Ensuring Every Scholar Has Access to Nutritious Meals at IDEA
At IDEA Public Schools, we are committed to ensuring every scholar has access to nutritious, high-quality meals each day. As the federal government shutdown continues, we want to provide families with important updates and resources related to school meals and food assistance programs. School Meals Will Continue Children who receive breakfast, lunch, or supper through IDEA’s school […]
Lights on Afterschool Programs in the Rio Grande Valley
IDEA scholars, parents, and community leaders from the IDEA Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this month as part of Lights On Afterschool. This event celebrates the achievements of IDEA’s afterschool programs and draws attention to the need to serve the millions of children who are unsupervised each weekday afternoon. Lights On […]
IDEA Public Schools Hosting Community Events
El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson tours IDEA Mesa Hills
Safety Week 2025: Building a Strong Culture of School Safety
Safety Week 2025: Building a Strong Culture of School Safety At IDEA Public Schools, Safety Week (October 20–24, 2025) is a time to reinforce our year-round commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness. Across all campuses, students and staff will practice drills, review safety procedures, and engage in activities that highlight the importance of school […]
Celebrating IDEA CNP Farms: Growing for the Future
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate connections happening all over the country between schools, food, and local farmers! This year, our theme is Growing for the Future. Farm to school ensures that children and students eat healthy, fresh, and locally grown meals in schools, and that farmers earn a reliable […]
Homegrown Leadership: Crystal Arreola’s Journey to Becoming Principal at IDEA Walzem
For 25 years, IDEA Public Schools has been transforming the educational landscape, equipping scholars with the high-quality education needed to succeed in college and beyond. It’s paved the way for students by helping them unlock their fullest potential. For some students when they start high school, they haven’t thought much about college. Some feel it […]
IDEA Valley View Top Campus Leader Celebrated on National Principals Month
Three IDEA Rio Grande Valley Educators Receive Prestigious Yale Award
IDEA Mission Senior Named 2025 National Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs of America
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that IDEA Mission senior, Ximena Villarreal, has been named the 2025 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles was hosted by Actor and Boys & Girls Club of America’s National Spokesperson, Denzel Washington. The honor recognizes Ximena’s […]