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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]