Opportunity to earn up to 14 high school credits
Free Bus Transportation
Students come from three Rio Grande Valley Counties:
Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy
Hidalgo Edinburg Mercedes Willacy Cameron San Benito Olmito
510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
900 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
724 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
10650 North Expressway 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
700 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Serving STISD's tri-county area | 956.260.2200
Rising Scholars Academy at a Glance
![Calendar update - Monday, Feb. 10, is now an instructional day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737754524/stisdnet/ihnl2c9comemyvci6lf2/CalendarUpdate-1080x1080.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737754524/stisdnet/ihnl2c9comemyvci6lf2/CalendarUpdate-1080x1080.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737754524/stisdnet/ihnl2c9comemyvci6lf2/CalendarUpdate-1080x1080.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737754524/stisdnet/ihnl2c9comemyvci6lf2/CalendarUpdate-1080x1080.png","width":1080}])
Calendar Update: Monday, Feb. 10, is now an Instructional Day (Weather Make-up Day)
As a result of the closure of our campuses and offices on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the inclement weather conditions, we will need to make up the instruction missed on that day through our designated Weather Make-up Day on Monday, Feb. 10. This make-up day will include all students and staff district wide.
![GT Parent Meeting Spring 2025 English flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737664187/stisdnet/osmyhu4sdaqbubuzz7jm/GTParentMeetingFlyerSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737664187/stisdnet/osmyhu4sdaqbubuzz7jm/GTParentMeetingFlyerSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737664187/stisdnet/osmyhu4sdaqbubuzz7jm/GTParentMeetingFlyerSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737664187/stisdnet/osmyhu4sdaqbubuzz7jm/GTParentMeetingFlyerSquare.png","width":1080}])
Join us virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 29: Parent Information Meetings on STISD’s Gifted & Talented Program
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the STISD Special Programs Department will host two virtual parent information meetings – one in English and one in Spanish – regarding STISD’s Gifted and Talented program. During the sessions, we will:
- Review the nomination/referral process
- Share the opportunities provided through the program
![STISD will close all STISD campuses and offices on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and will have a delayed start on Wednesday, Jan. 22.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737408964/stisdnet/zjf1yhmwlbv2yiefgix7/STISDTuesCancelWedDelayAlert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737408964/stisdnet/zjf1yhmwlbv2yiefgix7/STISDTuesCancelWedDelayAlert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737408964/stisdnet/zjf1yhmwlbv2yiefgix7/STISDTuesCancelWedDelayAlert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737408964/stisdnet/zjf1yhmwlbv2yiefgix7/STISDTuesCancelWedDelayAlert.png","width":1080}])
Revised Weather Alert: STISD Campuses + Offices closed on Tuesday | Delayed start for Wednesday
Taking into account the most recent weather updates from the National Weather Service, we have decided to close all STISD campuses and offices tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21, and to have a delayed start on Wednesday, Jan. 22. We will resume our regular schedule on Thursday as of now.
January
all day
San Benito CISD
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Virtual via Zoom - link will be emailed to those who register
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Virtual via Zoom - link will be emailed to those who register
February
all day
TBD
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All STISD campuses and offices
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STISD Central Office Teaching and Learning Center (7001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes)
all day
All STISD campuses and offices
all day
TBD
March
all day
TBD
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All STISD campuses
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All STISD campuses and offices
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All STISD campuses and offices
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All STISD campuses and offices
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All STISD campuses and offices
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All STISD campuses and offices