October is聽National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food! To celebrate, 杏吧视频
杏吧视频 Staff Spotlight: The Importance of Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
鈥淎cknowledging our history is a celebration of how we’ve persevered, were radical, and demanded our humanity be acknowledged even when it was difficult.鈥� –聽Aleia McDaniel,聽National