Haltom City school honored as one of ‘America’s Healthiest’
IDEA Public Schools earn recognition for most healthy schools in the nation
IDEA Public Schools honor local principals for National Principal Month
I Am IDEA: School Safety
IDEA San Benito students learn to grow crops in school’s first hydroponic farm
IDEA Public Schools Announces New College Partnership with Occidental College
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce a new college partnership with Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. The agreement signed between IDEA and Occidental College allows students, staff and alumni the opportunity to pursue multiple paths to higher education. This new alliance also marks the 55th partnership between IDEA Public Schools and universities across […]
A Tiger, Lobo, and Proud Custodian
Mr. José Mercado, known by many IDEA students and staff as “Don Jose,” spent seven years with IDEA Public Schools as a hard-working member of the campus facilities staff at both IDEA McAllen and IDEA Tres Lagos in the Rio Grande Valley. Recently, IDEA Tres Lagos celebrated his retirement via a campus celebration, and the […]
Thank You Farmers! A Region-by-Region Look at our IDEA Farms
Did you know that many of the delicious produce items served in our cafeterias come directly from our IDEA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Farms? That’s right! To help build, grow, and maintain these farms, it takes a dedicated and passionate team. Today, we would love to recognize those farmers who help promote healthy eating for […]
We Act with Integrity: The “Lunch Bunch” Initiative for Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. At IDEA, one staff member has taken a unique and heartwarming approach to support students in their emotional and social development. Amanda McChesney, a dedicated teacher and a mother of two, has pioneered the “Lunch Bunch” emotional support group, creating a haven for her students and making a remarkable impact […]
Principal Spotlight: Dr. Allysia Gibson is Empowering Futures in Baton Rouge
This October, we take time to recognize a special group of leaders in our Team & Family – our school principals. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures and the trajectory of their lives with their support in our mission of College for All. This month-long celebration is an opportunity […]
