CTE Students Raise the Bar at IDEA Public Schools
Raising the Bar: Legal Studies at IDEA Public Schools Career and Technical Education students at IDEA Public Schools gain hands-on experience that prepares them for their college majors and careers. This summer, students in the Legal Studies pathway at IDEA Elsa College Prep participated in “Raise the Bar,” a new legal internship program that gives […]
Suicide Prevention Month at IDEA Public Schools
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 resources available for suicide prevention. Prioritizing Mental Health At IDEA Public Schools, we believe mental health is equally important as physical health. By prioritizing physical and emotional safety of our […]
126 IDEA Schools Named Healthiest in America
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 126 schools across all regions have been honored on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2025 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools.” We’re also excited to share that 51 IDEA schools earned the prestigious All-Star Award from Alliance for a Healthier Generation, recognizing schools that go above and […]
That’s a Wrap: Day 3 of College Signing Day in the RGV Ends CSD Season
IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley concluded three days of College Signing Day events at the McAllen Convention Center on May 16. Seniors from IDEA Alamo, IDEA Sports Park, IDEA Riverview, and IDEA Mission kicked off Friday morning with energy. Later in the day, the afternoon welcomed the graduating classes from IDEA Donna, […]
The Celebration Continues: Day 2 of College Signing Day in the RGV
IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley celebrated the second day College Signing Day 2025 at the McAllen Convention Center on May 15. Seniors from IDEA Edinburg, IDEA Brownsville, IDEA Quest, and IDEA Weslaco started the morning with college reveals. After the confetti was swept and the stage was emptied, the afternoon session filled […]
IDEA Rio Grande Valley Kicks Off 3 Days of College Signing Day 2025
This week, IDEA Public Schools celebrates three days of College Signing Day 2025, beginning May 14 at the McAllen Convention Center. Today, seniors from IDEA Pharr, IDEA San Juan, IDEA North Mission, and IDEA San Benito kicked off the three-day event. At the first College Signing Day event in the Rio Grande Valley, six seniors […]
Viva El Paso! Region Hosts First College Signing Day Event
IDEA Public Schools’ 2025 College Signing Day events are in full swing! On May 6, IDEA El Paso celebrated its first graduating class at the El Paso Convention Center. The region honored 128 seniors from IDEA El Paso campuses – including IDEA Edgemere, IDEA Rio Vista, and early graduates from IDEA Mesa Hills! IDEA […]
IDEA Austin Celebrates Academic Excellence at College Signing Day 2025
IDEA Public Schools’ College Signing Day season is underway! On April 30, the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas buzzed with excitement at IDEA’s 2025 College Signing Day event, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. This year, 371 seniors from IDEA Austin campuses – including IDEA Bluff Springs, IDEA Kyle, IDEA Montopolis, IDEA […]
IDEA Public Schools Recognizes Afterschool Professionals Week
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 21-25, 2025, along with the National AfterSchool Association, to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. Team & Family After School Across our campuses in Texas, Florida, and Ohio, IDEA’s Afterschool programs provide students with enriching opportunities to explore […]
Celebrating 25 Years of IDEA Public Schools!
For 25 years, IDEA Public Schools has been transforming lives through excellence in education. What began as a small school with just 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley has flourished into a national network of 145 schools, serving nearly 87,000 students across four states. Today, we celebrate not just our growth, but the […]