Awards

STHS McAllen Names Idea Los Encinos Academy Fifth Grader Sunnie Bennett As The Winner Of

After receiving more than 100 submissions from children across the Rio Grande Valley, STHS McAllen officially revealed the winning name
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PSJA ISD Named Large School District Winner in Statewide Health Competition for the Seventh Consecutive

PHARR – For the seventh consecutive year, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA IAD) has earned 1st Place in the Large
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Mission Junior High Student hits a high note with top regional mariachi honor

MISSION, TEXAS— Regina Arce, an 8th-grade student at Mission Junior High, is making waves in the local music scene after earning
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McAllen Memorial Student Council earns national award

For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the McAllen Memorial Student Council
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Blueprints for Success: Mission High Construction Club Tops State in SkillsUSA

MISSION, TEXAS– Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) congratulates the Mission High School Construction Club for earning the title of
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Keep McAllen Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful

McAllen, Texas – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability and community improvement, has recognized Keep McAllen
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PSJA ISD Honors Outstanding Educators at 2025 Teacher of the Year Celebration

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) celebrated its outstanding educators during the 2024-2025 PSJA ISD Teacher of
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Chess Champions in the Making: Mission CISD Students set to make their winning move in

MISSION, TEXAS– The Mims Elementary Chess Team is preparing for its biggest challenge yet as 14 students head to Super
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UTRGV’s Orozco-Leonhardt receives 2024 SME Faculty Advisor Award

Lecturer earns national recognition for bridging real-world manufacturing with student success By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– When
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South Texas Medical Professions, La Joya ISD Students Advance to State History Competition

EDINBURG, TX – Middle and high school students flexed their knowledge of civics, history and government at the Region One Texas Citizen
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